Book 3 page 40 Lest We Forget-An Armistice Day Homily Written for The Journal by G. B. ROSBOROUGH-Whom should we not forget, as in our thought we now retrace the path of history back to that glorious day we celebrate, eight years ago? First, without doubt, should come the dead who gave their lives in the Great War. Memorial Day is theirs, 'tis true; but we do well to honor them again today. The most that we can do to honor them is not too much when weighted against the price they paid. Not all the heroes died in France not only while the war was on. The army camps beheld the end of many a boy as brave as those who fell in Flanders Field; while, since Fair Peace has reigned, the call of "Taps" has blown beside the new-made graves, year after year, of those who'd fought for months and years "the enemy within the walls" which got its fatal foothold in the stressful army days of years ago. And there were others here at home who sacrificed in many ways to win the war-who gave up many things from wheaten bread to stalwart sons; these we should not forget! Nor should we overlook the brave boys who came back alive and well. They ask for nothing now; yet this is still "their day", and we do well to honor them in thought and word today, and show them that their sacrifices have not passed from mind. What should we not forget? The things for which the war was fought! It was a war for world-democracy; and we have need to watch our thoughts lest we ourselves belie our boast of real democracy. It is not in our words but in our acts and attitudes that we betray our lack of true democracy, not only in the world of politics but in our social life. All autocrats do not wear crowns; and we are prone too oft to harbor thoughts which do not spring from humble hearts, prone to do full many a deed which does not foster brotherhood. It was a war to end all war; and yet we fight among ourselves in needless ways, and do but little to promote the cause of peace. With tongues and pens-not swords and guns-we fight our fellow man in combats keen and cruel, oftentimes, and when there is no moral issue to be won, but only selfish pride or party weal to be advanced. We spend our dollars on ourselves, and pitch our pennies out to those who seek, in this and far-off lands, to preach the gospel of the Prince of Peace! It was a war to honor Law-to make secure the compacts signed by nations here or there, to make them sacred and not "scraps of paper" torn to bits by brutal hands which hoped by wit and force to work their will upon a weaker world. And yet today we treat our laws of every sort-of God and man-it seems with less respect than heretofore! We break them as we please-and as we dare! And we supinely sit and see them torn to bits by others, day by day, without a word! It was a war to stop the spread of German kultur, with its treacherous plan to dethrone God and rule the world with self-styled "super-men." Yet we today are teaching in our schools and writing for our press some of the very things which have the self-same end in view, blind though we be to the true tendency of modern thought. With God put out of mind, and man esteemed his own great maker and self-master, we can but reap the dire results in hearts and homes, in social and commercial life, and finally in our nation's sad disruption and decay. When sin is merely "error" and crime just "social wrong", then might will soon make right throughout the land and the fierce battle of "the fittest" for supreme control cannot be far away. With God forgot and man a law unto himself, the only road past Anarchy will be the one that Italy treads today, and men of super-strength will strive for power at home, and then convulse the globe with contests for a world supremacy. To save the world from such a fate the war was fought, and we should not forget that it is ours to "carry on" today, and make our world, so far as in us lies, "safe for Democracy", and far safer still because the God who made mankind is given proper place in heart and home, and honored as the source of Law, as well as Light and Love! Book 3 page 41
The heaviest vote in years elected Mrs. Bertha K. LANDES Mayor of Seattle over the incumbent, Dr. Edwin J. BROWN. Mrs. LANDES, who ran as a reform candidate, is the wife of Professor Henry LANDES of the University of Washington, and has been president of the City Council for years.
Six Reasons Why Texas Confederate Memorial Quota Should be Oversubscribed-Jno. H. REAGAN, Gov. L. S. ROSS, Gen. A. S. JOHNSTON, Jno. B. HOOD, Gen. Tom GREEN, and teh batttle flag of the first Texas regiment. Book 3 page 42
This, Henry Wadsworth LONGFELLOW'S home, is to be taken apart at Portland, Me., and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be reassembled for the Sesqui-Centennial exposition.
The G. C. & S. F hospital here one of the best equipped and finest railroad hospitals in the Southland, is a $750,000 institution, owned by the employees of the Gulf Lines of the Santa Fe system. The hospital association was organized in 1891 and the local hospital has been gradually built to its present size and high standards. Some 2,500 patients are handled annually, facilities being restricted to railroad employees. this is one of the most modernly equipped hospitals in the nation. Book 3 page 43 World Pays Tribute to its Soldier Dead-Great Joy of News of Ending of Conflict Just Eight Years Ago Recalled-All Grateful for Peace-Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery is Center of America's Celebration-COOLIDGE Dedicates Memorial in Kansas City. Day is Widely Observed by Allies. (Associated Press Dispatch)-Washington, Nov. 11.-The world paused a moment today in the frenzied struggle for existenced and aggrandizement to recollect that exactly eight years ago there had come the winging word from France that gripped men's hearts as no other message could have done. The great war over-the roaring, destroying guns stilled at last. An ecstacy and rejoicing and triumph had followed. In that first wild burst there was no thought of the maze of perplexities that was to be set in the pathways of peace. What mattered it; the boys were coming home. They came, and grateful nations poured out a lavish greeting to gallant sons. The spoils of glory due to valor were showered upon them in every city and hamlet. Then came one home to America-dead and unknown, who could not hear the cheering. About him centered such a majestic tribute to all those who lay dead in France as the price of victory that it gave Armistice Day a new and solemn meaning to all Americans. Today as always the tomb of the unknown soldier, in Arlington cemetery was the heart of the American observance of Armistice Day. In the words of congress and of the president's proclamation, it typified "our gratitude for peace and our desire for the continuance of friendly relations with all other people." In other countries too, ceremonies centered about the tomb of the unknown soldier. Representatives of the far-flung dominions of the British Empire, in conference at London, joined in England's tribute to the day, standing with members of the cabinet as King George, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York laid wreaths at the foot of the cenotaph of England's unknown. A wreath of maple leaves brought from the Kingmere Cottage of Premier Mackenzie King near Ottawa, and interwoven with roses and chrysanthemums, formed Canada's tribute. Out of the new significance of the day has grown the simple observances all over the nation which mark Armistice Day. Everywhere it was guided by the desire for each community, as in Missouri it centered about the flaming memorial to Missouri's war dead at Kansas City, where President COOLIDGE went to voice again the will of his country men for peace and friendship with all peoples. That duty alone could have drawn away from his usual Armistice Day journey to Arlington to lay a wreath in person on the tomb of the unknown. Army comrades of the war dead everywhere paid honors. Flags were at half-staff. Troops were ordered drawn up in silence to stand rigidly for a minute at 11 o'clock,, the hour of the Armistice eight years ago. The national salute of twenty-one guns was decreed for all saluting posts. Throughout the nation memorial services befitting the day marked gatherings in schools and churches and the momentary and silent tribute to the meaning of the day was interwoven even with prossiac business activities in many scattered industries. At the Unknown's tomb there was the usual gathering of those who always observe the day with floral tributes. Perhaps a dozen organizations made the pilgrimage to Arlington, among them the little interdenominational group of present and former army chaplains who conducted the religious services at the tomb when the unknown five years ago was laid beneath the great granite slab that covers his resting place. The president's aide, Captain Leven C. ALLEN, place upon it the wreath from the commander-in-chief and Mrs. COOLIDGE, not forgotten in the departure for the Missouri ceremonies. Little else marked the day visibly in Washington. At President WILSON'S tomb a group of his friends planned to meet to honor the war president and there was no prospect of much reverent coming and going in the cathedral where he sleeps. But aside from that and the special guards around the unknown's tomb, the brief military salute at the Fort MEYER garrison post and the school and church services, the eighth anniversary of the end of the great war existed more in the memories it aroused for all Americans than in formal observances.
Floral tributes to the memory of the mother of Rogers HORNSBY, manager of the world champion St. Louis Cardinals, at her funeral in Austin, Texas are pictured here. The wreath in the cneter was sent by the Cardinals; the others came from friends throughout the country. Book 3 page 44
"I love everybody. I love everything. I love humanity. And I love the flowers, trees, animals and all the works of nature. But the idea that a good God would send people to a burning hell is utterly damnable to me." Thus spoke Luther BURBANK, plant wizard, from the pulpit of the First Congregational Church in San Francisco. His explanation of his religious beliefs and his declaration that he is an infidel were broadcast. Luther BURBANK has passed on to his reward. He was the most noted horticulturist of the age. He was born on a Massachusetts farm. He was given a college education. He loved nature and always lived close to nature. He did much for humanity. He was the great plant wizard of history. He was a model citizen in every way and from every viewpoint. He was 77 when death called him. He began as a laborer on a California farm and his creations from plant life made him a benefactor whose name will live while language is spoken. he did not believe in a life after death. He made this announcement not many weeks before death came. A storm of protest came from religious leaders when he made it. They swamped him with letters and telegrams condemning his stand and denouncing his view. This brought on a nervous condition that his 77 years could not survive. He had declared that he could not believe in a life after death. And the chronicler of his passing said of his last moments, "And as life ebbed away and he stood at the brink he did not falter in his convictions." This plant wizard had always declared that his object in increasing the yield of plants, was to better the condition of his fellow men, and he died believing, "We must look for survival only in the spirit of the good we have done in passing through life. If it has been a good life it has been sufficient. There is no need for another. Once here and gone the human life has served its purpose. The universe is not big enough to contain all the human souls and the other living beings that have been here for their short span. A theory of personal resurrection or reincarnation of the individual is untenable when we but pause to consider the magnitude of the idea." Recognition of the existence of a great universal power was admitted by the great plant wizard, but he declared he did not even begin to comprehend it. He said he was a lover of Christ as a man and his works. But, nevertheless, he was an infidel and as I am an infidel today. It is said for him that he never harmed a living thing, never spoke a harsh word, never injured a fellow being, never commercialized his wonderful talents and that he died as he lived, true to nature and nature's God, according to his lights. New England gave him to mankind, and his ancestors were among the white men who invaded the wilderness, wrested it from primitive Indians, and wild beast and built a civilization on the rock bound coast of the Atlantic where Pilgrims and Puritans made history for themselves and those who came after them. His achievements in the world of horticulture made him an international figure and won for him a high place in the hall of fame. His disbelief in a personal God expressed in the closing years of an eventful career, evoked or aroused the wrath of the orthodox and plagued the closing hours of the remarkable life of a most remarkable man. Book page 45
"Where's Margie? Oh, mama, where's Margie?" Then mama's stifled sob. "mama, mama, don't you hear? Where's Margie?" Little eight-year-old Margaret BLOUIN, 100 West 5th St, today cried that plaintive appeal: "mama, where's Margie?" Margie is Marjorie BLOUIN, Marguerite's twin sister. Margie was killed Wednesday when run over and her skull crushed by an auto on Heights-Blvd and 5th St. Twins and inseparable companions, the two little girls were crossing the street on their way home from school when the car bore down upon them. Marguerite ran, Margie was thrown to the pavement. Her head was crushed. The sight of blood scared her sister, who ran, crying to her mother. Margie died in the hospital, but the child mind doesn't know where her sister has gone. "Oh, mama where's Margie?' No answer. There will be no reply to the sob of the child for her sister. Two little souls of the same flesh, two little bodies that played and loved as one; two little hearts that gladdened the mother's life-there were Margie and Marguerite! Now one little soul, one little body, one little heart to comfort a mother's anguish-that's Marguerite! Margie's gone. U. D. C. to Meet-Belton, May 11. The Belton chapter U. D. C. will meet in regular session on Thursday afternoon, May 13, at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. W. K. SAUNDERS on North Main Street. All members are urged to attend and are requested by the president, Mrs. Geo. A. GRAY, to bring their annual dues. U. D. C.'s Meet Thursday-Belton, Nov. 13-The Bell County Chapter U. D. C. held its November meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. J. E. ELLIOTT. Mrs. ELLIOTT spoke of its being most appropriate that Armistice day should be honored by the Daughters of the Confederacy. The historical subject discussed by Mrs. S. S. WALKER was "Northern Writers Who Were Just to the South." Violin numbers by Miss Renair GUFFY with Mrs. Chas. PEPPER as pianist and a folk dance by Miss Carolyn GUFFY received hearty applause. Mrs. George CASEKY was added to the list of delegates to the state and general conventions with Miss Mary Alice HUNTER as alternate. Honor Recent Bride-Belton, Nov. 13.-Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD paid a pretty courtesy to Mrs. Edward HOGGWOOD, recent bride, during the early week at her home on North Pearl Street. The house was artistically decorated with beautiful yellow chrysanthemums arranged in pretty vases and picture baskets. During the afternoon games were played, one, the test of the five senses being unusually clever. It was through this game that Miss Gladys SHEPPERD planned a double surprise for her mother and the honor guest, Mrs. HOGGWOOD. To Mrs. SHEPPERD'S friends, it had been whispered that the event also marked the date of her birth. Two magic strings had been wound about the house, one given to Mrs. HOGGWOOD, the other to Mrs. SHEPPERD and each was requested to follow them to their end. At the ends, both found lovely yellow and white baskets filled with pretty gifts for the two. During the afternoon delicious sandwich course was served. Out of town guest included Mother SHEPEPRD and her daughter, Mrs. FAITH of Temple. School Girl is Third Victim of Car Mishap-Marjorie BLOUIN, 8 Succumbs at Baptist Hospital From Injuries Received When Hit by Auto - Houston's automobile fatalities during the past two days grew to three Wednesday with the death of Marjorie BLOUIN, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. BLOUIN, 100 West fifth, in the Heights. Marjorie died from a fractured skull at the Baptist hospital after being knocked down by a car driven by Ben Carbo, 515 Bethje street shortly afternoon. Marjore was returning from school with her twin sister, Margarete, when the accident occurred. The little girl died one hour after being taken to the hospital in a private car, and besides suffering a fractured skull, her right arm was broken in two places. Carbo, who is employed by the Gordon Tire Company, made a statement to the district attorney in which he said he was traveling south on Heights Boulevard at the rate of about 15 or 16 miles an hour and he saw two girls on the sidewalk. One of the girls attempted to cross the street in front of him and he struck her, he explained. He said the accident was unavoidable. The little girl's body was hurled under a car parked at the curb at the corner of Fifth Street. Funeral of Mrs. KIRCHNER-Belton, Oct. 27-The remains of Mrs. Henry KIRCHNER, beloved Belton woman who died Monday afternoon at her home in this city following two strokes of paralysis, were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the North Belton cemetery. Services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. R. O. SORY at the First Methodist Church. A large crowd was in attendance at the funeral services and the floral offerings were many and unusually beautiful. Pallbearers at the funeral were Frank HAMNER, A. D. CREATHAM, Johnnie RAY, Tom NAISMITH, Judge Bill NEWBERRY and Chas. MEYER. Among out of town relatives in attendance at the funeral were two sons, W. O. KIRCHNER and family of Menard and H. P. KIRCHNER and family of Teague; a brother, C. D. ABSHEAR of San Antonio, and a granddaughter, Miss Frances KIRCHNER of Fort Worth. Children of the deceased residing in this city are C. E. and H. T. KIRCHNER, Mrs. Ed SHINE, Mrs. Tom VANNOY, Mrs. Harrold SAVAGE and Miss Bernice KIRCHNER. Mrs. Ed PUDDY is a sister. HOGWOOD-MITCHELL-Belton, Oct 20.-Mr and Mrs. Edward E. HOGWOOD are now domiciled at the Dennis HOGWOOD home on West Central Avenue. The marriage of Mr. HOGWOOD to Miss Iola MITCHELL of Houston was solemnized in that city Sunday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock at the parsonage of the Memorial Methodist church. Rev. Leonard officiating. The romance of these young people was begun during the time that Mr. HOGWOOD was working with the telephone company in this city. Book 3 page 47 Surprise Shower is Given Recent Charming Bride-Belton, Tex., March 9.-Honoring Mrs. Harry TAYLOR, recent bride and charming young woman, members of Mrs. W. E. TOMLINSON'S Sunday School Class of the First Christian Church, and members of the Ladies Aid Society gave a shower Monday afternoon. The event was a complete surprise to Mrs. TAYLOR and her mother-in-law, Mrs. W. M. TAYLOR. It was arranged so that they would both be away from home for awhile and when they; together with Mrs. John BIGHAM, returned from an automobile ride, they found at the TAYLOR home about 25 guests who brought with them pretty and useful gifts for the bride. The afternoon was a most enjoyable one, every one present thoroughly enjoying the occasion. Following a social hour, a business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society was held. Belton, March 9.-Mrs. W. E. TOMLINSON'S Sunday school class, composed of the younger married ladies of the First Christian Church held their regular monthly class social on Tuesday afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Gene FOREMAN, in south Belton. She was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Clifton DURHAM and Mrs. R. L. HANEY. Twenty-five members of the class were present. The spacious rooms were elaborately decorated for the occasion. After the business of the meeting was over a social hour was spent in contest games and other amusements that was a delight to all. A two course luncheon was served. U. D. C. in Session-Belton, Tex., March 12-The Bell County Chapter, U. D. C., held its March meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Mary Alice HUNTER. There was a fine attendance and much interest in the historical program which honored "Texas Hero Day." Roll call was answered with the name and some incident in the life of a Texas veteran of the Confederacy. Captains Swan BIGHAM, A. J. HARRIS and other veterans, who are well known to members of the chapter, received special mention. "In the Sixties" was given as a reading by Mrs. E. R. EVERETT and "The Lone Star Flag of Texas," by Lee C. HARBY, was read by Mrs. J. E. ELLIOTT, president of the chapter, Music numbers were vocal solo, by Mrs. Leland Means BROWN; "Flow Gentle Afton." sung by trio, Mesdames Chas. H. BOGART, W. A. MEANS and Johnnie RAY; and favorite southern melodies played by Mrs. Tom KARNES on harp, with Mrs. BOGART at the piano, Mrs. T. L. MEANS was program leader. Dainty refreshment plates were served by the hostesses, Miss HUNTER, Mrs. H. B. STROTHER, Mrs. Daisy Hughes MCKAY, Mrs. E H. WELLS, Mrs. E. E. UPSHAW, Mrs. J. W. BLAIR, Miss Daisy UPSHAW, Mrs. Chas. BOGART, Mrs. Nellie C. BOGART, Mrs. R. R. FULWILER, Misses NITA and Eva JONES and Mrs. F. Y. BOYD. 1927-W. W. UPSHAW has an Unusual Record-Pioneer Citizen of County Has spent 41 years in Public Service-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, April 27.-Residing in one county for fifty-one years and spending forty-one of those years as a servant of the people in the capacity of a county official is the unusual distinction held by W. W. UPSHAW, Belton, who is county treasurer of Bell County. Mr. UPSHAW held the office of district clerk for two years and was then elected county clerk, which office he held for 18 years. He has held the office of county treasurer for twenty-one years. W. W. UPSHAW was born November 22, 1844, in Ma con, Miss., and his parents left that state and settled in Louisiana when he was three years old. It was in a Louisiana regiment that Mr. UPSHAW enlisted for service in the Civil War while he was still a mere lad. He spent four years in company H., 9th Louisiana regiment under General HAYES brigade. it was during the battle of the Wilderness in Virginia, 1864, that he lost his leg from a severe wound inflicted by a Yankee minnie ball. He was sent to a hospital in Lynchburg, Va., where he remained until he recovered. he was scarcely 21 years old when he was discharged from the army and he returned to Louisiana, another distinguished veteran who had mortgaged a great part of this future to his county because of a Federal minie ball. Mr. UPSHAW came to Texas in 1872 and settled in Bell County in a small village called Mountain Home but which is known today as Holland. Four years later he came to Belton to take the office of district clerk, to which he had been elected that year. He was the first district clerk of Bell County and held this position two years and was then elected county clerk, an office he held for eighteen years. From 1896 until 1906, he was out of the court house because of ill health. But in 1906 he again entered public office when he was elected county treasurer, a position he has held since that date. Mr. UPSHAW married Miss Rebecca TAYLOR of Holland, and they together with tow daughters live in the old family residence in Belton. He has five children, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is a member of the Baptist Church and regularly attends services. Until the last few years, some relative has lived in his home in order to attend the Belton high school or Baylor college. He is as charitable in heart and a spirit as in material things, and has a reputation for being modest, kindly and unassuming in manner. Mr. UPSHAW is a cousin of Congressman W. D. UPSHAW of Georgia who frequently comes to Belton to visit him. He is just as ardent for prohibition as is his congressman cousin. Mr. UPSHAW, despite his 83 years, is still a loyal and patriotic advocate of the men in gray. Two large framed pictures, one of General Robert E. LEE and the other of President Jefferson DAVIS, hang near each other on the walls of his office in the Bell County courthouse. They are connecting links to the gray-haired veteran, for they, too, fought beneath the Stars and Bars but have long since been buried in their uniforms known as the rebel gray. Do you know who they are? Lee and that is Davis-President Davis he said as he pointed proudly toward the picture on the wall and stressed the title. "President DAVIS from Mississippi, where I was born." "When I die, I wish to be buried in the Confederate grey, for the old uniform is dearest to me. My old one is almost worn out and I want to buy a new one." he said. Most of the young people do not understand the reverence we old fellows have for the old uniform nor the love we veterans have for each other. But they do not understand the nature of the war nor the cause for which we fought. It is just as Judge George TYLER said the other day, The Civil War was fought with men, the World War with machinery." That is true Why, in the battle in Virginia where I lost my leg and where so many men were lost, four brigadier generals were killed. In that war, the generals led their troops, while in the World war, they transmitted orders by telephone and none of the big generals were killed, while some of them did not get within hearing distance of a bullet. The civil war was a conflict of men and not machines and that was one of the reasons for the strong bond of fellowship." Another connecting link that joins those days of past glory to the present is another old veteran who frequently comes to see Mr. UPSHAW. He is J. H. KILLINGSWORTH of Prairie Dell and he and Mr. UPSHAW have been friends for the last forty years. They were both born in Mississippi in the same year, both fought in the war under the same flag, and both migrated to Texas about the same time. They both live in Bell County now, and Mr. KILLINGSWORTH never comes to Belton without going in to see his old friend. He says that the treasurer's office is his headquarters when in town. "I have been voting for him for-for-how long has it been, Brother UPHSAH?" asked Mr. KILLINGSWORTH, turning to his veteran friend. "Why, as long as you have known me, I guess, " the other replied, smiling as he looked across his desk. "Yes, I guess I have been voting for you right here in the courthouse for nigh on to forty years, and I am a going to vote for him as long as I live." declared his old friend stoutly. At that, the two gray-haired old men looked at each other understandingly and laughed good naturedly. For the past 20 years, Mr. UPSHAW had been commander of the Bell County Camp Confederate Veterans. Book 3 page 48 Miss ISLEIB Wins in Beauty contest-Former Belton Girl is to be Star in Movie Sponsored by Ft. Worth Paper-Mary Elizabeth ISLEIB, daughter of Mrs. G. G. ISLEIB of Fort Worth and formerly of Belton, has been selected winner of a beauty contest conducted by the Fort Worth Press and will play the lead in "Sauce and Applesauce." a movie to be produced by the Press and she also wins a trip to Hollywood. Miss Elizabeth, sister of Mrs. Paul BAKER of Belton, moved to Fort Worth with her mother only recently and is one of Belton's and Bell County's most popular young ladies. The article published beside pictures of the beauty winner says: "Tall, slim, supple-Exotic in her close-cropped coiffeur-a dead-ringer for Gretna Garbo, screen favorite-or is she more a Norma Shearer? That is Mary Elizabeth ISLEIB, 1507 Alston Avenue, winner of the Press Palace beauty contest. Mary Elizabeth was the favorite of judges when they took a final vote at the Little theatre, 609 West Fourth Street, late Thursday. She is 17 years old, and a junior at Central High School. Her hair is of a light shade of brown. She is five feet six inches in height and tips the scales at 120 pounds. She had had no professional stage or screen experience, but played in a number of class plays in Belton, Texas where she was born and lived until last December when her family moved to Fort Worth. her hobby is swimming. As winner of the contest, which has been under way for more than a month, Mary Elizabeth will play the leading role in a motion picture. The Press and Palace are to produce in Fort Worth. She will be the guest of the Famous Players-Lasky Corp. the world's greatest picture producers. at the Mammoth Paramount West Coast studio in Hollywood. Expenses of herself and companion of her choosing to California and return will be "on" The Press and Palace theatre. In Hollywood. Mary Elizabeth will meet many of the most famous movie stars, and will be given a chance to show what she can do before the camera. She will be honored in the film capitals' biggest theatres. And there will be parties and other surprises galore for her before she leaves Fort Worth. Mary Elizabeth's picture was sent to the Movie Fame contest editor by her mother, Mrs. G. G. ISLIEB, without the girl's knowledge. "Mary Elizabeth wouldn't hear of entering the contest when I suggested it one evening after reading the announcement in the Press," laughed Mrs. ISLIEB Friday. She scouted the idea, and even went so far as to hide her best pictures. "But I had two others she had forgotten about and sent those on in." Mary Elizabeth was more than willing to forgive her mother when she heard the good news, you can bet! She looked dumb-founded when a representative of the Press notified her of her good fortune early Thursday evening. "Me? Winner of the contest? just can't believe it." said Mary Elizabeth." The judging had narrowed down to five girls when judges took the deciding vote Thursday afternoon. brief scenes were given the girls to enact, to help the judges pass upon their grace and expessiveness. they were put through tests. Screen tests had been made of Mary Elizabeth and nine other contestants at the Palace theatre the preceding week. Close to 400 girls submitted photographs in the contest. Judges found the job of making eliminations slow one. The photographs more than lived up to Fort Worth's reputation for femine good looks. Girls summoned for the finals were chosen solely from the pictures submitted. Judges were s. P. ZEIGLER, head of art department of T. C. U., and an artist whose canvasses have been exhibited in salons throughout the country; Mrs. Sallie Bythe MUMMERT, painter of note and prominent club woman; Miss Grace WILSON designer for the Poindexter Furniture Co. and Mr. GARDNER." Belton woman is Called by Death-Mrs. Emma R. HARVEY Expires Suddenly at county Seat of Heart Attack-Belton, Tex., March 9.-Mrs. Emma R. HARVEY, wife of the late W. H. HARVEY, and resident of Belton since 1879, died suddenly here this morning at 3:20 o'clock. She was apparently in good health and retired last night feeling all right. Soon after midnight she became ill and was rushed to the local hospital but she failed to respond to medical attention and soon after life became extinct. Heart trouble was attributed as the cause of death. Mrs. HARVEY was born in Pontiac, Mich., April 21, 1849. She and her husband moved to this city forty-eight years ago from Bryan, where for several years Mr. HARVEY was district clerk. Mr. HARVEY was also postmaster of this city for a number of years. He died on May 8, 1915. The deceased was a devoted member of the Methodist church and was active in church work. There survive her four nieces, whom she reared. They are Mrs. E. M. DAVIS of Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Jesse GRIMES of Hamilton; Mrs. J. Wes REED of Honey Grove, and Miss Cora M. HARVEY of Dallas. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. M. D. COUNCIL. Pallbearers will be: Norman AUSTIN, Jesse BLAIR, A. T. VANNESS, B. R. STOCKING, Jim RAMSEY and Kenneth WOOD. Grandma CHALK Laid to Rest-In the presence of a very large audience of relatives and sympathizing friends, Mrs. Jennie G. CHALK of Belton, was laid to rest in the North Belton cemetery at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. M. D. COUNCIL of the First Methodist Church, and Dr. Roger H. FIFE of the First Christian Church, both of whom are special friends of the family. The services were conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom JOHNSON on Central avenue. "Grandma CHALK." As she was commonly called, was past 80 years of age, and was hale and hearty until a few days preceding her passing away. For the last 50 years she has been a citizen of Belton and vicinity. IN Memoriam-The spirit of a devoted husband and father has passed to the Home above and sacred memory is left to family and loved ones. Wednesday, April 20th, there was called away the spirit of William J. STONE, who for more than half a century had resided in this city and who for almost a half century was engaged in active business here. Death resulted from pneumonia following an injury to his hip sustained in a fall on the porch at his home on Central Avenue. W. J. STONE was born near Corpus Christi, December 28, 1856, and in boyhood came to Bell County with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. W. STONE. At the age of 19, Mr. STONE became proprietor of the barber shop which he owned until the time of his death and which he operated until about a year ago. He took into training many young men who have been successful in their work. Entering into the business life of the city in its early days. "Billie" STONE became a charter member of the Belton Volunteer Fire department of the Belton lodge, Knights of Pythias and many other organizations for city welfare and upbuilding. In young manhood he united with the Baptist Church but later joined his family in membership in the Christian Church. He was a devoted husband and father, ever seeking the best for his children in education and every advantage possible. He is survived by his widow; two sons, William STONE of Los Angeles and Edwin STONE of this city; one daughter, Miss Ouida STONE of Belton; also a brother, Boot STONE; a step-mother and two half brothers. The Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, April 21, in the First Christian Church, Rev. Roger H. FIFE, officiating. Among the many friends attending were the Belton firemen in a body The floral offerings were rich and many in number. Relatives were present from Houston, Yoakum and other cities. Belton Rotarians Hear 2 Interesting Talks at Luncheon-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, March 10.-Principal speakers at the weekly luncheon of Belton Rotarians Tuesday at noon were Supt. Paul B. BAKER who gave an interesting account of his recent attendance at the National Educational meeting in Washington, and Dr. VIOLETTE who spoke briefly of the "New Age and the Dream of Woodrow WILSON." Dr. VIOLETTE declared that Woodrow WILSON was 100 years ahead of his time and said that his aim and ideals were to make the world safe for democracy and democracy safe for the world. He advocated the commission form of government from the city to the nation and paid a tribute to the government of Switzerland. He criticized E. M. HOUSE, and others and closed his remarks by pleading for all to "forget party democracy in favor of world democracy as advocated by Woodrow WILSON. Mr. BAKER described in detail the Stone Mountain monument which he saw on his way to Washington and also discussed the school system of New Orleans. Bob LOVE, Jim POWELL and G. E. BYERS of the Temple club, and Rev. J. Frank HOLMES of this city were guests in addition to Dr. VIOLETTE, President Jake FRAZIER presided. Several enjoyable musical numbers were rendered by Edgar WHITLEY. Book 3 page 49 April 5, 1927-History of Bell County's charter Oak is Made Part of Official Court Records-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, April 4-In response to a request made by the Ben Milam chapter, Daughters for the Republic of Texas the commissioner's court in session recently by an affidavit of the late Samuel W. BISHOP made as a part of the official county records the proceedings of the meeting at the time Bell County was organized in April or May 1850. the meeting was held under a large oak tree several hundred yards below the Belton-Temple bridge over the Leon and on the east bank of the historic stream. The tree has been designated by the Commissioner's court as Bell County's Charter Oak" and the Ben Milam chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, is making preparation to beautify the ground and preserve the oak for posterity. below is the copy of the resolutions adopted by the chapter with reference to the oak and also the statement of the late Samuel W. BISHOP: "Resolved by the Ben Milam Chapter of Bell County, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, assembled this 15th day of June 1926, under the great old Live Oak tree standing on the East bank of Leon River about 200 yards below the Belton and Temple Highway bridge-the tree now known as Bell County's Charter Oak." "That we are satisfied as to the historical truth of the claim that it was under this tree that the first official act of the citizens of Bell County was held, being the election of five commissioners to survey the county, to locate the County seat, to lay off the same into squares and lots, to sell lots at auction, to erect public buildings, etc. as provided in the Act of January 22, 1850, said election having been held under an order of the Chief Justice of Milam County on a date now unknown to us, but some time in the spring of 1850, not later than June 8th, 1850. "That our conclusion as to the election having been held under this old tree is based upon the appended sworn statement of the late Mr. Samuel W. BISHOP and upon the other corroborative evidence of the fact. That we deem it appropriate and desirable that these resolutions be approved by the Honorable commissioner's Court of Bell County and copied in full into the minutes of the said court for the purpose of perpetuating to posterity the historic information which had very nearly become lost history, and would have been lost but for the timely action of Mr. BISHOP and of Mr. Geo. W. TYLER. That the president of the chapter appoint a committee to present these resolutions to the honorable commissioner's Court at an early date. Signed: Mrs. S. S. WALKER; Mrs. J. A. RUDD; Mrs. W. S. BANKS. Belton, Texas Nov. 5th, 1917.-Hon. Geo. W. TYLER,- Belton, Texas, Dear Friend: Complying with your request I make the following statement of facts and authenticate the truth of the same before a notary public in order to assure you of their absolute verity. Sometime in the spring of 1850, under order of Hon Isaac STANDIFER, Chief Justice of Milam County, an election was held for five special commissioners to organize Bell County and to locate the County seat thereof. This election was held near the East bank of the Leon River, just below the crossing of the military road afterwards known as the Belton and Waco road, and near the cabin home of Mr. Wm. F. HILL. The ground on which Mr. HILL'S house and a cluster of about three or four Live Oak trees stood, has disappeared by reason of the caving in of the river bank; but the tree under which the election was held still stands and I often see it in passing on the public road. My father, Mr. Joseph BISHOP, then lived at the spring where the village of MOFFAT was later established and we were then the furthest settlement up the Leon River. I was then in my eighteenth year, and went with my father to the election, at which there were present some thirty or forty men. I think-but, I can remember the names of the following only, viz: Joseph BISHOP; John DANLEY, afterwards elected first chief justice; Joseph DENNIS, elected one of the special commissioners; Joseph HART, elected one of the special commissioners; Dred R. HILL; William F. HILL; William REED; afterwards elected first sheriff; Isaac WILLIAMS; three men, I think held the election but I do not recall their names. The voting was open. A voter gave his name to the election officers, who wrote it down then he announced openly the name of the candidates for whom he voted and these were written down by the election officers. The five men thus chosen for special commissioners were; Joseph DENNIS, John FULCHER, Joseph HART, Cornelius B. ROBERT, and Melvin WILKERSON. These five special commissioners proceeded to locate the county seat of Bell County on the Matilda F. CONNELL league on Nolan creek, laid out the town and named it Nolanville, but the name was changed the following year to Belton. The circumstance of the election having been held under the Live Oak tree was first mentioned by me to you at a picnic given by Commissioner W. P. DENMAN early in August, 1916, and later you reported to me that August 23rd, 1916 you had gone to the place, with a photographer, and had him take two negatives of this old tree. I have seen the photo prints made from each of these negatives, and on October 4th, 1917 I wrote across the upper left hand corner of each of them for identification and words.-W.S. BISHOP 1917." I visited this tree today and examined it and the surrounding premises carefully and I fully and positively recognize the tree now standing and of which your two-photo-reprints (identified as above) are true and correct pictures, as the same tree under which said election was held. You informed me about a year ago that you had Christened this old tree with the name of Bell County's Charter Oak.' I heartily approve of the name because the first act by our citizens looking to the organization of Bell County, the first Charter Act was performed under the shade of this beautiful old Live Oak tree, as heretofore related and I am glad to have aided you in rescuing from oblivion an incident deemed at the time but of little importance, but now of considerable historic interest and value. "Mr. John M. ROBERT and Mr. C. B. ROBERT sons of Cornelius B. ROBERT, both alive, were the boys at their father's home on the Salado Creek but neither was present at this election. so far as I know there is no person, other than myself, now living who was present at the election and I have never seen or heard of any published allusion to the holding of the election under this old tree, Your friend, SAMUEL W. BISHOP. "The facts stated in the forgoing letter are true to the best of my knowledge recollection and belief. (signed): SAMUEL W. BISHOP. "Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of Nov. 1917, as witness my hand and seal of office (signed) ADELIA ESTES, "Notary Public, Bell County, Texas "The undersigned were present with Mr. Sam W. BISHOP on the 5th of November 1917, when he visited and identified the Live Oak Tree under which the first election in Bell County was held as fully set forth in his communication, above, measurement-the circumference of this tree one foot, above ground is fourteen feet and is about fifty feet high. "Signed: M. B. BLAIR; Mack MCCORCKLE; J. J. BISHOP; P. L. ELLIS; Geo. W. TYLER."
Walter Alan WOOD, advertising manager of the Edinburg Valley Review. His services and the equipment of the plant are at the disposal of merchants and other businesses which can use advertising to profit. Walter Alan WOOD experienced and capable is the advertising manager of the Edinburg Valley Review. he has served in advertising capacities on the Tulsa World, Daily Armorite, Ardmore Daily Press, and the Phoenix, (Muskiogee), all in Oklahoma. He has had a similar experience on the Wichita (Kansas) Beacon. He was the recent advertising manager for the Lufkin (Texas) Daily News for quite a while, where his work is actually producing revenue to advertising merchants and other business men was very gratifying to those who used space. Book 3 page 51
This photo shows the Steamship America of the United States Lines as she lay in her berth at Newport News where fire destroyed almost the entire passenger quarters. the fire started, it is reported, from a blow torch as the ship was under repairs. Book 3 page 52 W. T. RAMSEY Drops Dead on Way HOME-Well-known contractor of Belton Succumbs as he Walks Along Street-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, May 2.-William T. RAMSEY, well known contractor and a member of one of Belton's pioneer families dropped dead while on the way to his home from town today at noon. Heart trouble was attributed as the cause of death. Mr. RAMSEY was engaged in rebuilding the Crow lunch stand on North Main Street which was destroyed by fire last week and at the noon hour started home for lunch. He fell at the corner of Ninth Avenue and North Main Street and before medical aid could reach him he had died. The deceased was born in this city on June 12, 1868. His parents at that time lived in a home where the V. NIGRO building now stands. He attended the local schools and when a young man took up the contracting business and built many of Belton's homes. He was married to Miss Willie COOK and she together with four children survive. They are Taylor (Dock) and Knox RAMSEY and Miss Annie Lee RAMSEY of this city and Ambrose RAMSEY who is with the United States army stationed in the Hawaiian islands. Mrs. Kathryn MORGAN, a daughter died several years ago. Two grand children also survive. Other surviving relatives are two brothers, Jim RAMSEY of this city and Knox RAMSEY of Jarrell; four sisters, Mrs. G. C. EADS, Mrs. A. T. VANNESS and Mrs. P. L. ELLIS of this city and Mrs. Will PORTER of Temple. For many years, Mr. RAMSEY was a member of the Methodist Church and he had many friends in this section who mourn in his death. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the residence by Rev. M. D. COUNCIL, pastor of the First Methodist Church. Interment will be in the North Belton cemetery. Active pallbearers will be B. J. MORGAN of Temple, Tom HUGHES, Lee SMITH, W. P. DENMAN, Webster HUNT and Hood GARNER. Honorary-Jesse JONES, Hamp BIRDWELL, Joe CARPENTER, J. M. SCOTT, Geo. W. COLE, Will WILLIAMS, Fred FLEWELLEN, Jesse S. BLAIR and T. K. PRUITT. Funeral of Mrs. SHINE-Belton, May 22.-Funeral services for Mrs. Laura SHINE, wife of J. W. SHINE who died here Saturday night were held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Methodist Church by Rev. M. D. COUNCIL. Interment was in the North Belton cemetery. Mrs. SHINE was one of Belton's most lovable characters. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Church and dearly loved by all who knew her. She had been in poor health for several months and for some time it was known that she could not survive long. A beautiful tribute to the life of the deceased was paid by Reverend COUNCIL and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Book 3 page 55 Belton High Will Present Big Play-First of Two Annual Attractions to be Staged Tuesday and Wednesday-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram- Belton, Texas, Dec. 30.-The first of the two annual high school plays given each year by the Dramatic Club of the local high school will be presented at the Little Theater on next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Jan. 4 and 5. The coach and director of the high school dramatics, E. G. HORGER, has selected for the initial play "Honor Bright" a very clever comedy in three acts, written and arranged for stage production by Meredith and Kenyon NICHOLSON. It is a late play, and presents a modern background and environment. The setting is laid in a dignified New England home, where Richard Barriston young scion of an Old New England family, falls heir to the attentions of Tot Marvel, young and pretty chorus girl. Honor Bright, also young and pretty, and willing to earn college expenses through her ability to sell books, is a third member to a very entertaining triumvirate. The part of Richard Barriston is taken by Cratus DOUTHITT, popular senior boy of the high school, and Honor Bright and Tot Marel are played respectively by Misses Madge FOREMAN and Mary Frances MILLER, two prominent members of the high school dramatic club. Franklin TOMLINSON, Sam Ed MORGAN, Lee MADDEN, Kathryn CLINE, Yettie SUTTON, Oliver BEALL, Lovick LAW, Box HUGGINS, Dorothy HUGHES, Wilma RANNE, Vernon GREGORY and Arthur HOLLAND complete a cast chosen after long try outs on the part of members of the dramatic club, and it is said to be a cast unusually well qualified to make a decide success of "Honor Bright." Richard Barriston is engaged to Tot Marvel , who formerly was very attentive to Bill Drum (Franklin TOMLINSON), young press agent. Tot is invited to visit in Richard's home, ostensibly for the purpose of being given a once-over by the discriminating Barristons. Reverend Carton and wife stop by to help in passing judgment on Richard's choice. Meanwhile Tot is arrested in Bowton, and fails to arrive as per schedule. Honor Bright, a lively young lady out to earn money to defray a College education, comes to the New England home, and as Richard meets Honor, he persuades her to become Tot temporarily, in order that his family may not learn of Tot's arrest. The stage is set for the usual complications, and no one is disappointed when Tot comes on the scene to complicate matters. However, the inevitable silver lining comes, happiness ensues, and Honor Bright gets across. Prices for the performance each night will be 25 cents for students and 50 cents for adults. Only 150 seats will be available for either of the two performances. The first night will be designated as students night, while the second will be primarily for adults. Seniors of Belton Hi Start With Play on Friday Evening-The formal exercises connected with the closing of the city schools will begin tonight, with the closing exercises of the West Belton High School for Negroes, to be held at the magnolia Baptist Church on South Pearl. A very attractive program has been prepared, presenting a large number of musical quartets, octets, and choruses in addition to the literary essays, orations and addresses, which include the commencement address of Dr. A. S. JACKSON of Waco, commissioner of education. A special section will be reserved for white friends who are most cordially invited to be present. On Friday night the seniors of the Belton High School will present Jerome K. Jerome's play "The Passing of the Third Floor Back," which won wide recognition all over the literary world some years ago. The students who will participate are the following: Lee MADDEN, Mary Frances MILLER, Madge FOREMAN, Box HUGGINS, Bernice KILLEN, Cratus DOUTHITT, Yettie SUTTON, Elizabeth GARRISON, Mary T. HARTRICK, Bill PROCTOR, Arthur HOLLAND, and Barnell BERRY. Several of these young Thespians have appeared in previous plays a number belonging to the Little Theater personnel, and it goes without saying that the play tomorrow night will be well worth hearing. Commencement Sermon-Dr. Thos. W. CURRIE, president of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Austin, will preach the commencement sermon in the First Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Special music will be given by a chorus composed of the seventh grade girls and those members of the choral club who are not seniors. Dr. CURRIE is noted for his deep scholarship and his keen interest in education; and he is expected to bring a strong message to Belton's young people next Sunday morning. Grade School Program-On Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock the Tyler grammar school will hold its exercises in the high school auditorium, at which time some 75 boys and girls will be given certificates of promotion to the high school. Class honors will be announced and a program presented of considerable interest to the parents and friends of those who have now reached this milestone in their educational journey. School Night-On Monday evening will be staged in the high school auditorium what is known as School Night, during which a review of the year's work will be made, and the numerous honor awards and trophy cups will be announced and presented. This is a very interesting occasion for the pupils, especially for those who have made high grades during the year in the various lines of school endeavor and are to have their names called out before their fellow-students and the assembled parents and friends. By devoting an entire program to school affairs, much more time can be given to the events essential to. The Graduation Exercises-On Tuesday evening in Baylor College Chapel, the formal closing exercises will be held and the diplomas presented. In addition to the addresses by Judge John C. KAY, prominent attorney of Wichita Falls, piano and saxophone solos will be given by members of the graduating class. The awarding of diplomas and announcements of class honors will be made by Supt. Paul BAKER. Manual Training Exhibit-This afternoon and tonight the boys of the Manual Training Department will have an exhibition of their handiwork in Hubbard Gymnasium; and all citizens are cordially invited to drop in and inspect the work done by the boys during the past term under the direction of Prof. SWENSON. There will be a number of pieces which show real skill in construction; and many which reflect much credit upon their youthful joiners. List of Graduates-Supt. BAKER submits the following list as the probable roster of those receiving diplomas next Tuesday evening: Boys: Edgar ALLAMON, Dow BALLARD, Orin BARNES, J. D. BASSEL, Oliver BEALL, Floyd CASS, Mordis COOK, J. B. COUNCIL, Halley COX, Cratus DOUTHITT, Leland DUKE, Archie FELLRATH, Fred FERGUSON, Robert HANEY, Edgar HUEY, Berthal LANIER, Errington LANIER, Lovick LAWW, Weldon MILLER, J. D. MORGAN, J. W. MCDANEIL Jr., D. B. PORTER Jr., Knox RAMSEY, Robert TAYLOR, Clinton TULLOCH, Curtis VARNELL. Girls: Christine BERRY, Katherine BOSTERT, Ruby BRADFORD, Kathryn CLINE, Dorothy DUCKWORTH, Katherine FERGUSON, Madge FOREMAN, Aileen HODGE, Cassie HUEY, Dorothy HUGHES, Frances JAMES, Willie Lee JEFFERS, Bernice KILLEN, Rosa KOLLS, Lorena KOLLS, Mildred LAWLER, Annie Laurie LORD, Beth MEANS, Jewel MITCHELL, Gladine MOSSHART, Mildred MUEHLHAUSE, Hazel PEEPLES, Reba PEEPLES, Margaret PINKSTON, Jewell PORTER, Gladys RAMPY, Irene STEPHENS, Mae THORNTON, Mary VANNESS. Book 3 page 56
Woodbridge, N. J. Claims the smallest house of worship in the Christian world, and gives these measurements as evidence. Floor space eight feet by four; pulpit space four feet by four. When "more that two or three are gathered together," services are held in the open lot behind the church. W. H. REID, Gallant Soldier of the South Is Dead at Belton-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, may 23,-Captain W. H. REID, Confederate veteran and familiar figure in Belton for many years, died at his home two miles west of this city this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock following a long illness. Mr. Reid was 83 years of age. He was born in Denmark, Tennessee April 13, 1844. At the outbreak of the war between the states when barely 17 years of age, he enlisted in the Confederate army as a second lieutenant with the Sixth Tennessee infantry. A year later he was transferred to General N. B. FORREST'S regiment and while in that regiment under Col. Raleigh R. WHITE he soon attained the rank of captain. At the close of the war he returned to his native state and short while thereafter came to Texas, settling here in 1867. On May 8, 1872 he, was united in marriage to Miss Margaret WEIR of Lockhart. There survive Captain REID his wife, two sons and four daughters. They are Judge W. H. REID, Jr., of Dallas; Thos. J. REID of Houston; Mrs. John C. WILLIAMS, Houston; Mrs. F. E. HENDERSON, Killeen; Mrs. I. V. JONES, Belton, and Mrs. J. T. WARD, Laredo. Several grand children also survive. Captain REID was a valiant soldier, and honorable and dependable citizen. He held the respect of both young and old and was a man in whom every one had confidence. He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church by Rev. C. W. PEYTON of Temple. Interment will be in the North Belton cemetery. Miss CLINE Honoree At 42 Party-Mrs. Edwin CLINE entertained with a charming 42 party at her home yesterday afternoon, naming Kathryn CLINE, Belton high school senior as honoree. A red and white color scheme was carried out in details of decorations, 42 accessories and refreshments, red and white being senior class colors. Score cards were hand painted heads wearing caps and representing carnations, the class flowers, and were tied with red and white ribbon. Red poppies and verbenas contrasted prettily with white larkspur in artful arrangement. Little Dorris ALLEN delighted the assembly with several clever readings which were heartily received. Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of Mary Anne cakes filled with strawberries and whipped cream, and fruit punch with red and white cherries. Plate favors were dolls dressed in caps and gowns. Those enjoying this courtesy were Misses Kathryn CLINE, honoree; Frances JAMES, Annie Laurie LORD, Mildred MUEHLHAUSE, Lillian ROBERTS, Mary VANNESS, Fern CARLL, Beth MEANS, Willie Lee JEFFERS, Marjorie YARRELL, Dorothy HUGHES and Mrs...........(Note by submitter: This article does not continue) Book 3 page 57 Jeff DAVIS Life Told Rotarians-T. C. HALL Speaks at Luncheon-High School Winners are Honored.-The Rotary club honored the 1927 Rotary cup award winners in the high school at its luncheon yesterday at noon at the Harvey House and then enjoyed an address on Jeffersaon DAVIS by T. C. HALL. Miss Hazel MADELEY, 1927 girl winner of the Rotary honors and Lewis POLLOK, 1927 boy winner, were introduced to the club and each made short talks of appreciation for the honor bestowed upon them. Olin GOBER, captain of the Junior College basketball team, was also a guest and expressed the team's thanks to the Rotarians for the silver basketballs given the team. D. C. HERNDON was toastmaster and the program was devoted to Jefferson DAVIS. Mrs. HALL told the family history of DAVIS on down to Samuel DAVIS, father of Jefferson DAVIS. Samuel DAVIS as a boy carried supplies to his two half brothers in the American revolutionary war and enlisted himself with the colonist army. After the war he was married and settled in Kentucky. Jefferson, being the youngest boy of 10 children. The family moved to Mississippi and Jeff went back to Kentucky to school when he was seven, later finishing up at Transylvania University and entering West Point where he was associated with Robert E. LEE, Albert Sydney JOHNSON and others with whom he was to be associated in later life. He was made a second lieutenant after finishing West Point and went west to the St. Louis barracks and then to outposts where he met Zachary TAYLOR. He made a record as a soldier, peacemaker and a fearless man but TAYLOR opposed his marriage to his daughter, Sarah, because of a small difference. DAVIS married the girl later and went back to Mississippi to live. Both contracted malaria fever and Mrs. DAVIS died. After he recuperated he spent some seven years with his learned brother, Joe DAVIS, getting the foundations for his future greatness. He was defeated in a race for the senate but in 1845 was selected to congress. That year he was married a second time to the daughter of John W. HOWELL. The Mississippi volunteers in the Mexican war elected DAVIS colonel and he was a great hero in the war, returning to be appointed secretary of war where he served with distinction. Mr. HALL read some excerpts from contemporaries of DAVIS about him in the papers of that day. "DAVIS stood for the union all of the way through and did all that he could to avert the conflict." He said. When the southern states seceded he was elected president without being present at the meeting. Getting together able generals whom he knew he waged a great war, his cause was lost, he was captured, was kept in a dungeon for two years and finally released on bond, his case never being tried. The supreme court could not decide on the question of whether or not a state that voluntarily joins the union has a right to secede. He returned to his home state, his property gone, his friends passed away and failed, in several business ventures. Fortunately a wealthy New Orleans woman willed him her fortune and he was able to end his last days aiding the south in its time of need. Club singing at the luncheon was led by C. S. MANSFIELD with Miss Beryl WRIGHT at the piano. In the business session it was voted to raise the annual dues form $24 to $25. Guests were: Miss Hazel MADELEY, Guest of L. C. PROCTER; T. W. MILLER, guest of A. J. JARRELL; John FELLRATH of the Belton club and his borther-in-law, Fred SAMPSON of Denver; Rev. B. F. MCDOWELL, guest of H. C. GLENN, Dr. J. M. FRAZIER of the Belton club; Mr. and Mrs. Horace MCCOY of Cleburne, guests of Fred K. STROOP; Olin GOBER, guest of J. S. COOK; Lewis POLLOK, guest of Dr. R. T. WILSON. Funeral of Captain REID Attended by Large Crowd-Belton, May 24.-Funeral services for Captain W. H. REID, confederate veteran and pioneer Bell County resident who died at his home two miles west of the city Monday afternoon were held this afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church by Rev. C. W. PETYON and Rev. B. D. D. GREER of Temple. A large crowd gathered to pay honor and respect to the departed Confederate veteran. There were many beautiful floral offerings and the tribute to the life of the deceased told of the high esteem in which he was held. Captain REID was the oldest member of the Presbyterian Church here. He became a member in 1867 and for many years was an elder. He received his education at Tulane University and the University of Pennsylvania. The remains were laid to rest n the North Belton cemetery. Active pallbearers were J. S. COWAN, Victor MEANS, S. B. MCELROY, W. A. GILMER, Jim HARRIS and Henry WOODRUFF. Among those from out of this city in addition to the children to attend the funeral were John C. WILLLIAMS, Jr., and Miss Margaret WARD of Austin, Lon A. SMITH state railroad commissioner; Judge Chas. K. LEE of Fort Worth; John A. ERHARD, G. W. LINGWILER, Chas. R. TUCKER, Amp W. MILLER, Mrs. J. K. MORRIS, and Mr. and Mrs. A. B. WEBSTER of Dallas; Mrs. And Mrs. D. T. HARKRIDER and Miss Dorothy HARKRIDER of Waco and others. U. D. C. to Meet-Belton, May 7.-the Belton chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Thursday afternoon May 12 at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. T. L. MEANS in Leon Heights. A mother's day program will be presented at that time by the chapter honoring Mrs. E. H. WELLS. Roll call will be answered by the quotation of a verse "to Mother." The program will include a song, "My Mother's Prayer" by Misses Bessie BROWN and Bessie BARTON; each member to name a Confederate heroine and tell something of the person's personal experience in the dark days of the sixties; song, "When you and I were Young Maggie;" poems that "Mother Wrote," Mrs. Susie ELLIOTT; song, "Annie Laura," Mrs. Bess BOGART and Mrs. Elsie MEANS; poem, "For Mother, " Mrs. S. S. WALKER. Hostesses will be Mrs. Gene FOREMAN, chairman; Mesdames W. A. MEANS, Tom COOK, Sid CASEY, W. K. SAUNDERS Mae CRASS, Maggie DURHAM, Jessie ELLIOTT, Matilda FURNACE, Carrie KELSON, Pat MALLORY, John CAMPGELL, Frances WHITTENBUG, T. S. SUTHERLAND, Mabel SUTHERLAND and Miss S. Ada LASATER.
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