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1926-Annual Belton Banquet Very Inspiring Function-WEDEMEYER Pictures Possible Growth of City Along Temple-Belton Pike-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Jan. 2. -Stressing the necessity and importance of co-operation among the people of Belton and all Bell County for the further development of this section the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce here Friday evening ushered in the new year with the best stag banquet that has been held since the custom began six years ago. More than 150 persons braved the rain and cold wintry evening to be present for the occasion. Representatives were here from Temple and other sections of the county and among all there was manifest the spirit of co-operation and the determination to make the year 1926 the best in history for Belton and Bell County. The program was of an unusually high and inspiring nature and coupled with it was a bounteous spread served by Baylor College girls. During the sumptuous repast music was rendered by Lewis COX'S orchestra composed of Belton and Temple artists. Interspersed with the constructive addresses of the speakers of the evening were readings by Miss Mary E. LATIMER and vocal numbers by Mrs. Allen COLEMAN PIERCE and Herald DEGROSSE of Baylor College. Miss LATIMER gave two readings. One entitled "The Devil" by DRUMMOND, a French-Canadian dialect story. The other was "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," by service. Mrs. DEGROSSE sang "The Hills of God," by Nevin and "Sands of the Desert," by BALL. Mrs. PIERCE sang "Goodbye Sweet Day," by Vannah and "My Lover is a Fisherman" by STRICKLAND. Each of these artists appeared to be at their best and established a new high standard for Baylor as a school of art. The retention of S. F. CLARK as county demonstration agent by the Bell County Fair association was praised by Dr. J. C. HARDY and by P. L. DOWNS of Temple. Mr. DOWNS brought greetings from Temple and pleaded for co-operation between the two cities. He commended the construction of the Belton-Temple pike and declared that project should be instrumental in the uniting of the two towns. Roy SANDERFORD, outgoing president of the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce called the meeting to order and prayer was offered by Rev. J. Frank HOLMES. Dr. E. R. BOREN was toastmaster. The address of welcome was delivered by County Attorney Henry TAYLOR. Prof. C. H. WEDEMYER, for 51 years an instructor in Texas schools and colleges and one of the principal speakers of the evening was given a big ovation following his address. Though sick the aged professor, in his address manifested that characteristic fire and enthusiasm predominant in him and commended this city for the progress it has made. He reviewed the history of the town 30 years ago and declared that at that time the reason the town did not make faster progress was because of lack of co-operation. "We walked individually rather than collectively. There was little co-operation and no organization. We were strong on personal freedom and doing as we pleased," he declared. Mr. WEDEMEYER here told of a great demonstration that arose among the people of the city because some advocated the removal of horses from the public square and the abolition of the old watering trough near the courthouse lawn. Launching further into his address Mr. WEDEMEYER said: "Let us consider the necessity for a Young Men's Chamber of Commerce. First it brings understanding, unity, harmony. By threshing out our differences in the aggregate we can work together better and secure greater results. Well it has been said we can not hate the man who we know. In that way the sharp edges of business competition are smoothed and the ugly monster of envy is cast aside. If we read the history of prosperous cities we find the at such prosperity has come less from fortunate position or lucky environment than from the united labors of great minded an great hearted men banded together in loyalty and devotion to their community. "Great things may be expected from a number of men. Therefore to you gentlemen comes the challenge to exert your energies to spend yourselves of the future development of this good old town. "You call yourselves a Chamber of Commerce. Now commerce, in its wide sense, is still queen of the world. It is greater than wars and the mightiest problems of government. A mass of human effort is employed in its ongoing and that is true, relatively speaking, in the limited province of your activities. For if you need to enlist the good will and co-operation of the surrounding country upon which you must draw for your raw product. That reciprocity does not always exist. Sometimes, perhaps both parties are swayed by sentiment of old David HARUM to do to the other fellow what he would like to do to you but do it first. There is no disputing that the interests of both parties are inter-dependent. Each grows best if both grow uniformly. Gloriously it would be if the country would aid the town and the town the country. Small factories could be made to spring all about here." In speaking of factories, Mr. WEDEMEYER branched off onto the wonderful natural resources in this section and predicted that with the proper co-operation and the wonderful water supply here factories would spring up between this city and Temple and within a few years the two towns wold be one large city. The speaker of the evening spent some time in discussing pride in a city. "Pride in civic beauty," he said, "is an admirable trait. More that you may suspect Belton has gained a favorable name for its parks, its schools and public buildings, and as fast as recovery from the recent drought takes place this attractiveness can be increased. And people will be drawn from other parts to look and linger and love the beauty here. We wonder why men and women cross continents and oceans to look upon imposing monuments. It is but satisfying the purest and noblest emotion of heart and brain. The development of the delicate sense of grace and beauty of the ancient Greeks was no small contribution to the world's freedom and civilization. "The story is laid upon us, if not to add to them, to give such poetical conception visible in form in this western land. These helped to give birth to pure patriotism in the heart of the young Greek. They will do as much over here. Tell me why might not Belton become the Athens of Texas." Dr. J. C. HARDY whose address was equally as inspiring as that of Mr. WEDEMEYER praised the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce and pleaded for the development of the uneducated. He took as an example the raw material in a chair, compared the cost of the raw material with the finished product and clearly demonstrated what an educated mind means to this section. He also paid a tribute to Mr. WEDEMEYER who came to this city shortly after Baylor College was established here. Dr. HARDY also praised the work that is being done by the Lions Club, the Rotary Club and BusinessWomen's Club. He also commented at length upon what the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce is doing. "In this connection," he said, "let us not overlook the farmer. We should back him and encourage the raising of good cotton, good corn and other products of the soil. He also said that it is imperative that we back the construction of cotton mills and factories and keep our own money in this section. His closing remarks were an appeal for a united citizenship in Belton, a united citizenship in the county with a strong pull on the part of Belton and Temple for the uniting of the two cities. Frank HAMNER, newly elected president of the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce briefly outlined that work for the organization during the year 1926. This program includes making the parks larger, bringing more tourists to Belton, boosting Baylor College and the public schools and numerous other plans for a greater and better town. He declared that he wanted every businessman and boy of Belton a member of the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce and wanted them to work. Following his address the organization went into a business session and elected Dr. W. M. GAMBRELL toastmaster of the banquet on January 1, 1927. During the evening those in attendance at the banquet were treated to the cigars by W. E. CLINE and Son, druggists.

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Pricilla Club Entertains-Belton, Jan. 2-One of the prettiest parties given during the Christmas season was that of the Pricilla Club at the home of Mrs. Ray SAVAGE, on Friday afternoon, with Mrs. Curtis DURHAM, Mrs. Clifton DURHAM and Mrs. E. M. SHEPHERD as joining hostesses. Every nook and corner of the SAVAGE homes was gay with Christmas garlands, with here and there large baskets of poinsettias and ferns, which were beautiful in the soft candlelight. The guests were met at the door by Miss Gladys SHEPHERD as Santa Claus, and seated in the living room. After a few moments of pleasant greetings, there were a number of lively contests introduced, followed by costume readings and songs by members of the club. Then the doors of the dining room opened where stood a large Christmas tree on a mound of snow, the only light came from the tiny globes of various shapes and colors which peeped out everywhere through the cedar, Santa Claus appeared and distributed the many lovely gifts, which also revealed to each club member her "Pricilla," a little friendship game which they have engaged in for some months. The gusts too received pretty packages, and favors were dainty little pincushions in acorn cups. When the usual merriment occasioned by a Christmas tree had subsided. The guests were ushered to the large glassed in porch, where they were seated at two large dining tables. The covers were hand embroidered linens which for many years have been in the family of Mrs. John LITTLE. The centers were red tapers set in wreaths of fern and leaves. A delicious two course luncheon was served which consisted of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings marshmallow charlotte with whipped cream, mints, must and after-dinner coffee. Guests included Miss SHEPHERD, Mrs. W. E. TOMLINSON and Mrs. J. Frank HOLMES.

Belton, Jan. 2.-Mrs. John RAY entertained with a birthday shower in honor of her mother Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jim MAYES. The afternoon's entertainment included several readings by little Miss Doris ALLEN and other enjoyable features. During the afternoon Mrs. HALE received a large number of gifts from friends. Twenty-two persons enjoyed the hospitality and during the shower were served a salad course by Mrs. RAY and Mrs. Marshall MAYES. Those present were Mesdames J. K. MAYES, E. W. FOREMAN, L. C. HARWELL, Walter HALE, J. H. HARGROVE, N. W. CULVER, Ada HALL, Ray SAVAGE, A. D. CHEATHAM, L. MCDANIEL, W. E. CROW, Jim MILLER, W. J. STONE, I. B. WARREN, Harry ALLEN, Tom MELOT, J. H. WATSON, Marshall MAYES, Mrs. John RAY, Jr., Miss Doris ALLEN and June HALL.

Belton, Jan.16-The Bell County chapter U. D. C., met in regular session at the home of Mrs. W. W. JAMES Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. A. GRAY, the president, gave an interesting report of her visit to the veterans home at Austin and upon her recommendation the chapter voted to make sash curtains for the new veterans' home. Four new members were elected to membership in the club, one of the number being Mrs. GRAY'S mother, Mrs. MINYARD. Following the business session a delightful program was carried out. It included a paper on General JACKSON by Mrs. E. R. EVERETT; a violin selection by Mrs. Henry KARNES; vocal selections by Mrs. C. W. PEPPER and Mrs. Edwin CLINE; a paper on General Robert E. LEE by Mrs. PRYOR; a piano selection by Miss Frances JAMES, and a reading by Miss Dorothy HUGHES. A delicious refreshment plate consisting of sandwiches, tea and mints was served.

Belton Lions to Improve the City-Will Push Campaign for Pretty Yards-Plans for Year Laid-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Jan. 5.-A city beautiful campaign fostered by the Belton Lions Club is included in the plans for the New Year for that organization according to plans outlined by President GAMBRELL at the weekly luncheon of the club at the Park Hotel Monday. The campaign is to far surpass the campaign during the year 1925, in which the firs prize was won by a Rotarian and an effort will be made to enlist every civic organization and every citizen of the town in making Belton a more beautiful place in which to live. Many valuable prized are to be offered to those having the prettiest yards. The campaign was given a big boost local club to win one of the attendance at the Lions luncheon pledged himself to plant flowers of some kind in their yards immediately. President GAMBRELL also announced that among other things that would be fostered would be the Carnegie library. Already the club has done a great deal for the library and more is to be done this year. It is to be made one of the best libraries in the state for a town much larger than Belton, Lions declare. Attendance is another thing that the local Lions will stress during the year. An effort will be made by the local club to win one of the attendances prized to be given by Lions international. In his talk, President GBAMBRELL made an appeal that every member of the club work harder this year than ever before for the local organization. He invited that each member make suggestions for the welfare of the club and the town. Rev. J. Frank HOLMES told of what other clubs in the country are doing and declared that the local Lions club should follow the example of many of these clubs. He stressed the necessity of the local club co-operating with the farmers and commended it for the work it was doing among the rural boys. Dr. E. G. TOWNSEND announced that he would give in the name of the Belton Lions Club a medal to the Belton fire boy who rendered the greatest service in fighting a fire during the year 1926. His offer was greeted with much applause and was accepted by the club. A special feature of the program today was two vocal solos by Miss Ethelyne MORGAN accompanied by Miss Ruth JEANES at the piano. Miss MORGAN and Miss JEANES are favorites of the club and frequently delight the club members with their artistic talents. Guests at the luncheon include F. B. GARDNER and Arch MCDANIEL of this city, J. M. CURRY of Killeen and I. WILLIAMS of Michigan. Edwin CLINE was toastmaster.

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Tributes Paid to Memory of Pioneer Woman of County-Biographical sketch of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann HEFLEY is Given-Belton, Jan. 16-To have lived so frankly in your faith that all knew you were a Christian, so temperate in your habits that your life covers almost a century, so charitable in thought and deed that every acquaintance calls you friend, so hospitable in you daily life that none are turned from your door, so faithful as a mother that a large and honorable family lives after you; is not this the life triumphant? To those who knew her, this portrays the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann HEFLEY who died in Eagle Pass on the seventh of January and was brought back to her old home, and laid to rest on the afternoon of January ninth, in the north Belton cemetery. She was born August the twentieth, 1833, the daughter of General Hezekiah BRADBURY and Mary Dibrell SHREWSBURY. Her father, who was a contemporary and friend of President POLK, commanded a regiment from Tennessee, during the war between the United States and Mexico; which he led to San Antonio, reaching there just as the war closed. For this patriotic effort he received valuable lands in Texas. Mrs. HEFLEY was also a direct descendent of Colonel Richard Henry LEE, founder of the Lee family in America; and of Dr. Anthony DIBRELL (formerly the French Huguenot name, DeBRIEL). She was married to George W. HEFLEY at Lexington, Tenn., on October 12, 1887. To this union seven children were born: one in Tennessee, three in Tennessee Colony, Texas, and three in Belton, Texas. The year after her marriage General BRADBURY moved to Texas where he engaged in shipping and cotton business; the year following he persuaded Mr. and Mrs. HEFLEY to join him in Tennessee Colony. Not long after their arrival he died and was buried with due military honors. Major HEFLEY was of Dutch parentage and was born in North Carolina. He was a man of prominence in his community, a friend and neighbor of John H. REAGAN, and when called into the Civil War, was the postmaster of Tennessee Colony. While he was faithfully serving his country, his wife managed, not only her home and personal affairs, but capably conducted the post office as well. Mrs. HEFLEY left three generations of descendants to mourn her absence. These are: Children: Mrs. Minne HEFLEY LOTT (deceased); Mr. Geo. B. HEFLEY, Homer, La.; Mr. W. J. HEFLEY, Ft. Worth, Texas; Mr. R. H. HEFLEY, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Clara HEFLEY POTTS, Belton, Texas; Mrs. Frank Lee NORRIS, Eagle Pass, Texas. Grandchildren: Mrs. Mabel Lott BARHAM, Nacogdoches, Texas; Mrs. Emma LOTT GILMOUNT, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. George LOTT FOSTER, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. Henry LOTT, Galveston, Texas; Mr. M. K. LOTT, Jr. (deceased); Mrs. Mary Lee HEFLEY MEADORS, Miss Sue HEFLEY, Mrs. Marie HEFLEY GOOGINS, Robert Dalzell HEFLEY, William Joseph HEFLEY, Mrs. Elizabeth Potts BASSEL, Miss Clarita NORRIS. Great grandchildren: Claud HUMPHRIES, Minnie Lee BARHAM, Joel BARHAM and Geo. BARHAM, Jr., Mary Ruth GOOGINS and David GOOGINS, Jr., Alma Blake LOTT, Eugene LOTT and Alice LOTT, Mary Wilkes MEADORS, Moreland MEADORS and Elizabeth Ann MEADORS. Mrs. HEFLEY was a woman of indomitable will and untiring energy. She was impulsive, warm hearted, gentle, and kindly, possessing a gentle humor unspoiled by the sharp sting of wit: eagerly interested and sympathetic in the welfare of her friends, and taking the keen delight in their friendship. She held the belief expressed by HOWELLS: "One ought never to speak of the faults of one's friends; it mutilates them. They can never be the same afterwards." Truly Mrs. HEFLEY fulfilled the Scriptures that enjoin us to be "given to hospitality." And that declares: "Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world." How generously she gave, not only of her time and means, but her home and herself, to the poor, the sick and the stranger! Mrs. HEFLEY was a devoted mother. No task was too hard and no day too long if given to the comfort and happiness of her children. Their friends were welcomed into the home; instead of frowning upon their youthful pleasures, she strove at all times to give them the right kind of enjoyment. Consequently the young people of the community were her friends and none can measure the ever- widening circle of her influence. After her children were grown and married she gave up her old home, regularly visited all of her children; but made her home with Mrs. Lee NORRIS of Eagle Pass. When she chanced to spend a birthday in her old home of Belton, with their daughter, Mrs. POTTS, her former friends joyfully welcomed the opportunity to celebrate the anniversary with her and renew their friendships.

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Weird Superstitions and Notions Held by Negroes and Many White Folks About Hoodoos and Ha'nts-Scratch the veneer of civilization on any man and you'll find the savage afraid of shadows and devils and witches. Is it any wonder, then that the uneducated Negro is surrounded by an unseen world full of omens and signs and strange taboos? Here are some of them as compiled by the Honey Grove Signal.

It is bad luck to fall down on Monday.

It is bad luck to have three lights burning in one room or to light a candle in a room where there is one light already burning.

If you turn a chair on one leg, there will be a quarrel in the house.

It is bad luck to leave a chair rocking when you leave it.

To dream of muddy water betokens trouble.

To break a mirror means-seven years bad luck.

If your nose itches, it means company is coming to your house.

It is bad luck to open an umbrella in the house.

It is bad luck for a black cat to cross your path at night.

Owls are unlucky. If you are walking in the woods and hear one hooting, you must change your course or retrace your steps.

A screech owl tells of approaching death, except in a graveyard, for here their cry only tells of those who have already died.

It is bad luck to begin any undertaking on Friday.

It is bad luck to spit in fire, as it dries up your lungs," and then you will have consumption.

If a spider's web falls across your face in the dark, it shows that enemies are working against you.

It is good luck to begin on undertaking when the sun is shining in at your back door.

It is bad luck to turn things upside down especially chairs.

If you throw a pinch of salt after a man leaving your house, he will never return.

It is bad luck to see the new moon through the trees.

If you break ground Good Friday the lightning will strike your field and burn your crops.

It is bad luck to tell a dream before breakfast unless you want it to come true.

It is bad luck to turn your back unless you make a cross on the ground and spit in it.

If you meet a cross-eyed person, you must cross your finger in order to ward off the evil eye.

It is unlucky to move a cat form one house to another-or a broom-unless you pass it through a window.

If a rabbit crosses your path at night you must turn back and walk backwards across the spot where it passed. Otherwise you will suffer great misfortune.

Never let a woman be your fist caller on New Year's morning, otherwise you will have misfortune all the year. If you let anyone eat goobers (peanuts) in you house or yard and drop the shells; it means a disastrous quarrel will follow immediately.

If you stub your left toe on your way to make a call it shows you are not welcome.

To keep a dog from running away from home cut off a little piece of his tail and bury it under the front steps.

To keep a cat from running away rub its forepaws in the soot from the chimney.

Never throw away the combings from your hair. If you do the birds will use them and then you'll go crazy.

If a fly bothers you, name it for someone who may be longing to see you and the fly will go away, provided you have name it for the right person.

If you have a sore on the tip of your tongue, it is a sign that you have lied: and if you forget what you are going to say it is a sign you were going to tell a lie.

It is unlucky to sit upon a trunk it means you will be disappointed.

If a woodpecker knocks upon your house it is a sign of death.

If a dirt dauber's nest falls from the ceiling of you house it is a sign of death.

Never sweep out the house after sundown, for you sweep out someone's soul with the sweepings.

If a woman puts on her dress with the wrong side out is a sign someone is going to tell a lie about her; in order to prevent this she must wear the dress wrong side out until noon.

If your right shoe becomes untied it is a sign someone is praising you; for your left shoe to become untied betokens criticism by your friends.

If you kill the first snake you meet in the spring it means you have put an enemy out of your path.

If a married person who has been sitting in a chair tips it over when rising it means that he will never marry again.

If a baby is allowed to look at itself in the mirror before it is three months old it will die.

If a baby does not fall out of bed at least once before it is a year old it will die.

It is bad luck to carry a spade, a hoe or an ax through the house.

A picture falling from the wall betokens death or serious injury. If it is a picture of a living person, it means that person's death.

To sing before breakfast means you will cry before supper.

If rats and mice gnaw your clothes it means you are going to move away from the house you are living in; and it is bad luck to let a relative darn the hole caused by the gnawing; the hole must be mended by someone who is not related to you, or even connected by marriage.

To step over a child lying on the floor retards its growth.

If a person or object, such as a tree, is allowed to pass between two persons who are walking along together, they will quarrel.

To give a girl a fan for a present is to fan away her friendship.

It is unlucky to sew on a button or mend a rip in a dress you are wearing without putting something in your mouth; otherwise someone will tell a lie about you.

If a cook drops her dishrag it means someone who is unexpected is coming for the next meal.

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Noblesse Oblige-What Is Our Response to the Tribute Our Government Has Bestowed Upon Our Fathers?-by O. P. GRESHAM-In sixty years after a war that threatened to divide the United States into rival republics with a heritage of animosity which might have kept them interminably in arms against each other, the victorious north mints five million coins as a "Memorial to the Valor: of the vanquished south. It is introduced in congress by members of the party whose policies triumphed in that war. During the administration controlled by that party. It is passed unanimously without a word of opposition or a dissenting vote from a member of that party in the House or the Senate. It is approved by a president elected by that party who was born and reared in the section of the north from which emanated the sharpest issues of that war. The occasion for the coinage is the commencement of a great monument in memory of the armies of the south who surrendered in the face of the overwhelming odds after four years of terrible privation and magnificent courage, and the coinage is so devised that it can be used as an instrumentality for raising funds to carry on that monument. So profound is the meaning of this event that we today cannot adequately comprehend it; another generation will take our place before its deep and far reaching influence will have come to full fruitation in our national life. Nowhere else in history can be found an instance of a people so bitterly divided and so perfectly reunited within the life span of one generation. But while it remains for the next generation to enjoy the full fruits of that reunion which has come to pass today those fruits will never ripen unless we of the south measure up to the spirit which prompted the coinage of the Confederate Memorial Half-Dollar. Do we appreciate what it means to us, the descendants of Confederate soldiers, to have this tribute of admiration bestowed upon our fathers by the nation against which they were once in arms, but to which they gave back their sacred allegiance? If we of the south fail to accept this token as graciously as it was given, and to hand it down to our descendants as a priceless badge of honor, does it not mean that we are dead to patriotism and disloyal to our blood Not only have the congress and president of the United States conferred a decoration of valor upon our fathers without a parallel in the history of any country, but they have invested it with distinctions which place it above all other coins of the United States and make it unique among the coins of all nations. From the standpoint of numbers, it is ten times greater than any other special memorial coin ever issued by the United States and the number was placed at five million because it was believed by congress that among twenty-five or thirty-five million descendants of Confederate soldiers, less than five million would be so inadequate as to make the coinage a disappointment. From the standpoint of value, it is placed on a par with gold by a provision of the act expressly stipulating that Confederate memorial half dollars shall be good for the payment of debts, public or private, up to any amount, whereas ordinary half dollars are legal tender only for a limited amount. It is he only coin issued by the United States in memory of any American army, and the army in whose memory it was issued was not the army of the United States, but the army of the Confederate States, which was at war with the United States. It is one of the few coins if not the only one, issued by the United States to commemorate purely a quality of character, which gives it a spiritual contrast with other special coins commemorating material events. It bears on its face the image of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall JACKSON on horseback in uniform, wit the sword of LEE resting in its scabbard by his side. No other coin of the United States bears the image of a soldier in uniform, and no other bears the image of a man on horseback, but this one bears the image of two soldiers on horseback in uniform and the uniforms are those of Confederate Generals and their horse are the ones which bore them in command of Confederate soldiers. Over General LEE and General JACKSON are emblazoned the words: "In God We Trust," And around those words are emblazoned thirteen stars representing the thirteen states of the Southern Confederacy. On the opposite side of the coin is a mighty eagle, symbolic of American Liberty, rising majestically with out stretched wings form the summit of Stone Mountain, and below him the inscription which make this coin a priceless badge of honor for the sons and daughters of Confederate soldiers: "Memorial to the Valor of the Soldiers of the South.: And below this inscription the most thrilling word in the language of Americans: "Liberty." There was a time when the halls of congress rang with denunciation of the soldiers of the south; when resolutions were passed declaring that the United State recognized but two parties to the conflict of the sixties one the party of patriots, and the other the party of traitors. But now from those same halls has been poured out a stream of silver coins dedicated to the valor of those same soldiers, and that stream of silver obliterates forever the stigma of treason unjustly laid upon them. General LEE fought his battles and surrendered his armies like a Christian gentleman; he gave his word that his men would lay down their arms; and he kept his word; and he led the south back into the Union; yet for all his efforts to; allay passion and restore peace' he died without citizenship in the nation he had saved at the most critical moment of its existence. But now after death General LEE is lifted to a place among America's immortals; his knightly figure rides with Stonewall JACKSON upon a coin of the realm; and by this token a nation restores them, and all who followed them, to honor and glory in the nations' history. What more can be done by congressional enactment to heal the wounds of war, to right the wrong of history, to cement the two sections in everlasting and indistrustible reunion? We of the south are obliged to acknowledge that the full consummation of this momentous and beautiful episode in the life of our country devolves upon us. What is our response to the tribute our government has bestowed upon our fathers? For sixty years we have burst into applause when the band played "Dixie". For sixty years we have been taught that Robert E. LEE was the most knightly leader born of the Anglo-Saxon race, and that the men who followed him were the bravest soldiers that ever fought. For sixty years we have annually stood with bared heads and cheered the survivors of those bloody battles as they march once again beneath the Stars and Bars. For sixty years we have annually decorate the graves of the Confederate soldiers and sprinkled those flowers with out tears. And, now, the government of the United States has delivered at our threshold a wondrously beautiful decoration of valor which honors those soldiers as no other soldier has ever been honored in the history of the world. Joining hand together, the other sections of our country have given us this medal of honor to hand down to our children as a priceless heritage. By expressed stipulation of the act of congress, nobody can take the coins out of the mint except the Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental association, upon payment by the association of the face value thereof, (fifty cents each) which provision was put in the Act for the purpose of enabling the association to sell the coin at a premium as a means of financing the great Memorial to the Confederacy. The balance of the nation, outside of the south, has gone as far as it can go-the rest remains for us. Well we of the south take these coins at a premium, and take them all; and take them quickly? Thereby evidencing our appreciation of what our government has done; and thereby effectuating our governments generous purpose of aiding the memorial? Or will we allow these coins to lie in the banks until the association, which has bought and paid for them at face value, is finally obliged to recover its investment by passing them into general circulation without a premium? Should that come to pass, the south will stand before the nation as a people whose professions of reverence for the memory of their heroes are a sham and a pretense; a people bereft of pride and gratitude; a people dead to patriotism and disloyal to their blood. Confederate Memorial Half-Dollar: Harvest Campaign" is under official direction of the governor's of the southern states. The south's allotment is 2,500,000 coins; Texas state quota is 475,000; Temple's allotment is 3,511. Committees looking to the success of selling Temple's quota will be named within the next few days. O. P. GRESHAM, Central Chairman of Temple, Confederate Memorial.

September 24, 1925-FOREMAN-VAN VALKENBURG-Belton, Sept. 23.-The following announcement has been received by Friends in this city: "Mr. and Mrs. J. L. VAN VALKENBURG announce the marriage of their daughter, Flossie Opal to Mr. H. Howell FOREMAN on Tuesday, September fifteenth, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-five, Los Angeles, California." Mr. FOREMAN is well known in this city where he grew to manhood. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene FOREMAN, a graduate of the Belton High School in 1920 and later completed a business course at Baylor College. For the past two years he has held a responsible position with a large corporation in Los Angeles. Following a wedding trip to interesting points in California Mr. and Mrs. FOREMAN will be at home to their friends in Los Angeles. (Note by submitter: Hugh H. FOREMAN was Nannie's son. Hugh and Flossie were married September 25, 1925)

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States Dinner Will Likely Become Annual Function for Belton -Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Nov. -So successful was the novel "States Dinner" given here last week by the ladies of the First Christian church, that it is certain to be made an annual affair for the city. About 230 guests enjoyed the occasion, and next year the number will doubtless be greatly increased. Next year there will be probably be a special Bell County table for those born in the county, and possibly a special Belton table, both of these to claim attachment to the big Texas table. The affair was a success financially as well as socially and gastronomically, to the great encouragement of its fair backers. The dinner was staged in the RAY and ELLIOTT building, one side being fitted up as a reception room and the other as the dining hall. The guests gathered in the former at 8 o'clock, and after half an hour spent in social greetings and in getting the state groups together, the march was started into the banquet room, with the Texas natives leading the procession and filling three tables which were arranged along three sides of the long room. The other state groups were seated at tables placed between the ells of the Texas table. In addition to the room decorations of flowers and greenery and autumn foliage, the tables presented their beautiful adornments of ferns and cut flowers and candles and spotless napery and delicate china and shining silverware. Place cards were cut in the shape of the state outline and decorated with the state flower. The dinner was served in four courses, consisting of oyster cocktail, a large plate of turkey and its accessories, then a salad course, and finally rich refrigerator cake with whipped cream, with coffee for those who wished it. Pastor J. Frank HOLMES made a brief address of welcome and called upon Oscar LUSK to lead in a prayer of thanks. Then began the roll call of the states. For the Georgia table, Mr. R. F. GARDNER made a fitting response, as did Clem C. COUNTESS for Alabama. Oscar LUSK, Mrs. L. T. BATTE and Miss Ada LASATER spoke for Tennessee. At the foreign table Miss Mary E. LATIMER spoke for Canada, Cal SAVAGE YARBROUGH for England, Ruth CHIN for China, while Miss Eva MILLER, born in Mexico, Mr. V. NIGRO, born in Italy, and Mrs. Kate WRAY, proud of her Irish blood, also sat at this board. Mrs. J. C. HARDY and Miss Olivia LONG represented the Mississippi table, which was next to Texas in size. Kentucky was spoken for by Miss Laura MCKENZIE, Prof. R. P. PARSONS, Mrs. A. D. POTTS and others. A special table for those states having only a few natives present was presided over by Miss Pattie SEABAUGH. Seated here were natives of half a dozen different states, mostly in the north and west. From the Arkansas table, Mrs. Lucile BAILEY lauded most highly the possessions, attainments and progress of her native state. Prof. DEGROSSE facetiously introduced a number of the charming musicians as coming from California, his state of recent residence and these delighted the company with their talents. When Texas was reached, Sub Toastmaster Lewis JONES introduced County Attorney Henry TAYLOR who spoke eloquently of Texas welcome to those from other states. A male quartet sang "The Eyes of Texas," Prof. Paul BAKER made an interesting address on the history of Texas, remote and recent. After Miss LATIMER had read "I'm Going Down to Texas." Judge JONES spoke fittingly on the unity which now makes all those living in the Lone Star State true Texans at heart. The exercises were closed with a few words of appreciation from Pastor HOLMES and the singing of a verse of "America."

Bluebonnet Legends Colorful Tales of Texas Fairest Posy-(Associated Press Dispatch)Austin, Nov. 23-Blue bonnets which grow in profusion in Texas were brought from Jerusalem by Spanish missionaries to the southwest, according to the version of Mrs. Lida LEE of Austin. The Texas Folklore society presents the suggestion as but one of the legends purporting to show how these popular flowers came into the Lone Star State. The missionaries, Mrs. LEE'S account says, planted the seeds in the mission gardens where they grew and bloomed and soon spread beyond the mission lands. Another version of the legend is also given by Mrs. Mattie AUSTIN HATCHER of the University of Texas who had it from a woman from Mexico City. Prayers of the priests and pleadings of the people brought no relief from a pestilence, which ravaged the land of the Aztecs. At length the god to whom they prayed proclaimed that a living sacrifice of some sinless human being must be made to atone for the wickedness of the people. An Aztec maiden offered herself. When she went up to the altar on the hillside, her little bonnet fell unnoticed form her head and the next morning the ground around the altar was covered with flowers in the pattern and color of her bonnet, each splashed with the hue of her spilt blood. The pestilence passed and now the Mexicans call the flower "ol conejo"-cotton tail rabbit-but in Texas it is the bluebonnet. Mrs. Bruce REID furnishes another legend of Indian origin which she got from the late "Jack MITCHELL" whose people, she said, lived for 50 years among the Indians of the piney woods and cross timbers of Texas. A great flood and a greater drought was followed by a bitter winter which enveloped the land in a sheet of ice. All game was dead or gone; the Indians were not only starving but a disease had broken out among them. It was clear that the Great Spirit had turned his face away. Day and night the medicine men chanted incantations, danced to the music of their sacred tom-toms and mutilated their bodies for a promise from the angered spirit. At last the Great Spirit spoke. In penance for wrong doing, which had brought evils upon the tribe there must be burned an offering of its most valued possession and the ashes of this offering must be scattered to the four winds. Among those who sat in discreet silence beyond the ring of anxious warriors gathered around the camp fire, was a maiden too young for the folds of her scanty garments she clasped a figure fashioned into the likeness of a papoose with long braids of horse hair and painted to resemble her kind with the juice of various berries. She had robed it in a skirt, mantle and high head dress of blue jay feathers. She would almost have died before she would have parted with it. All night she pondered the question of sacrificing it. At last she arose from the side of her sleeping mother seized a bit of smoldering wood from the teepee fire and slipped out into the night. She prayed that her offering might be accepted, built a fire of twigs, and grasses and thrust her beloved papoose into the flames. The ashes she scooped up and scattered to the east and the west and to the north and the south. As she extinguished the remnants of the fire and patted the earth smooth again, she felt something soft beneath her hand. Believing it a sign for which she had prayed, she would have seized it. But found it rooted to the ground. The next morning around the spot where she had burned the image of the papoose as far as the ashes had traveled in the early spring night breeze there was a blanket of such blue flowers as had never before enriched the landscape. When the chief of the medicine men had heard the story and had seen for himself the expanse of flowers, he called the tribe together and proclaimed that the command of the Great Spirit had been obeyed. At once the verdure reappeared, gaily colored wild flowers covered the open spaces and the four footed things came back. Because the buffalo, whose shaggy herds of old thundered across the far-flung prairies, were so fond of its succulent abundance, the blue flower was given an Indian name, which the pale faces translated into "buffalo clover. It bore prodigious quantities of fertile seed and rapidly extended the limits of its growth.

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Former Bell County Man Called by Death-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Jan. 26-Word has been received here of the death of Claud HOLLAND, 46, at his home in Partheon, Ark., Friday, Jan. 22, after a lingering illness. Mr. HOLLAND was a member of one of Bell County's most prominent families and was well-known here. He was a brother of Ellis HOLLAND and Mrs. J. M. PHILLIPS of this city and also of Mrs. L. M. GILLELAND of Houston. Surviving are his wife and five children at Parthenon, where funeral services will be held. Mr. HOLLAND was born March 19, 1879, and was member of the Christian Church.

Dave Wood LAUDS Buick After His Trip To Seattle-C. D. BIRKHEAD of the BIRKHEAD Motor Co., local Buick dealer, has received the following letter from Dave WOOD, local man who is now in Seattle, Wash., praising the new Buick car: "Dear Tooter: When better automobiles are built, Buick will build them. Have been 3,396 miles over deserts and mountains, getting about 21 1-2 miles to the gallon. Lots of choking on the mountains. Changed oil four times. Same air except for one puncture. Very heavily loaded, pulled cars out of water at Deming, N. M. Went up to an altitude of 4, 636 feet in about three miles at Bisbee, Arz.; had to change gears. Rest of mountains around Mt. Shasta Calif., in high 4,326 feet in about 10 miles. No knock, understand. One man from Los Angeles went up behind me in another car and said he sure envied me of my Buick as he had to change gears every few minutes, and his next car would be a Buick. "My only trouble was trying to heat the motor. I could not get her hot; I ran with the heat on those 10 or 12 mile grades going nearly straight up at times. If anyone tells you a Buick heats, you say they are wrong. I'd think I needed water after driving all day at high speed, 45 or 50 miles an hour, through the desert, but that night I wouldn't need water. When better automobiles are built (You tell'em) Buick will build them." "D. G. WOOD, 508 E. Union, Seattle Washington. "P. S. Temple to Los Angeles in six days; Los Angeles to Seattle in six days. Twelve days, 3,396 miles or an average of 283 miles a day."

W. E. ROSBOROUGH is Laid to Rest-A Pioneer Citizen of Belton Called by Death-Prominent Baptist-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Jan. 29.-The remains of William Edwin ROSBOROUGH, honored Belton citizen who died Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock of pneumonia were laid to rest in the North Belton Cemetery Friday afternoon. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church at 3:30 o'clock by Rev. Layton MADDOX, pastor of the church and Dr. E. G. TOWNSEND of Baylor College. Deacons of the First Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a official for 50 years were pallbearers. A beautiful tribute to the life of the deceased were paid at the service. "He was a man who lived the Christian religion and a man who enjoyed the confidence of all and a man who worked untiringly for his church and his community." W. E. ROSBOROUGH was born July 18, 1847 in Lincoln County, Tennessee. With his parents be came to Texas in 1854 and settled near White Hall. He attended the rural schools of the county and later graduated from Salado College after which he attended the Cumberland law school at Lebanon, Tenn. Completing his law course, he returned to Belton in 1874 and became associated with Geo. W. TYLER in the practice of law. He later formed a partnership with his brother Joe N. ROSBOROUGH who was far several years county attorney and county judge of Bell County. He retired from practice many years ago on account of the ill health of his wife. Mr. ROSBOROUGH'S first wife was Miss Annie BAUR. To them two children George B. ROSBOROUGH and another were born, the younger dying in infancy. Mrs. ROSBOROUGH died in 1897 and in 1903 he was married to Miss Clayton SCALES. The deceased is survived by his son, George and a brother, Joe M. who is now a banker at Victoria. An older brother died during the Civil War and two sisters, Mrs. John F. MORRIS and Mrs. Jas. T. PRYOR died some 30 years ago. Mr. ROSBOROUGH was a member of the First Baptist Church here for 51 years and was for 50 years a deacon of the church. He devoted much time to church work and was an unusual Bible scholar. A great deal of his time was spent in teaching Bible classes. A large crowd attended the funeral services. Many floral offerings were in evidence.

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Most Beautiful City of Brazil is Rio, Says Former Belton Woman-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Jan. 30-"Rio de Janeiro pulls at my heart strings more than any of the other cities where I have taught in Brazil, and I always like to come back to Rio," says Miss Lydia FERGUSON, teacher of English in Bennett Methodist College, located at Rio de Janeiro. After teaching fifteen years in South America Miss FERGUSON has come back to America, on a leave of absence of one year, during which time she will study. Miss FERGUSON'S home was formerly in Belton. "Rio is one of the prettiest cities in South America. It is noted for its wonderful boulevards, lined on each side with royal palm trees. It is said that this city has more asphalt roads than any other city in the world, and that its lighting facilities are the most efficient of any city anywhere," continued Miss Ferguson. "The Municipal Theatre, one of the largest in the city, is noted for its magnificent structure. Its stairways are made of agate. We have a very fine Public Library and a Fine Arts building in the city. The sidewalks along some of the most noted 'avenidas' are done in mosaic patterns. "Sao Paulo, in the leading South America State in the coffee industry, is also an interesting city. It is said that the coffee industry from Sao Paulo furnishes over 55 per cent of the government's revenues. The coffee plantations are owned by the wealthy Brazilian planters and are worked by foreign labor, especially Italians. Just at the time I was leaving Brazil, the coffee plants were in bloom. You see it is summer in Brazil at this time of the year. The coffee blooms are tiny white, star-shaped flowers, resembling orange blossoms." Bennett College has eleven grades, with two hundred students enrolled. There are twelve teachers, including the teachers of special subjects. Four of these teachers are Americans. The largest class to be graduated from Bennett had five members. Miss FERGUSON say that it seems that only the wealthier classes are interested in higher education and the boys and girls form these homes go to America and Europe to continue their education. "Sea bathing is one of the popular sports in Rio, and this much in vogue at this time of the year. Though the climate in Brazil is very pleasant during most of the year, it is so cold in June that little sea bathing can be enjoyed. One interesting story has been told of one of the avenues leading from the Emperor's palace to the sea. It is said that the boulevard was made with palms and flowers planted on each side of it and extended directly to the sea so that the princess could walk down the avenue of palms to her sea bath every day. "On all sides of Rio, there are hills and mountains, and transportation from one hill to another is made by means of an electric car, holding about twenty persons, which is pulled across a cable. One night a storm came up and the car, with its occupants, was stranded in midair between the two hilltops. The car appeared to be swinging over and over in the storm, and at the time nothing could be done to rescue it. Later the car was safely propelled to its station without serious injury to any of its occupants." Miss FERGUSON is a cousin of Mr. C. L. GARRISON of the city and is visiting in the GARRISON home while she is in Belton.

General Hugh L. SCOTT Center) recently lived over again the days when he was fighting Indians in the northwest. Captain SUMKIN, 86 (right), and Amos POND, 85 (left), Umatilla chiefs with whom General SCOTT fought in the early days, came to Washington to visit the great white father. They are talking in the universal sign language, at which General SCOTT is an expert.

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14 Rattle Snakes Killed by Parties on Big Snake Hunt-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb. 3.-Fourteen rattle snakes, one of which was five and on-half feet long and the others almost as large were killed recently by M. NORTHAM and several friends who were on a hunt on Cross Mountain several miles southwest of Nolanville. The snake den was found by a faithful little dog belonging to Mr. NORTHAM. Rattlers taken from the snakes were recently exhibited in this city by Mrs. El MITCHELL, daughter of Mr. NORTHAM. Mrs. MITCHELL stated some of the snakes weighed as much as 25 pounds each. Mr. NORTHAM a few days prior to his last hunt killed six rattle snakes. Those getting with him on the snake bunt were Chas. NORTHAM, T. L. O'DELL, and John HERRINGTON. They plan to make another snake hunt soon.

U. D. C. to Meet.-Belton, Feb. 3.-The United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at the home of Mrs. T. J. ROSSER on North Pearl Street Thursday afternoon February 11 at 3 o'clock. Hostesses will be Mesdames: LiL SAUNDERS, J. W. BLAIR, E. E. UPSHAW, Daisy McKAY, Leslie MITCHELL, John BIGHAM, Chas. DuBOSE, P.M. KELLERY, A. M. MONTEITH, Fred FLEWELLEN, Mitchell GARRISON, Tom COOK, A. D. POTTS, J. D. NELSON, M. W. TAYLOR, Lillie KELLY, Jack WHITE, E. R. BOREN, J. T. PRYOR, and Misses Daisy UPSHAW, Ella MEANS, and Louise KELLER.

Charter Day Is Held at Baylor-81st anniversary of the College Is Observed by Seniors-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb 4. -As the historical old bells on Baylor college campus pealed out the tidings of the eighty first birthday of the college they have long served, the senior class, robed in cap and gown, were formally welcomed into membership in the Baylor College Alumnae association in the annual Charter day services, Tuesday morning in Alma Reeves Chapel. Following a time-honored custom, Charter day was the occasion of the first official robing of the senior class. As the strains of the senior march were sounded, the members of this year's class led by Miss Emma C. KING, president of the local Alumnae association, and Miss Ruth RUCKER, president of the senior class, marched into the chapel and took their places on the stage. As the march ended the seniors sang the senior song, words written to the melody of the march by a senior class of long ago. Miss Emma C. KING welcomed the members of this class into membership in the organization. Miss Ruth RUCKER, president of the senior class responded. The history of Baylor College, since its founding, in 1845 at Old Independence through its removal to Belton in 1886, down to the present period was related by Billie CALVERT.

General PERSHING to Enter Hospital-Key West, Fla., Feb 9.-General John J. PERSHING arrived here today aboard the cruiser Denver enroute to Washington, from Africa, where he served until recently as chairman of the Tanca-Arica plebiscite commission. General PERSHING appeared to be in very poor health, but said that his condition was "fair: and declined to discuss reports that ill health had prompted his resignation in the South America boundary dispute and his immediate return to the United States. "I am not on the sick list," he dais, "but I suppose my health for the past few months would entitle me to be except for the fact that I have not been on active military duty. It is true that I have been under my physician's care. I intend to enter the Walker REED Hospital on my return to Washington, but can't say how long I'll stay there." This statement was made after Major John G. QUEKEMEYER, General PERSHING'S aide, had characterized the general's condition as bad." He was said to have been kept below decks during the entire journey here except for brief intervals on cleared days when he walked about the ship.

CONNALLY Assails COOLIDGE'S Policy-Rep. Tom CONNALLY of Marlin-(Associated Press Dispatch)-Washington, Feb 9.-Presiden COOLIDGE was charged by Representative CONNALLY, democrat, Texas, today with "Mocking congress," running hand in hand with monopoly" and defying representatives of his people as no government head "except MUSSOLINI" would dare defy them. "The tidal wave of consolidations," the Texas representative said during a speech in the house, "is sweeping on while the federal trade commission suffers from anemia, and the department of justice is disabled by sleeping sickness."

Miss Ida MITCHELL of Belton Bride of Wichita Falls Man-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb.11-Miss Ida BROWN MITCHELL, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. MITCHELL was married at noon, Wednesday to August W. KARRENBROCK of Wichita Falls. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. R. O. SORY, pastor of the First Methodist Church at the MITCHELL home on North Main Street. The ring ceremony was used. Mrs. C. W. PEPPER beautifully sang "I Love You Truly," Mrs. A. L. CURTIS, playing Mendeisshons Wedding March, announced the coming of the bride and groom who was preceded by little Miss Hazel WILSON of Temple, ring bearer. During the ceremony Mrs. CURTIS softly played "To a Wild Rose." The bride were a becoming gown of Jenny Rose crepe Roma and carried an arm bouquet of LosAngeles roses which she later presented to her mother. After congratulations from relatives, a few neighbors and old friends Mr. and Mrs. KARRENBROCK left for the Rio Grande Valley and points in Mexico where they will visit for several days before returning to their home in Wichita Falls where the groom is engaged in the lumber business. A luncheon plate with hot coffee and ice cream designed as a wedding bell, with brides cake was served by Mesdames Leslie and Roy MITCHELL and Miss Nettie Lou PORTER, of this city, Mrs. Walter WILSON and Mrs. P. HAMMERSMITH of Temple and Mrs. Ethel MITCHELL PEEK of Galveston.

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Olivia HARRIS Chapter Has a Special Program-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb. 12-The Olivia HARRIS chapter of the Children of the Confederacy met at the home of Mrs. G. A. GRAY at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon and enjoyed a good business and social session. Jello, whipped cream and cakes were served as refreshments by a committee composed of Willie Dan WHEELER, Helen BATTE, Madge FOREMAN and Beth MEANS. At the close of the meeting, Beth MEANS was appointed reporter. The historical lesson was on the navies and armies of the north and south and the following program was given: "Swanee River, sung by all; "Lord's Prayer," led by Mary VAN NESS; piano solo by Marigold SMTIH' "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," sung by all; quartet by Madge FOREMAN, Emma Jeanne SUTERLAND, Dorothy HUGHES and Beth MEANS. Declamation by Madge FOREMAN, "The Greatness of Stonewall Jackson."

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Belton, Feb. 6.-Dr. E. E. VIOLETTE, world traveler, publicist, author and orator will begin a rival at the First Christian Church in this city on Sunday, February 14. It is very seldom that such prominent men as Dr. VIOLETTE are secured to hold revivals in cites the size of Belton and his coming here is an account of his close friendship with Rev. J. Frank HOLMES, pastor of the local church. Years ago the noted evangelist promised Dr. HOLMES that he would hold a meeting for him and his coming here at this time is in keeping with that promise. Not only are members of the First Christian Church but people throughout this section are looking forward to the meeting with a great deal of interest. Special music will also be a feature of the revival services.

Dr. E. E. VIOLETTE Addresses Lions-Praises Principles of Late Woodrow WILSON and Denounces War-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb 16.-Praising the late Woodrow WILSON as one of the greatest men the world has ever known. Dr. E. E. VIOLETTE of Kansas City Monday spoke to the Belton Lions club on the subject of "Peace." Dr. VIOLETTE, who was a member of the war board during the late war, was associated with President WILSON, David Lloyd GEORGE and other characters of international fame and at the luncheon Monday declared "that the spirit of WILSON and the ideals for which he stood will finally prevail." Woodrow WILSON was the only man who went to the Versailles peace conference with an unselfish mind," the speaker declared. "He endeavored to get his 14 pints adopted but was laughed at. The people are now coming to recognize the fact that the principles advocated by the great statesman and educator were right. With his 14 points he has demonstrated that the pen is mightier than the sword. "To many the signing of the Armistice was ill-timed and I asked David Lloyd GEORGE didn't he think it was a mistake to sign it at the time it was signed. Mr. GEORGE said, "I thank God it was signed when it was for within three months we would have been in the process of destroying with poisonous gas all the inhabitants of Germany." The speaker told of the horrors of war and gave statistics to show the ill effects which follow. Eighty-two and one-half per cent of the population of Europe today are suffering with blood diseases which are traceable direct to the late war, he said. Dr. VIOLETTE severely criticized congress and declared that new blood was needed there. He said that the democrats would elect the next president provided they could find a man who would advocate in his platform the abolition of war. Dr. VIOLETTE will address the Rotary Club here at the luncheon next Tuesday.

1926-Dr. VIOLETTE Man of Many Rare Talents-Leading speaker of Encampment Composes Ode to the Ozarks-The great Texas Christina Encampment and Bible Conference opens in Confederate park tomorrow, and we suppose Dr. E. E. VIOLETT and a number of other distinguished personages are already on the ground or will be tonight. Dr. VIOLETTE is the principal speaker. Belton people know right well that he is a profoundly interesting and pleasing speaker, for he gave of himself and his inspired talent in a two weeks meeting here some months ago, and all were delighted to hear him, service after service and day after day. Even at the at perhaps no one thought of him as a poet, however beautiful and chaste his language; but he is. Recently Dr. VIOLETTE closed a meeting at Harrison, Ark., in Boone County out in the Ozarks. The Ozarks are an inspiration to all visitors, but it is given to few of us to be able to express ourselves so soulfully as can this great minister and world traveler. The Boone County Herald, published at Harrison, gave wonderful accounts of Dr. VIOLETTE'S meeting there, and among other things, produced as a front page feature, his ODE TO THE OZARKS:

Down among the Smiling Ozarks,

Sun-kissed dreamland, place of peace;

Where the streams flow on forever,

And the song birds never cease

To remind us of the music

In the happy days of youth;

Ere the Juggernaut of Progress

Crushed us 'neath the wheels of truth.

Fruited fields and flowered landscapes,

Far removed from urban strife.

Verdant vales and tree-clad mountains

Exhale nectar charged with life.

Winding trails and rolling highways,

Lovers' lanes and trysting-trees

Mirrored pools and living fountains,

Voice of God in evening breeze-

Morning dews and twilight shadows,

Golden noon and silver nights,

Ozark-land be-witching vampire,

Luring with thy sweet delights!

Just to see thee is to love thee,

Just to love thee is the thrill

That comes once within a lifetime-

This is dreamland! Peace he still!

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Dr. VIOLETTE to Hold Revival-Services Begin at First Christian Church February Fourteenth.-Dr. E. E. VIOLETTE, world traveler, publicist, author and orator will being a series of revival services at the First Christian church Sunday, February 8. Dr. VIOLETTE comes with the work and study of years to give him an insight into the needs of the religious world today. Travel has brought him in touch with humanity as it is in fifty countries of the world. He has studied carefully the conditions of their governments, good and adverse; and has looked into the reason why. It is said of Dr. VIOLETTE that he is gifted with a personality that calls for instant attention from any audience. Governor Henry J. ALLEN of Kansas writes of Dr. VIOLETTE in the Wichita Beacon: "Dr. VIOLETTE ahs left a deep impression upon all who have heard him. He is one of the most remarkable speakers ever to visit this city. Added to an unusual gift of eloquence is a marvelous memory.***One of the most effective phases of Dr. VIOLETTE'S oratory is in the ease with which he can bring into the production of the moment some splendid gems either from the pen of others or more frequently of his own studied production. Dr. VIOLETTE"S powerful addresses have been made classical through the great descriptive genius of the speaker. He has been for a number of years on eof the leading lecturers of the country."-Wichita Beacon.

Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb 26-AP)-"I might," said Mary Garden today, when asked about reports that she would enter a convent at the end of her career and in the next breath she added: "What one will do and what one might do are two entirely different things." The singer who is here in concert added: "A convent would be rather nice restful place, wouldn't it? I wonder whoever thought of a convent for me. They must have been thinking of Thais, don't you think?"

Business Women of Belton enjoy a Patriotic Program-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb. 18.-At the weekly luncheon of the Business and Professional Women's club held today a patriotic program was presented by the toastmistress, Mrs. Jennie M. HARDY, dean of Baylor College Academy. The program was in commemoration of the lives of Washington and Lincoln whose birthdays are celebrated during this month. In her introduction Mrs. HARDY stressed the fact that it is necessary in studying great men to obtain the outstanding characteristics in preparation for true citizenship. Miss Ellen BURNETT, instructor at Baylor, gave a short sketch of Lincoln's life in his home and among his friends. She told of his deficient education, and his wife, Mary TODD, who was in realty, his prodding ram. The sketch was summed up by the reading of Edwin MARKHAM'S poem about the great president, which so fully depicts the statesman who is beloved in the hearts of all Americans. One of the most descriptive phrases used was that which described Lincoln'' words as being ""Oaks in acorns." Miss Ethelyn MORGAN, instructor in the department of voice at Baylor , sang a patriotic solo accompanied by Miss Ruth JONES, instructor in the department of piano. A brief story of George WASHINGTON'S life was given by Mrs. B. G. HOLLOWAY, instructor in Baylor. She presented numerous illustrations that depicted the "Father of America" as a compassionate yet firm man. He had a great power of control over men, courage, and uncanny intuition. He was untiringly loyal to this country and loved it above all things. :It is the duty of every American to honor this man who gave his best in wealth, manhood, and labor to be president of our country when he could have been king," said Mrs. HOLLOWAY. A quotation about the flag was read in unison by members of the club and the singing of "Texas" concluded the patriotic program. After a report from several committees the club adjourned until the next weekly luncheon.

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Salado man whose hundredth birthday last Monday was the occasion for Bell County citizens of 70 years or over to be invited to a dinner at Baylor College, Belton. Mr. RAY was one of Sul ROSS'S Texas rangers who guarded the first lot sale at Cameron, in the days of the Texas republic. He was wounded twice while serving in the Confederate army.

More Than 70 Guests Over 70 Years Old Attend Baylor College Dinner In Honor of John W. RAY of Bell County-Annual Affair for "Seventy-Year Fold" Planned Several Years Ago-by Mrs. E. G. TOWNSEND; Delegation Visits Patriarch at Salado, Carrying Him Birthday Cake-Belton, Feb. 13-Rare indeed, are the social events where the majority of the guests are past the age of 70 years, and rarer still when guests number 70 or 80. But such was the unique setting of the annual dinner given for the 70 year and over folks of Bell County at Baylor College, last Monday. The annual dinner for the "Seventy Year Folks" was planned by Mrs. E. G. TOWNSEND several years ago and each year the number of guests has increased and the interest as the event has grown. This year John Wesley RAY of Salado, who had reached the 100th anniversary of his birth was honoree. The 70 of more than "Seventy-Year Folk" who were present for the dinner were in age from a few days past 70 to 96, J. Q. THOMPSON of Troy being the oldest man. Mr. THOMPSON has attended three of the four annual dinners given at the College. Other guests present were officers of the Bell County and Lavina Porter Talley Chapters, U. D. C., the Agnes Woodson Chapter, D. A. R., the Ben Milam Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who had been invited to pay the tribute of their chapters to these veterans in life's battle some in the Indian wars in Texas some in the war between the states and all in the up building of Texas. The guests assembled at Ruth STRIBBLING Hall where they were welcomed by Mrs. E. C. ELY and other college hostesses. Shortly before 1 o'clock the signal was given by Mrs. ELY to enter the dining room at ELY-PEPPER hall and a few minutes later the students entered. The tables were arranged in the form of a large T and were prettily decorated in flowers, with mints and other dainties. The delicious dinner was served in three courses. The favors were tiny hearts bearing the date Feb. 8, 1926, which capped the dessert. George W. TYLER, who was toastmaster was represented in active service by Dean E. G. TOWNSEND. Sitting near these were County Commissioner H. H. RAY, who represented his grandfather, honoree, John Wesley RAY, who was unable to be present; W. S. HUNTERS of this city who was 80 years of age on that day; J. Q. THOMPSON of Troy, aged 96 and Mrs. E. H. WELLS, a former honoree. Welcome was given by Dean TOWNSEND short talks were made by Messrs. HUNTER, THOMPSON, J. G. PHILLIPS, J. M. WHATLEY, J. R. LAYNE, W. A. BARCLEY. Rev. C. W. PEYTON, Col. Peter HAMMERSMITH and Mrs. C. J. FELRATH. On motions of Mrs. WELLS, toasts were given Mrs. TOWNSEND, Mrs. ELY and other helpers with the dinner. Rev. E. C. ELY offered the prayer of thanksgiving for the lives of those present, for God's many blessings and petitioned for the continuance of these lives and their joys. Greeting on behalf of the Bell County Chapter, U. D. C., was given by Mrs. G. A. GRAY; Lavina Porter TALLEY KNIGHT; Agnes Woodson Chapter, D. A. R. by Mrs. Peter HAMMERSMITH and the Ben Milam Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, by Mrs. M. M. MINNIS, oldest member of the chapter. A number of those present went to Salado to visit Mr. Ray, taking him his dinner, a birthday cake made by the Home Economics department of Baylor College and flowers from the D. R. T., the chapter being represented by Mrs. C. E. METCALF and Mrs. A. J. EMBREE, Friends from Salado and Temple also visited the RAY home. Members of Mr. RAY'S family, who were with him, were his sons, C. R. RAY of Salado, and Wesley RAY of Austin, and their wives; his daughter, Mrs. Annie PRUITT of Oklahoma; grandsons, Roy RAY and Tyler, of Waco, and H. H. RAY of Troy; granddaughter, Johnnie RAY PRUITT of Oklahoma. Gifts and telegrams came from other relatives. Birthday cakes were received from Austin, Kansas City and Salado. One bore 100 candles.

Mrs. A. B. LEWIS Belton, Is Dead-Funeral Service to Be Held Thursday Morning at 10 O'clock-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Feb. 17.-Mrs. A. B. LEWIS, mother of Fred LEWIS, died at the home of her son in West Belton at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning. She had been confined to her bed since November 13, 1925 when she fell and broke her hip. Mrs. LEWIS was born in Kentucky on March 24, 1843. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Margaret Graves who came to Texas in 1851 and settled in the Rock Creek neighborhood several miles northeast of this city. In 1862 she was married to A. B. LEWIS and to them 10 children were born, nine of whom survive. Her husband preceded her in death 26 years ago. Mrs. LEWIS was a devout member of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed a wide circle of friends and was loved for her many acts of kindness. She was thoughtful and considerate and lived a devoted Christian life. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in West Belton by Rev. R. O. SORY and Rev. Layton MADDOX. Interment will be in the North Belton cemetery. The following have been named as pallbearers: Active, A. T. VANNES, Jack WHTIE, Will FERRELL, Q. A. ELLIS, Geo. W. COLE and Olin LITTLE; Honorary, Geo. W. TYLER, Dr. J. M. FRAZIER, R. E. TULLOCH, Dr. John PITTMAN, Harry AUSTIN, Dr. Taylor HUDSON, Tom HUGHES, W. S. HUNTER, Jim RAMSEY and Rev. R. E. HOOKER.

Funeral of Mrs. LEWIS-Belton, Feb. 18.-The remains of Mrs. A. B. LEWIS, mother of Fred LEWIS who died here Wednesday morning in the North Belton cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. R. O. SORY, pastor of the First Methodist church of which the deceased was a member and Rev. Layton MADDOS, pastor of the First Baptist Church. A beautiful tribute was paid to the life of the deceased and beautiful floral offerings told of the esteem in which the deceased was held. In respect to Mrs. LEWIS the local post office was closed between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock.

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Henry FORD Isn't trying to Revive in Interest in Horses-by his purchase of the old TAFT Blacksmith shop, second oldest in the U. S. built in 1787 by Japhet TAFT at Uxbridge, Mass. He bought it to add to his collection of antiques.

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Cox-Cast-A wedding of interest to a large number of relatives and friends, is that of Miss Hazel CAST of this city; and Francis COX of Belton, which was solemnized in this city Saturday evening of last week, at 7:30 o'clock. The wedding date had originally been set for Thanksgiving and a number of pretty social courtesies had already been given, and a number of others planned, in honor of the bride-elect; but Dan Cupid became impatient after looking over the long interval of days which lay between then and Thanksgiving Day, and ordered a plan which would bring immediate happiness. It was a great surprise to family and friends, who were not in the secret, except Misses Kate CLARK and Ethel FRANCIS, who accompanied the happy couple to the home of the Rev. J. W. FORT, pastor of the First Methodist Church, and there witnessed the exchange of vows, in the beautiful and impressive ring service. The bride wore a beautiful frock of black velvet and black satin, trimmed with two shades of ribbon; black patent leather pumps and blue fox chiffon hose, and black stain hat. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John CAST of this city and was born and reared to sweet young womanhood here. She was graduated from Temple high school, class of 1925; graduated from a local business school, and is a musician of unusual ability. It was while she was pianist for the Footwarmers' orchestra, at high school, that she met the groom, who is also a talented musician. She is pianist for the primary department of the First Baptist Sunday School, in which she is also a teacher, and she has always been an earnest worker in her church, and is beloved in a large circle of friends for her many charming attributes. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis COX of Belton and was born and reared in that city, where he was graduated from school, in 1924. He comes from a very talented musical family, and is a master in playing wind instruments. He is director of the Belton High School band, and also an instructor in private classes, and is said to be a young man of many splendid qualities. Mr. and Mrs. COX are now receiving the congratulations and best wishes of their many friends, in a pretty apartment in the G. A. GRAY home, on North Main Street, Belton. Many beautiful presents attest the love and esteem in which they are both held, by relatives and friends.

Pioneer Woman of Belton Dies After a Very Brief Illness-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article 1926. Mary CHALK GILLELAND was Nannie's aunt)-Belton, March 11.-Mrs. M. F. GILLELAND of this city died Thursday morning at 4 o'clock following a brief illness. Mrs. GILLELAND before her marriage was Miss Mary CHALK, who was born in this city March 6, 1857. She grew to young womanhood here and spent the greater part of her life in Belton. For over 50 years the deceased was a devoted member of the Methodist Church, having united with that church when 18 years of age. She was preceded in death by two companions and five children. Two sisters, Mrs. Kate POWERS of Belton and Mrs. Florence EARNEST of El Paso survive her. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. POWERS in South Belton Friday morning at 10 o'clock and will be conducted by Rev. R. O. SORY, pastor of the First Methodist Church and Rev. J. Frank HOLMES, pastor of the First Christian Church. Interment will be in the South Belton cemetery. The following have been named as pallbearers: Active: Jesse S. BLAIR, Tom HUGHES, Mayor W. E. TOMLINSON, Ed SINCLAIR, Byron HAMMERSMITH, A. T. VANNESS, Arthur POTTS and Slade YARRELL, Honorary: R. E. TULLOCH, S. S. WALKER, S. M. RAY, Sr., W. J. STONE, Tom JOHNSON, J. E. MITCHELL and Thomas YARRELL, Sr.

Card of Thanks-Belton, march 13.-We wish to thank our friends for their help and words of comfort and beautiful flowers during the illness and death of our dear auntie and sister. Mrs. M. F. GILLELAND. Especially do we want to thank Dr. MCELHANNON and the nurses at the sanitarium for their faithful and untiring efforts to help her. May God's richest blessings be with each one is our prayer. Mrs. and Mrs. E. W. FOREMAN; Mrs. J. H. POWERS; Mrs. J. D. EARNEST.

Salado Pioneer Who Lived 100 Years "Just Did Right and Took Things Easy," Friends Declare-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, March 8-The remains of John Wesley RAY, one of Texas oldest residents who died at the home of his son, C. R. RAY near Salado Saturday morning were laid to rest in the beautiful Salado cemetery Sunday afternoon. The attendance at the funeral for the man who had lived for over a century was one of the largest in the history of the little village of Salado, people attending from every section of the county. Many old people were noticeable in the crowd and among the number was J. Q. THOMPSON, 96-year-old Troy resident. Reverend Layton MADDOX, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city delivered the funeral oration and complimented the long and useful life the deceased lived. He was assisted in the service by Rev. Henry FORD of Little River. The body was laid to rest with Masonic honors; Seymour ROSE of Salado conducting the fraternal rites. The floral offerings were many. The reason John Wesley RAY, 100 year old Salado pioneer, lived so long was that he "didn't worry, he was a good man who didn't know how to do anything but right and he was able to keep happy," according to Dr. R. W. BARTON, former Salado man who attended the funeral of Mr. RAY at Salado Sunday. A large crowd attended the funeral and paid their last living tribute to the venerable old man who had live more than a full century, having gone through Indian fighting days in Texas with Ross and through the Civil War. Dr. BARTON, now 70 years old himself, knew Mr. RAY well and told the Telegram representative many interesting things about the old pioneer whose oldest son is about 70 years old, another son. Richer with whom deceased lived at Salado is about 65. "Mr. RAY was one of the best men in this whole country," said Dr. BARTON. "He didn't smoke, chew or cuss. "He was a good churchman and a good citizen. "He always got along well, lived happily and contentedly and I think the secret of his long life was that he just lived right and took things easy. "He never worried about what.....(Note by submitter: This original article ends at this point)

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