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| Book 6 page 57 Somewhere on the Front-Oct. 5, 1918-Dear Mother and father: Received yours of Sept. 1 today and glad of all good news. I am in a place now that I think that I can do a little more writing that is if I can store up the news and stay here long enough. At present we live entirely under the ground and a few feet too, at present we have been sleeping in dugout that Friday fixed up for himself one particular one only had 42 steps to it, that is ___under the ground that ___of Belton people work or ____wired you on the 1st and ___of last month and hope you ____ooth, although they were ___ded the same. It is but little ___and a lot quicker than a ___and hope it did not worry you when it first arrived. I saw Tom two days ago and __-see him at any time. We are always close together. He says he writes as often as possible so if you fail to get a letter in a few days you may know that we are just too busy and that don't get time off to write and __all off time for rest. I will not try to write too much __know you have lots of letters to write with all of us away and the others to keep up with. I have written Willie SMITH and Jim HARRIS; also to James SIMPSON, so I guess I will hear from them soon. I went over to a pretty good ____d town, about six miles and ____le there met a lot of the Belton boys that recognized me but I did not know them until they identified themselves. Peyton ELLISON was one and he is still in the same outfit that he was while at the old camp in Texas. I got a nice letter from one of the COCKRUM girls and have to answer it too, sure is a great ___ouse that it takes a candle all hours of the day and night to write what you are doing. I hardly know how I would feel to be in a town where you could have _____ining and electric lights even on the streets. I wish you could have some of ___r wet and cold weather to ___x with your hot and dry, it ____y help you. I have written to Robert several times but no answer. I can't imagine what is the trouble, but he is OK so don't worry for his work calls him out all hours of the night and day. I know if there was any trouble on the Texas border that there was enough squirrel hunters to take care of that. If it continues much longer the way we are going now we will be in Berlin soon and get to see a little more of this aged country. Today's news sure are good and I sure keep up with all the progress. We get a paper every day and read every bit of it too. When writing to Fort Worth and Palestine tells them I will try and write to all when, if ever, I get time and a chance. There sure won't be many of more of the boys left if they continue to send them to the camps, but there are lots of them that won't ever see this side of the pond. Will put paper cutting in but may not pass the sensor. When you see Fred SHEA tell him I'll write him soon and to take car of the dogs for I will be home soon to take them out for a good hunt. There is just lots I could write but can't and will have to wait until I get back and then I can tell all. Do not worry about any of us boys for we will make the winter OK and U. S. will see to it all. I have with my bunky 8 blankets so you see I will keep warm; also lots of clothes. Well, this leaves me enjoying the best of health and all of the slum that the army puts out and hope you are the same and lots to eat. Good night and good luck, Your loving son, Corp W. L. NAISMITH, Co. F. 315 Engineers American; E. F. A. P. O., 770 Army Post Office, via New York. An Interesting Letter From a Soldier-The following interesting letter received by friends of the writer here, was given The News for publication, because of its general interest.Camp Dix, N. Jersey, Sept. 23, 1918-Dear Friends:-Since I wrote you just after receiving my commission I have intended to write you more of the particulars of myself and what I have been doing and what I expect to do. We landed in Camp Dix in fine shape after such a splendid trip across the continent and everyone looked like a brand new man. Our route was the very best and ______nie___ ____ould have taken,___ent through Emporia, Kansas, Kansas City, Chicago, Fort Wayne, Ind Pittsburg, Harrisburg and Philadelphis, Pa. We took six days to get across and had plenty of time to let the boys off several places for a swim and a good time and auto rides. All across the country everybody was real patriotic and kind to the boys, the Y. M. C. A. and Red Cross workers were out on the job too everywhere we stopped you would see them trying to make the soldiers feel that someone was backing them up all the while, regardless of who they might be or where they came from or where they were going. I am very sorry that I couldn't get to visit you, but a chance like that is as scarce as slackers are in some parts of the country. I wanted to see so many of my folks and friends before I left for over there but have just made up my mind that I will be just as glad, and more so, when I return after the Way down in my heart I feel sorry for the young man that is not in the army today. I think he is quite out of luck and doesn't know what he is missing as each day is going by and him not with the colors. Most of the fighting kind of men are in the Service already but you will see a SLACKER occasionally. I received my permanent assignment a short while ago and am now awaiting our overseas orders to go (over there) I am assigned to Co. C 136 Infantry of the fighting Thirty Fourth division and the more I think about it the more I want to get across and let America realize what we can do when we get started. We will probably get over in time to participate in a winter campaign if there should be any. I have several other letters to write so will say quits to you folks for tonight and start on another. Write me when you find time, lots of best wishes and all the happiness in the world for all of you. I am as I have always been. Your neighbor boy friend, Lieut. James M. HYDE, Co. C. 136 Inf.-Camp Dix, N. J. 34th Div. A Soldier's Letter-Saw 350 Airplanes-Somewhere in France, Oct 23, 1918-Leslie HUCKABEE, Temple, Route 2.-Dear Leslie: No doubt the war news looks good to the folks at home just now, but just wait; it will look much better in the near future as we are gong to give them their peace terms in large quantities the remaining few weeks before winter. It has rained thirty three days since we came up to this sector but we don't mind the mud as the huns have to put up with it too, but seems as it may have a few days of pretty weather. It has been a grand day today. This is certainly a pretty country. ___the lines mostly hilly and a ___down in the valley, the houses are of while rock and red tile roofs. We were located in dugouts for the past ten days until yesterday when we moved down the line a few miles into an old French military academy which is pretty well shot to pieces and is shelled everyday and night, for only last night shells and bombs from airplanes dropped on all sides. This was once a very important town and the Germans lost millions of men trying to take it, which they never did. I was out on a hill a few days ago where over half a million men on the hun side were killed and the hill just a half mile away this side, 300,000 French were slain. I was told by a soldier that the Germans and French fired at each other point blank with 75's which are three inch cannon, within, half a mile of each other. Both hills are one solid mass of shell holes, some twenty feet, deep in solid rock. Thousand of hun graves have been hit by shells and remains scattered about over the hill. You see hundreds of boots sticking out of the ground with legs in them; in fact, you can see all kinds of war instruments and the destruction which they have wrought. We will be in action again in a couple of days as we ran down here for a three days clean up and to get do some clothes as our old uniforms were getting pretty well worn and ragged. We lack lots of being from the front at present as a few big shells are bursting all around at this moment but most of them are a couple of hundred yards away but they jar quite a bit, although I awoke only once last night and bombs fell near and shells fell all night, some even come so close that pieces of shrapnel hit the building but a fellow soon gets used to anything after a few weeks at the front. It is very interesting to watch the many air battles that take place most everyday. A week or so ago a squadron or are made of 350 planes came over to pay Fritz a visit. This number of planes was some grand sight to see in battle formation. The prisoners that come in now look awful tough, no clothes, and no food and from all companies and divisions. You see more here in one day than you could tell in a month for you see things happen that seem impossible. We have had pretty good luck in the way of casualties in the trail but occasionally a dozen or so got bumped off and I see a number of horses each day that shell have killed. We had a wonderful trip from Berdeaux here, some of the most beautiful country and roads I ever say and to be as way up on the edge of a hill and look down upon a very village a few miles across in the valley certainly was wonderful all the roads around look as chalk marks, mostly vineyards and diary farms up to Orleans. Numbers of Dutch wind mills around Nantes. We have toured a large portion of France and will soon begin our tour of Germany if they continue to fight a few weeks. My work isn't very hard as we draw, food, gas, etc. for the train occasionally go up with ammunition. I was very fortunate to get into the headquarters mortor battalion and have a very fine man for a captain, but the ammunition train is what the huns try to get with their shells as we have to go regardless of what they send over. Was indeed glad to receive your letter. I never felt better in my life and have enjoyed most every day I have been over here, but of course it isn't like being at home. Yours sincerely, W. F. WILSON-Headquarters Motor, Bat. 102 Ammunition train, 27th Division Book 6 page 58 Letters From Our Boys in the Camps and on the Firing Line-somewhere in the Trenches-France, Oct. 5, 1918-Mr. and Mrs. H. E. YANCY. Holland, Texas-Dear Father and Mother: I will answer your letter that I received today and sure was glad to hear from you all This leaves me well and hope this will reach you all the same. I wonder what you all are doing this morning. I am now somewhere in the trenches in France. We are having a very good time. I think I will be back at home in a few months from now. It is very cold here at times. I got a letter from Henry and Jessie this week. No one knows how glad I am to get a letter from home. Send all of my mail, Corporal John H. YANCY. Building Telegraph Line-France, Oct. 20, 1918-Dear Mamma: Well, we are having some real October weather over here. It continues to rain very near every day and the nights and mornings are pretty cool. We have new slicker suits and boots and hats so the rain does not bother us. I have five pair of heavy wool sox and two pair of knitted Red Cross sox. I also have a Red Cross sweater, a pair of wristlets and three pair of gloves. I put on my heavy underwear yesterday. With all of those wool clothes I don't think any winter weather will hurt me. We are building a telegraph line from St. Nazaire. From what I understand, we will be working on it all winter. We are in St. Andre des Caux now. It is a very small village. We have fine quarters and I would like to stay here all winter. I am in the orderly room with a big fire in the fireplace. If it were not for the soldiers a person would think that the war was on some far away land other than a few hundred miles away. I saw Johnnie PARKER, from home, the other day. He has been here a year yesterday. There are several Temple boys in St. Nazaire. I am going to look them up the first chance I have. Perry Noble and __nn ULRICH are down there. I was surprised to hear of Ed APEL'S death. He was my roommate at the station. Everybody like him. We can only receive one small Christmas package and it has to have a special coupon on it. I sent the coupon to Lista. You need not bother about sending me anything. In fact, you cannot. I have everything I need. You can give me my Christmas when I get home. Some hot biscuits and fried chicken will be all I want. We can get pretty good meals around here but they don't taste like the ones we get at home. These people have lots of milk and butter but it don't look good to me. The cows look as if they never were cleaned off. The old women take their cows to the pasture to graze. They take their knitting along and ___and knit all day. Some time the cows are yoked up to a cart to haul in their feed. They feed them something that looks like tops of sugar beets. The barns are built with the house-one room is usually the stable and another a bedroom and some times the kitchen. All the cooking in the country is done on ___fire places. I guess all my letters are about the same but that is all we can write about. With love, Sergt. D.D. WALTON Perfect Mansions-Vichy, France, Oct. 12, 1918-Mr. and Mrs. G. H. WYATT-Temple, Tex.-Dear Mamma and Folks: Will write you now as I am permanently located. Am well and feeling fine. Haven't been sick, and enjoyed everything, considering. This is the prettiest country a person ever saw. It is much different to what I ever expected to see. The buildings are mostly rock or concrete and perfect mansions. I have slept in some houses that were over one hundred years old. Old Napoleon buildings. We are over 250 miles form the firing lines. The place here has shade trees around the house 100 feet high, flowers and grapes till you can't turn around and rains as much as four days in the week anyway. Has sleeted twice and the sun was shining both times. The weather is very moderate. Say, I saw Thedford LITTERAL Thursday; said he had just heard from home; said Uncle and Miss Mattie BROWN were married and that grandpa was dead. I can't believe it. I think I will be home by Christmas. Tell Roy if he is called to be a man and make a good soldier. Lovingly your son, Fred WYATT. Many German Prisoners-Mrs. J. A. HEWETT, Temple, Tex.-Dearest Mother: I've been having a real time. I don't know what to tell you about first. I can't tell you about everything until I come home, but surely will have lots to talk abut. We are 200 miles or more from the battlefront. I've been meeting people all the time that I know. There's a major stationed here that I used to work with in El Paso when he was a second lieutenant. I sure was surprised to see him. I also met a Red Cross girl from Houston who came over with Lucile SCOTT; they were together on the boat. She gave me Lucile's address which is Paris. There are also two captains not far from here who were in the depot there at El Paso in the same office with me. So you see I'm not going to be lonesome for someone that I know. I sure have been surprised to see such a pretty country. I have traveled over 200 miles in a southeast direction since I put my foot on French soil. They have much better trains than I expected to see, but when you are coming away from the front you have a time going, for they go in on a siding for freight trains and anything else that is going toward the front. We are in a big American camp and will only be here for a week or two. Everyone over here thinks the war will surely be over in about six months or sooner. I like this place much better than I expected. There are so many pretty trees and rivers it makes me want to go on a picnic. I have seen lots of German prisoners. They have them all over the country working them. I can't keep from feeling sorry for them. They all seem to be real happy to be captured. But I know they must feel cheap. I made the trip across the deep waters OK, but had a little bit of excitement the last night on board, but can't tell you about it until I see you. I was not seasick at all so think that's pretty good. I'm feeling fine and know I will like it fine but will be anxious to come home when the time comes. You should see what a time I have counting this French money. It looks like a lot of washers and junk to me. But I believe I will save more money over here in a year's time that I could in several years in El Paso. Well, Muzzie, I will ring off for this time for I want to write Dorothy a letter. Don't worry about me for I will be all OK. Lots of love and kisses to all-Major Marvin HEWETT Lots of French Girls-Somewhere In France, Oct. 15, 1918. Mrs. Alice PETEETE-Belton, Tex.-My Dear Mother: will answer your most kind and welcome letter, which I received today. I have received three letters from you this month and don'ts see why you haven't gotten any letters as I have written you twenty-five. I will never forget you, mother, for you are the sweetest friend I have and ever will have. Mother, you asked me if I had plenty of warm clothing. Yes, I have plenty, so don't worry. I will make it through all right. The boys I left with are still with me. I have not met anyone I know who came over before me. The boys are now singing. "Carry me back home to my dear old mother." I sure do wish I was with my dear old mother now. I don't think it will be long before I can get to come home to see you. This sure is a pretty country but it is not like dear old Texas. Mother, we sure have a nice place to stay. It has been a French camp. Mother, you said bud had to register the 12th of September. I sure would love to see him. Tell him he should be over here to go with the French girls for they are sure pretty and there are lots of them. We sure get lots of wine to drink over here but I do not drink. Mother, don't worry about me for I never did drink and do not intend to now. Tell dad I will be back some day to help him. When I get back to dear old Texas I will take care of you all. Give my love and kisses to all the kids and keep a large part for dad and yourself. Your loving son, SIDNEY. Shells Flying Over-Somewhere in France, Oct 24, 1918-J. F. MCGUIRE, Moody, Tex.-Dear Home Folks: Will answer some of your letters after so long a time. I guess you had begun to think I never did intend to write to you all again and I had just about decided I would never have time to write any more. You see Jerry has been on the run and we have been after him, so I didn't have time for anything except chasing the hun. Gee, but we are in a lively place now. There are big guns all around us firing and Jerry is firing back at them so it keeps us pretty well shook up. I have not heard from Jim yet, but I sure would like to. I'll bet he is some sergeant. I am not anything at all and don't know anything. This less a man knows the better off he is here. You see I am from Texas but there is one thing I have never felt the least bit sorry that I am from Texas "yet." Say, I never have ____for volunteering. I am just the same as if I had been drafted or worse. My service record shows that I was drafted. But I don't care. I wish I had been I think I would have been better off. But that is all right it will all come out in the "washing." Yes, dad, I would have liked to have been there to help eat some of those good old farm dinners. I have not eaten a biscuit or a piece of corn bread since I have been here. Well, I guess the kaiser is about done, but just how long it will take to finish him I can't tell, but I hope it won't be long for he can't stop any too quick for me. We are sure smashing him now. No, Opal, I have never learned to speak French yet. Oh, I can just a little not much. Oh, no I haven't seen any girls over here yet that I would give an American girl for. I think if you could be right in this part of France where I am for twenty or thirty minutes you would decide you didn't want to see France. The shells are flying over most all the time. When you see sister Fannie, tell her I am sending her the German helmet I promised her. I tried to get one with the spike on it but could not. So, I guess the one I am sending will do. If I get one with the spike on it, I will send it to some of you. Hoping to hear from some of you soon. I remain with love to all.-Wesley F. MCGUIRE-Ambulance Co. 196 Been On All the Fronts-Somewhere in France, Nov. 3, 1918-Miss Rose DUSEK-Rogers, Tex.-My Dearest Niece: I wish I could write to you every week but our hospital is full of patients and they usually keep us going day and night. I am working in an evacuation ward. It is a ward that all the patients must pass through before evacuation from the hospital. I wouldn't mind this kind of work so much if the weather was not so bad. It rained all afternoon and it is pretty cold and I have no stove for my ward. It is not so bad after all, if you make up your mind to stick to it. 12:45 a.m. I just went to duty after my midnight lunch and fell in a shell hole twice before I got there. But it was worth going after, anyway. You know hot cakes, jam, and a cup of java go pretty good at 12 a.m. We are all supposed to sleep in pup tents, but some have dugouts and some build on top out of old canvas, boards, or tins. Just anything that could be found. There is no such thing as buildings or towns here. Only a heap of stones where a town has been. I saw Henry about a week ago. He was as fat as ever. France seems to agree with him, but not me. Good old U. S. A for me. That was the first time I had seen him since Dec 28, 1917. I think I will get back with the boys yet. I have it promised, anyway. In the meantime all I can do is wait. I have been on most of the fronts in France. Last summer, we went to the Alsace-Lorraine front, later to Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, and then to this God forsaken place. This front is the worst of all. I hope that this argument will soon be over and we brave soldiers can leave our posts and come back to our loved ones. It is getting late and I still have a couple of letters to answer before daybreak. So I will close with best wishes and love to all I remain-Loving uncle-Edward J. DUSEK-161st Field hospital. Book 6 page 59 President Arrives at Rome-(By United Press)-Rome, January 3-The special train bearing President WILSON and party arrived here at ten thirty this morning. Tremendous cheers greeted them as the train stopped. The King and Queen and Duchess DAOSTA greeted President WILSON at the station, and continued ovation was given by the massed crowds lining the streets from the station to Quirinal, where the President will stay while in Rome. The President will make his first important speech tonight at a state dinner. Former Belton Citizen Dies Suddenly At Austin-(Evening News Special)-Austin, Texas, Jan 3.-Sam L. HAMILTON formerly of Belton died in this city yesterday afternoon. He was at work in the morning in one of the State Departments. Was stricken with paralysis about 10 a.m., and died in the afternoon about 2 o'clock. [Sam L. HAMILTON resided here for a number of years, part of which time he served as deputy under his brother Bob who was elected tax collector for Bell County in 1884. Many here will learn of his death with sorrow-Editor.] Leroy CROW and Leland PHILLIPS are among the boys home from College Station after being honorably discharged from the army students training camp. Bennett SOLOMON is home from College Station, where he has been in training for months. He received an honorable discharge. The boys there are being released very rapidly, five thousand being discharged in about thirty minutes Friday the same number on Thursday. Belton Women Will Vote-Have you paid your poll tax? Of course you are going to, but do not put it off until it is too late. The election is on January 14, and before that date our poll taxes must be paid both city ($1.00 at the office of City Secretary SMITH) and state ($1.75 at the office of Tax Collector NELSON) This is the first opportunity that women have had to express by vote their convictions in the matter of city government in our town. It is an opportunity which brings with it as responsibility no lightly to be evaded. Women have a part to play and let no one be a slacker. Another aspect which adds interest and importance to the election is that its influence will be more than local. Among those who oppose the granting of suffrage to women, one strong argument always made is that the "women themselves do not want to vote." This is not true. Let us by voting prove that there are women in Belton who desire a voice in the affairs of state. We are vitally concerned with what goes on in Belton. Every home is touched by the city administration. Since actions speak louder than words let us say this by paying our poll taxes and voting in the primary January 14. Mrs. W. B MCGARITY. Everyone Busy on Geo. WASHINGTON-Wireless from Presidential Party on Trip across the Atlantic-(Associated Press Dispatch)-On Board U. S. S. George WASHINGTON, Dec. 5-President WILSON spent most of the first day of the trip on this steamship working in the office part of his suite. After acknowledging from the bridge the greetings that were given him as the ship put to sea, he turned to the pile of letters and telegrams awaiting him and spent several hours working with his stenographers. In the afternoon on the advice of his physician, Rear Admiral Cary T. GRAYSON, he lay down and rested for a time because of a slight cold that was affecting his voice. Later the president received calls from officials on board, including the Italian and French ambassadors. Following this, he took a walk on deck, together with Mrs. WILSON. The presidential party dined quietly in the evening, being served by a waiter who claimed to have attended Emperor William and the empress in the same suite on the trial trip of the George WASHINGTON. The president is keeping in touch with official business by wireless. The escorting destroyers, with the battleship Pennsylvania leading the column, are keeping in close touch with the steamship carrying the president. Mine sweepers are running before the bow of his ship. They are closed with steel billets to insure their deep draught. The weather is cold and misty, but the sea is calm. In the evening Mrs. WILSON released from the George WASHINGTON carrier pigeons bearing notes of thanks to Vice Admiral GLEAVES for the success in arranging the departure. A pouch of official mail will be put off at the Azores on Sunday and be hurried back to the U. S. on board a destroyer. The president had his own typewriter on board and is using it at intervals in working upon speeches he expected to deliver in France. President WILSON'S ship this morning was 450 miles out, steering a steady course at a speed of seventeen knots an hour. There is every indication that in his utterances in France the president will make plain his proposition that all come to the peace table prepared to make sacrifices for a lasting peace and that armed domination by any one nation shall cease. Members of the presidential party were able this morning to read news reports from all over the world. A naval officer assigned to the duty always makes each night a synopsis of the late news for radio transmission to all ships at sea. It is understood that while the George WASHIGNTON is crossing the service is supplemented by additional matter prepared in the state department and relating particularly to affairs of international importance. Book 6 page 60 Peace Prayer Service-Belton, Nov. 13- A prayer service of thanksgiving for Peace was held in the High School auditorium this morning conducted by Rev. J. R. NUTT. "My Faith Looks up to Thee," "I Need Thee Every Hours,' 'and various other hymns were sung by the student body, and every boy and girl present felt that the blessing of Peace was another of the many blessings that the Father in Heaven has vouchsafed to them, after the fervent prayer offered by Rev. NUTT during the service. E. W. FOREMAN is here from Guymon, Oklahoma to spend Christmas with his family. He will go to Austin in the early part of the year where he will be associated with a flour mill. ROOSEVELT Died in His Sleep-(By United Press) Oyster Bay, January 6.-Colonel Theodore ROOSEVELT died in his sleep at four fifteen this morning. The end came when no one was in the room but his valet. Dr. FALLER, his physician, who was the last to see him, told the United Press representative, "that Colonel ROOSEVELT retired at twelve o'clock last night feeling much better. At four fifteen this morning he simply ceased to breather. Death was caused probably by pulmonary embolism". Dr. FALLAR explained the latter as a blood clot upon one of the arteries of the lungs. The funeral will be held Wednesday from Christ's Episcopal Church at Oyster Bay, with Rev George Talmadge officiating. Interment will be at Young Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay Cove. Death of Jay KEYLEY-This morning at the usual hour Jay KEGLEY opened up the R. E. TULLOCH tin shop for the business of the day. A short time later persons near heard a pistol shot in the building. Tom COLE who was the first to enter after the shot, found the body of Mr. KEGLEY lying near some tanks in the building, with a wound in his head. Other persons quickly went to the assistance of Mr. COLE and the body was stretched out on the floor. Examination showed a bullet to have entered the right temple and passed out at the top of the head. He is believed to have died instantly. A pistol was lying near the body where it fell. Relatives expressed the opinion that the weapon might have been accidentally discharged while changing his clothes. He is said to have been very bright and cheerful since returning from Brownwood about two weeks ago and had shown no evidence of trouble that would suggest that he contemplated taking his life. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon, leaving the home at 3 o'clock. Service at the grave in North Belton cemetery, conducted by Rev. WRIGHT of Temple and Rev. RILEY of this city. Book 6 page 61 In the death of Mrs. Mary Margaret POWERS this city has lost one of its oldest and most honored citizens. She came to Belton in 1858 as the bride of T. W. POWERS, their marriage having been solemnized at Bastrop, March 16. She had passed the eightieth milestone of life having been born in Marian County, Alabama, March 15, 1838. When she was eight years of age her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. E. MOORE, and her sisters and brothers moved to Mississippi. In 1851 they came to Bastrop, where Miss Mary spent the seven years preceding her marriage and removal to this city. The home where Mr. and Mrs. POWERS began housekeeping was situated where the office and yards of the New Lumber Company are now located. Mr. POWERS was associated with his brother, Jack POWERS, in the general mercantile business, their store being located on what is now the First State Bank corner. After the civil war the POWERS moved to what is now known as the POWERS home on the Belton-Temple pike, this property being owned by Mrs. POWERS until her death. In this home the love which untied the lives of Thad POWERS and Mary MOORE proved as strong and true as the long years through which they lived and made the happy home life in which their eleven sons and daughters were reared into useful men and women. A beautiful testimony of the husband's love were the words which he uttered in response to his wife's tender ministering to him in his last hours: "Mary all you lack of bein an angel is wings." Her last years were spent in the homes of her sons and daughters residing in this city, in Temple and in Seattle, Washington. In the homes of her children she was devoted to all. She took her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law into her heart as if they had been her own children. Her sons and daughters surviving her are: Mrs. David DOW, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Joe DOW, California; Owen POWERS, Seattle, Washington; George POWERS, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Temple, Texas; Mrs. John BEAL, Houston, Texas; Mrs. C. L. BOND, Temple, Texas; Mrs. W J. STONE, Belton, Texas; John POWERS, Belton, Texas; Mrs. Tom HUGHES, Belton, Texas. A son, Will POWERS, preceded his mother to the home beyond. With the sons and daughters there survive thirty two grand children and twenty five great grand children. Of a family of eight sons and daughters in the childhood home of Mrs. POWERS, she was the last to pass away except a half sister, Mrs. John GORDON of Temple. Mrs. POWERS was associated with the Baptist church in her earlier years but later united with the Christian Church as her children were members and attended that church. A pure, true woman and a devout Christian, her gentle influence led many souls to Christ. Hers was one of those characters in which gentleness, firmness and strength were so beautifully blended as to win both love and admiration. With an unwavering standard set for her own life she was gently patient with those who erred through weakness. A mother in Israel has been called to hear the words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the reward prepared for thee." Receiving Messages of Condolence.(By Untied Press)-Oyster Bay, January 7-Messages of condolence are pouring in from all over the world to the ROOSEVELT family. Among those wiring sympathy are, President WILSON, King George, Secretary DANIELS and Ex-President TAFT. Thomas Sydney TINGLE Called to Rest.-Deep sorrow filled the hearts of both old and young as the news of the death of Syd TINGLE spread over the city. His death occurred at 8:40 Thursday night at the family home in North Belton. He was claimed as a Belton boy, having come to this city in early childhood from his native city of Elgin, with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. P. TINGLE. February 14, of this year he would have reached his majority. Bright, brave, full of noble ambition, fighting with courage through several years of critical physical weakness, Sydney TINGLE seemed one of those boys who was lent to earth to help work out some of its great problems. His brave spirit was not cast down by even the weeks of severe suffering which closed his life on earth. In early childhood he united with the Methodist Church and lived true to his profession as a follower of the Christ. Always bright and cheerful with a kind greeting and word for all, he was loved and honored by every one who knew him. His suffering with organic trouble of the spleen began in childhood and everything that medical skill could do was done for his relief. Twice did an older brother give of his blood that the younger brother might have life. In the social service work done in the city during last winter Sydney gave invaluable aid. During the several weeks in which he was a member of The Times force he won the love and esteem of his co-workers. Belton Boy Wins Medal-Scout Master Clem C. COUNTESS this morning received notification from Washington stating that Scout Leroy DUGAN of this city had won an Ace Scout Medal, for selling thrift and war saving stamps. Leroy sold over four hundred dollars worth of stamps. The Evening News tenders congratulations to this progressive and energetic young American. Book 6 page 62 A National Tribute to the Memory of Col. ROOSEVELT; The President's Message-Vice President MARSHALL to Represent President at Funeral. Other High Officials Will Be Present. General Cessation of Public and Private Business-(Associated Press Dispatch)-Washington, Jan. 7.-Vice President MARSHALL, acting a the personal representative of President WILSON, committees of the senate and house and representatives of the state, war and navy departments left Washington tonight of Oyster Bay, N. Y., to attend the funeral tomorrow of the Theodore ROOSEVELT. President WILSON at Paris sent a personal cablegram to Mrs. MARSHALL today asking that he attend the funeral as the president's representative. Later Mr. WILSON sent an official proclamation to the American people, in which he paid high tribute to Mr. ROOSEVELT, and directed that flags on all government buildings be displayed at half mast for thirty days and that suitable military and naval honors be rendered. Inquiries as to why government departments were not ordered closed during the funeral revealed that an act passed in 1893 forbids such marks of respect to former government officials. As far as possible however, government activities will cease. The senate adjourned over tonight until Thursday, and the house will meet for only a brief session. Most committee hearings set for tomorrow were abandoned. Gen. Peyton C. MARCH, chief of staff, will represent the war department at the funeral; Assistant Secretary William PHILLIPS will act for the state department and Rear Admiral Cameron WINSLOW was named by Secretary DANIELS to represent the navy department. About forty senators and representatives comprised the congressional funeral party which left here late today in three special cars, accompanied by senate and house sergeants at arms, and other officer. President WILSON'S Tribute to Col. Theodore ROOSEVELT-(Associated Press Dispatch)-Washington, Jan. 7-The following proclamation on the death of Theodore ROOSEVELT was cabled from Paris today by President WILSON and issued tonight at the state department: "Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States of America. "A proclamation to the people of the United States: "It becomes my sad duty to announce officially the death of Theodore ROOSEVELT, president of the United States from Sept. 14, 1901 to March 4, 1909, which occurred at his home at Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N. Y., at 4:15 o'clock in the morning on Jan. 6, 1919. In his death the United States has lost one of its most distinguished and patriotic citizens, who has endeared himself to the people by his strenuous devotion to their interest and to the public interests of his country. "As president of the police board of his native city, as member of the legislature and governor of his state, as civil service commissioner, as assistant secretary of the navy, as vice president, and as president of the Untied States, he displayed administrative power of a signal order and conducted the affairs of these various offices with a concentration of effort and a watchful care which permitted no divergence from the line of duty he had definitely set for himself. "In the war with Spain he displayed singular initiative and energy and distinguished himself among the commanders of the army in the field. As president he awoke the nation to the dangers of private control which lurked in our financial and industrial systems. It was by thus arresting the attention and stimulating the purpose of the country that he opened the way for subsequent necessary and beneficent reforms. "His private life was characterized by a simplicity, a virtue and an affection worthy of all admiration and emulation by the people of America. "In testimony of the respect in which his memory is held by government and people of the United States, I do hereby direct that the flags of the White House and several departmental buildings be displayed at half staff for a period of thirty days, and that suitable military and naval honors under orders of the secretaries of war and of the navy be rendered on the day of the funeral. "Done this seventh day of January, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and nineteen, and of the independence of the United States of America, the one hundred and forty-third. WOODROW WILSON, "by the president, "Frank L. POLK, acting secretary of state." Mrs. HOOPER COOK died at the family home, yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, following a brief illness with influenza pneumonia. Mrs. COOK was well and favorably known here, the family having resided in Belton and also in Prairie Dell for a number of years prior to moving to their present home on the Young Ranch located five miles from Granger and five from Bartlett. Before marriage she was Miss Susie HODGE of Prairie Dell. She is survived by husband and several children. Two of the children are very low with the same disease which claimed the mother. The funeral will be held at Bartlett, but the hour of the burial has not yet been announced here. Another Belton soldier Receives Promotion.-Everett R. FOREMAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. FOREMAN of this city, who is now in training in Camp Kearney, California, has written his mother telling that he was promoted to Corporal on January 5th. He also stated that he was going to try to enter the officers school. "I think I can make it, but will have to study for it," he said. We are going to the trenches for four days and four nights. It will be great." Belton boys seem to be very fortunate in receiving promotions, and we may well feel proud of them, for only by merit are such advancements made in the army of Uncle Sam. Book 6 page 64 Temple Woman is Working in Paris-Miss Lucile SCOTT Learning to Run an American Red Cross Warehouse-Extracts from letters from Miss Lucile SCOTT. Temple's representative in the department of the Red Cross overseas: Paris, Sept. 24, 1918. I am snatching a little time during working hours to write, for since I don't understand or rather can't speak French, there isn't anything else I can do before lunch. I have been here since last Monday, trying to see how much I can learn about running a warehouse as Mr. SWOPE wanted me to learn all I could before going to Marseille. Madame FAVRET, an English woman whose husband is a Frenchman in the army, is in charge of the hospital supplies, hospital garments, knitted articles and refuge clothing and is the mother to everyone on the place. Being English, she instituted the custom of serving 4 o'clock tea to everybody, for she not only likes it herself, but figures she gets better work out of her girls by giving them that fifteen minute for relaxation. We have from 11:30 to 1 p.m. for lunch and we bring it with us. Madame FAVRET has a corner of her department fixed up with a table, a little iron stove and two little cupboards for a lunch room and six of us have an awfully good time eating here. We also have a Victrola with a lot of new records and have music all during our lunch hour. I am awfully glad I am going south for the winter because even now we have the shivers all day long. I am very fortunate in having a room at the hotel which is as warm as if the radiator were turned on, from what I presume is the kitchen chimney in the west wall. It is great to have a warm place to go to out of the rain where I can spend the evening. We also have hot water all the time which is very unusual as most hotels, including the very expensive ones, have it only twice a week. I wish you could hear Captain SHERMAN, who is in charge of the work at Paris, talk about the American women who are under him here, for he says the three of them are as capable as any three businessmen he has even seen and have done very wonderful things in managing their departments. I a have been left in charge of the office of the retail surgical dressings department this afternoon and am having such a lot of fun out of it. The two little French girls at the desk can't speak a word of English and they are having lots of fun correcting my pronunciation. I'm learning a few French words each day and I can understand quite a lot when they talk slowly. They love to help you out and have such a lot of patience with you. The French can't understand why the Americans want to bathe so much and as a consequences keep their bath rooms locked and charge 40 cents for each bath. The only sweet thing we have is saccharine water in a Worcestershire sauce bottle on the table. It is not half bad but I think I will not continue to use of it after the war. Book 6 page 65 Soldiers Visit Belton-Yesterday evening about six o'clock a number of army trucks began to arrive in Belton and continued to come until forty-nine trucks and several cars had arrived. The trucks carried men and equipment enroute from Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, to Camp McArthur, Waco, where they go to tear down that camp. There were two sections, Forty eight men of the 385th Motor Transport Corps under command of Captain FAUNCE, Lieut. COOK and Lieut. HIGLEY, and a detachment of one hundred and thirty-five men of the 19th infantry under command of Capt. RICE and Lieut. MACK and Lieut. BOND. The trucks were parked for the night, some on the public square, others on the market square and in the Cameron Lumber Company yard. The court house, the Knights Pythias Hall on the Avenue and the Pythian building on Main street were placed at the disposal of the men for sleeping quarters, and the men appeared to enjoy the hospitality shown them. Quiet a number of people came down town yesterday evening to welcome the boys. The Young Men's Chamber of Commerce band treated the visitors to a concert, which was enjoyed by every body. Soon after daylight this morning engines began to snort and puff in preparation for resuming the trip to Waco and by nine o'clock all had gone and Belton resumed her usual demeanor, but refreshed with the knowledge of having some of Uncle Sam's fighting men as her guests, if only for a brief period. The infantry men put on an exhibition drill on the public square, beginning at about 8 o'clock this morning and continuing until time for them to leave. Come again boys, and let us know in advance, so that preparation of your visit can be made. Death of Thomas FAIRWEATHER-A message has been received here telling of the death in Houston yesterday of Mr. Thos. FAIRWEATHER, a former citizen of Belton. Deceased was about seventy years of age and came to Belton in 1883. The greater part of the time since then he resided here. Soon after coming to Belton he entered into partnership with S. S. WALKER and engaged in the dry goods business, this firm continuing in business for a number of years. Later the partnership was dissolved and each of the men entered business for himself. Mr. FAIRWEATHER closed out his dry, goods stock and engaged in the poultry and produce business. He afterwards became identified with the first electric light plant established in Belton, and was for several years its successful manager, or until the plant was sold. He has suffered with asthma for some time, and on that account left here about a year ago for Cleburne to reside with relatives. Staying there a short time he went to Canada hoping that climate would suit him better than the South. While in Canada he traveled for the Good year Rubber Co. His health was not improved by the change of climate, and he returned to Texas last fall, going to Houston to reside, where he remained up to the time of his death. He has no relatives here, his wife having died several years ago. Thomas FAIRWEATHER was a good man and many friends here and elsewhere regret to learn of his death. The funeral arrangements as far as can be learned have not been made yet. Carl A. GRIMES Killed in France-Deat Came When His Plane Collided in Mid-Air and Fell to the Ground.-Miles, Tex., Jan. 16-Lieut. Carl A. GRIMES, aviator in the United States army, was instantly killed in France on Nov. 6, when his machine collided in mid air with another plane and fell to the ground out of control, according to a letter received by R. A. GRIMES, his father, who resides here, from Lieutenant GRIMES commanding officer, who expressed high tribute to the young man's character and ability as a officer. The letter follows: "Headquarters 3rd Aviation Co. Dec. 9, 1918.-"Mr. R. A. GRIMES, Miles, Tex.-My Dear Mr. GRIMES:-It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the death of your son, Second Lieut. Carl A. GRIMES. A.S., at this center at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 6, 1918, as the result of an aviation accident. Lieutenant GRIMES was a tester at one of the fields here and was flying one of the smallest and fastest machines when the accident occurred. While making a regular flight in the line of duty Lieutenant GRIMES;' machine collided in mid air with another plane and fell to the ground out of control. Medical and mechanical aid were rushed to the wreck, but were too late for death was instantaneous. A careful investigation of the accident was made, but nothing definite could be determined as to the cause. "Permit me to offer you my sincere sympathy and the sympathy of a number of the officers of my command in your great loss, a loss which we all share with you. Lieutenant GRIMES was a good officer and a gentleman, a higher tribute than which there is none. He always did his duty thoroughly and well, and was exerting every effort to prepare himself to play a large part at the front. He was universally admired and held in high esteem by his brother officers, and I assure you his death was a sad blow to all of us. "The remains of Lieutenant GRIMES were interred with full military honors in the United States army cemetery at this center and I shall see to it that his grave bears the proper markings, so that it can be readily identified at any time. "Your son's effects have been sent to the Effects Depot, which is a station established solely for the purpose of caring for the personal belongings of those soldiers who give their lives in the service, and the effects will there be handled in accordance with army rules and regulations If I have failed to give you any details which you are anxious to have or if you wish any further information, I would suggest that you communicate with the war department, Washington, D. C. "Respectfully yours, "Hiram BINBHAM. Lieut. Col. A. S., Conmidg." Book 6 page 66 E. W. FOREMAN is here form Guymon, Oklahoma, to spend Christmas with his family. He has accepted a position in a flour mill at Austin and will not return to Oklahoma. Book 6 page 67 Victory Girls Who Have Won Honors-A number of the Victory Girls of the Belton Schools have already completed the payment of the United War Campaign pledges in full and will be awarded certificates of honor. These certificates are in blue and white and are a neat attractive piece of workmanship, dainty enough for any girl to be proud of aside from the honor they confer and the service to which they testify. At the top on a shield surmounted by the American Eagle are the words, "Victory Girls 1918;" attached to this shield by neatly scrolled ribbons are the emblems of the relief organizations which were aided by the Untied War Campaign. These societies are the Y. M. C. A. ; Y. W. C. A.; National Catholics War Council; K. O C.; Jewish Welfare Board; War Camp Community Service; American Library Association; and Salvation Army. The names of the organizations appear in the lower left hand corner of the certificates. The words, "United War Work Campaign" Appear in large letters across the certificate, followed by the certificate: "This is to certify that ____(name) ___of____ (address----having completed her payment of ____Dollars from her own earnings, toward the Untied War Work Campaign Fund is therefore enrolled as one of the Victory Girls and is thus helping to provide comfort and cheer for one American Fighter through the work of the seven organizations represented in this campaign." The certificate bears the signature of J. R. MOTT, campaign director general; A. H. WHITFORD, director campaign divisions; Gertrude GOGIN, campaign director for Victory Girls; Clara Bess CORBETT, state secretary; Mrs. Harry COCHRAN, local executive. The following are the honor girls on pledges already paid in. The full time of payment extends to March. B. H. S. -Annie DUGGAN, Minnie MUEHLHAUSE, Fay MCELROY, Thoema MCELROY, Vern LITTLE, Winnie PEDIGO, Ruby STOVALL, Merle LUSKE M. Shea MALLORY. Tyler-Lucile MCELROY, Addie Lee DURHAM, Inez COWAN, Essie Mae PATTON, Lois GORDEN, Leita McDANIEL, Etta WALSER, Edith Mae MITCHELL, Lucie LOVE, Martha HARDY, Georgie HOLLAND, Vera SMITH, Annie Beth VICK, Pearl COWAN, Haley MILLER, Mozelle FOREMAN, Renah GUFFY, Willie Lee DEAVER, Jim JARRELL, Corinne ECHOLS, Zella TULLOCH, Alta RAY, Juanita DICKEY, Nettie DOSS, Juanita HANNON, Margaret COWAN, Sarah GOODRICH, Katherine MCELROY, Marian PINKSTON, Vera GARNER, Marjorie JACOB. Theresa LOVELL, Gladys HENTZ, Mary CURD, May LITTLETON, Maurene WRAY, Vera COX, Olga M. DOOEY, Eloise ODEN, Mary COWAN, Zuleika YARRELL, Lois MCELROY, La Vern MILLER, Burney Lois VICK, Lillian CAYCEE, Myrtle SMITH, Dorothy HUGHES, Marjore YARRELL, Mary Frances MITCHELL, Annie Laura LORD, Virginia GARRISON, Louise KELLER, Clara KING, Lena May DILTZ, Eula Edna VICK, Helen BATTE, Mary Frances ROBINSON, Ailene DENMAN, Eloise WORD, Marigold SMITH, Fannie LAW, Jessie MALLORY, Eleanor GOODRICH, Genevieve PYLE, Lilla YARBROUGH, Catherine ODEN, Lucile MAYS, Virginia LEE, Irene HOWARD. Declamation Preliminaries-Belton, Jan 24.-The preliminaries in junior declamation of the public schools have been held during the past week, and the pupils entering displayed talent. The following have been chosen for the finals: Boys, north side-Frank HIATT, Thomas YARRELL, Woodson WHITE, Kenneth GALBRAITH, Alfred MATHEWS, James EVETTS, George KELLAR-Boys, south side-Charlie VARNELL, B. HELLUMS, Alfred COCKRUM, Hubert BLAIR. Girls, north side-Lois CAMPBELL, Elizabeth POTTS, Juanita FELLRATH, Jim JARRRELL, Martha HARDY, Renah GUFFY, Katherine MCELHANNON. Ruby HARMON. Girls, south side-Ruth TULLOCH, Imogene FOREMAN, Alice FERGUSON, Elma WHITE. Belton High School Boy Honored.-Rex L. HUGINS a graduate of Belton High and San Marcos Normal admitted to the officers training camp at Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville, Kentucky, and is now stationed there, having been one of the thirty-four out of five hundred who stood examination at Camp Travis for this special training. There were five hundred admitted to examination out of the camp of sixty thousand, and he was one of the four of his company who passed the rigid examination that is given to permit them to enter an officers training camp. In order to pass such an examination, a man has to be a perfect man physically and either a college graduate or a trained business man of ability and experience. In his present training camp are men from every state in the union, also one man from Hawaii, one from Japan, one from China and one from Russia, all of which was naturalized citizens of the United States. Belton and Bell County is glad to claim him as one of her citizens, and will be proud of the chance to honor him home again. He had taught two successful schools in this county in the past, and holds a state first grade certificate. Since the war is over and he cannot get into action, he is anxious to return and take up his former work in some suitable school in the country or state. If anything opens up for him and we feel that if any schools should have vacancies to fill, they should think of the "soldier by school teachers first. He will be allowed the privilege of returning to his training camp within three months if he decides to come home now and finish the course of training necessary to become a commissioned officer. His present training consists of fourteen hours a day hard practice on the training grounds, which makes of them what they term "hard boiled" soldiers. He gives due credit to Prof. HUBBARD and his teachers for the efficient mental and physical training given him while in school here, making possible his rapid advancement in the army. E. F. B. Book 6 page 68 Mrs. M. M. POWERS-Belton, Dec 23.-The funeral of Mrs. M. M. POWERS, whose death occurred yesterday at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. E. W. FOREMAN, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, services being conducted by Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS, and interment in the Sough Belton cemetery. Mrs. POWERS was one of the pioneer citizens of Belton, having lived here some sixty years, and having reached the age of 81. For some months her health has been failing, noticeably so since the death of her husband, the late T. W. POWERS. She is survived by seven daughters, three sons and numerous grand children and great grand children. The children are: Mrs. Clint BOND, Temple; Mrs. David DOW, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Joseph DOW, Los Angles, Cal., Mrs. W J. STONE, Belton; Mrs. J. L. BROWN, Temple; Mrs. John BEALL, Houston, John POWERS, Belton; Ewen POWERS, Seattle, Wash.; George POWERS, Seattle, Wash. Band Concert-Belton Dec.23.-The Young Men's Chamber of Commerce band will give a band concert Christmas afternoon at 3:30 o'clock on the square, north of the courthouse. This band has been very faithful in their practice during the past months and promise a rare program and afternoon's entertainment to all who will attend. The program is: "Sailing Away on the heavy clay," Van Alstyne. "When We Meet in the Sweet Bye and Bye," Murphy. "Smiles," Roberts. "Operatic Mingle," Berry. "Al Jolisen's Tennessee, " Godfrey. Waltz, "Till We Meet Again," Whiting. "For Your Boy and My Boy," Van Alstyne. "When We Went to Sunday School," Van Alstyne. Serenade, "Cupid's Charms," Miller. Chinese Characteristics, Hong Kong, Pascal. "Sweet Little Butter Cups,: Poley. Book 6 page 69 July 20, 1934-Early Court Records of Bell County-Reproduction of First Court Records of County in Numerical Order (Courtesy of County Clerk, Will I. COLE)-FIRST RECORD-Called Term of Commissioners Court, October 8, 1850. STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF BELL;-Proceedings of a called Term of the County Commissioners Court held by order of Jno. DANLEY, Chief Justice, upon the 8th day of October, 1850. PRESENT: Hon. John DANLEY, Chief Justice. John TAYLOR, Commissioner. Jas. M. CROSS, Commissioner. Peter BANTA, Commissioner. James BLAIR, Commissioners. Wm. REED, Sheriff. Jno. C. REID, Clerk. Steve GOODMAN presented his bond as Treasurer, took the oath of office and was qualified as an Officer of the County. The Court proceeded to establish and define Election Precincts as follows: Ordered that Beat No. 1, Begin on Little River where the County line crosses said River, Thence up the Channel of said river to the mouth of Nolands Creek with the meanders of said creek to Nolandsville, Thence with the Military road to the center of the south Boundary line of said County of Bell, Thence west to the County Line. Ordered that Beat No. 2, Begin at Nolandsville, thence up the Channel of Nolands Creek to the north fork of said creek, thence across said Creek and follow the divide to intersect the divide between Nolands Creek and Cowhouse. Ordered that Beat No. 3, Begin at Nolandsville, running with the Military road to Hills on the Leon, thence with the road that Hill staked to Waco village to the County Line. Ordered that Beat No. 4, Begin at Nolandsville, running with the Military Road adjoining beat No. 3, below and containing the balance of said County not defined in the other Beats. Ordered that Elections shall be held in Beat No. 1 at the residence of Wm. STEVENS and that said STEVENS be appointed Presiding Officer for the Term of 12 months. Ordered that Election shall be held in Beat No. 2 at the residence of Thomas TREMIER and that said TREMIER be appointed Presiding Officer for the Term of Twelve Months. Ordered that: Elections shall be held in Beat No. 3 at the residence of Josiah HART and that said HART be appointed Presiding Officer for the Term of Twelve month. Ordered that: Election shall be held in Beat No. 4 at the residence of Jno. MARSHALL and that the said John MARSHALL be appointed Presiding Officer for Twelve months. Ordered that there shall be one Election Precinct at Nolandsville and that A. T. MCCORKLE be appointed Presiding Officer of said Precinct for the space of Twelve months. Ordered that there shall be one Election Precinct at Fort GATES and that Robert CHILDRESS be appointed Presiding Officer of said Precinct for the space of Twelve months. Ordered that an Election be held in Beats No. 1, No. 3 and No. 4 for one Justice of the Peace under the regulations of the above orders, said Elections to be holden upon the 21st day of October, 1850. Also: For an Election on the same day to be holden in Beat No. 2 for two justices of said Beat. Also: For an Election in Beat No. 2 and No. 3 for one Constable in each Beat, also in Beat No. 4 for the same Officer Election to be holden on the same day and by the same orders as above. Ordered that a general election be holden at the prescribed precincts in the different Beats upon the 21st Oct., 1850, to ascertain the popular voice of the people under the Proclamation of the Governor upon the Compromise with the U. S. The court then ordered that the following named persons, to wit: Neil M. DENNIS, G. W. CHAPMAN, John MARSHALL, John DUNLAP and Moses GRIFFIN should be appointed reviewers of a road leaving from Nolandsville to Cameron on the north side of Little River. Also that: Wm. STEVENS, John FULCHER, Granger MCDANIEL, C. B. ROBERTS and Joseph DENNIS be appointed reviewers of a road from Nolandsville to Cameron on the South side of Little River by way of M. REED'S Ferry. Also that: Wm. HILL, Calevry GIDDINGS, Thomas TREMIER, John BOWLES and Thos. J. NIEGHBORS be appointed reviewers of a road from Nolandsvilleto Wacco Village from Williamson County. Also that: R. R. POTTER, Joel CASEY, John TAYLOR, Thomas HAVENS and B. S. STEWART be appointed reviewers of a road from Nolandsville to intersect the road from Georgetown to Fort GATES on the North side of Cowhouse Creek at the foot of the mountains. No further proceedings being deemed necessary after qualifying Wm. HILL as Assessor and James E. WILLIAMS as Deputy Sheriff, the court adjourned to its next regular Term. (To be Continued Next Issue). Book 6 page 70 August 3, 1934-Early Court Records of Bell County -Reproduction of First Court Records of County in Numerical Order. (Courtesy of County Clerk, Will I. COLE)-(Continues from last week)-Ordered that Road Precinct No. 5 commence at the mouth of Friars Creek up Friars Creek, thence straight to the County line N. E. with that line down to the Lower part of the County, thence with the road to Reeds Ferry including all settlements on the north side, thence up Little River to the place of beginning. MARSHALL, overseer. Ordered that Road Precinct No. 6 commence at the corner of Road Precinct No. 1 and 2 down Nolands Creek to Little River to Three Forks up the Salado including all the settlements to WHEATS. C. B. ROBERTS, overseer. Ordered that Road Precinct No. 7 commence on the line of No. 6 from the Three Forks of Little River up the Salado from the Three Forks down Little River to the County line including all settlements below the road Precinct No. 6. Dick BEARDSLY, overseer. Ordered that Road Precinct No. 8 including al the settlement below the road to Reid's as a boundary designated for road Precinct No. 5. Jeff REED, overseer. Wm. PEPPERS produced an A. C. as chain carrier for surveying Town Tract which was audited. Ordered that the county clerk when requested by the parties, give certificate of accounts which have been filed and audited by the County Court. Joseph DENNIS presented the Deed from L. J. ALLEN and wife to the county for the land upon which Nolandsville is situated. Ordered that License issued to D. R. HILL to keep a Ferry at the crossing of the Military Road on the Leon when the said Hill complies with the Law regulating Ferries by giving Bond under the following Toll: IN LOW WATER Low water to be considered when the river is increased to fill the Banks one-half, when the river is out of Banks one-half when the river is our of Banks the said HILL is authorized to make own contracts at his own risk. Then the river is full to the height of its Banks and not out, one third toll-mile be added to each charge. The amount of the License shall be $5.00 for twelve months. Ira STROUD presented his A. C as Chain Carrier for $3 which was audited-$3.00 Ordered that James M. CROSS be appointed Agent Pro Tem for the General superintendent of the Town of Nolandsville with full authority for the Welfare of the County's interest until the meeting of the next term of this court. Ordered that the sale of Lots in Nolandsville be holden on the fourth Monday in December to continue as long as the public interest may demand under the same form ( upon a credit of 1 and 12 months with two good securities and the county giving bond) said sale to be held under the direction of the agent. The Court ordered that a fine of ($1.00) one dollar be entered against T. G. CRAWFORD for contempt of court, which by order of the Court, upon and acknowledgement by Mr. CRAWFORD was remitted. Ordered that the agent be authorized to receive proposals for the building of a Frame House in the Town of Nolandsville 18 ft by 30 to be weather-boarded with shaved boards of a good quality. The posts and studding of Cedar, Sills and Plates of Oak to be undressed, Flooring to be one inch. Sleepers for every two feet of good and durable timber to be carried with two foot boards shingle fashion 7-3 doors and 2 windows. Said proposals to be secured by the agent by Public Bid upon the day of sale of Lots. The agent being authorized to contract with the lowest bidder after each have given bond with good security to finish and deliver said building ready for the reception of the district Court of Bell County at its spring term 1851. The agent being allowed and authorized to guarantee the payment in notes or county claims belonging to the County. James E. WILLIAMS presented a Blank Deed in order that the Lot No.____, in Block No. ____should be the property of the members of the Methodist Episcopal church south. The agent was authorized to convey said Lot as reserved upon the map of said town. (To be continued next issue) Book 6 page 71 August 10, 1934-Early Court Records of Bell County-Reproduction of First Court Records of County in Numerical Order (Courtesy of County Clerk, Will I. COLE) (Continued from last issue)-The Court ordered the Agent to secure the Lot purchased by Robert CHILDERS, 50 by 60, Lot No. 6 in Block N. 13 by giving the present owner the same amount of land off the Town reserve immediately behind said Lot on a line with the Street after leaving 50 feet behind said Lot for a street. Ordered that this Court adjourn to its next regular Term by Law. By an Order of the Chief Justice of Bell County a Commissioners Court was held. December 14th 1850. Present: Hon. John DANLEY, Chief Justice. James BLAIR, James CROSS, Peter BANTA, James E. WILLIAMS, Sheriff, Jno. C. REID, Co. Clerk. Ordered that this Court revoke the order made at its last regular session authorizing the agent to build a frame House specified upon the Minutes of last Court. Ordered that an order made to the Agent to secure Lot No. 6 in Block No. 13 be also revoked. Ordered that the Agent contract for the erection of a Frame House to be located in the center of the Public Square to be used as a Clerk's Office and Temporary Courthouse, to be 16 by 18 ft., 9 foot from sill to plate. Studding of Cedar to be 2 feet apart, substantial corner post of the same as studding, to be weather-boarded with four ft. oak boards, to be well shaved on both sides and put up with broken joint work, sills of oak and plates of elm or cedar. Floor of undressed 1 in. by 7 in. planks, to be well nailed and jointed and seasoned. Sleepers of Oak, two feet apart, to be covered with 2 foot boards shingle fashion to show 7 inches. Ten doors and two windows with substantial shutters, with good fastenings and hanging shutters for doors and windows to be of Pine plank, facing and casing also of pine plank. Rafters to be of cedar well shaved on one side, straightened lathing to be nailed 7 in. apart, to be one inch thick, width 2 1/2 in., with good joints; said contract to be made during the sale of lots at Austin on the fourth Monday in December, 1850, and to be let to the lowest bidder, after he shall give bond and good security, to be completed for the spring term of the District Court for Bell Co. Ordered that the property vacant or reserved upon the Town Tract of Nolandsville be considered the property of this County subject to any future action of the County Court. Ordered that E L. STICKNEY be permitted to occupy the reserve upon which he now resides for 12 months from date. Approved. (Signed) John DANLEY. No. 9. James CROSS was appointed Overseer of a road from Nolandsville to CHALKS Mill through the county with direction of Bastrop. Hands appointed from ROBERTS on the Salado up to WHEAT'S on the Salado. (THE END) (to be continued nest issue)
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