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High School Baccalaureate Services-Class 1916 - Held at the First Christian Church Sunday Morning. - The Baccalaureate service of the Belton High School was held at the First Christian Church Sunday morning. In spite of the heavy rain which fell Saturday night and which continued till nearly the hour for the beginning of the service, the attendance was large. Rev. Frank L. JEWETT of Austin, delivered the address which was a very able and much appreciated one. The High School Orchestra did much for the success of the occasion. The following is the list of the graduates of the Class of 1916: Paul BOYNTON, Luther ARCHER, George EADS, George FELTS, Charlie RAY, Keys MITCHELL, Lee CURTIS, Harry YOUNG, Robert PERRY, Inez BANGLE, Blanche BIRDWELL, Gladys COCKRUM, Gretta LOVE, Leland MEANS, Ollie V. FERGUSON, Areba WHITESIDES, Eva JORDAN, Marguerite WARREN, Katie Belle GOTT, Loise YARBROUGH, Morien CLABROUGH, Alberta SURGHNOR, Nettie VERNON, Ruth RATLIFF, Mildred BOREN, Clara EASTON, Maude FLINT, Lillie SPIVEY, Alma JONES, Rosa Lee HARKINS, Ruth RATHER, Ruth Mildred LAW Honor Students - For the second term of the Belton High School, the students that made exceptional records are as follows: Exempted in everything- Luther ARCHER, Lee CURTIS, George EADS, Clara EASTON, Louise YARBROUGH, Harry YOUNG, George BROOKS, Rosa Lee HARLING, Buena PEDIGO, Edwin PUDDY, May BROWN, Christine EVETTS, Sam YOUNG, Annie DUGGAN, Lyda TRAYLOR. Exempted in four-Rosa Lee HARKINS, Keys MITCHELL, Lessie Louise BARTON, Leroy DUGGAN, Merle LUSK, Eula Lee SAFLEY. Exempted in three-Allie V. FERGUSON, Katie Belle GOTT, Robt. H. PERRY, Alberta SURGHNOR, Yettie CUMMINS, Lucile GARRISN, W.A. MESSER, Bennett SOLMON, Florence YOUNG, Bessie JOHNSON, Aileen MILLER, M.V. SMITH, Leta SPIVEY, Gladys HOOD and Violet SHORT. Book V page 58
Colonel J. Z. MILLER Colonel Miller is one of the best known and most beloved laymen of the Texas Disciples because of his consecrated life and liberal hand. He regards himself as God's trustee and administers his means accordingly. He is a friend and helper to every interest of the Church, as well as all movements having for their object the betterment of mankind. Colonel MILLER is not only a soldier of the Cross, but was a gallant soldier in the Confederate Army, and though eighty years of age, he is fighting sin with the vigor of youth. He was a prominent member of the recent Anti-Saloon League Convention in Dallas, and made a stirring speech that electrified an audience of seven thousand five hundred at the Coliseum and contributed the first five hundred dollars to the five thousand dollar fund raised on that occasion. For voting the prohibition ticket in the State wide election, 1887, he was hanged in effigy in front of the bank of Belton, of which he has now been president for forty-five years. But not all the demons on earth and hell could terrify this old soldier, who has already lived to see most of the State dry, and who we trust, may live to see it ALL dry in 1917.(Note by submitter: Nannie had written in her own hand along the side of Colonel Miller's picture the following: Died July 11, 1920, Belton, Texas.) Death of Mrs. POPE - Belton, July 16-The death of Mrs. Sallie J. POPE occurred today at the home of Mrs. H. TATUM; death resulting from paralysis. Mrs. POPE had been a visitor in the TATUM home for several weeks and was arranging to go to Prairie Dell tomorrow to visit her son, Chas. POPE. She was apparently in her usual health this morning and was busy with the arrangements for the trip planned to Prairie Dell up to about 10 o'clock. She was stricken about 10:30 and death came at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. POPE was one among the oldest residents of this city and was esteemed by all those who knew her. During the past several months she had resided at Rockdale. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Iva PERRY of Rockdale, and five sons, Willie G. POPE of Rockdale, Embree of Waco, Reuben of Rockdale and Charles and Lloyd of Prairie Dell. Arrangements for the funeral are awaiting the arrival of members of the family, all of whom have been notified. Edwin a. ELLIOTT ordained. - Sunday night at the Christian Church Edwin a. ELLIOTT was ordained to the ministry by Rev. Edwin C. BOYNTON and the elders of the church. The sermon of Rev. BOYNTON was an earnest one. His charge to the young minister was full of commendation for past work and proven faithfulness. Following the ordination Rev. ELLIOTT made a short talk thanking the members of the congregation for their hearty response to all his efforts, to Rev. and Mrs. BOYNTON and Col. J. Z. MILLER for the assistance they have given him in home life and encouragement and to the parents who have lent him their boys for Boy Scout and other work. He made an earnest plea that the boys of the city be remembered in all general work and also special work on their behalf. Rev. ELLIOTT leaves today for Fort Worth, where he will enter as a student in T.C.U. (Note by submitter: Nannie dated this article by hand-1915) Biographical Sketch by Andrew McBEATH - David G. WOOD. He was born in Belton, Texas, May 21, 1886. He attended public school there and upon occasions he would draw on the blackboard pictures of turkeys and Santa Claus down the chimney, illustrating the Thanksgiving and Christmas festivals, thus developing a talent which he afterwards took up as a profession. In 1905 he went to Dallas and took a place as shop boy in a sign painting establishment. Later he went to Seattle, Washington, British Columbia, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Returned to Belton in 1909 and opened a sign painting shop. On October 31, 1909, he married Miss Ruth WHITE of Thorndale. He has since that time worked in Houston and Galveston. In September of last year he established in Temple the Texas Sign Co., which he is now running with a partner. He has had the experience of going up a wall three stories on a swinging stage loaded with paints to find that his companion didn't know how to fasten his end of the plank. He was official scorekeeper at the auto races at Galveston beach this year and saw the grand stand fall. He says it was not like a thousand people giving a groan, but as if just one mighty moan was given in the fall. Book V page 59 Pleasanton, Alameda County, California, Friday, July 7, 1916 - Notes of Interest from Pleasanton Soldiers of the Fifth Regiment - The following notes have been received from the Pleasanton squad of company I. They were mailed before the boys left Camp Hiram JOHNSON at Sacramento. Colonel HUNT praised us for being the best company in the 5th regiment. We wonder who Corporal TUCKER is writing to so often? We wonder who is kissing her now? P.HOP is the champion 130-pound boxer of the camp. We have a Charlie CHAPIN with us who is a good entertainer. Robert BRUCE may be a company clerk in a few days. TYSON is now holding the job down, but they may need two. Corporal BLACKIE of Livermore, is in charge of the Pleasanton squad and he is proud of them. WANTED-War nurses by the Pleasanton boys at once. Red MURRAY is also a member of the Pleasanton squad and he is well liked by the boys. The hinges of the main gate were broken and a guard stationed there so the boys of Company I have become acrobats by going over the back fence. Private Charles KING had to apply to the Commissary department for a new pair of trousers as the result of trying the above stunt. Great theatrical talent shown by the Pleasanton boys. Private TUCKER was the manager of a fine vaudeville performance given last night by the Pleasanton boys. Tony G. DIAS met with great applause by singing "Home Sweet Home" Private Robin BRUCE also made a hit as a blackface comedian. Artificer "P. Hop" (who is now able to sleep bearing that title) won the hearts of the entire audience by a splendid rendition of the "Salome dance." Chie Mud-face GUZMAN helped out by a violin solo. Frank MADEIROS collected a few pennies by drawing sketches of characters among the audience. All funds so collected are turned into the company tobacco box. Everett FOREMAN did his part by giving a splendid personification of Charlie CHAPIN. The performance wound up by an exhibition of squad drill in charge of Sergeant Rodney HARVEY. They are acknowledged by all as the crack squad of the crack company of the 5th Infantry. Corporal Edward VOLPONI having joined hands in matrimony with Private TUCKER formerly Miss Dick TUCKER of Pleasanton, has found that married life is not what it is cracked up to be. They will spend their honeymoon at Nogales. Arizona. Shower-bath are provided for the boys and every day there is a large gathering awaiting their turn. Two bands provide plenty of music for the boys. The Second Regiment, comprising of 1170 men left Friday evening at 9 p.m. for Nogales, Arizona. The bands led the boys to the station with the remaining boys cheering them as they left. Dr. Wells, formerly of Pleasanton paid us a visit. All donations kindly received. -THE PLEASANTON SQUAD
Needle in His Eye - Belton Man Peculiarly Injured in a Flour Mill-Temple, Texas Sept. 13-R.H. FOREMAN of Belton, was brought to a local hospital today for treatment of an eye that was injured in a peculiar accident. The man is an employee of the Belton flour mill and was sweeping the floor near a sack filler when his broom turned up a common sewing needle. The suction from a rapidly moving belt drew the needle to it and then sent it whirling through the air the needle striking Mr. FOREMAN in the eye. The injury may result in the loss of his sight in one eye. (Note by submitter: The name should read E.W. FOREMAN, this was the submitter's great-great grandfather, Eugene Willard FOREMAN) Book V page 60 Musical Comedy-"A Joke on the Toy-Maker"presented by Grammar Grades, Belton Public Schools-Carnage Library- Friday Night, December 15, 8:00 o'clock Program Chas. BURKES Funeral Today - Belton, July 17-The remains of Charles P. BURKES reached this city on last night's midnight Santa Fe, and the funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) morning at 10 o'clock at the family residence conducted by Rev. E.L. STORY and A.F. CUNNINGHAM. D.C. BURKES, father of deceased, City Marshal Tom WARREN and R.E. BOOKER who hastened to the scene of the accident by auto from this city returned this morning about 1 o'clock, Undertaker Hosea ROBINSON remaining to accompany the remains. A number of relatives of deceased have already reached the city to attend the funeral and friends from Austin and other points are beginning to arrive. Among those from out-o-town who will serve as pall bearers, active and honorary, are John G. McKAY, Temple; Sam SPARKS, Austin, George HULING, Nolanville; W.L. ECARILLE, Llano, and Capt. J.L. RODGERS of San Antonio, U.S. Marshal under whom deceased was deputy. Commissioners and other courts will be adjourned for the funeral. Firemen's Last Call - List of Texas Volunteers who have answered death's still alarm-Special to the Chronicle-Waco, Texas, May 16-The report of the memorial committee was the chief business transacted at the session yesterday afternoon of the Texas State Firemen's Association, and the report of the memorial committee, of which T.T. STURGIS was chairman, showed that seventeen members had passed into the beyond since the last meeting. These were E.W. WHITE of Amarillo, W.R. BEAUMIER, Hallettsville; C.B. CARPER, J.V. SMITH, Minor BYARS, Theodore FLETCHER and Captain T.A. BLAIR, Waco; W.J. PATTON, Waxahachie; E.C. FRANKS, Gonzales; F.R. WOOD, Gonzales; Alva COX, Belton; Marcus F. ALLEN, Paris; J.M. KINNE, J.P. DIETER, El Paso; E.F. LEMON, Bryan; Ollie J. REA, Clinton; B.W. SMITH, San Marcos; Miss Leah POWELL, queen of the Smithville department, killed in an accident. The exercise were touching and closed with an eloquent prayer of Perry HAWKINS of Taylor. Little Billy BRUNNER of Taylor, son of John BRUNNER, was chosen as the mascot of the association. Members enjoyed an auto ride, baseball game and smoker yesterday afternoon and last night, and will this afternoon elect officers and choose the next meeting place, after which adjournment will be had. Gainesville and Corsicana are the two places bidding for the next meeting, in 1909. Vice President Michael ANDREWS presided over all sessions. - Rev. W. B. McGARITY "Gone Home" (hand dated by Nannie-1916) - Rev. W.B. McGARITY, former pastor of the Baptist church in this city, and who has, for a long time, been in poor health, passed to a well earned rest about midnight Saturday. Though his demise, was not altogether unexpected, it was nevertheless much regretted by his hosts of friends. During his years of labor in the Master's cause here he had adhered himself very closely to the people and especially to those of his pastorate and its connections, and in the very highest esteem and respect was he held. The sympathy of the entire community is with the bereaved family. The funeral will take place on Wednesday morning at 9:30. It is being held until then awaiting the arrival or relatives from Kentucky. Book V page 61
Belton Fire Auto Speeds to Temple-Visits Prairie City Sunday Afternoon; Runs Sixty Miles An Hour; List of the Part. - (Note by submitter: Article hand dated by Nannie-1914) - Sunday afternoon at 2:30, a party of Belton people, composed of city officials, firemen and newspaper representatives boarded the city's new auto fire truck and made a trip to Temple, with C.R. RAYNES, a representative of the American-Lafrance Fire Engine company of Elmira, New York, at the wheel. Upon arrival in the prairie city about five hundred citizens crowded around the machine, which is indeed one of the best and prettiest that is made. It might also be added, that this machine is the most expensive one that this company makes, and there are but few towns in this state or any other which have a better fire truck than Belton. In fact we can brag that we are the smallest town in the state that has a machine like this one. Several demonstration runs were made in Temple and several Templeites were taken over the city and shown what this machine would do. The party was royally entertained by the Temple firemen, and everyone enjoyed every moment of the time in our neighbor city. Only twenty minutes from the time the party left the Belton fire station till it drove up in front of the Temple station, which is a distance of nine miles. The return trip was made in sixteen minutes. Part of the time on the best part of the airline road, the speedometer was registering sixty-two miles per hour. Both the Belton parties and the Temple people who on the demonstration runs in Temple, came to the conclusion that, if an alarm were turned in at both the Temple and Belton fire stations at the same time, and the call was from the Santa Fe Sanitarium that the Belton Truck would be at the Sanitarium before the Temple department would. In other words, the Belton fire truck would go seven miles while the Temple department, with horses would to two. Belton is willing at all times, to aid her sister city in any way, and the invitation is extended to call on the Belton fire department any time it is needed. The truck is equipped with twelve hundred feet of hose and a chemical apparatus, as well as four hand chemical fire fighting tanks, also two extension ladders, making it the best that money can buy, and there is no city that would not feel proud of having such an efficient fire fighting machine. The auto truck was formally accepted by the city Monday afternoon. The following Belton people composed the party: Mayor Neal BASSEL, City Secretary, Fred C. FLEWELLEN, Aldermen E.W. FOREMAN, J.E. SHINE and I.B. WARREN, Chief Belton fire department; City Marshal Tom WARREN, Sanitar Officer Walter HALE, Assistant Chief Frank HAMNER, John HOOD, Ovid WILSON, Chas. W. PYLE, Ray SAVAGE, Port ELLIS, Oscar FALLAHAYS and Robert BUNN. Biographical Sketch by Andrew McBEATH - S.B. Clifton-He was born in Benton County, Alabama, August 10, 1851. At the age of five years he went to Disarc, Arkansas. During the war he carried mail between Hickory Plains and Cotton plant and when Gen. PRICE'S army advanced along that route they took charge of him and detained him until it suited them to let him resume his route. As a boy he associated with the men of both armies who were coming and going through that country all the time. After the war he drove a government six-mule team for four months, until he got sick and was sent to the hospital at Little Rock. There he saw them hauling out dead men every day so he hired a cook to let him out by a rope at a window in the night and retired from the service. For several years he managed farms-one of 700 acres. Came to Texas in 1874. Passed through from Waco to Belton when there were only two or three farms on the way. Made a tour through the west; went back to Waxahachie, bought a wagon and team and moved to Rockdale in 1875, when it was the terminus of the I. & G.N. railroad. In 1879 he came to Bell County and ran a cow ranch near Copperas Cove. Went to Lampasas in 1882. Moved to Belton in 1887 and lived on the south side for sixteen years, raising a family of six children. He devoted his time to the horse business while there. He then spent five years in Oklahoma, three in Aransas Pass and came to Temple in June, 1911. For fifteen months he has been employed by the city of Temple and is keeper of City Park. Christian Church Sunday School Camp (Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article-July 1915)-The Baraca and Philathea classes of the Christian Church went on a camp on Monday of last week and stayed all the week. The spot selected was on the Salado creek, about a mile from Summer's Mill. The camping place was an ideal one. Plenty of shade, breeze, drinking and swimming water. Mr. Edwin a. ELLIOTT, Mrs. W.J. STONE and Mrs. Fred SAVAGE were chaperones. Those composing the camping party were: Misses Aubrey JARRELL, Arleigh JARRELL, Mattie FURNACE, Laura DURHAM, Blanche BIRDWELL, Lillian FERGUSON, Allie V. FERGUSON, Morine CLABAUGH, Ouida STONE, Minnie SAVAGE, Ethel WARREN, Sybil SHIELDS, Katie Bell GOTT, Lois FOREMAN, Louise YARBROUGH and Rosa Lee HARLING, Mesdames W.J. STONE and Fred SAVAGE, Messrs. Herbert CARLOCK, Homer McGREGOR, Edwin ELLITT, George SMITH, Alsup FURNACE, George HOGWOOD, Paul BOYNTON, Harold PYLE, Frank PERRY, Robert PERRY, Henry PERRY, William STONE, Edwin STONE and Ottis ROBERTS. Those visiting the camp were O.P. PYLE and family, Y.P. YARBROUGH and family E. C. CLABAUBH and family , J.S. MORGAN and family, Misses Bessie MAYO and Maud BIRDWELL, Oscar MAYO, Mrs. COATS and Sunday school class and John PERRY. Devotional services were held morning and night. Mr. HICKERSON of Summers Mill, kindly let the camping party use the camping grounds free of charge, and helped them in many ways, which they appreciated much. The camping party had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Gene FOREMAN(Note by submitter: Mrs. FORMAN is this article is Nannie. Nannie had hand dated this article-Jan 1, 1908-Belton)-Mrs. Gene FOREMAN pleasantly entertained last night the honor of her two little friends, Rule COCKRUM and Naomi SOLOMON, from 7:30 till 10. The games were thoroughly enjoyed by the large crowd there. Delightful refreshments were served. Everyone left thanking Mrs. FOREMAN and the young ladies for the nice time they had and hoping it would be repeated right soon. (Crowded out last week) Book V page 62 Mrs. Sadie JONES Passes Away. - Belton, Jan. 19-The spirit of Mrs. Sadie FURMAN JONES was called away this morning. Mrs. JONES had been suffering with pneumonia for the past week or ten days. Her sister, Mrs. Nannie FURMAN HART of Austin, and brother David FURMAN of Dallas had been called to her bedside. Another brother, Dr. John FURMAN of Austin is expected to reach the city for the funeral tomorrow afternoon. Three children are also left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. Walter, Mary FURMAN and Eva. There was never a more devoted family or tenderer love shown one to another. Mrs. JONES had been the devoted companion and protector of these children since the death of their father, Charlton JONES, seven or eight years ago. Mrs. JONES, the daughter of the late Judge J.M. FURMAN, grew to womanhood in this city. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. JONES made their home near Salado. For several years after the death of Mr. JONES the family remained at the old home place, Mrs. JONES returning to this city when the failing health of her father caused him to need her care. Sweet, gentle, refined there was never a purer, truer woman than her whose spirit has been called away. A host of friends sorrow with the bereaved family in the early taking away of one whom they loved and honored and whose life was so useful. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home corner Beal street and sixth Avenue, and will be conducted by Rev. Curtis FLETCHER. Interment in North Belton cemetery. E.V. FINKLEA Dead - Belton, Jan 19.-E.V. FINKLEA died suddenly late yesterday afternoon. Both he and Mrs. FINKLEA had been ill for several weeks but his condition was not considered critical. Yesterday afternoon he attempted to walk from his bed to the fire place and fell just as he reached the side of the hearth. Death came in a few seconds. The remains are held at the ROBINSON undertaking parlor awaiting arrangements for the funeral. Mr.and Mrs. FINKLEA are both well known and unique figures in the history of this section of Bell County. They resided for sometime at the old toll house on the Lampasas river. For the past several months they have lived in the Tad POWERS home in the northeastern part of the city. Both had passed the seventy sixth milepost of life. They held the strongest friendship of those who knew them. A daughter of Mrs. FINKLEA from near Houston has been at the bedside for the past week and son, Joe Cruese, is expected in from Bryan tonight. Robert LIGHT Died - Yesterday evening about 2:10 the body of Robert LIGHT, son of Mike LIGHT of this city, was discovered suspended from a limb of a tree in the grove of trees opposite the half-mile race track in West End by a Mr. WISEMAN of Dog Ridge. Mr. LIGHT was discovered missing yesterday morning about 6 o'clock and all morning was spent in searching for him. He has been sick for some time and it was thought that he had gotten out of bed while delirious and had wandered off, presumably to the country, until Mr. WISEMAN discovered the body. The limb of the tree from which he chose to hang himself was about twenty feet from the ground and when found the body was suspended about seven feet from the ground, entirely out of sight from anyone passing on the road or it would have been discovered sooner. A small gash on the shin, unaccounted for in the coroner's inquest, was probably caused by being struck by the rope in jumping from the tree or possibly in ascending the tree, being in a weak condition, lost his foot-hold and slipped, his chin coming in contact with a bough causing the above injury. As stated above Mr. LIGHT had suffered from a continued illness and growing disconsolate chose this method of ending his life. This is indeed a very unfortunate affair and has cast a gloom over the entire community. The hearts of the people of Belton go out in sympathy to his family in their sorrow. Flowers For Monument-County Demonstration Agent Person to Prepare Soil-Belton, Jan. 19-County Demonstration Agent R.W. PERSONS, who has so kindly consented to care for the flower space about the Confederate monument, today began the preparation of the soil. He states that he doesn't expect to undertake any very elaborate floriculture, but that he will have flowers at the base of the monument just as many months in the year as the flowers will bloom our of doors. Mary Allen COLLIER, wife of Stephen COLLIER, Sr., of Sparta, Texas, died at her home Oct. 19, 1908, after an illness of many months. She was born in Kentucky August 2, 1908, (Note by submitter: The date of birth is exactly as printed in article)became a member of the Christian church at the age of fifteen and was married to the Rev. Stephen COLLIER September 28, 1849 For many years they remained in Kentucky, where Brother COLLIER was engaged in preaching and teaching, he being at one time a professor in what is now Transylvania University. Sister COLLIER was wholly consecrated to her church and family, being of that very quiet and retiring type of character that is loved by all who come to know her. Her extreme age and ill health has prevented her from taking any active interest in the church for some years, but she bore her affliction with such Christ-like fortitude that one was reminded of the scripture"Though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day." The funeral was conducted by W.M. WILLIAMS, pastor of the Belton Christian Church, at the Liberty Hill Church where a large crowd of neighbors and friends had gathered to pay a tribute of love and respect to the memory of a saint, and the body was buried in the Liberty Hill cemetery. Too much cannot be said in reference to the pure Christian life, lovely character and sweet spirit of this good woman. And we extend to the broken-hearted husband, who is over ninety years of age, our sincere sympathy in this sad hour. Book V page 64 List of Belton High School Graduates. Since the Belton High School was organized in 1886, the following students have been graduated: 1886 - W.T. DAVIDSON, Hermina BURFORD, Frank HAYNES, Julia BLACK, W.J. RUSEELL, Frank BURFORD, Mary FARR 1887 - May HARRELL, Mary FURMAN, Burk TALLEY, W.R. MILLER 1888 - Mana HOOD, Currie TARVER, Lillian FULLER 1889 - John M. FURMAN, Morris TARVER, Mary KINNARD 1890 - Franklin LINDSEY, Thos. CONNELL 1891 - Kate WRIGHT, W.A. DAVIS, D.S. FURMAN, Alma SMITH 1892 - Annie SPARRA, Grace BURFORD, Nannie TOWNSEND, Mattie HOLTZGRAF, Belle TURNER, Junia OSTERHAUT, Florence HIATT, Gillian EMBREE 1893 - Katie ALBERTSON, Anna FRANKLIN, Ella RAMSEY, Mabel RUCKER, Daisy ELLIOTT, Vinnie BOYD, Florence BULL, Katie KINNARD, Emma LINDSEY, Bessie GILPIN, Junior EMBREE, Bettie SPARRA, Ludie BOWMAN, Lucile RUCKER, Julia TARVER 1894 - Mayme BLANCHARD, Nannie FURMAN, Myrtle PENDLETON, Mabel BLAIR, Minnie CASEY, Hattie FARR, Jennie HAIR, Dickie SMITH, W.E. MONTEITH 1895 - Kate BLAIR, Laura HAIR, Minnie BOYD, Annie NELSON, Lillian GRAVES, Lillie MATHIS, Mamie BAGGETT, Vena HOLTZGRAF, Luther ALBERTSON 1896 - Beulah FOWLER, Daisy HUGHES, Azilee LOTT, Marie RUCKER, Willie RUCKER, May HATCHER, Rosa FRANKLIN , Bert CARTER, Fern ROGERS, Josie DENNISON, Max RUCER, Chas. HAMMERSMITH , George SMITH 1897 - Fannie LUDLOW, Cora HARVEY, Mabel ANDREWS, Allie BROOKMAN, Edna BEST, Lydia FERGUSON, Eva ALLEN, J.F. HAIR, Ed HAMILTON, Mini HAMMERSMITH, Geneva LITTLE , Emma THOMAS, Hate MORRIS, Jeptha REESE, W.K. SAUNDERS, Mattie KARNES 1898 - Tannie BOWMAN, Kate PROCTOR, Matilda BROWN, Mattie CLOMAN, Mary DANLEY, Sadie FURMAN, Alice McDOWELL, Rosa NIGRO, Ara PENDLETON, Edith SPARRA , Pearl TANKERSLEY, Henry CARTER 1899 - Pearl HARVEY, Daisy PERRY, Carrie SAUNDERS, Winnie BAGGETT, Della RUSSELL, Cora HOLCOMB, W.H. REID, Frank FRAZIER, M.M. SMITH, Anna LUDLOW, Arnold WELLS, Olive HAYLEY, Bessie PENDLETON, Elsie PERRY, Flora PECK, Bessie ELLIS, Fannie BROWN 1900 - Wallace TYLER , Verne HAMBLIN, Ruby REED, Esther SMALL, Nora BROWN, Virginia HATCHER, Robert HUNICUTT, Maud HICKERSON, Mary VICK, Earl FERGUSON, Maggie POWERS, Alma NIGRO 1901 - Roy AUSTIN, George AUSTIN, Wilson ELLISON, Ed T. RUCKER, Oliver SMITH, Frank STRONG, Louis TARVER, Hunter BLACK, May CONNELL, Brookie ELLIS, Kate FARR, Sallie GHENT, Hattie HARVEY, Attie May HOLLIDAY, Annie JAMES, Lena LUDLOW, Emma MEYER, Eileen SAUNDERS, Madie THATCHER, Elsie Van DOREN, Anna UPSHAW, Gussie HUNNICUTT There were no graduates in 1902 because, that year the Board added on another grade, the Eleventh. 1903 - Luda MATLOCK, Florence DURRETT, Ben GEORGE, Lavenia MATHIS, Annie REID,Karen SPARRA 1904 - Kathleen O'CONNOR, Blanche HOLLIDAY, Edgar MONTEITH, Robert WOOD, Henrie KARNES, Bessie THATCHER, Marian SAUNDERS, Ruby RUCKER, Laura BEAMER, Myrtle DANLEY 1905 - Lloyd SAUNDERS, Nelie SMITH, Mabel BASSEL, Edna BASSEL, Willie THATCHER, Iola AUSTIN, Bessie MESSER 1906 - Amos FELTS, Lila Lee TRAYLOR, Grace HARLING, Florence REED, Jack SHANNON, Louis JAMES, La Lee RUGELEY, Herbert RATHER, Marguerite BEDELL 1907 - Lura ALBERTSON, Nannie May ALSUP, Tallie ALSUP, Frankie AUSTIN, Dora BROOKMAN, Aubrey ELLIOTT, Lillian FERGUSON, Virginia FRAZIER, Elizabeth FURMAN, Bessie MILLER, Ethel MITCHELL, Bess MONTEITH, Bobbie REED, Lizzie TULLOCH, Eula WARE 1908 - Preble BANGLE, Jessie GRAVETTE, Ida MITCHELL , Albert WALKER, Annie DURRETT, Walter KELLY, Lena REESE, Roy WEST, Verlie WILSON 1909 - Buna BERINGER, Jesse W. BLAIR, Lora BOYD, Beulah BURKES, Sam CARDEN, Tom COOK, Pat DOUGHERTY, Ruby DURHAM, Lonnie FLEWELLEN, Emily FRAZIER, Dora GEORGE, Maude GRAVES, Lester HARLING, Roy HOLCOMB, Mary Alice HUNTER, Ruby KELLY, Arthur O'CONNOR, Vera RATHER, Geneva TULLOCH, Alice May WEAR, Mary WITTER, Roe WOOD 1910 - Florence AGEE, Andrew BASSEL, Arthur CLARK, Ophelia DONNELL, Margaret DOUGHERTY, Mike ELLIOTT, Wallace ELLIOTT, Wilbur GAY, Nettie May HENDERSON , Kathleen HOLLIDAY, Lee HUDSON, Aubrey JEARRELL, Jessie JARRELL, Mary MILLER, Lorena NIGRO, Harry PENDLETON, John PITTMAN, N.H. RATHER, Dick SHANKLIN, Will SPENCER, Lois STAMPER, Ruby WARREN, Rebekah MEANS Book V page 65 1911 - Erline AUSTIN, Miriam BARNETT, Lessie BOYD, Annie CLABAUGH, Ruth COOK, Kate EASTON, Peyton ELLISON, Ruthie ENSOR, Edwin FAIRWEATHER, Robbie FERGUSON, Lewis FITE, Claude GARNER, Dennis HARKIN, Louise HILLYER, Pearl MANGHAM, John INXON, Norine O'CONNOR, Sadie OLIVER, Rowena SCOTT, Annie May SURGHNOR, Mary Lee TAYLOR, Harry THOMPSON, Jenna May Van DOREN. Pearl WILSON, Edgar SPARKS 1912 - Allie AGEE, Margie D. AUSTIN, Mary L. AUSTIN, Winnie BANGLE, Ailene BASSEL, Anna BERINGER, Ruth BROWN, Noema BURKES, Edmund CLABAUGH, Howard COATS, Robert DURHAM, Lillie EASTON, Lily Merle EMBREE, Mary FLEWELLEN, Gladys FORRESTER, Rosa FULLER, Mattie FURNACE, Ruth GARRISON, Ivey GRAVETTE, Susie HARLING, Harry NIGRO, Frank RAY, Frank SPARKS, Norma STOVALL, H.C. SURGHNOR, Minnie May WHITE, Marion WILSON, Jesse NASH, Frank GILL 1913 - Oscar ARCHER, Alma ESTES, Alsup FURNACE, Garnett GEISLER, Idelle GOLDSMITH, Lurline HALE, Margaret HOLLIDAY, Clarence MANGHAM, Pallie McCLURE, Annabel McDONALD, Mary Louise NASH, Nettie Lou PORTER, Tom RATHER, Carrie REED, Chas. Martin SMITH, James STEPHENS, Annie TURNER, Grace WILSON, Lizzie WITTER 1914 - Eliza AUSTIN, Ford BANGLE, John BASSEL, Lois BLAIR, Faith BROWN, Edwin CLINE, Clippie DOOLEY, Mabel DURHAM, Ruth FLINT, Jesse GEORGE, Bessie GOLDSMITH, Elli GOTCHER, Julia HELLUMS, Leslie HELLUMS, Rudolph ISLEIB, Arleigh JARRELL, Narnie KARNES, Mary LEE, Bessie LITTLE, Marvin LOVE, Wm. Ray McGARITY, Mellie MEANS, Victor MEANS, Maggie MILLER, Jimmie SCOTT, Winnie SMITH, Lige SPARKS, Sylvia SPIVEY, Johnnie W. SURGNOR, Juanita WHITE, Zora WHITMAN, Bydie Lee WHITESIDES 1915 - Maude BIRDWELL, Emmett BOREN, Union CLABAUGH, Arthur CLINE, Bonnie DOUGHERTY, Jewel ECHOLS, Lish EMBREE, Mary EVETTS, Mary S. FRAZIER, Beatrice MAYES, Bessie MAYO, Lucile MORGAN, Fred MUEHLHOUSE, Florence McFARLAND, Lucy NIXON, Ernest NORMAND, Roy POTTS, Houston REED, Jeff SMITH, Polly SPARKS, Jane TULLOCH, Lattimore UPSHAW, George WALTON Book V page 66 Twenty-Forth Annual Reunion-Bell County Camp No. 122, United Confederate Veterans, Belton, Texas July 10, 11 and 12, 1913. - Program - Thursday, July 10th. Grand Parade to form on Court house Square at 9:30 a.m., headed by the Belton Chamber of Commerce Band. Line of March to Penelope Street, thence North to 9th Avenue, thence to Main Street, thence south on Main to Square, thence with Central Avenue to Park. Music by Band. Saturday, July 12th. Book V page 67 Confederate Dead, Belton Cemeteries - Below we publish a list of the Confederate veterans buried in the two cemeteries of Belton together with an incomplete list of the companies in which they served. It is our desire to have this list perfect and we ask the help of the veterans still living and of families and friends of those whose names appear on our list to help us complete the record. If you know the company in which any of these veterans served will you be so kind to us, to the Daughters of the Confederacy and to local Confederate history as to give us the information you possess. If we have omitted the name of any soldier who was in the Confederate army will you be so kind as to let us know. We are indebted to the Daughters for the list of names of the veterans we have, and we appreciate the help which the daughters and members of the U.C.V. camp have given us in securing the companies and regiments in which these soldiers were enlisted. We feel that if this list can be perfected it will be of interest and value to the U.D.C. chapter, the U.C.V. camp, the personal friends of the deceased veterans, and the general public as well. SOUTH BELTON CEMETERY. Thos. ATWOOD of Co I, Texas Inft., Wm BLACK, Capt. H.E. BRADFORD of Garland's Regt. 6th Texas, T.T. BOYD, Oliver BIGHAM, Bob BIGHAM of Co H. 1st Texas., ?BROWNER, J.G. BATTE, William BROOKMAN, Fred BROOKMAN of Co. A., 16th Texas, High BOWLES, Tom CARPENTER, F.L. DENISON, 1st Lieut.of Coke's Regt, Dr. J.W. EMBREE, Surgeon Inf, ? HANNON, Joe HOLCOMB, John HENRY, E.W. HENRY, John HENDRICKSON, Sam HASLEY, Dr. Wm KAVANAUGH, James KAVANAUGH, Mat KEYS, Ed F.LEE, Capt. LYNCH, Wm LIGHT, Dr. P.H. MALLORY, W.Y. McFARLAND, A.B. MANION, Dr. Robt. McGUIRE of Co. K., 24th Tenn, Dr. S.A. NUNN, T.W. POWERS of Co. I., 17th Texas, Jack POWERS, Chas RICHARDS, A.W. RICHARDS, Toll ROBERTS, Zeke SLUDER, W.G.W. STONE, Theodore SUPPLE of Co I. 17th Texas inft., Wm SMITH, R.H. TAYLOR, J.A. VANNESS of Co H. Ross Cavalry, W.J. VENABLE, Martin WALKER, Capt. W.B. WHITTINGTON of Co H 6th Texas, ? WHITE, George WARREN, Martin WISEMAN, ? YOUNG NORTH BELTON CEMETERY ? DKINS, ?AMS, Hugh BREWSTER, Silas BAGGETT, Leon BURR, F.Y. BOYD of Co H 18th cavalry, T.H. BIRDWELL of Co C. FARRETT'S Brig Louisiana, Dr. ? BLANTON, Jack BURNETT, ? BARKER, J.B. BUTLER, Matt BOWMAN, A BLACKBURN, C. I. BOWMAN, H.M. Cook Capt of Co E Baylor's Regt., T.W. COCHRAN of Army of Louisiana, F.P. COOPER, W.M. CHANDLER of Co H. 17th La., D.A. CHAMBERLAIN Orderly Serj of. Co A. 16th Texas, ? CROSBY, ? CALDWELL, J.H. CONNELL of MULLEN'S C Parson's Regt., Ramsey COX, O DOCKUM of Co A. LEE'S Regt., H.C. DENNY 2nd Corporal of John Henry BROWN co Texas Volunteers, Dr. ? DUNN, W.G DURHAM Serj of Co A. 8th Tenn, ? DAY, W.T. DAVIDSON, Elisha EMBREE, James FISHER, M.K. HOLMESLEY, D.F. HAIR, Dr. ? HUDSON, A.M. HANNA, J.H. HOLLOWAY, H. HUGHES Co H Ross 6th Texas Cavalry, A.J. HARRIS Capt. of Co I. 27th Miss, Henry HOLTZCLAW, ? HOLLAND, John JOHNSON, J.H. JAMES of Co C 5th Texas, C.W. JARRET of John B. STUART Va., ? JAMISON, Dr. John Hill LUTHER, John L. LEE, J.H. LASATER of Co H. 11th Tenn Cav, ? LONGIONO, Dr. J.A. MORRIS, W.C.MURPHY, Rev. C.E. MAULE of Chap 1st Texas, ? McADA, N.B. MESSER., ? MYER, Dr. ? MOORE, J.D. McMAHON of Co E 4th Texas, Rev. J.B. McMAHON, Morgan MILLER, J.C. McWHIRTER,? MOORE, L.T. METHVIN, L. B. McBRIDE of Co E 13th Texas, Tom MATLOCK, J.C. MEANS Capt of Co H 28th Texas, J.P. OSTERHOUST of McDADE'S Co Kirby Regt, Joe OWENS, Green POPE of Co I. 17th Texas, C.N. PORTER of Co. E 17th Texas, ? PERKINS, Joshua RATLIFF, Jas E. ROSS Ser of Co K 18th Tex, Rev. J.M. ROBINSON army of South Carolina, John RODGERS, W.S. RATHER Capt.of Co. H 6th Texas Cavalry, Dr. A.K. RAMSEY of Wade Hampton Va., D.L. RUSSELL of Co Terry's Texas Rangers, Wm RUCKER of Co of D 8th Texas, E. SINCLAIR, T.E. SMITH, J.R. SMITH of Co A 5th Tenn, Dr. ? SHROCK, ? STEWART, Rev. M.V. SMITH, T.M. SOAP, Rev. W.R.D. STOCKTON, Andrew SMITH Powder man Navy, John SHANKLIN, Co., H., 7th Texas, Rev. ? SEATON, H.C. SURGHNOR Serj of Co B 16th Texas Vol inft., X.B. SAUDNERS, Maj of 16th Texas Vol inft., O.T. TYLER of Equipped Cav Co, J.J. THOMPSON Capt. Co. B., Point Conpie Art La, O. TENONER, Ed TURNER, ? TRIPP, Howell TATUM, T.G. TARRANT repair worker Jefferson Co Ala, Jas UPSHAW, Jim URBAN, J.W. WYBRANTS, ? WASSON, ? WHITTEN, B.W. WALKER of Hamilton's Co Roundtree Regt., George WARREN, Dick WINNARD, ? WOODS, Will WHEELER, S.O. WILSON Co F 17th Texas, W.D. WRIGHT, J.T. WILSON, John WORD, Unknown Soldier. Book V page 68 S.H. REID Funeral at Holland. - Silas H. REID, a former resident of this county, brother of Mrs. Thos. YARRELL, Sr., and Mrs. Jesse PEIRCE, was killed late Saturday afternoon by lightning, at work on his farm near Henrietta, Texas; a mule he was working to a planter was also killed. Mr. REID was well remembered and highly esteemed here and the News of his sudden taking away was much regretted by all. The remains were brought to Holland this afternoon, where the burial takes places. A number of relatives and friends are attending from Belton. Book V page 69 Closing Exercise Friday Evening - By the pupils of the South Side and the North Side fifth and sixth grades, at the High School auditorium, Friday evening, May 5th, under the direction of Miss Ruth HATCHER. Program. - 1. The Fairy Godmother's Lesson. South
Side Pupils. 2. Illustrated Song-We're With You, Mr. Wilson-Mary M. GOEPPINGER, Elizabeth HILLYER, Minnie MUEHLHOUSE, Ranah BLAIR, Carolyn EMBREE, Frances FRAZIER, Shirley MAYES, Carrie YATES, Fay WILBANKS, Mary S. MALLORY. 3. The contest of the Flowers Sixth Grade. 4. Song-I Want a Little Love From You-Wesley DICE and Mary NEELEY. 5. Little Bo Peep-Fifth Grade. Book V page 71 McKAY-HUGHES - It was a surprise, albeit a most agreeable one, when at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening Mr. A.J. McKAY and Miss Daisy HUGHES drove to the residence of Rev. A.F. CUNNINGHAM, pastor of the PresbyterianChurch, and were united in marriage. After an elegant supper at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. E. E. UPSHAW, the newly wedded proceeded to the groom's magnificent country home at Sparks, where they will reside. Mr. McKAY is a well to do farmer; deservedly influential in his community and county; liberal in church and charity work; whole-souled, affable and kind-hearted and so those who know him intimately say, never forsakes a friend. Miss Daisy was reared in Belton, youngest daughter of Mrs. Eva HUGHES. She is universally esteemed for her splendid traits of character. She was popular as a teacher and has been an enthusiastic worker in the U.C.D. chapter.With their many friends the Journal joins in wishing Mr. and Mrs. McKAY heaven's choicest blessing. GREEN-VICK - On Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. ENSOR on North Pearl St, occurred the marriage of her sister Minnie Earle VICK, to James Leroy GREEN of Oklahoma City, Rev. A.F. CUNNINGHAM performed the marriage rites. They left on the west bound Santa Fe for Brownwood, where they will spend the holidays with Mr. GREEN'S parents. From there they go to Oklahoma City their future home. The Journal joins in congratulations. Dr. William SHERMAN - "Worn out by eating time the wheels of weary life stood still." Wednesday morning Dr. Wm. SHERMAN, after a brief illness, closed an eventful life, at the age of 87. He had lived in Belton many years, and is survived by a widow, his daughter, Mrs. D.E. PATTERSON, and her children, Sherman and Barbara PATTERSON. Some data promised having failed to reach us, we must defer further notice till next week. Surprised His Friends - Friends and relatives were pleasantly surprised on Christmas by receiving the following announcements. - "Mr. and Mrs. REIMER announce the marriage of their daughter, Bertha Dorothea BREUSS, to John Thomas POWERS, on Sunday December 29, 1908; Pleasanton, California." The JOURNAL joins in tender of congratulations and good wishes. COLE-GRAVETT - At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. B. MESSER, their daughter, Miss Jessie Gravett was married to Mr. Ross COLE, Rev. W.B. McGARITY performing the ceremony. Both bride and groom are Belton reared, and number a large circle of friends, who earnestly wish them happiness and prosperity on life's journey. They will reside near Moffat, where Mr. COLE is managing a large farm. Book B page 72 H.H. FOREMAN died Suddenly Monday Noon (Note by submitter: Nannie dated this article September 1915- H.H. FOREMAN was her father-in-law) - This city and vicinity was startled Monday by hearing of the sudden death of one of our most highly respected citizens, H.H. FOREMAN. Mr. FOREMAN had the contract to erect a house in West Slaton for Robt. FENN and was at work at the house, which is partly constructed, when death overtook him. Early Monday morning Mr. FOREMAN left his home in South Slaton to work on the job, taking his dinner with him and driving to the work in a buggy. He was working alone. About 1 o'clock a young man by the name of Geo. PACE, who had helped Mr. FOREMAN to raise the frame of the building, called at the place on his way to town from the DENNIS home. He found Mr. FOREMAN lying on the ground inside the building apparently dead and he notified the authorities at once. Dr. Luther WALL and Justice of the Peace L.P. LOOMIS were soon at the building accompanied by a large number of friends of the deceased. Mr. FOREMAN had been dead apparently about two hours. He had not eaten any dinner, and he had not fed the horse which he drove to work. The dinner and the horse feed were both in the buggy. From all indications Mr. FOREMAN had sat down on one of the floor joists and suffered a stroke of apoplexy. His legs were flexed over the floor joist and his head was lying on the ground. He had passed to the beyond peacefully and without a struggle. He had had a stroke of apoplexy some three weeks before but had seemingly entirely recovered and appeared to be in perfect health. The remains were taken to the home and prepared for burial. The funeral was held from the home Wednesday at 2 o'clock and interment in the Slaton cemetery. Mr. FOREMAN was born in Cherokee County, Texas, on May 9, 1849. He was married in Bell County 42 years ago, and his wife and six sons and four daughters survive him. Many of his relatives were present at the funeral. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. N.B. GRAVES. Mr. FOREMAN came to Slaton about a year ago and built a nice suburban farm home here. His wife and his little granddaughter, Imogene MILLS, were living with him on the farm. He had made a large number of friends here by his upright conduct, and was a gentleman of the highest character. The sympathy of the entire community is given the widow in her bereavement. Book V page 73 Mrs. E.A. WISEMAN Passed Away - Mrs. Eliza A. WISMAN died yesterday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. HOOKS in Dallas, after an illness lasting about three months. The remains were brought here for interment tomorrow morning. The services will be conducted from the residence of Mrs. Ellen PUDDY on Shine street in North Belton tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made in the North Belton cemetery. Deceased was born on May 25th, 1843, and came to Texas with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.L. WYATT, and settled in Paris, Lamar County, where she was reared. In 1860, she was united in marriage with W.R. LIGHT and moved to Belton, in 1861. Of this union three children were born, one boy and two girls, Mrs. Chas. HOOKS of Dallas, and Mrs. Mattie KIRTLEY and Cap. LIGHT deceased. In 1873, she was again united in marriage, this time with John S. WISEMAN. There was born from this union four boys and one girl: Charlie C. WISEMAN of Dallas, Walter C. WISEMAN and Mrs. L.H. FAUBION of Waco; Ben L. WISEMAN and Cleveland WISEMAN deceased. Mr. WISEMAN died in this city several years ago. In the death of Mrs. Eliza A. WISEMAN, another one of the good women and mothers of the South has passed to her reward. Peace to her ashes. Among those from out of town who will be here to attend the funeral will be Charlie WISEMAN, Mr and Mrs. Charlie HOOKS, Miss Allyne KIRTLEY, and Lloyd NASH of Dallas; Mrs. L. H. FAUBION, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. WISEMAN and daughter Juanita of Waco; and Mr. LIGHT of Temple. To the bereaved relatives and friends the News extends its sincere sympathy. Tacky Pound Party - Those attending the tacky pound party given by Mr. and Mrs. E.W. FOREMAN last night report a most enjoyable time. Mrs. Maggie MAYES, and Tom GILLUM were awarded the prizes for being dressed the tackiest. Book V page 76 Funeral of Mrs. CHILDERS - Belton, Aug. 31.-The funeral of Mrs. Ernest CHILDERS was held this afternoon in the First Christian Church. The remains reached the city a few minutes before 3 o'clock. The bier was preceded in both entering and leaving the church by the officiating minister, Rev. E.C. BOYNTON, and by four members of the Philathea class Misses Bessie CARPENTER, Edith SMITH, Nettie Lou PORTER and Velma McARTHUR, each bearing a bouquet of beautiful flowers. The pallbearers were Claude VanDYKE, Howard COATS, George SMITH, Earl WALLACE, Robt. DURHAM and George HOGWOOD. The service conducted by Rev. BOYNTON was a sweet, simple one, a beautiful tribute being paid to the life of deceased. Among those from out of the city here for the funeral were Ernest CHILDERS, husband of deceased who is himself just recovering from an attack of typhoid fever; the little daughter; Mrs. J.P.HENSLER and son Harry of Austin; Miss Mattie FISHER of Brenham. The last resting-place was made a mound of flowers, tributes of loving friends. -Miss Ada LASATER, in Temple Telegram. SURGHNOR-DIENST - On Christmas day H.C. SURGHNOR of this city and Miss Josephine DIENST of Temple, were married in that city, Rev. Carroll SMITH officiating; rather surprising their friends who were not anticipating this wedding quite so soon; but this fact did not lessen the congratulations and well wishes they received. "H.C." is a son of Mrs. and Mrs. John SURGHNOR of this city, and is one of the very best and most deserving young men it is our pleasure to know; he wakes good in whatever he undertakes. The bride is a daughter of Postmaster and Mrs. DIENST of Temple, a charming a very popular young lady. They will make their home at Temple, Mr. SURGHNOR having a position in a bank there. The Evening News wishes for them the best possible in happiness. Surprised their Relatives and Friends - Johnny RAY and his wife, nee Miss Lurlin HALE, pulled a surprise on their relatives and friends on Christmas day who, at that time, were rather expecting a wedding to occur; by informing them that that happy event had already occurred, having taken place at Waco on their visit to the Cotton Palace, on November 10th, and which they succeeded in keeping a secret until Christmas day. This splendid young couple is well known to everybody having lived here practically all their lives, and among the best young people of our city. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John RAY of East Belton, and the bride the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter HALE. They left yesterday afternoon for Granger, where they will make their home for awhile, Mr. RAY having employment there. The well wishes of their legion of friends are with them for a long, happy and prosperous life. Book V page 77 Monroe WITHERS Died Today - Monroe WITHERS, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will WITHERS, died at their home here this morning. He had been ill with pneumonia a little more than a week. He had been in a quite serious condition for several days, but not until early this morning was it thought the end was so near. Monroe was a good boy, 21 years of age, popular with all who knew him, and his early taking away is much regretted. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. E.C. BOYNTON. Interment in North Belton cemetery. The W.O.W. will probably have charge of the funeral services, as the deceased was a member of that order and an officer in the Belton Camp. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents and other relatives. Services at Grave on Anniversary of Mrs. WILSON'S Death - ROME, Ga., Aug 6-Observance of the anniversary of Mrs. Woodrow WILSON'S death was marked here by scores of children and adults placing flowers on her grave and by the holding of memorial services under the auspices of the Ellen Axson WILSON Memorial association. In addition to flowers from local residents many individuals and organizations throughout the country sent tributes. A wreath of palms was received from President WILSON and a large box of f lowers came from the white house conservatories. The hour from 9 to 10 o'clock in the morning was given over the children and many came with only a single blossom and placed it among the mass that covered the grave. Hundreds of persons attended the services which were held at the grave late today. They were conducted by the Rev. Dr. G. SYDNOR, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Rome, who spoke at the funeral. At the close Dr. SYDNOR prayed that the president might receive divine guidance in dealing with the international problems confronting him and that "he might maintain peace with honor." KARNES and SOLOMON in Navy - Belton, April 10-Deputy Sheriff Tom SAUNDERS adds the names of George KARNES and Ross SOLOMON to the list of Belton boys already in army service as given in this morning's Telegram. These boys are in the Atlantic fleet. At the time of enlistment they were the only two applicants accepted out of a squad of eighteen. Personal Mention - Belton, April 10-George HOGWOOD is here from Snyder for a short visit. Funeral of Geo. A. VanDYKE - The funeral George a. VanDYKE was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock with services at the residence conducted by Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS of the First Christian Church, after which the members of the Modern Woodmen, Woodmen of the World and Royal Neighbors formed in line headed by the degree teams of each order, followed the remains to the North Belton cemetery where a beautiful and impressive ceremony was conducted by the Modern Woodmen. Many out of town Woodmen were present for the funeral. Last Night's Drill of the Home Guards. - After Harry T. COCHRAN had formally introduced Hon. Geo. W. TYLER on the courthouse steps last night and the drill squads and many others had lined up in front, Mr. TYLER delivered one of the most patriotic speeches that have been delivered here in sometime. It touched on the conditions in Europe that caused the United States to enter the war in defense of our honor and our rights and for humanity and liberty. As also the duties of our citizens in this hour of turmoil brought about by the autocratic militarism and oppression of the people by the central powers. At the same time not losing sight of the danger that might menace Texas from south of the Rio Grande. The speaker was frequently and loudly applauded. Following the address about 100 men fell in line for drill, which was a most splendid showing for a training start in Belton. The men were formed off in drill squads, and drilled for about two hours, finishing up in company formation, circling the Square with Old Glory flying at the front of the column. The great number of people out to lend encouragement, by their presence, to the move, was a plain evidence of the patriotism of our people. Belton is fortunate in this home guard training to have several here with military training who will act as drill masters. Last night the following drilled the squads: Yantis TAYLOR, Everett FOREMAN, Sherman PATTERSON, Harry BROWN, Slade YARRELL, Frank O'KEEFE, Dr. Joe BURNETT, J.B. DURRETT, C.C. COUNTESS and J.S. RICHARDSON. Drilling commences tonight at 7 o'clock Book V page 81 Commencement Exercises-Belton High School-Alma REEVES Chapel-Thursday Evening, May 24, 8:15 P.M. (Note by submitter: This article was hand dated 1917 by Nannie) Program List of Graduates: Selma Carrie BOSTERT, Nellie BOWDEN (Note by Submitter: Nannie has written beside Nellie BOWDEN'S name-dead 1917), Robert Young BOYER, Mary Alice McDANIEL, George F. BROOKS, Margie Adna BURKES, Nora Ethel CAWTHON, Yettie Frances CUMMINS, Dollie, DENMAN, Olga DOOLEY, Bessie Bonita FELTS, John Fletcher FERGUSON, Lois Velma FOREMAN, Lucile Leontine GARRISON, Nellie Joe GEORGE, Rosa Lee HARLING, Faith Arleigh MAYES, W.A. MESSER, Jr., Clara Laura MUEHLHOUSE, Russell DUGGAN, John Walthall OLIVER, Buena Elizabeth PEDIGO, W.Edwin PUDDY, Warren Smith SANDERFORD, Bennett D. SOLOMN, William Carroll STEPHENS, Wofford Garrison WALLACE, Leita Margaret WILBANKS, Oline WILDS, Florabel WYATT, Florence Cornelia YOUNG, Travis Stephen JORDAN, Nannie Gladys LUSK This is the largest graduating class in the history of the school, Miss Beuna PEDIGO receiving highest honors in a very close race with Fletcher FERGUSON. This honor brings to Miss Beuna several scholarships including one in the State University and Baylor College of this city. She is a t liberty to choose the school she will attend next session.
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