| Book 6 page 42 Letters From Our Boys in the Camps and on the Firing Line-Took Town After Town-France, Sept. 24, 1918-John J. PAUL, Temple, Tex.-Dear Brother: Billeted under a hill for a few days in a wood we captured from the huns. The drive (St. Mihiel) started the 12th and sure was a fast one. We took town after town, prisoners in droves, by the hundreds. Caught a few hours sleep in one town and slept in an officer's bed, sure felt good. There was every evidence that he beat a very hasty retreat. He had nice rooms over a drug store. They left everything just as it was, cows horses, wagons, provisions, railroad engines, cigars, cigarettes, Red Cross wagons. Everyone had a saddle horse the next day, easy 3enough to trade a Camel (cigarette) for a horse, everyone rode for a while, I got a motorcycle but did not know how to ride it, and gave it away. Was on a wire cart and we sure had to go some to keep up with the infantry. Got up bright and early after snatching a few hours sleep and the fellow who was with me looked around some before going out. Was up stairs in a building looking things over, when I heard a door open at one end of the hallway and old lady saying, "Bon America" shaking hands with both of us. Surely was a pitiful sight to see elderly men and women and children trundling along the road with a two wheeled cart or what they possessed in their arms or slung across their backs. That's what keeps us stepping on Fritz's heels right along. The French surely are pleased to get all this country and towns that had been held captive for four years. Am sure proud of the division I belong to, account making the first American drive unassisted, but it surely gets monotonous to be under shell fire for very long at a time. I surely want to be in on the drive to Metz. It rained just about all the time during the drive but I have a pair of boots now. The wind was in our favor all the time and it surely looks as though the Lord has taken a hand in the warfare. Was passing through a town on my way here three days ago and saw in a building that had the roof shelled off a camouflaged church with a little altar there. You see lots and lots of out of the ordinary things here. Was on gas guard last night and I was kind of tired tonight, also my candle is getting low; fellow toasting a piece of bread over it a few minutes ago. Am enclosing a postal I picked up crossing "No Man's Land," Maybe you can figure some of it out. I lost everything but what's on my back. I am just about like a "pet coon." Am trying to do some of my washing. Wish I had my razor. A fellow gave me an auto strap but you know about how much good that is. But I figure on having a real razor before long. Would certainly like to pay you folks a little visit after this war is over. J. F. is old enough now to be cute and he surely must be a great comfort to you and Anna. Wish he was old enough to write me a little letter. The heavy artillery has started up now very near. Shakes you off your stool. 10 P.m. surely am glad to know you are getting along so well. Night work surely is hard. Surely is fine you are able to sleep days. Here lately I am able to sleep any time I get a chance. Guess we will have to keep chasing the huns for a little while yet. I do not like to prophesy, but it looks like to me that the war will surely be over about next June. Would like to spend my next birthday in the states. Well, I will close for this time. Will write again when I have some news, Yours, Raymond PAUL 86th Division Eleven Months Overseas-A. L. SPENCER, of Oenaville, has received the following letter from his son-France, Sept. 29, 1918-Dear Dad: Well I've got only one letter so far, but is helped immensely, it was from Ruth, and was dated June 15. I guess the others will come soon, but it looks kind of uncertain. I'm felling pretty good now, for I signed the pay roll a day or so ago for about $140 (my five months back pay). This amounts to something like seven hundred francs in French money. I intend to put in for a furlough and beat it for Aix Les Baines, when I get paid, for I've been over here eleven months now, and haven't had a solitary twenty-four hours leave. We are supposed to get leave every four months, for seven days. None of us got to go the other time on account of certain things that came to pass, about the time we rated said leave. I've seen a good bit of France since I came over, but I've had few chances to inspect the places of interest at close range, for any length of time. I think most of us one and two strippers are expert enough on the subject to converse on an equal basis with any of the "old contemptible, "concerning mud and seam squirrels." ("yes, I've had them.) I have never see more liquid slippery, mud, or such lively energetic "Paddy pets," as those that infect most any old billets back of the lines, that have been used as a stable and poultry house before the war, and by numberless troops since. However, this is not always the case, we aren't choicey in the matter of quarters. I've slept in stables, churches , pig pens, pigeon lofts, private homes, chateaux, and out in the wheat and clover. I don't remember which was the best, for all had their good and bad points. On the whole I would say the church had it on them all, if it had not been full of bats. Well dad, give my love to all the folks at home, and tell them all to write. Your Son, HAL France, Oct 23, 1918-Dear Mr. BASSETT: Everything over here seems to be going good for us, and the prospects seem good for our being home again before many more months pass. It can't be any too soon to suit me, for we have been over here for over a year and have seen lots of wonderful things, but save me, I can't think of anything that would look near as good as another look at dear old Temple. France is wonderful country, and I have had opportunity of traveling over and seeing lots of it, but I have found out really and truly, there is no place like home. Of course, we all want to see this thing through, and win this war, so when we do get home, there will never be any need of bothering about the kaiser and that bunch again. Johnnie PARKER, Buddie SMITH and several other boys from the vicinity are still with us-we get news pretty regular and get to see lots of the boys from home. Which of course helps a good cause along. I met a Negro boy from Temple the other day, he said "Lord, God, Mr. HENRY, I'se just as glad to see you as if you was by brudder" and that is just about the siz of the proposition, when it comes to meeting someone form home. I understand Frank LUCAS is now in the service-when you write him, please give him my kindest regards. We were all mighty glad to see how the Fourth Loan went over the top-and while we haven't heard from Temple we know that it was there with the goods, in the first wave that went over. Yours truly, Henri H. RIDDLE Letter From France-Sept. 11, 1918-Dear Everybody (and my dear old Rover) Well I guess you all think that I am dead or have forgotten you all, but not me. I have just spent ten days on the firing line and just didn't have time, paper or anything there to write. All the Bell County boys came back unhurt and we are all together again. We are with Willie. Do not worry about Willie because all his work is a good distance back of the front where we were. He was sure to see me when I got back. I guess by the way peace talk is going that I won't get any more front line work. We received some gas and artillery shells, but not enough to do any harm. It sounded rough but was not half as bad as it could have been. I got enough gas to make me feel sick and just put a few pimples on my face but I am not in the least bit of harm from it. Allen KIRKLAND and myself are always together now, in the same bunk, squad, platoon and on the same automatic rifle. Everything is 50-50 with us. If I have a franc or a dime it is his if he wants it and the same with me. So we are OK. We are going through together and very soon at that. Tell his folks for him that he is in good health and happy. He will write soon. If he writes a little he can send it in my letter so you can phone to her. I will take care of him and he will of me. If one gets hit the other does too. I have not heard from Robert yet. A. Q. M. C. lieutenant told me that his bunch was close to me but I don't know just where. Well I must close and get some sleep, I can rest back here. I will see Willie again the evening. Your son, Prt. T. C. NAISMITH, Co. B. 360 Infantry N. A. A. E. F. Tracking Over No Man's Land-A. E. F. Friday, Oct 25, 1918-Mrs. J. H. VEAZEY-Rogers, Texas-Dear Homefolks: This is the first time I've had a chance to write in ten days. Have been going all over the country. Have just got in from a trip and it is 8:30 (it gets dark here at 5:30) and had no lights on the truck. Think I ran over a couple of Frenchmen, lost my religion and added quite a few cuss swords to the English vocabulary. Have been to the front since I wrote you. Saw some great sights there. Drove a truck through No Man's Land for six miles. You can talk of war, they should name it what Sherman said it is. It is the most desolate looking place this side of Sahara desert. Shell holes, little, big, old and young; some of them you can put a good sized room in. Barbed wire, empty shells, and all the broken paraphernalia and chaos of war. Brought back several souvenirs, German helmet, canteen and one of the kids brought rifle, bayonet and all. I was there ninety six hours after the boche vacated it. I slept in the same room a German lieutenant had slept in ninety-six hours before. I drove the first American truck into one of the big towns the boche have recently vacated. They even forget to take along their mess hall. The people were overjoyed to see us. Some had been in prison for four years. The boche had taken everything they had, wine, bread and bed clothes. One poor fellow hadn't had a piece of meat for three years. He was so weak and nervous he could hardly stand up. Some of the villages were left intact; others were a crumbling mass of ruins. Not even a chimney left standing. We had an awful time driving trucks over the roads. The boche had put every conceivable thing in it but were too anxious to get away to put much impediment in the way. One end was shelled by boche and the other end by the allies and it was continually up and down but outside of one six hour delay we made it back to camp OK. Well, I could write a week about what I saw but taps has gone. Write real soon and tell the news. As ever, BRUCE Book 6 page 43 Letters From Our boys in the Camps and on the Firing Line-Have Peculiar Plows-Somewhere in France, Sept 29, 1918-Mr. P. D. MAPLES-Temple, Texas-Dear Parkie: things are pretty lively in this sector at the present time; but we are glad to be in action and I think the yanks will make a showing on the huns ere long. We were in camp for two months and traveled across country in trucks some four hundred and fifty miles to our present sector. Believe me it was some trip; some very pretty country and the prettiest roads I ever saw. All the buildings are of ancient types and are very old too. The mode of plowing would interest you very much; all plows are seatless (how does that sound to you) with two mould boards, one above the other and one right and left. So when they get to the end, they just turn it over and go back down the same side of the land. There are lots of real interesting sights; such as, acres after acres of vineyards, as you know Bordeaux is the largest wine center of the world. It is also noted for the beautiful Mademoiselles, but I couldn't afford to have anything to do with them. We get good food over here and plenty of clothes to keep us dry if not to keep clean, as it rains almost every day and the country is very hilly. It gets pretty slushy, but we have rubber hip boots, raincoats and leather jerkins, although they get damp when we work all night in the rain. We have had some real cold weather here, though there has been no ice yet, but I will be glad when the ground gets frozen so it won't rain so much and we can find a dry place to sleep in. We always sleep in heavy marching order for several reasons; one is to keep warm and the other is to always be ready to move. We usually keep our clothes with us all the time. I think the war will be over before the boys at home get to hear a German shell whistle by some twenty feet away or even hear the roar of the cannon for hours at a time. In fact we hope to be able to address our mail from somewhere in Germany in the near future. We usually wash our faces once or twice a week and can even shave with halfpint water. So remember how nice it is to have all the conveniences of home instead of the ground for a bed. But just think that we will certainly know how to appreciate home, and believe me, I certainly have some home to return to. Best regard to all, and hoping that we whip the boche before you have to leave your happy home, Very sincerely, W. F. WILSON Plane Falls in Camp-Somewhere in France, Oct. 14, 1918-Mr. L. P. HEARD, Temple, Tex.-Dear L. P.:-Things are pretty lively here again and I hope we succeed in whipping the huns soon. It is pretty cold here and rains most every day. I believe the boy knew his business that gave us hip rubber boots, for they are used most of the time. Have some better camp than when I last wrote you. We are now in a house with all modern conveniences (of the front). It is about sixty feet long with a door in each end. The windows are of tarpaper and perfectly good floor, of dirt. We can either hustle hay and build bunks, or sleep on the ground, I preferred hay but some use both. We usually slip off our boots and crawl under our blankets and overcoats, leaving the rest of our clothes on. By the way, got a new issue of underwear yesterday to guess I will try a bath in the creek (but gosh! It is cold), and shift for a change. A terrible barrage began thundering away about 12 o'clock last night and is still going on but getting further away. By the way, I didn't tell you about the million rats that play around over us each night. I never saw the like. We had some excitement just over our heads as a young lieutenant from Buffalo brought down a hun plane right in our camp. Surely was great sport to watch them scrap like hawks as they would fly past each other talking a few shots each time they passed. The boche plane caught fire and came down, but the two huns escaped with slight injuries. Will send you a souvenir I got off the plane while it burned. Feeling fine and have lots to eat, but why not, we may go west at any time. Best regards, Willis F. WILSON.-Willis F. WILSON formerly worked in Temple for J. M. Lee & Co., was raised at Little River, son Bob. F. WILSON. The number plate from the plane that was burned bears marks that appear to be "Militur Flugeng C. L. II, 1544-17" Upon the under side is written: "Captured Oct. 2, '18 by Lieutenant Jibb of Buffalo, N. Y. Also knife marks show the Letters "W. F. W." Land all cut Up-France, Oct 3, 1918-Dear Home Folks: How is everything getting along a home? I am fine and like France pretty well, but there is no place like home and Texas. The weather here is much cooler than at home at this time of the year. It has not rained for two days and the sunshine seems very nice. We landed safely just one month and one week before my birthday and started from the other side the second Friday after sister's birthday. I enjoyed the trip but it grew tiresome being on the water so long; we were all glad to get on land again. This is a pretty country but things are so much different than at home. The land is all cut up in small patches and all I have seen growing is garden truck. All the wagons are two wheeled concerns drawn by one horse and if the load is too much for one they hitch another out ahead. All along the roads you meet women and girls with baskets selling nuts, candy and grapes. I bought thirteen English walnuts for 10 cents. The fences are made of rock, and dirt walls four or five feet high; bushes and heavy vines are growing on them. The berries are very similar to our dewberries. We are having much experience, very different than any we have had before, but we will have to wait about telling it until we get home. I could write long and interesting letters if we could tell of our trip and the things we see and do, if I just knew what I could tell. Maybe I could write more, but I must not tell too much. I did not think of telling you to keep up my church dues. Willis CARSON will know the last time I paid. I would like to be there on Sunday and go to preaching in a church again. Alvin, you write me a long letter and tell me all about the mules and horses and how big Joe is now. Did I make feed enough to keep him growing this winter. How are your pigs? I will close with much love Your son, Carl KNOLL Big Shells Hit Close-Somewhere in France, Oct 16, 1918-Miss Velma GARMON -Troy, Tex.-Dear Sister: I haven't had time to answer your letters, as we have been on the move for the last two weeks. We are at last in action and the worst part about it is that we can't keep up with the Germans. They are long gone. Well, Velma, I have had lots of big shells to hit close by me and they do make me a little shaky. I don't mind them now, but I haven't done much sleeping lately, because I can't sleep when they are sending their big shells over. I am having an easy time now as I am driving an ambulance. I am on twenty-four hours and off twenty four hours. There aren't many getting wounded so, there isn't much driving to do. I surely was surprised yesterday when I carried a Moody boy to the hospital and he was just as surprised to see me. I don't guess that you will know him, but his name is Akin and he lives close to Stampeded creek. I haven't seen any one else from Moody, but I guess that they are all right. All of the Pendelton boys are just fine. Odis, Homer and myself are driving ambulances and Henry is still all OK. There has been lots of war news lately, but I guess that you know as much as I do. If all the fronts are like this one old "Fritz" won't last much longer. I don't think I will be home to eat Christmas dinner. But I may be home to help make the next crop. Gee, I will be glad when this war is over. Don't think that war is pleasant, because I write like this. I can't tell you the bad part. It has been raining every day for a month and we have a hard time keeping warm. I went up to the front the other day and the big shells were hitting all around and believe me, there was some excitement Old "Fritz" sends a few shells over now, but none of them have done any damage. I have seen lots of trenches and Gee, it's a great sight to see how everything is blown up. I have been in lots of towns which were blown up by Fritz. Well, it is time to go on duty, so I will close. Your brother-Herman GARMON Over the Top 18 Times-Somewhere in France, Oct. 14, 1918-Mrs. T. B. MCFARLAND-Little River, Tex.-Dear Mother: I am fine and dandy: have fine health, and believe me, I am thankful for some as a sick soldier is out of luck. I am so busy that I can't write much, but I long for letters from home. Well, mother, have some more good news; I have been "over the top" four times since I wrote you last. This makes eighteen times have been "over." We go "over" in the day time and ____ ___ ____ am now in a second line trench writing and the shell fire is rather heavy at present, but nevertheless, I am writing home. Gee, mother, but we have gone through some awful close, close places, and I am glad that you will never know the horrors of war. None of us ever complain, for we are playing "Yankee Doodle" and "The Star Spangled Banner" on the huns coat tails with machine gun and rifle bullets. We are hastening this campaign of the war to make an early end, believe me, we are sure wiping up on the huns. Our division has sure won a "rep/" It has been complimented by the high officials. Well, mother, I must close as it is about time of chow. Oh, yes, we have hot meals served in the trenches, even in a battle. WE are certainly getting fine chow, and we have nothing to complain, about, as we have the best of everything. I must close, asking for lots of letters. Your loving son, Sergt. Elmer MCFARLAND Describes Tours, France-France, Oct. 11-Mrs. Kate ROBERSON-Temple, Texas-Dear Mother-I received the papers you sent the other day and read them with interest. I don't believe that I told you of seeing John CALLAWAY; he is Hosea's brother and was a good pal of Bart's. I ran into him at the Y. and took him up to see Hy. They grabbed each other and danced around and around. I nearly laughed myself sick. I was just as glad to see Aubrey WELBORNE. I believe that he and Robert LAPRELLE are the ones that I have known best. Tours has about 150,000 people, many people are here that would not be here if Paris had been safe. Many of them moved down here during the scare. The streets in French cities do not run even like ours and there is great confusion about addresses. The main streets are all as wide as two of ours and the others are so narrow that one can almost touch the side while walking down them. They are too narrow for our big American trucks to go through. I have seen several of them have to back up for two or three blocks to turn a corner. Every French house is behind a stone wall, with a big iron gate at the opened fixed so that you can see the garden. When you walk down the street, it is just bare stone walls on every side, but there are parks every two or three blocks to relieve the monotony of the thing. Sometimes the parks are pretty and have little French children watching over them, just like we read about in the story books about France and England. French and English cities are very much alike. Most of the parks have water and fish and beautiful white swans, and all of them have beautiful flowers growing within the gates. There is where the American soldiers learn to talk French, talking there with the people sitting there in the cool evenings, and by the way its is getting very cool now. Hubert ROBERSON. HOLCOMB-KELLY-Belton, May 2.-Miss Allan HOLCOMB a popular high school student and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock HOLCOMB of this city was quietly married Wednesday evening to Curtis KELLY at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. P. E. RILEY officiating. Both bride and groom have many friends here who wish for them prosperity and continued happiness. They will make their home near this city. Book 6 page 44 Funeral of Miss Bessie STOVALL-Perhaps, never was deeper sorrow and sympathy shown in Belton, than at the funeral of Miss Bessie STOVALL at the First Baptist Church this morning, by the many friends of this young woman, who were present to offer a parting tribute to her who has gone from us. Her body has gone, but the example of her Christian life and spirit will live on down the cycles of time working for good o__. Nothing portrays better the Christian character of Bessie STOVALL, than a note written by her to relatives, after she learned the end was near. This note was read by Rev. J. R. NUTT, who conducted the services. In it she bade them to grieve not, as she was ready to go. This note was generally conceded by those who heard it, to give a better insight of the true character of deceased, than anything that could be said or written by another. By request of Miss Bessie before her death, the choir sang, that song of inspiration, "Help Some One Today." Miss Zula ZIBLEY of Baylor, sang with deep feeling a solo very appropriate to the occasion. The remains were laid to rest in north Belton cemetery. Many beautiful floral offerings were left to mark the resting place of this Christian young woman. To the father, mother, brothers sisters and other relatives The News tenders sincere sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. BATTE of this city received cards from their son, Corporal Leonard BATTE, of Company A. 162nd Infantry, 41st Division, stating that he had arrived safely at New York on his return from France. He went from there to Camp Dix and expects to receive his discharge soon and return home and go to work. The card was dated February 18, 1919. Mr. and Mrs. BATTE also received a package containing a number of war souvenirs, the value and beauty of which must be seen to be appreciated. Belton Reports Epidemic Waning-Deaths Resulted From Pneumonia Following Influenza in Each Instance-Belton, Oct 25.-The influenza epidemic in Belton, and her territory seems to have run its course, but in so doing has claimed its toll. It has seemed that as the deaths were reported each day, that many were falling victims to this disease, but attention may be called to the fact that many deaths reported occurred in other cities, but were people who had been Belton residents at some times, and were well remembered here. Of all the deaths reported in the past few days, each person, it seems, took the disease in its first course and later developed pneumonia, which really caused the death, and in many of the cases which proved fatal there were other complications than pneumonia and influenza, making the individual as well as the physician having odds to fight against. The raising of the quarantine will probably again put business upon its regular basis, and people will engage again in their numerous church and social gatherings, and war work activities. Much might be said of the splendid work done by the volunteer nurses, who have entered all homes that needed their help. These young women have done their part in stamping out the epidemic, as have all citizens who have endeavored during this epidemic to guard themselves and others against it, and aid those who have suffered with it. No County Court-Belton, Oct 25.-Coutny Judge M. B. BLAIR states that there will be no county court next week, but that all attorneys having jury civil cases can by agreement with the court and other attorneys in their cases get a trial any day of the week following beginning the 4th of November. Sunday School Sunday-Belton, Oct 25.-Mr. Oscar LUSK, superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School urges every member of this Sunday school to attend services on Sunday 9:45. He says, that since the count health officer has issued a statement rescinding the quarantine, every one may feel safe to go into any gathering and he is most anxious that the attendance on Sunday morning be a large one. School Opens in Belton-Belton. Oct. 25-The board of trustees have instructed me to open the school on Monday 28th. All pupils are urged to be present.-H. HUBBARD, superintendent. Three Persons in Belton Are Dead-Influenza Responsible for Losses. Mrs. Kathryne RAMSEY MORGAN dies-Belton, Oct 24.-Belton was shocked today when it was learned that Mrs. Kathryne RAMSEY MORGAN had died this morning about 8 o'clock. Her condition has been followed with great anxiety, and she was so greatly improved for the past few days that yesterday she was carried home from the Sanitarium where she has been for some weeks. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at the family residence on South Main street, with interment in the North Belton cemetery. Deceased is survived by her husband, Roy MORGAN, a ten months old baby, father, mother and three brothers and one sister. Charles GARDNER-Belton, Oct. 14-The death of Charles GARDNER, operator of the Santa Fe railway in Belton, occurred last night at the Santa Fe hospital at Temple. Deceased was 24 years old, and had been operator of the station here for the past three months. He had developed pneumonia with influenza, which caused his death. The remains were carried to Goldthwaite this morning where burial will take place. Deceased was married some seven months ago to Miss Bird PACE of Killeen, and she is left to mourn his death, also his mother and father and brother who live at Kopperl, Texas a sister at Dallas and a sister at Goldthwaite. Dorace SUMMERALL-Belton, Oct. 24-The death of little Dorace SUMMERALL occurred last night, caused from pneumonia. Little Dorace was the 3 year old sister of Baby Jack, 20 months old, who died night before last. The funeral was held this afternoon with burial in the North Belton cemetery. Wesley KELLEY-Belton, Oct. 24.-Wesley KELLEY who lived near Sparta died yesterday evening. Death caused from pneumonia and influenza. Deceased was about 35 years old. Baby Boy-Belton, Oct. 24-Born, Oct 23, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack SAUDNERS, a son Mrs. SAUDNERS will be remembered as Miss Jewell HARMON MORTUARY-Jamie WOODSON-Rev. B. A. HODGES received a telegram yesterday from Dr. J. M. WOODSON, at Miami, Ariz., stating that Jamie WOODSON had succumbed to the attack of pneumonia from which he had been suffering for several days. Until further word is received from Dr. WOODSON, no announcement can be made as to funeral arrangements. Palmer WOODSON, a brother of the deceased, is in the army aviation service. He expects to be granted a furlough to attend the funeral of this brother. For two or three months before his death, Jamie had been engaged in secret service work of the government. Book 6 page 46 Belton Town Builders-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article, Sept. 1921)-One of the largest and best equipped and at the same time one of the oldest grocery stores in this city is that under the name of J. H. JAMES and sons. J. H. JAMES, father of Robert JAMES, now owner of the firm, started in business in 1876 in the old BURR building, under the firm name of JAMES and LUDLOW. They did large wholesale and retail business. In 1886, they built and moved into the building now occupied on Central Avenue. In 1887, they secured the services of Charlie GRAVES who has remained with them, trustworthy and faithful, ever since. In 1890, Mr. LUDLOW went into the banking business and his interests in the store were purchased by Mr. HERRON, thus changing the firm name of JAMES and HERRON. In the year 1895. Will and Boyce JAMES purchased Mr. HERRON'S interests and the name of the store was changed for the last time to that of J. H. JAMES and sons. In 1900, the death of Boyce JAMES occurred and six years later that of J. H. JAMES. For three years, Will JAMES continued in the business alone until 1909 when he sold it to his brothers Lewis and Robert JAMES. This partnership continued until the death of Lewis JAMES on December 31, 1920. The firm has enjoyed a good, large business at all times since its establishment. It carries a full, general line of fancy and staple groceries with fresh country produce and vegetables in season. "Quality goods has been our slogan," Mr. JAMES stated in an interview. "We have catered to quality trade." At all times have Mr. JAMES, his father and brothers during their life time, been active in every movement of interest to the city and county. They have aided materially in its progress and their firm has continued to thrive as the city grew. "We believe in Belton," Mr. JAMES concluded. "We think it's a good place to live and we wouldn't live anywhere else. And we think that it will grow as it has grown in the past. Our plan is to grow with it." Belton Town Builders-(Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article, August 31, 1921-W. S. HUNTER one of the foremost town builders, came to the city in February, 1874 and remained in the employ of Captain J. G. BATTE, in the Belton Journal office, for nine years. In April of the year 1883, Mr. HUNTER and George ROBINSON of the Waco Times Herald purchased the Belton Journal and their partnership continued until December 1st, 1889. January 1st, M. HUNTER entered the book and stationary business with J. W. LEE. This partnership continued until January 1st, 1892, when Harry AUSTIN bought Mr. LEE'S interest in the business. In the course of the year and of the year following, the firm added Jewelry and drugs to its stock, by buying out J. DOVENFIELD and brother and Hefley Bros. In the year 1893 Mr. AUSTIN sold his interest to B. A. LUDLOW and L. H. TYLER and the firm name became W. S. HUNTER and Company. In 1897, Messers LUDLOW and TYLER retired and Dr. O. FREEMAN entered the business changing the name of the firm to that of HUNTER and FREEMAN. Messers HUNTER and FREEMAN remained together until January 1913 when Mr. FREEMAN retired, and H. W BOWEN was taken into the business. Since that time the firm has been conducted as W. S. HUNTER and Co. It has been building up and thriving with the years and has assisted so materially in the upbuilding of the town that the firm has made itself almost indispensable. W. S. HUNETER and Co., can boast of an excellent prescription counter with a full line of drugs and medicines. The firm carries a splendid stock of toilet articles, jewelry, books, stationary, and current magazines. Mr. HUNTER and Mr. BOWEN are progressive and popular citizens of this city and prominently and well known business men of the State. The patronage enjoyed by the firm is greatly appreciated and the service obtained is courteous and to the customer's interest. Book 6 page 47 Rev. WILLIAMS and Family Go to Stamford-Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS and family are leaving today for Stamford where he has accepted the pastorate of the Christian Church. Rev. WILLIAMS and wife during their three years stay in Belton have made many friends, who wish for them much success and happiness in their new home. They are making the trip by auto, having shipped their household goods Tuesday. Man Weighing Fifth of a Ton Flies in the Air-Verily we are living in an advanced age. When men weighing 350 pounds are able to fly, the above assertion is amply justified. And that is just what happened yesterday at the Bell County Fair grounds, when County Clerk Edgar I. HALL took a twenty mile spin in an airplane piloted by Lieutenant LOCKING. Another out of the ordinary stunt performed by Lieutenant LOCKING yesterday was to take up Mr. and Mrs. SWAN of Holland, both at the same time, in a machine designed for a single passenger. Ladies are finding the new sport as attractive as the men, several of them making flights yesterday and the day before Mrs. Chas. ALEXANDER, of Temple, was the first lady to go up. W. P. LIVINGSTON made two flights. Others trying the new thriller yesterday and the day before included: J. COOK, W. L. MOORE, Barney HAM, J. B. DURRETT, Bernice TARRAN, F. L. BOX, R. W. CHAMPION, J. F. CROUCH, Paul SPENCER, Miss CANTRELL, R. T. DARNWELL, Mr. PARKER, Will BOOKER, Mr. CENTER, Mr. WHITE, Mr. THORNTON, Edgar I. HALL, Mr. and Mrs. SWAN of Holland together, Mr. Sam RANCIER of Killeen, Mr. BARNELL. The ship is stationed near the pike, just east of the fair grounds and will continue the taking of passengers today. Lieutenant LOCKING is a careful and proficient pilot, and refrains from all hazardous stunts while carrying passengers, unless requested to perform stunts, for which there is an extra charge, because of the extra time required in attaining the necessary altitude of stunt flying. Warehouse Crash Damages Stores-Flour Damage in Collapse of Local Warehouse-Total Loss is$5,500-The second floor of the Quality Mills Warehouse, Nueces and Third street fell through Sunday morning at 10 o'clock letting a deluge of sacked flour crash to the first floor, burst through the north wall and cover the railroad track outside. The total damage to flour and building will be about $5,500, state Manager W. H. DUDSON, who says further that an accurate estimate of damage can not be made until the wreckage is cleared entirely away and an inventory taken. Loss of life was averted only because the building chose to collapse on Sunday morning when it is deserted. About half million pounds of flour was stored upon the upper floor which gave way without warning, tearing out a section of the north wall, deluging the street outside with flour and sending up a cloud of white smoke. Twenty men were put to work immediately storing the flour away in railroad cars. This morning the tracks had been cleared and part of the flour and debris removed from the inside of the building. The entire building will be emptied and strengthened before it is used as a storage house again. There was more than a million pounds of flour on the two floors of the building. Book 6 page 48 Mrs. Maude FOUTS MATHEWS-Mrs. Maude MATHEWS, 41 years old, wife of W. P. MATHEWS, died yesterday at the home of the family, 327 North Edgefield street. She is survived by her husband and two sons, W. P. MATHEWS, Jr., and Louis MATTHEWS; a daughter, Miss Myrtle MATHEWS, and her father, J. J. P. FOUTS of Dallas. Funeral service will be held at the residence at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Burial will be in Grove Hill cemetery-Dallas News. Mrs. MATHEWS spent her girlhood in this city and won the love of all who knew her by her fine traits of character and kindly disposition. Book 6 page 49 Little Lawrence RUCKER-Little Lawrence LEE, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Max RUCKER, died last Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Death, sad though it was, came as a relief to a lingering illness and bore little Lawrence to that Home where suffering is unknown. The child was patient even unto death, the last word spoken were "Mamma I'm so tired." The funeral service was conducted Saturday morning by Rev. C. W. DANIEL and the little body was tenderly laid to _____ __ ____ ____Belton cemetery. Book 6 page 51 War Veteran is Honored-Many Attend Funeral of R. L. CHALK, Who Died Here and Was Buried at Belton-Robert Lewis CHALK, who died in San Antonio July 7, was born in Maury County, Tennessee, August 25, 1841. His father, with his family, moved from Tennessee to Texas, landing at Houston, December 25, 1851. From there they came to Bell County, where many of the family now reside. The CHALK family came from England and settled in Hereford County, North Carolina, and was here when the first census was taken in 1790. His grandfather, William CHALK, was in the Revolutionary War, also his grandfather, Ambrose BLACKBURN of North Carolina, and the grandfather of his mother, Francis OMSBY BLACKBURN. His grandfather, John Porter BLACKBURN was in the War of 1812. His father, William CHALK was made home guard at Belton during the Civil War, and he himself enlisted at Victoria, under Captain H. E. BRADFORD, in the Sixth Texas Infantry, Company B, November 18, 1861. He was captured at Arkansas Post and taken to Fort Butler prison Springfield, Ill., where he made his escape with a fellow prisoner. He studied law at Lebanon, Tenn, returning home to Belton, Tex., where he practiced. In 1870 he married Annie Margaret BUTCHER of Comanche, Iowa. Her parents were natives of Virginia. He with his young wife joined the Methodist Church. His father and three uncles were ordained ministers of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his Uncle John Wesley CHALK was the first preacher in Fort Worth. Another uncle, Whitfield CHALK, was a major in the Meir expedition and was one of the few who made his escape. R. L. CHALK practiced law in Belton for more than thirty years and was alderman a number of years. From Belton he moved to Killeen, staying only a short time. He served as mayor of Killeen two terms. About five years ago Mr. CHALK moved to San Antonio where he has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. Harry HYMAN. Mr. CHALK belonged to the Masons and also to the Albert Sidney Johnson Camp , Confederate Veterans. The Barnard E. Bee Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, conferred upon him a Bronze Cross of Honor and it was one of his most vained possessions. Mr. CHALK leaves five sisters, Mrs. N. E. MYER and Mrs. John POWERS of Belton, Mrs. W. T. LEE of Comanche, Mrs. Mamie GILLILAND of Fort Worth and Mrs. Florence Earnest of New Mexico. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Harry HYMAN and Mrs. R. L. DALTON of San Antonio and a son, Otis CHALK of Big Springs, and by a second marriage, Miss Nora CHALK of Killeen. He leaves six grandchildren, William T. SCOTT, Robert Chalk SCOTT, John Pinckney SCOTT and Annie Rose SCOTT, children of Mrs. Harry HYMAN, and Doris and Annie Earnestine, daughters of Otis CHALK of Big Springs, Tex. Mr. CHALK was only sick twenty four hours. He died as he had lived a consecrated Christian soldier. Just before his operation he remarked; "I am an old Confederate soldier and I can stand it." Services were held at the Laurel Heights Methodist Church, which he attended. Bishop E. D. MOUZON officiated. The honorary pallbearers were: Judge J. O. TERRELL, George F. LUPTON, A. L. MATLOCK, Rev. S. H. C. BURGIN, Rev. CULLEN, H. BOOTH and C. S. BRODBENT. Active pallbearers were: Sam BELL, Lane TAYLOR, A. P. FORD, Rayner HYMAN, Sam CHALK and Charles M. ROBERTS. The body was taken to his old home in Belton for burial and was placed by the side of his wife in the family lot in the South Belton Cemetery. Services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church, where for about forty years he had been a member. Services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Mr. TANNER and Rev. C. W. PEYTON a Presbyterian minister and friend. His grave was covered with beautiful flowers bearing testimony to the love and esteem in which he was held. The pallbearers at the Belton service were chosen from his old associates of the bar and friends and were as follows: John C. DURRETT, George C. TYLER, W. K. SANDERS, Captain BOYD, W. B. STONE and Eugene UPSHAW. In Memoriam-Tribute of respect to the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Belton Lodge No. 166, A. F. and A. M. We, your committee appointed to draft resolutions in memoriam of our aged and lamented brother, W. R. CHALK, beg leave to make the following report: Whereas, In the all wise providence of the Supreme Ruler and Architect of the universe, our honored brother, W. R. CHALK, was called on March 4th 1893, from his labors and afflictions in this transitory state, to the Grand Lodge above; and, Whereas, We feel that the fraternity has lost a true and faithful brother the community a good citizen and neighbor, and the family a faithful father and counselor; therefore be it Resolved, That while we deplore the death of our beloved brother and feel that we have sustained a great loss, yet we humbly bow to the mandate of our Heavenly Father, in the removal of our brother from our midst, and that we will try to emulate his virtues as Mason. 2nd. That we offer our sincere condolence to the family of our deceased brother. 34d. That the lodge wear the usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days. 4th. That a copy of the above resolution be sent to the different papers of the city for publication and a copy of the same be sent under seal of the lodge to the bereaved family. O. DOCKUM, D. E. PATTERSON, C. W. JARRATT, Committee. R. L. CHALK, Veteran of Confederacy, Dies-Acute Peritonitis Causes Death After Only One Day's Illness-R. L. CHALK, 73 years old, a Confederate veteran, died at 7 o'clock Tuesday night at a hospital here. He had been ill only one day, death being caused by acute peritonitis. Mr. Chalk was born in County, Tennessee, in 1841. In 1851 he moved to Bell County, Texas where he lived until coming to San Antonio a few years ago. He practiced law for a number of years in Killeen, where he was mayor for two terms. He served in the Confederate army and was taken prisoner at Arkansas Post. He escaped with a companion after a short imprisonment. In 1870 he married Miss Annie BUTCHER of Comanche, Iowa. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert DALTON of San Antonio and Miss Nora CHALK of Killeen, and one son, Otis CHALK of Big Springs. Funeral services will be held at 6 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Harry HYMAN, 309 West Magnolia avenue. The body will then be taken to Laurel Heights Methodist Church for a short service and Wednesday night will be sent to Belton for burial. Obituary-Bro. LEE, as he was familiarly called, was born in Franklin Co., Tenn., March 25th 1849, died Feb. 11th 1907. He came with his parents to Bell Co., Texas when a small boy-came to Comanche in 1872 where he has lived for 34 years. He was married to Miss Virginia CHALK of Belton, Texas Feb. 1875. Born to their union nine children, six boys and three girls all of whom are living. He also has four sisters and one brother, Brown F. LEE of San Angelo, Mesdames CARPENTER, MITCHELL and COOK of Belton and Mrs. GRAVES of Goldthwaite. He was a carpenter by trade and has done much in Building the town of Comanche. He was a zealous Christian worker and a close bible student. He is the author of a book "The Open Pearly Gates" a treatise on Bible teachings. He was a man of exemplary habits, a man ever ready to help the needy and console the sorrowing; a man whom to know was to love. I would say to the bereaved ones let us not sorrow as those who have no hope, but try to emulate the life and character of him who was so dear to us and rejoice that it was our lot to be associated with so noble a man for so many years. He was a true husband a loving father and faithful friend. We know that our loved one is not dead but gone to that eternal reward, about which he liked to talk, in a city not made with hands eternal and in the heavens. A friend-W. M. ELLIS. Book 6 page 52 Fatal Accident at the Pinkham-Chloride, June 11, 1902-Tuesday morning Ellis CHALK was fatally injured at the Pinkham mine by the sheave wheel pulling out of the gallows frame and striking him on the head, breaking his right arm between the elbow and wrist and tearing a ghastly hole in his thigh and fracturing the bone, besides other serious bruises. CHALK was attending the bucket and was sitting by the side of the shaft waiting for the bucket to come up. W. A. PARKER was running the hoist and when the bucket was about one-third of the way up saw the wheel pull-out. CHALK jumped and PARKER instantly stopped the engine. It was done so quickly that Mr. PARKER could not tell exactly what had happened. He ran to where the unfortunate man was lying and seeing the cut in his head thought the man was already dead. Calling to the two men working below, he turned CHALK over and began washing the mud and dirt form his face. The man appeared perfectly lifeless. In about ten minutes, however, he began gasping for breath and then PARKER undertook to resuscitate him. Tom JENKINS, the foreman, rode into town after Dr. WHITESIDE, who accompanied by Walter SEHEE, immediately went out to render aid to the injured man. During the interval of the arrival of the doctor, PARKER had managed to revive him and he asked PARKER what had happened, but again relapsed into unconsciousness. As soon as the doctor reached the mine he set the broken bones and bandaged up the wounds, making his patient as comfortable as possible, but to no purpose, as he lingered unconscious until about 7:30, when he passed over on the other shore. A coroner' jury was subpoenaed at the mine and testimony taken after which the body was brought to town and laid out for the burial. Deceased had a brother in Oklahoma and a sister whose residence at this writing is unknown. He came here about three months ago and is spoken of very highly by those of his acquaintances with who he was associated. Recently his application to Chloride Union No. 77 was favorably acted upon, and he would have been initiated last evening had this fatal calamity not overtaken him in the full prime of a vigorous manhood. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock by Rev. Wm. G. BLAKELY, who came over from Kingman for that purpose on yesterday's train. A large audience gathered to the public services held at Chloride hall where the choir rendered appropriate music and Judge BLAKELY spoke in a feeling manner of the upright character and manly qualities of the deceased, also of his generous, wholesouled, kindly nature, to which the entire community, as well as his brother miners, gave unmistakable testimony. Nearly the entire congregation followed the remains to the cemetery, where, in addition to the usual burial service, the full choir rendered that grand old hymn, "Rock of Ages," in a most effective manner. Mr. CHALK was reared in Bell County and has relatives and many friends who are deeply grieved by his untimely death.-Ed Obituary-R. L. CHALK of familiarly known as Bob CHALK, was born in Maury County, Tennessee, Aug. 25th 1841 and died in San Antonio, Texas, July 7th after only a day's illness. He was the son of Wm. R. CHALK a native of North Carolina. He with his family, moved to Texas landing at Houston, Dec 25th, 1851, coming directly to Bell County, where he resided until his death in 1894. R. L. CHALK was his oldest son and was well known to the citizens of this community. When the civil war broke out he was one of the first to answer the call. He enlisted in the 6th Texas Infantry, under the command of Captain H. E. BRADFORD. Mr. CHALK served through the entire civil war. Being captured at Arkansas Post and sent a prisoner to Springfield, Ill., where he, with a comrade, escaped. In the year 1870 he was married to Miss Annie Margaret BUTCHER of Comanche, Iowa. Of this union five children were born, three of whom are living-Mrs. Harry HYMAN and Mrs. R. L. DALTON of San Antonio, and a son Otis CHALK, of Big Springs. By a second marriage he leaves one daughter, Miss Nora CHALK of Killeen. He leaves six grandchildren: William T. SCOTT, Robt. Chalk SCOTT, Jno. P. s. SCOTT, Annie Rose SCOTT, children of Mrs. HYMAN; Dorris and Annie Earnest CHALK, daughters of Otis CHALK. He leaves five sisters-Mrs. N. E. MYERS, Mrs. John H. POWERS of this city; Mrs. Mamie GILLELAND of Ft. Worth, Mrs. W. J. LEE of Comanche and Mrs. J. D. EARNEST of Roswell, New Mexico. Mr. CHALK studied law in Lebanon, Tenn., and practiced in Belton until about 1898 when he moved to Killeen. While living there he was elected and served two terms as mayor. About five years ago he moved to San Antonio, where he has since lived with his daughter, Mrs. HYMAN, and by his kind and a gentle disposition has made many friends. He was a fine Christian character, joining the church with his young wife over forty years ago. He died as he lived-a brave Christen soldier. He was a Mason of long standing and a member of the Barnard E. BEE chapter Sons of the Confederacy of San Antonio which chapter conferred upon him the bronze cross of honor, which was one of his most prized possessions. A very beautiful and impressive service was held in the Laurel Heights M. E. Church of San Antonio, where he worshipped. After this service he will be laid to rest by the side of his wife who lies buried in the South Belton cemetery. W. F. M. Society M. E. Church South -an African woman asked this question, which should be asked in every missionary meeting: "Why do not more come to tell us? Is it because they do not love us or because they do not love Jesus very much?" sister women! Does not this seem a re______to us? In their darkened minds they realize that something is lacking and we Christians all know what that something is. It means workers tired and tested. Let us read what the inspired Prophet says, Rise up ye women that are at ease, hear my voice ye careless ones! Was this not meant for every idler in the Master's vineyard? Our society meets first Monday in March, when the election of officers will be held. Out fiscal year is about to say farewell and can we each say, we have done what good we could? This Society is one of the institutions of our church, and as loyal members can we afford not to support it with our presence at our Auxiliary; our prayers our sympathy, our talents and means? If we can not do all this have we any right to witheld what we can contribute? We know we will have full payments but as we plead for more; we want some offerings, an increase in pledges. Sisters let's make some self-denials, that we may make an offering unto the Lord, that we may be enabled to "go up and possess the land." "A million for missions"-this is the call of the church. Who will go or send?-Mrs. J. W. E. GILLILAND-Pres. Supt. Book 6 page 53
The late M. W. BLACKBURN who died at his old home near Killeen on July 9, served with the ROSS Texas Rangers over this part of Texas in the early '50's and was a veteran of the Civil War under Col. Walsh JONES. He was the son of John P. BLACKBURN, one of the five veterans of the War of 1812 buried in Texas, whose grave at Killeen is marked by a new monument erected by the Daughters of the War of 1812. The above photograph of M. W. BLACKBURN was taken in Waco in 1815, when he was a Texas Ranger. He was 24 years of age at that time. (Note by submitter: This photo could not have been taken in 1815. Merriweather was born June 1836. He was Nannie's great uncle) He Fought Indians in the Early Days-Late M. W. BLACKBURN of Killeen one of Hardy Pioneers of Texas-Was Ranger Under ROSS-Biographical Sketch of Beloved Citizen of Bell County, Who Died Recently, Is Given-Was Present at Rescue of Cynthia Ann PARKER-Indian Fights in This Section Recalled-"You know, those men weren't afraid of Indians in those days-they weren't afraid of anything!" This was the expression of Richard T. BLACKBURN of Killeen in recalling events in the life of his father, the late Merriweather Whitley BLACKBURN, a member of Captain ROSS' rangers, who were so famous in this part of Texas 70 years ago and an ex-Confederate veteran. M. W. BLACKBURN died at his old home near Killeen on July 9, and now lies buried in the BLACKBURN cemetery near his father, Capt. John Porter BLACKBURN, one of the five veterans of the War of 1812 buried in Texas. A beautiful monument was erected to mark the resting place of Captain BLACKBURN on June __by the Daughters of the War of 1812. The story of the life of M. W. BLACKBURN is like a personal history of central Texas events since 1851. He was born in Maurrah [Maury] County, Tennessee, June 4, 1836 and moved to Texas with his father, Capt. John Porter BLACKBURN in 1851. They settled in Bell County four miles north of Killeen. He was present at the unveiling of the monument for his father on June 4, but died hardly a month later at the age of 87 years. He joined the Texas rangers in the early 50's under Capt. L. S. ROSS, and he and a few others in this part of Texas who survive him brought down to their children the stories of Indian fights along all of the rugged and rough country which is now interlaced with highways and has become a common picnic ground. Mr. BLACKBURN was with Captain ROSS when Cynthia Ann PARKER was taken from the Indians. After a terrible battle, the rangers found a young woman among the Indian captives and she was crying, fearing that the wolves would get her child. Captain ROSS talked to her a few moments and noticed that she had blue eyes and knew at once that she was not an Indian girl, for Indians never have blue eyes. She knew nothing of her early history, as she had been stolen from her parents by the Indians as a babe and had been reared by them. But her parents were located in east Texas later and she was taken home to them. She had one son, Quannah PARKER. BLACKBURN was a Col. Rip FORD'S company of rangers when the wild Indian chief, "Iron Jacket," was shot. He joined Colonel FORD at San Antonio and in an engagement with the Indians at Fort Belknap a tame Indian by the name of Placido shot Chief Iron Jacket through the head. The slain chieftain had a shield which was bullet-proof and was exhibited as a curiosity for many years. It was finally taken to Austin and is believed to have been destroyed in the burning of the capitol. After the redmen killed the RIGGS family near Brookhaven, Colonel FORD received word from a courier that the RIGGS had been murdered and their children stolen and he took 30 of his best men, including BLACKBURN, to trail the Indians. They rode all night and stopped the next morning at Beehouse creek to make a fire and fix some coffee. Here they missed the Indians, but slipped up on a few of them as they were watering their horses. One Indian was shot, but this most of them escaped. The RIGGS children were recovered later near Lampasas. After the RIGGS case the Indians came down off of the Cowhouse mountain and found a boy hauling cedar with a yoke of oxen. They captured the boy and badly whipped him, but he escaped later. After that he was known among pioneer citizens as "Indian Dave." Scores of these stories are brought down about Bell County's early history by the children who heard Mr. BLACKBURN talk and by a few survivors who know of those wild days as well as he knew of them. Dick PARKS, an old-time resident of the Killeen section, said the funeral of Mr. BLACKBURN, as he looked up from the casket with tears in his eyes: "I wrapped his brother in a blanket at Atlanta, Ga., after he was killed in the war." Mrs. GILLILAND'S lecture at the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon was very much enjoyed and highly instructive and interesting. The Orient is an interesting portion of the world today and Mrs. GILLILAND'S recent travels there fit her for handling questions of the Far East with peculiar intelligence. She is visiting her sisters-in-law, Mesdames GILLILAND and EDWARDS, and may be induced to repeat her lecture before leaving our city. Book 6 page 54 (Note by submitter: The following is information taken from a program that Nannie had pasted into her scrapbook)
UNVEILING OF MONUMENT OF Captain John Porter BLACKBURN-Hero of 1812, at BLACKBURN cemetery near Killeen, Texas, June 4th, 1923. Program Book 6 page 55 Our Texas Heroes-Written and read by Mrs. W. K. SAUNDERS, Saturday, March 12, 1921 on all Texas Heroe's Day of U. D. C. Belton, Texas. In honoring Texas Heroes-all We must be careful the names we call; Wreath Placed on ROOSEVELT'S Tomb by Lloyd GEORGE-(Associated Press Dispatch)-Oyster Bay, N. Y., Nov. 2-A sturdy little pilgrim, with flowing gray hair, tolled up the stony path of a cemetery in Oyster Bay today and placed upon the mound of fading blossoms that almost covered the grave of a former president of the United States, a fresh wreath of bay leaves on which was the inscription: "To the memory of a powerful and attractive personality who fought the good fight with radiant valor." A tiny white square of pasteboard with the name "D. Lloyd GEORGE," was tucked into the foliage. Such was the tribute of a former British premier paid to the memory of Theodore ROOSEVELT. Book 6 page 56
A number of new camp houses are being erected on the grounds and additional camping equipment is being secured as plans this year are for the entertainment of a much larger attendance than ever in the past. Above is a scene in the park where the encampment will be held. Christian Denomination Will Hold State Meeting in City of Belton-July 14 to 17 the Date-Dr. J. H. O. SMITH of Okmulgee, Okla., Will Lead Bible Conference and Deliver Principal Addresses-Churches From all Over Texas to Be Represented at Conference in County Seat.-Belton Bureau-Temple Telegram-Belton, April 12-Preparations are under way for the annual Texas Christian Encampment, which will be held here July 14 to 27, at which time there will be gathered here many eminent speakers and representatives of Christian Churches all over Texas. Dr. J. H. D. SMITH, of Okmulgee, Okla., has been engaged as the principal speaker for the Texas Encampment and Bible Conference. Dr. SMITH is one of the most prominent ministers in the brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ, having held some of its largest pastorates. As a public speaker he is eloquent, persuasive and powerful, he believed implicity in the Bible and is a mighty exponent of its truths. Those in charge of the encampment say they are glad to make the announcement of Dr. SMITH'S engagement, especially in view of the fact that in the past the encampment has had the distinction of presenting none but the best, and it is a great pleasure to know they are keeping up the standard in securing this splendid man. All other departments of the encampment are taking on marks of development, a strong faculty being secured by S. W. HUTTON of the Bible training department, and additional equipment is being purchased such as cots and other camp necessities. The encampment building committee will erect a number of neat and commodious houses in addition to the ones already on the ground. IN fact, nothing will be left undone that goes toward making this the best, most pleasant and interesting anniversary of the institution.
Mrs. J. Frank HOLMES is corresponding secretary of the Belton encampment and handles all correspondence, literature and registration.
Rev. HOLMES, pastor of the Christian Church of Belton, is vice president of the encampment association and platform manager who is giving unselfishly of his time and energy to make this year's gathering the greatest in the history of the movement.
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