| Book 3 page 58 Ray SAVAGE shares George's Natal Honors-In honor of her husband's birthday, as well as the birthday of George WASHINGTON, Mrs. Ray SAVAGE entertained the Priscilla Club and their husbands at her home Friday evening with a delightful party. Eleanor Rose PUDDY and Mildred SHEPPERD, dressed in attractive colonial costumes, greeted the guests at the door. The living room was artfully decorated in patriotic colors, the French doors being draped in red, white and blue and hung with American flags. At a former meeting Priscilla Club members had drawn the names of "Priscilla" husbands and Friday evening each one presented the gentleman whose name she had drawn with a useful gift. Forty-two was the game of the evening and the scores were enthusiastically marked down on cards bearing hand painted cherry trees. Later in the evening the tables were cleared and laid with red, white and blue covers, with patriotic napkins placed in the corners. Center pieces were hand made cherry trees in baskets which also held cherry mints. The dainty plate consisted of cake, frosted to resemble logs in which were embedded tiny hatchets; chicken salad sandwiches, marshmallow charlotte, and hot chocolate. A charming surprise was "sprung" upon both Mr. and Mrs. SAVAGE when the Priscilla Club showered Mr. SAVAGE, with many useful gifts and a lovely white birthday cake bearing red candles. Mr. SAVAGE graciously expressed his appreciation of this courtesy. Twenty-six club members, including their husbands, and six guests enjoyed this delightful evening. Husbands Entertained- One of the prettiest entertainment's of the Thanksgiving season was the "42" party and banquet give by members of the Priscilla Club, honoring their husbands, Friday night at the Woodman hall. Partners were chosen and several spirited games of "42" enjoyed, after which an entertaining program, arranged by Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD, club president, was given. An orchestra composed of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD, Misses Gladys and Mildred SHEPPERD and Mr. Box HUGGINS rendered several pleasing numbers. Miss Lura MILLER gave a mirth provoking reading and Miss Mildred SHEPPERD played two pretty coronet solos. The sumptuous supper was served at two tables, which were artfully decorated with picture baskets of chrysanthemums and with lighted candles in silver holders. Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD was toastmistress and many clever toasts and jokes were given. The guests were entertained after supper with piano music by Lee MULHOLLAN and several selections by Miss Gladys SHEPPERD. Guest in addition to club members and their husbands were Mrs. Earl LORD, Mrs. POWERS, Cal YARBROUGH, Mr. ULRICH and Miss Lura MILLER. Priscilla Club Meets-Belton, May 21.-The Priscilla Club of this city recently met at the home of Mrs. Charlie COOK in an enjoyable session. The rooms of the home were artistically decorated in spring flowers. Mrs. COOK who was assisted in entertaining by Miss Carrie Lee BLANKENSHIP and little Miss LaVern COOK was a very delightful hostess. Mrs. Lee MULHOLLAND and Mrs. Kelly UTLEY were elected as members of the club and little Helen Joe COLE was welcomed as mascot. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Gene FOREMAN. A double Surprise-When Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD complimented Mrs. Edward HOGGWOOD, recent bride, with a party and shower, Mrs. SHEPPERD'S daughter, Miss Gladys, added another note of surprise by secretly telling the invited guests that it was also her mother's birthday. Mrs. SHEPPERD was assisted by Mrs. Gene FOREMAN, who also aided Miss Gladys in surprising her mother. Beautiful baskets and vases of yellow chrysanthemums graced the reception rooms and accentuated the chosen color scheme of yellow and white. Several interesting and clever games were enjoyed during the afternoon. Later Mrs. SHEPPERD asked the honoree to follow a magic string that led through the house and was astonished when she also was given a string to follow. At the ends of the strings Mrs. HOGGWOOD and Mrs. SHEPPERD found two pretty yellow and white baskets filled with lovely gifts for both of them. A delicious sandwich course was served to the following guests: Mesdames Edward HOGGWOD, D. W. HOGGWOOD, Curtis DURHAM, Bill NEWBERRY, Ray SAVAGE, Kelly UTLEY, Allie PERRY, John LITTLE, Johnnie RAY, Gene FOREMAN, H. A. HANNON, M. F. SHERROD, M. S. SHERROD, Tom COLE, PRYOR, L. T. BATTE, Aubrey LLOYD, Charlie MEYERS, L. MEYERS, E M. SHEPPERD and Misses Gladys SHEPPERD, Imogene FOREMAN; Mrs. Mick WILLIAMS, Mrs. J. D. FAITH and Mother SHEPPERD, all of Temple. Priscilla Club Meets-Belton, Nov. 13.-The Priscilla Club of the city met with Mrs. Bill NEWBERRY Friday afternoon in a social and business session. The rooms of the cozy apartment were artistically decorated in chrysanthemums and other fall flowers. During the business session six new members were taken into the Club. They were Mesdames W. H. PORTER, BANDY, Edward HOGGWOOD, Aubrey LLOYD, D. W. HOGGWOOD, and C. G. DURHAM. Each member in attendance received a pretty gift from their Priscilla friend. During the afternoon a delicious salad course with hot coffee and cake was served. The club will meet again on November 26 with Mrs. John RAY. Mrs. Cole Club Hostess-Mrs. Tom COLE was hostess at her home when the Priscilla Club met in regular session Friday afternoon. After a short business discussion an embroidery hour was enjoyed. Later in the afternoon each member of the club received a gift from her Priscilla friend. Radio music was a delightful feature of the afternoon. Mrs. Marvin SHERROD played the piano softly and the room was darkened while a refreshment plate was served. The daintily, doily covered plates held coffee, bread and butter and meat sandwiches. Pink napkins harmonized with the plate favors, which were miniature brass candlesticks bearing two tiny, lighted candles. The second course of the collation was delicious cherry pie with whipped cream. Mrs. Homer GILLIAM was the club guest for the afternoon. Mrs. RAY Club Hostess-Mrs. Johnnie RAY entertained the Priscilla Club at her home Friday afternoon. A short business session was held, during which the club voted to prepare a box of various kinds of articles for those losing their homes and household goods in the cyclone near here recently. Several interesting games interspersed the needlework of the afternoon. Dainty refreshments of tea, cake and sandwiches and mints were served, Cunning Dutch boys were plate favors. Mrs. HANNON Club Hostess-Mrs. Hugh HANNON carried out a Saint Patrick's day motif when she was hostess to the Priscilla Coub at her home Friday afternoon. Cut-out pigs presented the guests bore the Irish greeting, "The top of the day to you,: and on the other side were written the instructions for an Irish stunt to be performed. An hour of embroidering was enjoyed during which Priscilla friends were revealed. Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD, club president, who leaves soon to make her home in Winters, was presented a lovely green and white basket of gifts, for which she expressed much appreciation. Club members regret Mrs. SHEPPERD'S leaving. Hot chocolate, sandwiches, frozen jello with whipped cream, and checkerboard cake were served. Shamrocks were plate favors. Priscilla Club Elects New President-Mrs. Gene FOREMAN was elected president of the Priscilla Club at its regular meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John LITTLE. Mrs. FOREMAN succeeds Mrs. E. M. SHEPPERD, who has removed to Winters. The Priscillas spent a jolly embroidery and social hour, at the close of which the hostess served delicious home-made strawberry ice cream and cake. Priscilla Club Observes April Fool Day-Mrs. Lee MULHOLLAN charmingly entertained the Priscilla Club at her home last Friday. After an hour of needlework and conversation, many clever April Fool jokes and games were enjoyed. Packages, containing amusing sells were received from Priscilla friends and caused much laughter. Delicious chicken salad, punch and cake were served. Mrs. Otis WHEAT was a guest of the club. Mrs. PORTER Club Hostess-Mrs. Bill PORTER was charming hostess to the Priscilla club at her home, Friday afternoon. The reception room was prettily decorated with pink roses in vases and baskets. After the hour of needlework several contest games were played with Mrs. Edward HOGGWOOD, Mrs. Tom COLE and Mrs. Johnnie RAY winning the prizes. Each member had brought an Easter gift for her Priscilla and these packages were concealed in the grass and shrubbery and a merry hunt ensued. A party plate of tomatoes stuffed with chicken salad, potato chips, pickles sandwiches, angel food cake, and iced tea were served. Mint hearts and pink Easter rabbits were plate favors. Mrs. Alvin Knight of Temple was a guest of the club. Priscilla Club Meets-Belton, Feb 6.-the Priscilla Club met with Mrs. Bill NEWBARRY Friday afternoon with 14 members of the club present. After the election of officers dainty refreshments were served and each member was presented with a valentine which later was given to Mrs. John LITTLE, the president. Who was absent on account of illness. The next meeting will be held on February 19, at the home of Mrs. Earl LORD. Book 3 page 59 Priscilla Club Entertained-Mrs. Homer GILLIAM, assisted by Mrs. Elan PERRY, entertained the Priscilla Club Friday evening at the City Park with a lovely luncheon, arranged on a beautifully decorated table. Two tables were put together and two large arches were place above them, bound in pink and white paper, and held together by a large pink and white bow. Each member found her place card and on starting to unfold her paper napkin found a dainty pink and white cap, which she was asked to wear throughout the evening. Delicious sandwiches, potato chips, salad and iced teas were served, and then the guests were asked to put on some clever stunts. Each member received a present from her Priscilla, if she put on a stunt. Mrs. E. M. SHEPHERD of San Antonio, former president, was a guest. Priscilla club at Belton Has Farewell for Mrs. Sam HOUSE-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, Jan. 25.-The regular semimonthly meeting of the Priscilla club, held with Mrs. Lee MULHOLLAN as hostess, was made a farewell to Mrs. Sam HOUSE who will leave tomorrow for Greenville where the family go to make their home. The home was prettily decorate din ferns and the music program included piano numbers by Mrs. Marvin SHERROD, voice numbers by Miss Mary Lee MULHOLLAN, and song and dances by Cora LaVerne MUEHLHOUSES. At the close of the musical program a messenger boy arrived with a message for Mrs. HOUSE, following the direction of which a basket of dainty gifts was found. Not only in the pretty gifts but in words the members of the club gave their good wishes and expressions of friendship of Mrs. HOUSE. Dainty sandwiches were served with cake and tea. The club will hold its Valentine party at the home of Mrs. Ed MUEHLAUSSE with husbands of the members as guests. Priscilla Club Honors Mrs. HOUSE-Mrs. Lee HULHOLLAN was charming hostess to the Priscilla club Friday afternoon at her home on North Pearl Street, the meeting being made a farewell to Mrs. Sam HOUSE, club member, who leaves in a few days to join Mr. HOUSE and make their home at Greenville. During the short business session plans were made to entertain the club husbands in a Valentine party at the home of Mrs. Ed MUEHLHAUSE. A splendid musical program followed the business session, and included piano numbers by Mrs. Marvin SHERROD, vocal numbers by Miss Mary Lee MULHOLLAN and song and dances by Little Miss Cora LaVerne MUEHLHAUSE. A telegraph messenger boy arrived with a message for Mrs. HOUSE, which directed her how to find the beautiful gifts which had been brought by her fellow club members in expression of appreciation of her work for the club and good wishes for her in her new home, which were expressed also in words by those present. Dainty sandwiches and cake were served with hot coffee by the hostess. Mrs. SAVAGE is Hostess For Priscilla Meeting-Belton, Aug. 27.-Mrs. Ray SAVAGE was hostess Friday afternoon in a pleasant meeting of the Priscilla Club. The pretty sun parlor of the SAVAGE home was artistically decorated in ferns and flowers and a large number of members assembled in this attractive room for the meeting. Among the contests of the afternoon was an effort to thread a needle with one eye closed. Much merriment was produced by the efforts of Mrs. Tom COLE and Mrs. Hugh HANNON to eat bananas held left handed and the contestants blind-folded. The Priscilla friends of the past several months were revealed with dainty gifts. Mrs. Will BANDY was received as a new member. Mrs. BANDY has recently come to Belton from Cleburne to make her home in this city. A delicious salad plate was served by the hostess with pineapple cream and cake. Colonial boys and girls were plate cards. The club will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Earl BANDY as hostess. Priscilla Club Meets-The Priscilla Club met in their regular meeting last Friday, with Mrs. Hugh HANNON. After a short business meeting the guests busied themselves with embroidery and engaged in conversation for an hour. The hostess then served delicious refreshments of hot coffee and a salad plate. The autumn motif was carried out in small autumn basket which held salted pecans and autumn leaf napkins. The club will meet with Mrs. Earl BANDY next Friday. Book 3 page 60 Lieut. RIGGS was a Typical Pioneer-Funeral Services Held Last Week in Belton For Beloved Citizen-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, June 11.-Lieut. W. S. RIGGS, whose body was laid to rest in South Belton cemetery Thursday afternoon was a pioneer Texan, having resided in this state for almost four score years and having aided in its Indian warfare, fought faithfully with the Texas soldiers in the Confederate army, and helped in the rebuilding of the state after the close of that great struggle. Billie RIGGS was born in Tennessee November 1837 and, left an orphan in boyhood, came to Texas in 1849 or at a little earlier date with an uncle, Johnnie BLAIR and family. In the days when the Indians still held out terror to the white settlers Bill RIGGS was ever ready to take up guard duty and to defend the homes which had been built, their women and children, form the depredations of their enemies. When the call for Confederate service came W. S. RIGGS, at the age of twenty-four, enlisted in the first company organized in Belton and served during this struggle in Co. A. 6 Texas Cavalry or Pete ROSS' regiment, Sul ROSS Brigade with the Army of Tennessee. He was seriously wounded in the battle of New Hope Chapel in Georgia, but re-entered the service so soon as he was able. He was promoted to rank of first lieutenant. Long before the railroad had penetrated central Texas. Bill RIGGS engaged in the hazardous work of freighting by wagon from Waco to Cameron and return. And ever in civil life, as in the times of war, was he found ready to enter places of danger whenever the call came to him as civil officer of town or county, having served both as deputy sheriff of Bell County and as deputy marshal of Belton. With the daring and determination that marked his career in public life there was in his character a wonderful gentleness to the sick, the friendless, the needy, and young and old alike knew him as their friend. Mr. RIGGS was twice married, first claiming as his bride Miss Pinkie POWELL whose family resided in Waco and whose spirit passed away a few years after their marriage. In the early eighties he was united in marriage with Mrs. Sallie BIGHAM WHITE, widow of Capt. Bob WHITE, who gave his life for the Confederate cause, and who preceded Lieut. RIGGS to the home Beyond in 1918. The character of Mr. RIGGS as soldier and Christian was beautifully portrayed by Rev. M. D. COUNCIL in the funeral services held Thursday afternoon in the First Methodist Church in this city, the spirit having passed from the body weakened by almost ninety years of toil at the Confederate home in Austin Wednesday evening at 6:30 o'clock after an illness of several months. His last words were those of love and gratitude to those who had cared for him in his last illness. Six of his "Comrades in Gray" were present for the services held here. Veteran J. J. CARLOCK, member of ROSS regiment and with Lieut. RIGGS in several battles; Veterans John SHEA, E. M. HATCHER, J. T. PRYOR and Thomas. YARRELL of Belton; T. J. BRIDGES of Prairie Dell and a. J. HEWETT of Temple. Members of the Bell County Chapter U. D. C. were present in a body. In memory of his loyalty to the Confederacy in service and in honoring its history and its men in the days that have passed since '65, the casket was draped in a Confederate flag and there was placed on it an evergreen wreath bearing two small Confederate flags and streamers of red and white, the colors of the Confederacy. Those here from Austin for the funeral were Miss Addie BIGHAM, niece of Mrs. RIGGS; Misses Sallie LASATER and Minnie TABOR, and Mrs. R. H. LITTLE. Rev. and Mrs. C. W. PEYTON of Temple were also present. The large number of friends and relatives, the beautiful floral offerings and the tenderness with which the last look on the earthly face were taken testified to the devotion of the people of this city where he made his home during the greater part of his life most of those present being of the second and third generation of the friends and neighbors of his earlier days in Bell County and in Texas. W. H. REID Captain in Southern Army is Laid to Rest-Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock a the Presbyterian church for Captain W. H. REID, Confederate veteran and pioneer resident of Bell County, who died at his home two miles west of this city Monday afternoon. The Rev. C. W. PEYTON and Rev. B. D. GREER of Temple officiated at the services. Mr. REID was well known in Belton having come here shortly after the close of the war between the states. He was born in Denmark, Tenn., April 13, 1844 and enlisted in the Confederate army when he was 17 years of age as 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 Co. Raleigh R. WHTIE he soon attained the rank of captain. After the war he came to Texas and was united in marriage in 1872 to Miss Margaret WEIR of Lockhart. Captain REID is survived by 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. A large crowd gathered at the church Tuesday afternoon to pay their respects and honor to the departed veteran, who was held in highest esteem. Capt. REID was the oldest member of the Presbyterian Church here and had been an elder for many years. The body was laid to rest in North Belton cemetery. Active pallbearers were J. S. COWAN, Victor MEANS, S. B. MCELROY, W. A. GILMER, Jim HARRIS and Henry WOODRUFF. The Bell County chapter U. D. C. attended the funeral service in a body. Attend Funeral of Mrs. GEISLER-Belton, July 20.-A number of Belton people attended the funeral of Mrs. D. A. GEISLER, former Belton resident who was buried this afternoon in Hillcrest cemetery at Temple. Mrs. GEISLER made her home here from a number of years and last year moved with her husband to Corsicana. The family has many friends in this city who are grieved to learn of her death. J. W. BLAND Will be Buried Today-Well Known Barber and Musician Dies After Short Illness Saturday-James William BLAND, 42, one of Temple's most beloved citizens, died Saturday morning at 4:30 o'clock in a local hospital after an illness of only a week. Mr. BLAND came to Temple as a young man and had lived here for 22 years, taking part in many activities throughout his residence in Temple and having long been identified with local bands. He was a barber by trade and was well known in that capacity too. Mr. BLAND was born April 8, 1885, in Keithler, England, and was married to Martha Janice FARROW on Sept. 14, 1899. Survived by his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Gerald GOTT, and son, Temple BLAND, and one granddaughter, Martha Geraldine GOTT. He also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Joe ROE and Mrs. John GARDNER of Jarrell, Mrs. Dow DUKE of Dallas and Mrs. Annie SCOTT of Winters. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence, 209 North Seventh street, conducted by Rev. R. W. LEAZER, assisted by Rev. B. F. MCDOWELL. The Elks will have charge of services at the grave, interment being in Hillcrest Cemetery. The active pallbearers will be: Fred WITHERS, Stuart SHAW, Bill WHTIE, Herschel BROWN, Charles KEMENDO and Lewis COX. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. T. F. BUNKLEY, A. J. JARRELL, JR.; Ed MOORE, W. H. CARMEN, T. A. WHITLOCK, the entire membership of local union, No. 180, J. B. I. U. of A., the membership of Everyman's Bible class of Grace Presbyterian Church and the Elks band members. Atheism Will Be Topic of Sermon-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, July 20.-"Atheism and What to Do With It" will be the theme of Rev. Roger H. FIFE at the First Christian Church next Sunday morning, and the general public is invited to hear it. In making his announcement about it last Sunday, Rev. FIFE said: "To the amazement of the religious world this cult is being fostered by young men and young women, many of whom have been reared in Christian families and have worked in the church societies for a while, but after going away to colleges and universities and taking lessons from the atheistic teachers and modern scientists (so called), they come back home after a few months and try to explain to their ignorant, back-woods parents how their ancestors dropped their tails and were evolved into human beings. The only way to meet such nonsense is to teach them the truth. It is my purpose to handle this subject in a very practical way, and some of this trouble may be located in our own homes in the churches." In order to have full time for the presentation of the theme, the devotional meeting Sunday morning will be shortened a little, the services beginning at 10:50 a.m. The Christian Church has one of the most comfortable buildings in Belton, and plenty of fans for use by those who attend. A large audience is expected. At the evening service at 7:45 o'clock, the sermon subject will be, "Our Opportunity." Book 3 page 61 Dr. Roger H. FIFE, pastor of the First Christian Church of Jackson, Michigan, has accepted a call to become the minister of the First Christian church at Belton, and will begin his work next Sunday. He also gave the Thanksgiving address in the union services at the Methodist Church on Wednesday night of this week. He arrived from Michigan last Saturday night and preached two able sermons Sunday morning and evening, and left early Monday morning for Elgin, Texas, to get Mrs. FIFE and prepare for moving to Belton, and returned in time for the services Wednesday evening. He requests a full attendance of the members of his church next Sunday at both services. Dr. Roger H. FIFE is a native Kentuckian, educated in Transylvania University and College of the Bible at Lexington, Ky. He has held some of the best pastorates of the brotherhood, the last being at Hyde Park, Kansas city, where he remained five years and built a fine house of worship. Since entering the evangelistic field he has been called back three different time to hold revival meetings with churches in Kansas City where he is best known and in the last one were 319 additions to the church. His successful experience as a pastor makes his work as an evangelist doubly effective. Rev. B. F. WRAY , pastor of the Budd Park Christian Church; in Kansas City, says of him:"Brother FIFE is a man, a clean man in character and in daily life. Secondly, he is a preacher; a plain preacher of power. His methods are not objectionable, and he is actuated and permeated by the spirit of Christ. He spares not sin in any form. No department of the church escapes his attention. In my humble judgment I consider him one of the strongest in the field today, and the fact that he can come into his own city and hold such a remarkable meeting adds to the strength of this statesmen." Dr. FIFE has been in the general evangelistic work for several years before taking the charge in Jackson, Michigan. His last pastorate before that was with one of the large Christian Churches in Kansas City. He is planning an aggressive program for the Belton Church. Mrs. FIFE is a very efficient helper and the church is very enthusiastic over the outlook for their work. Mother's Day to Be Observed-at the First Christian church a special program will be given Sunday morning in honor of "Mother's Day." Rev. Roger H. FIFE, the pastor, will give a special sermon for the occasion. Mrs. FIFE and other ladies of the church will have charge of the morning program. Ladies will do the ushering and preside over the Lord's Supper and take the offering. those whose mothers are living are expected to wear red or pink flowers, and those whose mothers have passed away will wear the white flowers. Everybody should turn out to honor mother. In the evening at 7:45 o'clock, Rev. FIFE will preach on "How Know That I Am a Christina?" The Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 p.m. FAREWELL PARTY-Saturday night a group of young people met at the City Park and gave Halley COX, who has a position in California, and Edwin STONE who is now visiting in California, a farewell party. A delicious lunch was served and many interesting games were played, until time for the honorees to leave for their train. the happy young people went to the train with them and wished them much pleasure and good luck on their journey. Book 3 page 63 A movement is under way to save "Old Ironsides," historic battleship, and this is to be done through the raising of a fund through the sale of beautiful reproductions of a famous painting of the vessel. These pictures now are on sale at the McCelvey-Hartmann store-all proceeds going to the patriotic fund. World Tour Talk Is Made to Club-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, June 29.-The Business and Professional Women's club of Belton held its regular meeting in at the Park hotel last night, with a number of the members present, also several guests. The program for the evening included a talk by Dr. L. T. BATTE pertaining to his world tour, from which he has just returned. Dr. BATTE presented his subject in a most interesting and impressive manner. Miss Katherine CLINE delighted those present with several piano selections. Miss Ina WELCH read an article of interest to those planning to attend the national convention. Another special feature of the program was the appearance of the delegates to the national convention in their blue and white uniforms, which they will be represented in at the convention. Members of the club holding numbers and letters given to them at the beginning of the meeting were requested to give the national delegates advise regarding their trip, which was very humorously responded to. The presidency for the ensuing year was conferred upon Miss Loulie MEYER, she being unanimously elected to office. The other, officers elected are: First Vice President, Mrs. Bess BOGART; second vice president, Miss Elizabeth STONE; recording secretary, Miss Ina WELCH; treasurer and corresponding secretary, Miss Marguerite WARREN. The installation of the new officers will not take place until delegates have returned from the national convention. Miss Elizabeth TULLOCH, Mrs. Daisy MCKAY and Mrs. Nell BOGART were named as members of the installation committee. Guests of the evening were Dr. L. T. BATTE, Misses Katherine CLINE, Mayme CANNON and Clara MUELHAUSE. MESSER_BURNS-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article, June 1927)-Of interest to a wide circle of friends was the wedding of Miss LILLIAN BURNS and W. A. MESSER, JR., of Temple, which was solemnized last Friday, June 3, at the home of the bride. The ceremony was marked by the beautiful simplicity and sacredness of a home wedding, with the Rev. Robert W. LEEZER of the First Baptist Church, reading the marriage vows. The bride is a graduate of Temple high school, former Baylor student and also attended West Texas State Teacher's College at Alpine. The groom is a former Belton boy. He is a graduate of the Belton High School, of Texas University, having received an A. B. and L. L. B. degree from that institution. He is now practicing law most successfully in Temple and is active in a number of city organizations. He has a host of friends who wish for him and his bride all of the blessings of life. Misses Ivy and Lucile ARMSTRONG of this city, were among the out-of-town guests. This Church is Prosperous-At the morning service at the First Christian Church there were quite a number of members of other churches present, Rev. FIFE, at the close of the sermon, asked the members of his church to remain a few moments, but excused the visitors. There was some curiosity in the minds of some of the visitors as to why they were asked to retire. Sunday night Rev. FIFE explained that the reason was that the church wanted to raise some money for an emergency call, and they did not want the visitors to feel like they were caught in a trap. But the needed funds were quickly given and the church is reported "out of debt,: with funds to meet all bills, and the church is very happy over the progress in its work. Rev. FIFE has been granted a two weeks leave of absence from his pulpit, the latter part of this month, to hold a revival meeting. He will be assisted by his son, Rev. Robert FIFE, of Illinois, who is a musician of national reputation. In addition to his singing, he is an artist as a trombone player, and is considered one of the world's best performers on the musical saw. The board of the church has instructed Rev. FIFE to secure the services of his son, "Bob," as he is commonly called, to assist him in a short meeting in Belton during the month of July. Mr. Bob FIFE is expected to arrive in Belton the latter part of this week, and will be heard at both services next Sunday. Book 3 page 64 Record Flight Made From San Antonio to Belton to Save Boy Bitten By Snake-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, April 30.-The quick work of the attending physician and a record airplane flight from San Antonio to Belton by Lieutenant Yantis TAYLOR, today probably saved the life of six year old Elvin VESTAL, who was bitten by a rattlesnake this morning while picking dewberries on Dog Ridge. The child, son of Mr. and Mrs. John VESTAL, was bitten on the right hand by the snake at about 9:45 o'clock this morning. After walking two miles to his home the child was rushed to this city for medical aid and the attending physician, Dr. A. E. BALLARD, phoned to San Antonio for the serum with which rattlesnake bites are treated, with the request that it be sent here by airplane. Lieutenant Yantis TAYLOR was dispatched to bring the serum to Belton. Leaving the army post at exactly 11 o'clock he landed at Woodlawn flying field where he was met by the physician, and at 12:05 o'clock the serum was at the hospital. The treatment was said to be successful and the child was reported to be resting well tonight. Book 3 page 65 A Call Back to Youthful Age in Belton-Old Friends, Now so Decimated, meet and Talk of Other Days-Old timers of Belton, among them so many readers of The Journal, will enjoy a letter received by us this week rather more than the writer who has been here so short a time. The letter is fully self-explanatory and we publish it in full: Raymondville, Texas - June 4, 1927. - Editor, Journal, - Belton, Texas, Dear Sir: It is a long call back to the year 1882 in Belton, and not many are left of the citizens of that day, and some of these are scattered far and wide. Emphasis was given this fact yesterday while on a trip to Brownsville. Seated in a café at breakfast some one slapped me on the shoulder, and I turned to meet Frank CAFFARELLI. Frank and his brother, Rox, came to Belton in October 1882, members of a traveling string band. In those days the Entire Nous Club was the dictator of social events in Belton, and this band was employed for the music in those events. The brothers engaged in business as the years passed, moved to San Antonio to find a larger field in the wholesale business, and they now have wholesale grocery houses in San Antonio, Brownsville, Mercedes and McAllen. Frank living in Brownsville and having charge of the three valley stores, and the firm is rated among the million dollar ones. A few minutes later, while seated in an office, Dr. W. E. SPIVEY gave me the "glad hand" and we talked for an hour over the days in the 80's, when the doctor was practicing at Killeen, and of later days when he was located in Belton. The Doctor has much high-class property in Brownsville, and is president and principal of the wholesale International Drug Co., and for years had been county and city health officer, and is now on the pay roll of the Federal government in its Brownsville health department and is rated as being in the million dollar class. It was but a short distance to the law office of Collin GEORGE, the leading criminal lawyer of the valley, and whose fees have run into the millions, and he is reported to have saved a goodly amount. Collin taught school in Bell County in the early 80's; was a great athlete, and the old-timers will recall some of the foot races he won, for he hardly ever lost. These and other old Belton citizens have made good in their avocations, as citizens and financially, and wherever you find them they extend the "glad hand" of welcome to a "fellow old timer." Yours very truly, F. L. DENISON. Daughters of Texas Hold Annual Picnic-Belton, June 26-The Ben Milam Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, held its annual picnic June 23 at Belton City park, with a number of members of the chapter and a few gentlemen present. The leading address of the historical program was made by Dr. Alex DIENST of Temple, who presented many interesting points in the history, customs and legends of the Indians of Texas in the early days of its history. The program was opened with a salute to the flag, and Mrs. R. D. FIELD made a report of the action of the commissioners' court of Bell County in placing the history of the Bell County charter oak tree in its records. The chapter received a gracious letter form Judge G. M. FELTS, expressing appreciation of the interest that is being taken in the charter oak tree which is on the FELTS farm near the Leon River, and granting the use of the grounds around the tr4ee on any occasion the chapter may wish. The recent rains made necessary for this year the changing of the holding of the picnic form under the charter oak to the City park here. The following greetings to the chapter from Hon. George W. TYLER were read: Mrs. A. J. EMBREE, President, and Members Ben Milam Chapter. Daughters Republic of Texas. Dear Friends: As you are meeting today in annual reunion (under the old Bell County charter oak tree), I send you my greetings and congratulations. The preservation of our county's historical landmarks is a great and noble work, and you have well chosen it as one of the purposes of your society. May not interest in this subject be also cultivated and perpetuated in the younger generation through our schools and otherwise? Everyone should take a warm interest in this subject, whether a descendant or not of our old settlers. Serious illness prevents my meeting with you today, but I wish you a happy meeting and a long life. Much success in your undertaking. Truly your friend, George W. TYLER. Return greetings were sent from the chapter, with wishes that Mr. TYLER may recover speedily from his present serious illness which prevented his being present at the meeting of Thursday. a delicious lunch was served, cafeteria style. Gentlemen present were: County Judge, Owen P. CARPENTER, C. R. RAY, L. H. TYLER and C. E. METCALF, with the speaker, Dr. Alex DIENST. Book 3 page 66 Sunday Morning, June 12, 1927-LINDBERGH HONORED AS NO OTHER HERO-Returns from Europe With All Worth While Medals That Nations Offer.-Flight Very Profitable-Earns About $100,000 In Prizes and Has Standing Offer of Cold Million to Go Into the Movies-Modest Youth is Holding His Head and Plans to Keep on Flying in Future-(Associated Press Dispatch)-New York, June 11.-With the world as his chess board, Charles A. LINDBERGH surpassed even Wonderland's Alice at the game by moving from pawn to king's row in three jumps. and, like the chess queens who move any distance in any direction the aviator returns to his starting point aboard a warship, unhampered even by the customs of red tape that annoys ordinary mortals, to be the guest of President COOLIDGE and the nation. The first jump of the obscure air mail carrier was from San Diego to St. Louis. He made the 1,550 mile trip in the record time of 14 hours and 5 minutes, and landed on the inside pages of newspapers whose attention was concentrated on the Mississippi flood and the more elaborate preparations of other proposed New York to Paris expeditions. The second jump, form St. Louis to New York, also broke a speed record. He made this 950 mile trip in little more than 7 hours, and landed on the first pages of the newspapers. The last and hardest jump, 3,600 miles, mostly over sea from New York to Paris, he made in the amazing time of 33 hours and 29 minutes. He landed on top of the world. A New York clipping bureau cut 300,000 news articles-nearly four times as many as for the death of President WILSON-on the feat of the youth who set out for Paris with letters of introduction so he would not be unknown. Kings, president and premiers vied with uncontrollable throngs of their subjects and fellow citizens to do him honor. When he landed at Le Bourget flying field, fearful that he would not be recognized, his first words were, "I am Charles LINDBERGH." Then he had to be rescued from a mob of thousands that fought for a glimpse of him. With his temporary home at the American embassy, he was wined and dined by President DOUMERGUE, Marshal FOUCH, "Papa" JOFFRE and other French notables. Police had to force a way for him whenever he emerged from the embassy. He endeared himself to the French people by his first official act when he visited the mother of Charles NUNGESSER, for whom France was mourning. Medals were showered on him, France gave him the cross of the Legion of Honor; England the Royal Air Forces Cross; Belgium the Order of Leopold; the Aero Club of France its gold medal, and the Swedish Aero Club its gold plaque. His own country decided promptly to bestow the Distinguished Flying Cross, the first to be struck; New York state offered him its medal of valor; a movement was started to have congress give him the Congressional Medal of Honor when it convenes. France broke all precedents to accord him the honors of royalty. The American flag was raised at the foreign office, an honor shown ordinarily only to visiting sovereigns. He was received on the floor of the senate chamber, given a municipal reception, kissed on both cheeks by President DOUMERGUE and others and songs about him were sold on the streets like newspapers. From Paris he went to Belgium, where King ALBERT not only received him in state and decorated him, but returned his call. Then he went to England, where the king received him, and he was entertained by the Prince of Wales. The youth who set out in a $13,000 plane, on a $20,000 expedition, partly financed by $2,000 of his savings, won nearly $100,000 in prizes, of which $25,000 was the Raymond ORTEEIG prize for the first plane to cross the Atlantic. He was offered millions one motion picture offer alone was for one million to go into the movies or vaudeville. He rejected or postponed decision on all offers. Thursday Morning, may 26, 1927-One of the latest and best camera studies of Captain Charles LINDBERGH, air mail pilot from the United States, the first man to fly from New York to Paris. "We are not actors," he said of himself and plane. "I am an aviator and expect to keep on flying. I think I can get my old job." Postmaster General NEW, in Washington, said to this: "He can have anything in the shop." New York and Washington were rivals for the honor of being first to entertain him on his return. Washington won when President COOLIDGE invited him to return on the cruiser Memphis. And of the flight that brought the honors, even Orville WRIGHT declares that there was only one chance in three of success. But LINDBERGH was more confident, giving all credit to his machine, equipped with a WRIGHT whirlwind motor, and an earth inductor compass which he claims made navigation easy. LINDBERGH"S MEDALS Various other clubs and societies have proposed awarding their badges of merit to LINDBERGH, several of which are expected to materialize during his American reception. A movement already has been started to give him the Congressional Medal of Honor when congress convenes. Dr. L. T. BATTE Lectures to Big Crowd in Church-Before Dr. L. T. BATTE of Belton, left for his trip around the world four months ago, he promised his pastor, Rev. Roger H. FIFE, pastor of the First Christian Church, that he would give an account of this trip when he returned to America. Rev. FIFE reminded the doctor of his promise as soon as he arrived home, and the time was set for Sunday night at the regular meeting hour. When the doctor arrived at the church he found the large church with the first floor about full of friends and acquaintances who were anxious to hear him, and a few had already taken to the gallery. After an inspiring song service, led by the pastor, Dr. BATTE was introduced, and he entered vigorously into his address. His voice was not overly strong, but the audience was quiet and it seemed that every word was heard. Without the use of any notes, the doctor told of his journey as he went from place to place. The audience was intensely interested from start to finish, and he spoke over an hour. He told many things that were new to his hearers who had heard such lectures before. He told of the wonderful change in and development of Panama since the canal had been in operation, and the change from thirty years ago, when he was there. It has developed into a very prosperous and healthful country, and the towns and cities are beautiful. What he told of Japan, China, Egypt and points in Europe showed that he saw things as a student and remembered what he saw. At the close of his address the audience gave prolonged applause, showing their hearty appreciation of the address. Mrs. S. E. RUSSELL, Pioneer Woman of Bell County Dies-Belton Bureau-Belton Bureau-Belton, June 23.-Mrs. S. E. RUSSELL, pioneer resident of Bell County, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry BOYLES near Salado this afternoon at 1:45 o'clock following a lingering illness. Mrs. RUSSELL had been in poor health for the past three years and her condition became critical three months ago. The deceased was loved and honored by all who knew her. She was a loving and devoted mother, kind and affectionate toward all. Early in life she professed religion and united with the Methodist Church. She was born March 29, 1853. There survive her eight children. They are C. B. RUSSELL of Anahauc; Jeff RUSSELL of Salado; Oliver RUSSELL of Rogers; Irving RUSSELL of this city; Mrs. Zenovia CAMPBELL of Ramah, N. M.; Mrs. R. S. MOBELEY of Belton; Mrs. Henry BOYLES of Salado and Mrs. I. J. MANKINS of Temple. All were with her when death came with the exception of Mrs. CAMPBELL who was prevented from being here on account of illness. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Bell Plains Methodist Church by Rev. W. T. VEATCH of Salado. Interment will be in the Bell Plains cemetery. Pallbearers will be Louis POTEET, C. P. POWERS, W. A. POTEET, Frank WOFFORD, Frank KIMBROUGH and W. H. ALLAMON. Book 3 page 69
Sovereign Visitor-July, 1927-"OLD IRONSIDES," THE FRIGATE CONSTITUTION - "Old Ironsides" (reproduction of original painting by Gorden GRANT). Insert, Capt. Isaak Hull of the "Constitution," U. S. Navy. Reproduction of this masterpiece in 10 colors, size 17 x 21 inches are being distributed at 25 cents each. The original painting is to be presented to President and Mrs. COOLIDGE and will be hung permanently in the White House. The reproductions are copyrighted and each will be numbered. They are worth many times the price asked by the committee. Framed, they will enhance the decorative scheme of any room. Address Curtis D. WILBUR, Secretary of the Navy.
(Rated 44 guns, carried 51 guns)-The restoration of the frigate "Constitution" to her original condition was authorized by act of congress, March 3, 1925, which also authorized the secretary of the navy to receive contributions from the people of the country for the purpose. This resulted in the establishment of the Save "Old Ironsides" fund to which patriotic Americans are forwarding their dimes and dollars, thereby restoring a memorial to American valor in the past and proving American gratitude in the present. Restoration now will save her for another 100 years. In a few more years it may be too late. It will at least cost a great deal more. England, through popular subscription, saved Lord NELSON'S flagship, the "Victory," for all time. Can we do less with our immortal vessel, the "constitution?" Laid down in 1794 when George WASHINGTON was president, and launched in 1797, "Old Ironsides" still flies her stainless flag after a career in which she met the enemies of that flag on forty occasions without a defeat. She now lies at her wharf, kept afloat only through constant attention and regular pumping. Above the water line she is honey-combed with decay and dry rot. Below the water line her staunch old live oak timbers are in comparatively good condition, though the oakum in her seams, put there 50 years ago in Philadelphia, is now of little service. After a few more years of such existence she will be past restoration and will probably sink at her dock and end as a public nuisance. How the ghosts of the great commanders, Preble, Hull, Bainbridge, Stewart, Decatur, Dewey and others who were her captains must sorrow at this prospect in the Great Beyond where they have met their well-earned reward! We shall keep faith with them and give "Old Ironsides" her reward by restoring her to her original staunch and beautiful condition, not by congressional appropriation, but by the individual small contributions of millions of Americans. The record of the "Constitution" is one of success in establishing an American merchant marine upon the sea. In the early days of the nation commerce was almost our only source of wealth, and after the Revolution all of our wars were waged for the protection of commerce and of neutral rights. Our great merchant marine under sail and spar of the last century became possible only after "Old Ironsides" and her sister ships cleared the seas of enemies and made the Stars and Stripes respected. To this staunch and beautiful state we wish to restore her for another century, that our children's children may see this unique veteran of the early and stormy days of the republic and be inspired to carry on the patriotic traditions she began. Thus may we reward not only "Old Ironsides" for her century of service, but also do honor to the memory of great Americans of the past. It is intended to have her visit every large sea and river port in the country after restoration. It is the U. S. government's purpose to give every school child in the country and opportunity to see the picture of "Old Ironsides" that has already gone to 100,000 schools, to hear her story and to contribute a mite to her restoration. There are 21,000,000 school children in the United States. At the time of writing over 4,500,000 children have contributed on June 15, 1926, over $235,000 had been raised, $60,000 of it form individuals in amounts from $1 to $1,000. When all known; collections have been turned in we shall have $250,000 or half what is needed. Twelve million school children have not participated nor have 100,000,000 Americans. Rules against collections in the schools to protect the children from drives may yet drive "Old Ironsides" from the sight and memory of our people. Fortunately many school authorities, who at first refused to permit participation on general principles are now opening their schools specially for "Old Ironsides" on patriotic principles. May the spirit of "Old Ironsides" go sailing on! There is no relic in our country more symbolic of the early heroism of the nation than the U. S. S. Constitution. This fine old ship, whose every timber embodies the ideals of the republic is a living reminder of our glorious past, and an inspiration of patriotic citizenship to our children and children's children. She bears the scars of 42 battles, and a score of vanquished captains brought their flags and swords for surrender to her victorious captain. "Old Ironsides" has never known defeat. The ravaging hand of time now rests heavily upon this gallant old defender of our young nation. She sends forth to the land an eloquent call to all America.
Deck of the U. S. Frigate "constitution" At the Commencement of Action, 1812.
Gun Deck of "Old Ironsides" (51 guns) Book 3 page 70 Belton is Ready to Welcome Thousands-Final Touches Given to Big Program for Eighth July Fourth Celebration.-Rodeo Attracts Cowboys-Many Daring Riders and Ropers Arrive to Share in Tussie With Wild Steers, Outlaw Ponies and Mules. Scores of Former Residents Join Home-coming Throngs in Greetings.-Temple Telegram-Belton Bureau-Belton, July 3.-Everything is all set for Belton's eighth annual Fourth of July celebration and reunion of veterans of former wars which will be held here tomorrow. Final touches on the gigantic preparations were made today and Belton is prepared to entertain the thousands of visitors who are expected here for the national holiday. A large number of cowboys arrived this afternoon to participate in the big rodeo at the ball park tomorrow afternoon. The contestants this year are expected to equal both in skill and in number those that participated in the event last year. Not only are cowboys showing interest in the rodeo but the whole city is talking about the wild steers and wild horses and mules which will be conquered by these cowboy artists. Many former residents of Belton have returned to this city to enjoy the day and again be with friends, relatives and former associates. To all of them and to the thousands of people who are expected here tomorrow Belton bids welcome. All Cells in Texas Death House Filled-(Associated Press Dispatch)-Huntsville, Tex., July 6-For the first time since the electric chair was installed as the means of capital punishment all the cells in the death cell in the death house at the state penitentiary here are full, according to Chaplain E. L. GARRETT. Nine men, two white and seven Negros are awaiting death. F. M. SNOW, white, from Stephenville, convicted of killing his wife, mother-in-law, and stepson, is first on the list. He is sentenced to die July 15. Clifford FRANCK, white, sentenced for slaying his wife in Houston, is the other white man. The Negros, all sentenced to die for murder, are Pete MCKINNEY, Richmond, for killing his wife; Pete BANKS, La Grange, shooting and killing P.. JONES, shop worker. JONES' wife, Ella, is serving a 99 year sentence at Goree prison farm women as an accomplice. Ed JOSLYN, 19 year old Victoria Negro boy, charged with assaulting a 7 year old white girl, was sentenced to die July 6 but was given a reprieve of 30 days. The remainder of the Negros are from Houston and include Pete CHESTER, Willie FISHER, Moses CHRYAR, and Lawrence DAVENPORT. The doomed men sing and pray, led by CHRYAR, who is a former preacher. Book 3 page 71 All Belton Is Ready for Annual Celebration of 4th Monday; Big Rodeo Feature-Belton, July 2.-Belton is dressing up today for the Fourth of July celebration and reunion of World War, Spanish-American War and Confederate veterans, which will be held here Monday. Various stores are being decorated and the streets and parks are being lined with flags and patriotic decorations for the eighth annual celebration here. "Everything is ready for the big day," A. E. TAYLOR, mayor and secretary of the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce, announced tonight. "I have never seen committees work harder, and the people who visit this town Monday are assured of a good time." The wild west rodeo is attracting perhaps the most attention. The wild Brahma steers which were purchased last week in Fort Worth look so ferocious that the Killeen post, American Legion, have been negotiating for them for use at the rodeo to be staged there the latter part of July. Already cowboys from counties west of Bell have signified their intention of coming here Monday to take part in the various contests. Then there are many in this county who are regarded among the best in central Texas. A record-breaking crowd is expected for the rodeo. Tickets will be sold for 50 cents for grown-ups and 25 cents for children, and these extremely low prices are expected to bring many to the event who otherwise would not be financially able to attend. "we are putting the price within reach of everybody," Dr. J. L. CURRY, president of the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce, said. "we do not want to make any money out of the big celebration. All we want is to entertain central Texas people, and in order to entertain the people in this part of the state we are going to a great deal of expense." Both Dr. CURRY and Mr. TAYLOR promise something doing throughout the day for the throngs that will be here. To me it seems that our government is attacked when it should not be. I realize that we have a big problem before us with our unrestricted immigration and that too much power is being concentrated in Washington. We are departing from local self government but with these serious problems before us, I am still an optimist. We are spreading education and Christianity throughout the world. Instead of bemoaning our fate we should be proud of our liberty and freedom. Just think what an awful thing it would be if you had to rear your children in Africa. I am an optimist because I believe that the problems confronting us will be solved and will be solved properly." In speaking of the American flag, the speaker declared that we should reverence it devotedly. "It represents peace. It represents the reign of law. It is woven of the heroism of men and of the tears of women. All lovers of liberty hail the sight of the American flag. It represents universal suffrage, education, individual liberty and the glories that are yet to be." A beautiful tribute of the veterans of the war between the states, to the Spanish -American War veterans and to those boys who took part in the great World War was paid by the speaker. In closing his address he urged that we should not be content with the achievements of the past. "The world is still full of opportunities," he said, "and we should take advantage of them. We should work for the spread of Christianity and should resolve to build our own temples rather than to live in the _________of the past." W. W. HAIR's Talk Stirs Enthusiasm-Temple Orator Makes Patriotic Address on U. S. Flag-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, July 4-Advocating a more intensive study of American History and a greater reverence for the American Flag, Hon. W. W. HAIR of Temple today, in an address at the Fourth of July celebration here, declared that it means more to the American youth to learn of American history and traditions than it does to know about the Greek and Roman classics. The speaker of the day praised the inventive generous of Americans and in comparing Americans with the ancient Greeks called attention to the fact that the Greeks and Romans with all their art never even invented a sewing machine. Mr. HAIR was introduced by Henry TYALOR, county attorney and chairman of the program committee for the morning's entertainment. Mr. TAYLOR declared that Texas knows no greater jurist nor a more eloquent orator than the speaker of the day. Mr. HAIR was at his best and those who heard him declared that it was one of the greatest patriotic addresses ever delivered in this city. "One of the marvels of history is that less than three million people in 1776 banded together and won their independence in this country," the speaker said. The causes which led to the revolutionary war were the causes which lead to most wars, that of tyranny and oppression of those in power. Every line of the Declaration of Independence and every word of the constitution is for the purpose of preserving the God-givens principles of democracy. "Our republic was the first of its kind organized on the face of the earth and it has now come to be the pattern of all that are organized and it will continue to set the example of republics yet to be. The voice of Thomas JEFFERSON, who wrote the Declaration of Independence, has echoed and re-echoed around the world and I am convinced that the Divine ruler has a hand in its guidance. To me, it appears that the Lord was reserving this vast fertile country for the greatest government the world has ever known. We lead all nations in wealth and finance. We lead all nations in Christianity. We have here under our government a race of men that is superior to any other, men filled with love for their country and charity to the world Men who have no fear of death; men who can not be bought and men who believe in individuality." The speaker was equally as forceful in his praises for the women of America and declared that American has produced a superior race of women who are loyal and liberty loving citizens. He paid a special tribute to the life of Miss Arline MCDONNOLD, Bell county Red Cross nurse, who died in Temple yesterday. "Her heart was ever beating for the good of humanity and her day has not ended but just begun, he said in reviewing the great work she had done in Bell County. during his address, Mr. HAIR expressed the belief that many people are too much inclined to criticize our county. Book 3 page 72 Mrs. J. C. HARVILLE is Called by Death-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, July 26.-Mrs. J. C. HARVILLE, pioneer of Bell County died in this city today. She had been in ill health for several years and for the past several days her condition was critical. Mrs. HARVELLE was the wife of J. C. HARVILLE, well known central Texas cotton grower who died in 1919. She was 73 years of age at the time of her death and was the mother of seven children, five of whom survive her. They are J. H.HARVILLE, Belton; Mrs. B. F. LISENBE and Mrs. O. B. WHTIE, Belton; Mrs. David JOHNSON, Bartlett and Mrs. O. L. JONES, Waco. A brother Dr. Sam FRIEND of Rule, also survives. Early in life Mrs. HARVILLE professed religion and united with the Methodist Church. Throughout her long life she was a useful citizen and devoted mother and friend. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Methodist Church here and will be conducted by Reverend VEATCH of Salado. Interment will be in the North Belton cemetery. Active pallbearers will be L. M. POTEET, Hugh HANNON, W. F. COWAN, John HICKERSON, Willie LISENBE, John FOX, Harry AUSTIN, and Edwin CLINE. Honorary: J. M. PHILLIPS, W. S. MILLER, G. B. CARDEN, W. S. HUNTER, W. E. CLINE, Joe FERGUSON, H. B JONES, A. D. POTTS, Walter HARRIS and C. P. STOKES of Bartlett.
Miss Arline M'DONNOLD, R. N., President of the Texas Nurses Dies After Very Long Illness-Miss Arline MCDONNOLD, R. N., died at a local hospital at 4:20 o'clock Sunday morning after an illness of three months. Leader in Bell County's public health crusade that has brought health and cheer into thousands of homes, known throughout the southwest and even over the nation for her work and president of the State Graduate Nurses association, this beloved woman died and has left mourning friends in every walk of and station of life. All Bell County mourned Sunday the loss of one of the most useful and beloved citizens it had ever known. AT the time of her death she had been superintendent of nurses at the Scott & White hospital here for the last two years, but she was better known to the general public through her work as Bell County public health nurse for two years, going into every school and community in the county, and through her health articles published in the Telegram over a period of years. She had written a textbook on public health teaching that was generally accepted and a few months before her last illness she was given a contract by a large eastern publishing company with a royalty agreement to publish a book she was to write on health and psychology. During her preparation for this work she wrote several articles for the Telegram readers on "mental hygiene," the importance of good health, contentment and avoiding moodiness or worry. Knowing, she said, that she could not recover, Miss MCDONNOLD faced death cheerfully as she had taught in her articles for the public a few weeks before her illness. Miss MCDONNOLD was born in Belton, Oct. 1, 1889, the daughter of L. M. and Alice MCDONNOLD. She grew to young womanhood in Belton and went through school there. she entered training in the Scott & White hospital nursing school here in 1910 and was graduated in 1913. After the World War she was employed as public health nurse by the Bell County Red Cross chapter for two years. She had special training for this work at summer schools in Colorado and later had special courses at the Scott & White hospital. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. L. M. MCDONNOLD, four sisters, Mrs. W. H. STEVENS, Mrs. J. A. SWAIN, Mrs. O. L. CARTWRIGHT and Mrs. M. O. PICKETT and two brothers, Mackey MCDONNOLD and Marvin MCDONNOLD, Marion MCDONNOLD, of St. Louis will not be able to get here for the funeral services. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church at 4 p.m. conducted by Rev. P. T. STANFORD, pastor of the Methodist Church at Disco and formerly pastor of the Seventh Street Methodist Church here, assisted by Rev. R. W. LEAZER, pastor of the First Baptist Church and Rev. John Wright HOLSAPPLE, pastor of the First Christian Church. Burial will be in the North Belton cemetery at 5 p.m., the funeral party going overland to Belton. Active pallbearers will be: Hill C. GRESHAM, Allen BAKER, Dr. T. M. NEAL, Dr. W. J. GRABER, Dr. L. T. PRUITT and Dr. A. E. MOON. The honorary pallbearers will be the staff of the Scott & White hospital, the nurses of the hospital and the members of the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon Club.
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