| Book 6 page 116 Miss Ruie COCKRUM Returns from Washington-(Note by Submitter: Nannie has hand dated this article July 16, 1919)-Miss Ruie COCKRUM has returned from Washington City where she spent the past ten months in the Yoemans (F) service. She is enthusiastic over her trip and the opportunity it offered for seeing prominent men and places of interest. Miss COCKRUM joined the Yeoman battalion and went through five months drill. This battalion was used as representative of the Yoemen service in public gatherings and on special occasions, and Miss COCKRUM had the privilege of being in the special line called out to meet President WILSON, Secretary DANIELS and others on their return from over sea. She visited the naval station at Annapolis, the Great Lakes and other points and saw many of the big ships. She says, like most of the boys who have returned, that she wouldn't take anything for her trip but that she felt the service was over and she was anxious to get back home. She says she had just one disappointment. She went to New York expecting to make the trip for home by water but was prevented by strike conditions aboard the ship on which she expected to sail. A Beautiful Home Wedding in Belton-Belton, Sept. 4-a pretty home wedding was that which occurred in this city Sunday night at the home of the bride's parents on South Beall Street when, Miss Lois FOREMAN became the wife of George V. HOGWOOD. Rev. J. R. NUTT, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city, uttered the words which made the happy couple, man and wife, using the simple, yet lovely, ring ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful white organdie dress which was her graduating dress when she finished her school career at the Belton High School. The groom wore a suit of blue serge. The bride has lived in Belton all her life and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. FOREMAN of this city. The greater part of Mr. HOGWOOD'' life has likewise been spent here where both have a host of friends. However since his return from the army in which he spent fourteen months he has been living in Temple. The out of town guests who were present for the occasion were Miss Nora CHALK of Killeen, Mrs. John BEALL, of Houston, Mrs. BROWN and children, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie ALEXANDER and children. Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn FOREMAN and children, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. WOOD, all of Temple; Mr. and Mrs. LEE of Waco; Mr. and Mrs. WHITLEY of Florence, Mrs. Dave ___od and grand children, Melrose and Woodie HALE of Ardmore, Okla. There were many and beautiful gifts which were tokens of the friendship and love from their numerous friends. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for Temple where they will make their future home. Belton Boy Loses Life in Accident-James B. DANIEL Breaks Neck When Automobile Turns Over Near Salado-Belton, Sept. 10-James B. DANIEL a prominent young man of this city met death this morning about 1 o'clock when the car in which he was riding turned over about three miles beyond Salado, pinning him underneath and braking his neck. It is stated that DANIELS together with Paul WALTON and Dorch MCELHANNON of this city and Williamson STONE of Holland had started to Georgetown in STONES'S car with DANIELS driving. It is understood that they were going down hill and in starting around a corner the car turned over. WALTON, MCELHANNON, and STONE escaped with only slight bruises about the face and body, and other than being badly shaken up, were unhurt. Death was instantaneous with DANIELS the doctors state. The young man was dead when removed from under the car. There were other injuries to his body in addition to his neck being broken. James B. DANIELS was 23 years old and has been a resident of this city for the past several months. He spent some time in the Navy and upon receiving his discharge came to Belton, where his parents and sister had moved for the benefits of the schools. He was at one time a student at Baylor University and has also been an employee of the Waco Morning News. The hour for the funeral has not yet been determined but it is stated that it will be some time tomorrow. The funeral services will be conducted by the Reverends J. P. NUTT and D. N. WEST and the Mason. Interment will be in the north Belton cemetery. The deceased is a son of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. DANIELS residents of this city and is a brother of Miss Willie Bell DANIEL. Both mother and sister have been spending the summer in Tennessee and returned home only this evening. In addition to these there are numbers of sorrowing friends who mourn the untimely death. NAISMITH-PIERCE-Belton, Aug18-Miss Laura PIERCE and Tommie NAISMITH both of this city were united in marriage at noon yesterday at the home of the bride's parents on West Thirteenth avenue, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. R. NUTT, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Belton. The wedding was performed in the presence of a few intimate friends and relatives and was a most impressive one. It was the culmination of a happy romance which began before the war and though the groom spent several months over seas the ties that were between them did not lessen. Both the bride and groom have resided in this city practically all their lives and have many friends here who wish for them every happiness in life. They will be at home at the GORDON residence on North Penelope Street after spending a few days in south Texas visiting. Joins the Navy (Note by submitter: Nannie had hand dated this article, July 28, 1919)-Belton, July 29,-Harold FOREMAN, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene FOREMAN left last night for Houston where he will join the navy. From there he expects to be sent to California where he will receive his training. FOREMAN enlisted for two years. Miss Bessie PUDDY has returned to Houston after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Will NEWBERRY and other relatives. E. E. ELLIOTT Dies At Home In Belton-Prominent Young Man Falls Victim to Influenza.-Funeral Today.-Belton, Jan. 27-E. E. (Roxie) ELLIOTT died this morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home, where he had been suffering with influenza pneumonia for eleven days. His condition has been anxiously followed for the past few days by his numerous friends in Belton, and but little hope had been entertained for his recovery. Roxie ELLIOTT was 33 years old, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. ELLIOTT, Sr., and was born and reared in Bell County. For the past thirteen years he has been employed by the government in the post office here, where his efficient service and kind and prompt attention to the affairs of his work has made him many friends and admirers. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bess SMALL ELLIOTT to whom he was married in 1908, two sons, Charles Proctor and E. E. ELLIOTT, Jr., his mother, father and brothers, Joe ELLIOTT, Little River, C. B. ELLIOTT, Jr., Temple; Monroe ELLIOTT, Belton, and Wallace ELLIOTT, France, and one sister, Alice ELLIOTT. He was a member of the Elk's Club, Masonic lodge and W. O. W. Funeral services will be held at his residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. P. E. RILEY, pastor of the Methodist Church and burial services will be held at the grave in the North Belton cemetery at 3 o'clock. In charge of the Masons. GARRISON-FRANCIS-Belton, July 7-A quiet Wedding which untied in marriage of Miss Ruth GARRISON and David FRANCIS was solemnized by Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS of the Christian Church at the home of the bride on Saturday June 5 at 9:30 p.m. The home was very tastefully decorated with shasta daisies and ferns. At the east side of the music room there was an arch of vines, ferns and daisies under which the bridal party stood. Miss Leland MEANS sang "Elysium," accompanied at the piano by Miss Irene FRANCIS, sister of the groom. At the close of the song Miss FRANCIS began mendholson's wedding march to the strains of which the bridal party descended the stars. The bride and groom were proceeded by Miss Lucile GARRISON and Roland MCDANIEL. The bride was gowned in a navy blue coat suit with hat and accessories to match and wore a corsage bouquet of white roses and ferns. The groom wore a dark business suit. Only the nearest relatives of the bride and groom, with a few intimate friends, were present. The groom is a rising young civil engineer connected with the firm of HESS and SKINNER of Dallas. Mr. FRANCIS is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl FRANCIS of Marble Falls, Tex. They left Saturday for Dallas and other northern point en route to Hartley County where they will make their future home. Harold FOREMAN has gone to Houston to enlist for service in the U. S. NAVY. Everrett FOREMAN and Homer MAYES are in Houston looking out after business prospects. The BELL-WILLIAMSON Oil Company now has its offices located upstairs in the Stone building on Central Avenue. Book 6 page 117 Belton Red Cross Campaign Committees-Section one, north of Santa Fe railway and East of Penelope Street.-Mrs. M. B. LAW, captain; Mrs. C. C. COUNTESS and Miss Aileen, BASSEL assistants. Section two, east of Penelope street and both sides of Wall Street between M. K. & T. railway and Santa Fe railway, North Belton.-Mrs. J. D. NELSON, captain; Mrs. F. C. FLEWELLEN and Mrs. B. N. REED, assistants. Section three, North Beall Street on both sides from M. K. & T. track north to Santa Fe and East to Temple Belton pike.-Mrs. Neal BASSEL, captain; Mrs. A. C. BAUER, assistant. Section four, south of M. K. & T. track to the creek East of Penelope Street-Mrs. H. T. COCHRAN, captain; Mrs. Roy POTTS and Miss Daisy UPSHAW, assistants. Section five, north of Santa Fe railway and West of Penelope Street, North Belton-Mrs. Earl D. LORD, captain; Mrs. M. R. MARTIN and Mrs. J. A. DENMAN, assistants. Section six, north of Sixth Avenue to Santa Fe railway, between Main and Penelope streets Mrs. Thomas YARRELL, Jr., captain. Section seven: South of Sixth Avenue to M., K. & T. track between Main and Penelope Streets. -Mrs. O. P. FORRESTER, captain. Section eight, north of Seventh Avenue to Santa Fe railway between Main & College Streets-Mrs. A. L. CURTIS, captain; Mrs. Leslie MITCHELL and Mrs. Kyle HAMBLEN, assistants. Section nine, south of Seventh Avenue, to the M. K. & T. track between Main Street and Nolan Creek and Shine Street-Mrs. W. T. DAVIDSON captain, and Miss Bessie MONTIETH assistant. Section ten, west of College Street including Shine Street-Miss Daisy RAY captain. Section eleven, Cotton Mill district-Mrs. Robert SCOTT, captain. Section twelve, South Main and Pearl Streets in South Belton-Miss Emma L. MEYER captain; Miss Anna UPSHAW, Mrs. B. C FRANKLIN and Mrs. W. E. CLINE, assistants. Section thirteen, West of South Pearl Street and South of the Dangerfield road-Mrs. E. R. EVERETT captain, and Mrs. Henry AUSTIN, assistant. Section fourteen, north of the Dangerfield road-Miss Lois PERRY, captain. Section fifteen, South Belton east of Main Street-Mrs. Will FERGUSON captain, Miss Dorothy CLEARMAN and Mrs. Pearl FOREMAN assistants. Section sixteen, Baylor College-Miss DEMEREST captain and Mrs. REID assistant. Jake BERINGER Has Exciting Time-In a letter to The Evening News moving up his subscription date our friend J. L. BERINGER says: I have moved to a high mesa, a nice distance from town. From our gallery we have a wonderful, unobstructed view of El Paso and Juarez, Mexico. We were beyond the range of bullets in the recent Mexican fight, but we could very distinctly hear the firing of guns and cannon as Villa made his advance on Juarez, Mexico. For two nights we sat and listened to the bombardment, when Uncle Sam crossed to break the little rumpus up. It was an exciting time for the people of El Paso-a war at our very doors."
Live Oak Tree under which first election in Bell County was held, is still standing in all its majesty just below the old "Military Road" on the banks of the Leon near Belton. Book 6 page 118
ROLL OF HONOR Of Bell County
Heroes, whose Lives Were Sacrifice In the World War Book 6 page 119 Belton, Texas Saturday, July 5, 1919-AFTERMATH OF HOME COMING CELEBRATION-Belton's Home Coming for Bell County World War, Confederate and Spanish-American Veterans was indeed a triumphant day. The crowd which assembled last night on the public square was a large as any of the day. Dancing was begun at nine o'clock and continued until eleven. The entire south side of the square which had been roped off for the dancers was a dense swarm of the merry makers. Music was furnished by the C. of C band and but short intermissions were left between the dances. After the dancing on the square closed a number of those who love this pastime went to the K. of P. hall and danced until into the wee small hours. The day seemed to have been indeed a real holiday-a day in which people had something to be thankful for and no make believe. And such indeed was the truth. Crowds of our boys are at home safe, and they have had some wonderful experiences an education of a life time. As Dr. R. E. VINSON says these boys have come with purity, health and courage and knowing that the world is better for what they have done. They have brought back with them the same determination for the great things of life which entered into their war service. Righteous, justice, respect for citizenship a realization of higher spiritual things has come to the world. This determined earnest marked yesterday's program as address were delivered, were listened to and as the soldiers talked with friend about their experiences. The determination that there shall not be nay distinction in the honor between the veterans of the World War was shown in the parade when over the sea men who had seen more than a year's service march side by side with the training camp man. Transport and gun boat men marched with the coast and merchant marines. Those who trained for airship service were in the khaki with other land men. The sacrifice it is held, of home and other interest was just as great as on the part of the man who went over-sea and the over-the sea man has his trip as his gain. The important features of yesterday afternoon's program occurring too late for The News of yesterday was the presentation of the plans for two monuments. The hour devoted to the Council of Defense and other war workers was presided over by Hon. Geo. W. TYLER. Mr. TYLER presenting the request of the Commissioners Court that the Community Councils of Defense take up the work of securing funds for a monument to the soldiers of the World War. The monument is to bear, in so far as it is possible to secure the list, the name of every man of Bell County who enrolled for service whether as volunteer or in regular enlistment. The plan met with hearty and most enthusiastic endorsements from everybody present and no doubt but that Bell County will have one of the handsomest and of the finest Texas monuments to the soldiers of the World's War. Mr. TYLER read a letter from Gov. Thomas YARRELL which will be presented to the Commissioners Court at its next session. The letter requests that Gov. YARREL be permitted to place on the courthouse lawn a monument, similar to the one to Confederate veterans, to honor "The Mothers of the Confederacy." The offer of Gov. YARRELL was most heartily received by those on the ground and Judge M. B. BLAIR spoke with assurance that the commissioners will grant the request. Senator C. W. TAYLOR during the afternoon program made a short talk on the World's War and War Work. A report of the pleasure which had been prepared for Belton visitors would not be completed without mention of the window displays of war relics. One of these at Freeman & Jackson's was made by the late Prof. J. S. MORGAN and included implements of warfare, for several centuries back. The NAISMITH Brothers at the Belton Drug Company showed the workmanship of Robert NAISMITH in the converting of shells into beautiful trophy cups. Todd WHITE'S collection was in the W. S. HUNTER & Co. window. At R. E. TULLOCH'S was shown shells and other souvenirs sent home by his son, Robert TULLOCH. A tie on 3 to 3 was still on late yesterday afternoon when supper time and post closed the baseball game between Temple and Dallas R. R. teams. Seventeen innings were played. In the pie eating contests three out of the four prizes were won by girls, the first being won by Minnie HASLEY. Only two Negroes were found to enter the money rooting contests. They secured between eight and nine dollars from about two sacks of flour spread out over the floor. Some of the money was in change as small as quarters. That, with the big crowd here and the many heavy cars used, there were no accidents was due in a large part to the fine traffic police service. The most valuable work done in this line was by two over-sea soldiers, Lee LEATHERWOOD and Sam HUMPHREY who policed the northeast and northwest corners of the square alternately. Others assisting Chief D. R. UTLEY were Walter HALE, Clarence N, BOB BRUCE and Web HUNT. Mr. UTLEY deserves praise for his work his selection of capable assistants. To A. C. BAUER, chairman of the arrangement committee to Mayor Neal BASSEL, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce; and to every member of the arrangement committee too much praise cannot be give. All the business men of the city pulled together hard and strong contributed liberally. Book 6 page 121 Belton Preparing for Crowd of 25,000 When Veterans of Three Wars Gather at Big Celebration-Meat Has Been Purchased by the Ton for Barbecue and Great Feast is Planned-Service Men to Organize Unit in American Legion-Soldier Memorial Plans are Also to Be Perfected by Councils of Defense-Big Dance at Night.-Belton, June28.-What will be one of the most spectacular celebrations in the history of Bell County will be held here July 4 in the grand homecoming and first annual reunion of the present war veterans and the reunion of the Spanish War and Confederate veterans. Bedecked with flags in honor of the occasion, busy with the reception of the thousands of expected guests, all astir with service men and former service men in uniform, with people literally thronging to and from the Confederate park where the celebration is to be held, Belton will take on the appearance of a city five times its normal size-and the citizens and business men of the town have perfected arrangements for handling the record crowd with that welcoming spirit essential to the success of the history-making occasion and in harmony with the patriotic atmosphere which will mark the county's first formal celebration of the shining victory over German arms-to the winning of which Bell County's sons contributed no little. The celebration will be history making in that it will mark the first annual reunion of the world war veterans and the organization of the county's unit in the American Legion. That is why it is so especially desired that all returned soldiers, sailors, marines, Red Cross nurses, Y. M. C. A., K. C., Salvation Army workers, members of the Councils of Defense, and all other war workers be present on the notable occasion. But in the hour of rejoicing over the victory proclaimed throughout the world last November, men who wore the uniform in other wars will not be forgot. Spanish War veterans will take a prominent part in the day's program, and the ever-thinning units of the confederate veterans will muster. Men who wore the gray and fought no less heroically than their grandsons who smashed the German lines at St. Mihiel, pushed the boches back in the Meuse-Argonne offensive, and saved the day for Paris at Chateau-Thierry, will lead the parade from the courthouse square to the park-riding in automobiles, for Time has robbed them of that physical strength which enabled them to endure without murmuring the hard campaigning of '61-'65. These gray-haired veterans, middle aged men who answered the call to the colors in the war with Spain, and the boys who are only now returning from training camps and battlefields will assemble on the courthouse square promptly at 10 o'clock on the morning of July 4, and parade to the park-led by a forty piece band, which will play martial airs and the songs sung by the men of every army represented in the three generations. The "drill schedule" calls for no other formations, and with the conclusion of the parade, soldiers, ex-soldiers and civilians alike will be commanded to stand at ease and make themselves at home. Upon arrival at the park the Confederate veterans will "stand guard" from 10:45 to 12:30-having charge of ceremonies and hearing speeches by Gen. N. Bedford FOREST, adjutant-general of the Sons of Veterans, and General N. Y. COOK. From 12:30-to 2 o'clock, "chow" will be served-but not in army style. It will be an old fashioned barbecue a la picnic, and in anticipation of a record crowd this phase of the celebration has been planned along mammoth lines. Book 6 page 125
Bell County Courthouse Book 6 page 127 Miss BLACKBURN Dies in Killeen-(Note by Submitter: Nannie has marked out the "Miss" in the title of this article and entered "Mrs." in its place)-Pioneer Texan and One The First Students of Baylor College-Killeen, Tex., Sept 21.-The death of Mrs. Julia BLACKBURN, Saturday morning, marked the passing of another of Killeen's oldest and well known citizens. Deceased was born Jan. 2, 1843, at Brenham, Texas a daughter of Billy LYELL one of the Virginia LYELLS. Mr. LYELL was one of Texas' pioneers moving to Washington county in 1836. Mrs. BLACKBURN was one of Baylor College's first students, graduating from the college when it was in Independence, Washington county, Texas, and was one of the first to ring the old Baylor bell which has recently been moved to Belton. She was married Dec. 12, 1861 to M. W. BLACKBURN. He and eleven children, twenty-seven grandchildren and one brother are left to mourn her loss, together with scores of friends. The children are: W. P. BLACKBURN, Snyder; W. B. BLACKBURN, Killeen; R. T. BLACKBURN, Killeen; G. O. BLACKBURN, Houston; M. L. BLACKBURN, Silsbee; R. L. BLACKBURN, Killeen; Mrs. Foster Smith, Quannah; Mrs. M. ROMMELL, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. James A. JONES, Ft. Worth; Mrs. W.E. BRADFORD, Midland; Mrs. Robert Dyer, Ft. Worth. Her six sons will be pallbearers. The funeral services will be conducted at the home at 10 a.m. Sunday Sept. 21, by Rev. J. F. LUKER, pastor at the Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Interment at Killeen cemetery. Origin and Meaning of U. S. Army Division Nicknames Used in World Conflict-Twenty-five of the divisions of the American Expeditionary Force have taken to themselves or have been presented with picturesque nicknames. These sobriquets are already widely known, and "the divisions will probably to be designated by them by future war historians," says The Stars and Stripes, the official paper of the A. E. F. which lists the units together with their nicknames. An account of the manner in which each nickname came to be officially adopted accompanies the list, and reveals the interesting fact that, in many cases, the nickname is less a nickname as we commonly understand the term than a title of honor. The list runs as follows: Third-Marne Division: Nickname conferred on unit by Maj. Gen. Joseph T. DICKMAN following its exploits on the Marne line opposite Chateau-Thierry. Fourth-Ivy Division: Derived from insignia, a Roman numeral IV. Fifth-Red Diamond Division: Two derivations of this unit's nickname are given. The first is as follows: "Diamond Dye-it never runs." The second derivation is quoted from a staff officer and states. "The Red Diamond" represents a well known problem in bridge-building-it is made up of two adjacent isosceles triangles, which make for the greatest strength. Twenty-sixth-Yankee Division: Derived from the fact that the unit was formed of New England Guardsmen and applied because original Yankees came from New England. Twenty-seventh-New York Division: Derived from the fact that personnel of unit is from New York. Twenty-eighth-Keystone Division: From fact that unit was formed of men mostly from Pennsylvania, the "Keystone state." Divisional description states. It has always occupied the center of the corps front-it has had the keystone position. Twenty-ninth-Blue and Gray Division: Derived from fact that men comprising unit were drawn from both northern and southern states. Thirtieth-Old Hickory Division: From fighting qualities of Andrew JACKSON, whose military career gained him the same title. Thirty-second-Les Terribles and Iron Jaws-Of these two nicknames, the first was given the unit by a French writer, and the second is derived from the fact that the division, while engaged on the marne was employed on both flanks of the salient. Thirty-third-Yellow Cross Division: Derived from insignia of unit. Thirty-fourth-Sandstrom Division: From sandstorms which division encountered while training at Camp Cody, Deming. N. M. Thirty-sixth-Lone Star Division: From fact that the Lone Star is the emblem of Texas. Thirty-seventh-Buckeye Division: Nickname is derived from fact that division was formed of the national guard of Ohio, the Buckeye state. Fortieth-Sunshine Division: Inspired by favorable climatic conditions under which unit trained. Forty-first-Sunset Division: From sunsets of Pacific Coast, section from which men forming unit were drawn. Forty-second-Rainbow Division: From fact that the war department decided to make the first national guard division for service in France a representative American division. Nickname was applied before division was formed. Seventy-seventh-Liberty Division: Nickname derived from unit's insignia, a miniature Statue of Liberty. Seventy-eighth-Lightning Division Eightieth-The Blue Ridge Boys: derived from Blue Ridge mountains, and is representative of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, which originally formed the unit. Eighty-first-Wildcat Division: Derived from fact that a small stream which flowed through Camp Jackson, where the unit was organized, was called Wildcat Creek. Eighty-second-all American Division: From fact that enlisted men represent nearly every state in the union and comprise Americans of every racial origin. Eighty-eighth-Cloverleaf Division: Adopted because the four leaf clover is representative of the four states of Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and North Dakota, from which enlisted men who formed unit were drawn, and is also conventionally the numerical designation of the division, with a loop for each state. Eight-ninth-Western Division: From fact that unit was originally formed of enlisted men from states in the middle west. Ninety-first-Wild West Division: Nickname derived from fact that officers and men came from eight western states. Ninety-second-Buffalo division: From Indian wars of pioneer days, when the Negro was called upon to aid in suppressing Indian uprisings. The redskin, learning to respect the Negroes as soldiers, nicknamed them "Buffaloes." Title is inherited from Three Hundred and Sixty seventh Regiment incorporated in division. Book 6 page 128 Goes to Jacksonville, Florida-Dr. Clarence FREEMAN has gone to Jacksonville, Florida where his family has been for several weeks and where he has bought a drug store which he will operate. No man ever left Belton, leaving behind him a large number of good friends, all of whom regret to lose him and his excellent family. Success always. Football Game-The game of football played here yesterday was decided by the umpire for Temple by a score of 7 to 6. The question of the score involves a call of time on the Belton team which cuts the Belton points down. Boys injured in the same were Henry PERRY and Edwin MUEHLHAUSE with broken collar bones and JARRELL of Temple with several teeth lost. Book 6 page 129 Baylor Student Dies of Injuries-Geraldine DAVIS of Wealder, Tex., Succumbs Following Accident-W. E. CROW Under Arrest-Traffic Officer Files Complaint for Negligent Homicide Against Man Who Struck Mays Truck, Said to Have Caused Fatal Accident-Impressive Funeral of Young Girl.-Belton, Nov. 15-Miss Jeraldine DAVIS, a student at Baylor College who was run over by a big truck driven by Cullen MAYS of this city in the outskirts of Belton last night died at the local sanitarium this morning at 2 o'clock. Miss DAVIS was a freshman at Baylor having entered that institution this fall. She was a student at Baylor University at Waco last year and was a very popular young lady both at Baylor University and among the teachers and students of Baylor College. She was the 18 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. DAVIS of Wealder, Texas. Immediately after the accident the father was notified of the sad occurrence and left that place for Belton. He arrived here at noon today in time for the funeral services which were held in the college chapel. The funeral services were held at 1 o'clock being conducted by Dr. I. C. HARDY, E. G. TOWNSEND and Rev. J. R. NUTT. Practically a thousand persons gathered in the chapel to pay their respects to their departed friend and classmate. The corpse were entered into the chapel by members of the faculty and was preceded by the members of the freshman class who were dressed in white. A beautiful tribute was paid the girl who had won the hearts of so many during the two months she had been at Baylor. There were many beautiful floral offerings from the freshman class, Baylor College and friends of the girl. After the services in the chapel the remains were carried to Temple from which place they were sent to her father's home. Dr. E. G. TOWNSEND accompanied the father and corpse to the home at Wealder. Belton, Nov. 15-W. E. CROW of this city was arrested today on complaint of County Traffic Officer HUNTON charging negligent homicide in connection with the death of Miss Geraldine DAVIS. Baylor College student who was run over by a truck driven by Cullen MAYS last night. It was alleged that the car driven by CROW had collided with the truck, damaging it to such an extent that MAYS was unable to keep it under control, which resulted in the tragic accident. Mr. CROW also was arrested under another complaint which charged that he failed to stop and render assistance at the accident. An appearance bond was fixed at $1,500 in each case. After making bail CROW was released to appear before the district court on Jan. 5. Book 6 page 132 HAMMERSMITH-THOMAS-Belton, Dec. 11-Byron HAMMERSMITH of this city was united in marriage to Miss Era THOMAS, also of Belton yesterday morning in the presence of a few relatives. The wedding occurred at the home of Dr. THOMAS, a brother of the bride, in Austin. Both Mr. and Mrs. HAMMERSMITH are among Belton's most popular young people. For a number of months Mrs. HAMMERSMITH was employed in the county clerk's office here, where she made many friends throughout Bell County. Before coming to this city she made Rogers her home with her mother. She is a most cultured young woman, having been educated at the State University at Austin, where she was very popular. Mr. HAMMERSMITH is connected with the HAMMERSMITH shoe house here and has host of friends. He is recognized as one of the leading young business men of the town and holds the confidence of all. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for Houston and Galveston, where they will visit with relatives for a few days before returning to this city, where they will make their home. December Births and Deaths-Belton, Dec. 11-According to Deputy County Clerk Ivy BROOKS there were fifty births and fourteen deaths in Bell County during the month of December. It is stated that these numbers are not accurate but they are what have been reported to the county clerk's office here during that month. It is thought that there were a number of more deaths over the county than fourteen and in the opinion of many there were more than fifty births. Under the law physicians are required to turn in to the county clerk's office the number of deaths and births in the county each month and the county clerk in turn sends the report for the entire county to the state department at Austin. End of a Romance of the World War-Belton. Dec. 11-The marriage of Wilson WADE, son of C. B. WADE, president of the First State Bank of this city, to Miss Julia RASMUSSEN of Fargo, N. D., occurred in that city on last Friday in the presence of a few relatives and intimate friends. This marriage was the culmination of a romance which originated at Chiere, Germany, where Mr. WADE, then a captain in the United States aviation forces, was stationed. The bride, who was a Red Cross nurse, was also stationed in that city doing Red Cross work and it was while they were both engaged in the services of their country that they met and their courtship began. Mr. WADE is one of the prominent young business men of Bell County. He is widely known both in Belton and Temple, where he spent a number of years and is a most cultured young man. He served with distinction in the army, rising to the rank of captain. He spent many months in France and Germany. Upon receiving his discharge he returned to this city, where he remained until this fall, when he returned to Ames, Iowa, where he finished his four year course for his degree. While a student in that school he specialized in animal husbandry. Mr. and Mrs. WADE are expected to reach this city about the 20th of this month. They intend to make Belton their home. Mr. WADE devoting his time to the WADE farm near Nolanville. Dee ROBINSON Home-Belton, Nov. 19-Dee ROBINSON who is perhaps the last Belton boy to get his discharge from the army returned to this city Saturday with two wound stripes and three gold service stripes. ROBINSON left the states with the 90th division and on the 16th of September 1918 was wounded with a shrapnel in the St. Mihiel drive. While being carried from the field he was gassed and remained in the hospital several months. Later he was assigned to duty in Paris and from the 6th of last January to October 16 was on duty at the peace conference. He was detailed to bring to Washington official records of the peace conference and from that city he received his discharge. He was in the service 19 months and attained the rank of sergeant. Book 6 page 133 Confederate Veterans Are Entertained-By Daughters of the Confederacy With Dinner at the City Park-(Note by submitter: This article was hand dated October 1919) Yesterday at 12 noon a most wonderful dinner was prepared and spread on the large table in the City park for the Confederate Veterans of Bell County. On this occasion the Veterans were guests of the Belton Daughters of the Confederacy celebrating the birthday of John H. REAGAN, Postmaster General of the Confederate cabinet. That the Daughters of the Confederacy can carry out one part of the hospitality of the Old Southland was shown by the bountifully laden dinner table. The variety of the menu; the deliciously prepared chicken salad, pies, cakes and everything that can be thought of and the dainty serving of all, told of the skill of the homemakers who had prepared them all and of their love for the men who wore the gray and fought for the homes and honor of the South. When the veterans had gathered about the table Rev. J. C BYARS offered a prayer of praise and thanksgiving and a petition for the men assembled there. This afternoon an interesting program was carried out. The following are the Confederate veterans who were present: L. W. ALBERTSON, E. P. J. MITCHELL, Henry KEYS, Temple; Geo. FISHER, N. C. EDMONDS, Peter HAMMERSMITH, Temple; E. M. HATCHER, J. J. WILSON, Alex WHITE, T. W TRAYLOR, J. E. ELLIOTT, G. B. CARDEN, J. Z. MILLER, J. J. CARLOCK, W. S. RIGGS, Steve PEARCE, C. M. ATWOOD, J. C. YARBROUGH, W. W. UPSHAW, J. T. HAMBRKC, Geo. A. WITTER, Mike LIGHT, Geo. WALSTON, Swan BIGHAM, W. D. HALL, Henry DAWSON, J. A. HEWETT, Temple; W. W. PEDIGO, E. MARTIN, McGregor; J. T. TURNER, Nolanville; W. F FLEWELLEN, J. J. CURLEE, Route 6, Temple; J. C LISENBE, J. W. HARRIS, Killeen; W. H. REID. J. W. HODGE of Temple, who was the oldest man present and Major John Y. RANKIN who recently came to this city from ____. SCOTT-JONES-(Note by submitter: This article was hand dated Oct. 1919)-In a simple, but a pretty wedding solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. SCOTT, there were united the lives of Miss Dora SCOTT and Mr. Roy JONES, Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock, Rev. P. E. RILEY, officiating. The home was beautifully decorated with pot plants and roses. The groom entered the room attended by his brother, Mr. Boston JONES. The mother of the bride was matron of honor and was dressed in pure white and carried an arm bouquet of pink roses. The bride entered the room on the arm of her father. The bride is one of Belton's truest and noblest young women and is honored and loved by all who know her. The groom is a young gentleman of sterling worth. The happy young couple left for a short visit in Dallas and other points. They will make their home in Belton. Book 6 page 134 COCKRUM-KELLY-(Note by submitter: This article was hand dated, 1919) Last night at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. COCKRUM, Rev. J. R. NUTT uttered the words which untied in marriage Miss Ruie COCKRUM and Mr. Walter KELLY. The parlor where the ceremony was performed was beautifully decorated in ferns. The bride and groom were preceded by Misses Gladys COCKRUM, sister of the bride, and Miss Ruby WARREN. The impressive ring ceremony was used. The bride wore traveling suit. Many and hearry were the good wishes bestowed upon these popular young people by the friends who were present. During the time which passed between the ceremony and the time of leaving ice cream was served in dainty heart shapes. Mr. and Mrs. KELLY will spend a short while in Houston before going to their home in McAllen. The bride is one of Belton's most popular young ladies, winning a host friends by her bright, sweet manners. She did her part in the war in Yeomanry service. Mr. KELLY is a Belton boy and has a host of friends in this city and at other points in the county. He is a man of sterling character. The good wishes of a host of friends go with Mr. and Mrs. KELLY in their new home. Book 6 page 135 Hon. O. P. PYLE of Belton Dies-Editor of Belton Journal and Prominent Figure in State (Note by submitter: This article was hand dated, 1919)-Belton, Nov. 19-Hon. O. P. PYLE, editor and publisher of the Belton Journal died today at noon at Mineral Wells where he had gone several days ago in the hopes of regarding his health. In the death of O. P. PYLE, Belton lost one of her most foremost, and most influential, and highly respected citizens, and a man in whom the public placed the highest esteem and confidence. The county and state lost a valuable man, many citizens over Texas and the United States lost an endearing friend and his family a devoted husband and father. O. P. PYLE was born in Santa Rosa County, Ark., Dec. 13, 1868. From that place he moved to Clinton, Hunt county, Texas and resided there until 1890 when he moved to Alba, Texas where he engaged in teaching school for two years. On Dec. 21, 1890 he was married to Miss Mildred Susie GIBSON to whom eight children were born five of whom are living Chas. W. HAROLD, and Miss LaVera, Marjorie and Genevieve all of this city. In 1892 he moved to Mineola, Texas and purchased the Mineola Monotor of which he was editor until 1907. He was one of the founders and organizers of the Farmers educational and co-operative union of American and was that organization's national president during 1907-1908. For several years he was editor and publisher of the national co-operator the official organ of this union. In 1907 he moved to Dallas where he resided for three years. In 1911 he purchased the Journal-Reporter a paper of this city and later purchased the Bell County Democrat, combined the two papers under the name of the Belton Journal of which he was editor until the time of his death. For many years Mr. PYLE was prominent in state and national politics and at one time was mentioned as a probable candidate for governor. During COLQUITT'S administration as governor he was a member of the state industrial accident insurance board. Many men prominent in state and national politics are numbered among his close and personal friends. Last March while in San Antonio he incurred Ptomaine poisoning from which he never fully recovered. The remains re expected to reach this city accompanied by his son Chas. W. FRIDAY morning and the funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Masonic honors. Reverends WILIAMS and NUTT will assist in the services. The family is receiving many telegrams of sympathy and condolence from over the state and other places expressing their deep sorrow in the death of this good man. Book 6 page 141 Belton, Texas, Thursday May 1, 1913-The Belton Boosters auto Trade's Excursion-Had A Fine Trip Tuesday; The Young Men's Chamber of Commerce Made Good; the Band Boys Also Made Good.-From Wednesday's Belton Evening News-The Young Men's Chamber of Commerce certainly made a business "ten strike" when its President Harry T. COCHRAN conceived the idea o an auto Trade's Excursion and pulled it off to the successful issue he and his associates did yesterday. The day was pleasantly spent barring a few minor accidents and the more serious one when President COCHRAN'S car being driven by himself struck the timbers of a culvert, shattering the front wheel and putting the machine dead out of commission. In the car at the time were H. T. COCHRAN and Mayor BASSEL on the front seat, A. G. VICK, Gene UPSHAW and Judge G. M. FELTS on the rear seat. When the car hit the timbers none of the occupants were thrown from the car but were jostled up badly. Judge FELTS receiving a severe cut on the left cheek and Gene UPSAHW getting a skinned nose and cheek and a badly wrenched shoulder. The Accident occurred between Prairie Dell and Salado, Judge FELTS was placed in Dr. CRAIN'S car and brought to Salado for treatment and then on home. Gene UPSHAW was examined by physicians and his nose patched up when he reached Salado, the other occupants of the car were unhurt, and luckily indeed it was, that the injuries were not more serious. Accidents other than this after leaving Bartlett was a puncture and engine failure in the Burwitz car near Schwertner, a puncture of the THORNTON car at JARRELL, and a break of three spokes, possibly in rounding a turn, in the Jesse BLAIR car, outside of these happenings the entire trip was a smooth as "split silk." All along the route the party was treated royally. Starting in at Little River, the people turned out well and were glad to welcome the Belton Boosters also at Sparks. At Holland the people turned out "en masse" with a splendid welcome, even the school children were out for the occasion, and of these Holland has 325, about one half of its population. In yesterday's issue we told you about the bouquet presented to Professor Lewis COX there. On to Bartlett, here the ladies of the Methodist church had prepared a sumptuous repast for the crowd, the streets were full of people and a local band out to greet the Belton Boosters Dinner over at Bartlett, President COCHRAN introduced Dr. J. C. HARDY of the Baylor College, who made a splendid talk for Belton and Baylor. He was followed by Hon. H. B. SAVAGE who told of the new life Belton had taken on of late, the good roads movement, the greatness of Baylor College and other up-to-date stunts of the city. Next came Judge G. M. FELTS, who did some good bosting for Belton and her business interests. Harry T. COCHRAN then thanked the citizens and the ladies who prepared the dinner. The Belton Chamber of Commerce Band played some selections and all aboard for Schwertner. Schwertner we found to be a young town with modern business houses and stocks and a royal welcome for the Belton Boosters again. On to Jarrell. Jarrell, the Young Giant of the prairies was next and as we went into that thriving town we were met with a large banner across the street at Jarrell State Bank with the inscription, "Welcome Belton," and she and her representatives were welcomed, with hearty handshakes galore. Here Mr. COCHRAN introduced, Rev. Edwin BOYNTON, Mallory P. BLAIR and Dr. J. C. HARDY, each in turn doing good boosting service for Belton, her business and educational interests-music by the Band and on to Prairie Dell. Here the exponents of Belton in speeches were Attorney Jake BERINGER and Hon. H. B. SAVAGE, both telling of what Belton and Bell County were doing in good roads and other ways, and extending a hearty welcome to the people to visit Belton often. Music by the band, then on for Salado; and between these two points the accident to President COCHRAN'S car and its occupants happened. Mr. COCHRAN going on with Judge FELTS; H. B. SAVAGE took charge of the situation at Salado, first introducing Dr. Pitt S. TURNER who spoke of the railroad and other good work Belton had in hand and cordially invited the Salado people to come to Belton often. Mallory P. BLAIR was then introduced and he made a neat little speech to the young people and said some very nice things for Belton and the new spirit which now invades her. Mr. SAVAGE in behalf of Mr. COCHRAN and the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce thanked the Salado people and the local band for such a splendid reception as they had given the boosters. The entire city being out he assured them of the latch string always being out for them at Belton and the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce always being ready to assist them in getting anything they wanted. Music by the Belton Band, then on to Belton without a further hitch and a most profitable day for Belton had been spent. This report would be incomplete however without a few more words of praise for Prof. Lewis COX and the balance of the band boys. They did remarkably well all day, playing ____tered one or two between the speeches and another at leaving time. They furnished good music, did it well, and we are proud of them. Now for the next Auto Trades Excursion, keep it up, it will be time and money well spent. Those going on the trip were as follows: Mayor Neal BASSEL, H. T. COCHRAN, Angus VICK, Gene UPSHAW, G. M. FELTS, Lewis COX and 21 band boys, Arthur POTTS, Henry WOODRUFF, Hosea ROBINSON, Tom MEANS, Louis JAMES, Leland EVERETT, Fred FLEWELLEN, Byron HAMMERSMITH, Sherman PATTERSON, Jesse Wallis BLAIR, Roy MONTEITH, Chas. W. PYLE, Jake BERINGER, Oliver HALE, Otto BURWITZ, Oscar MILLER, I. B. WARREN, C. JACKS, Andrew WARREN, Dr. J. C. HARDY, W. K. SHIPP, C. B. SMITH, E. R. EASTON, Davie YOUNG, Tom COOK, Frank AUSTIN, Arthur COOK, Ed. SINCLAIR, Dr. A. B. CRAIN, Boyd TAYLOR, Yancy YARBROUGH, Jim HAIR, Perry MADISON, Earl LORD, Frank HAMNER, Tom WARREN, George PIERCE, Mallory BLAIR, R. L. BENNETT, Harry BOWEN, J. A. FERGUSON, J. C. DYESS, Lon SHATTUCK, B. R. STOCKING, Ed CLINE, Albert MCKAY, Jr., C. P. LITTLE, J. E. BROWN, Ed SHINE. Simon TIMS, Robert DENMAN, Walter THORNTON, Leslie MITCHELL, Finn COWAN, Walter THORNTON, Jr., L. F. MCMILLEN, Elbert POTTS, Jake NELSON, Dr. Clint BURKES, Rev. Edwin C BOYNTON, Walter B. KING, Haskell SMITH, Ernest WATTERS, Henry HEAD, Hon. H. B. SAVAGE, J. A. BURKES, Sam GILES, D. P. JOHNSON, Bradley STEWART, W J. STONE, S. D. RICH, J. W. THOMPSON, O. P. FORRESTER, Ellis ARMSTRONG, I. J. JENNINGS, A. J. EMBREE, J. P. FORRESTOR, Oscar LYNCH, Eli HAYDEN, Alf HALL, George W. COLE, Jr., Dr. W. F. FLEWELLEN, Earl TINGLE, W. P. DENMAN, D. C. MCLEAN, Dr. PITT, S. TURNER, Sam D. WARE, A. K. SHORT, Hugh HARRIS, Willie RUSSELL, Jim B. BLAIR, Union CLAUBAUGH, Claude TINGLE, Hudson WALTON, and Howard COATS. Claude TINGLE carried two cars full of repairs so not to delay the party in case of a blow out or accident of any kind. This ends book 6 of Nannie's Scrapbooks.
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