Book V page 82 Boy Breaks His Leg - Clarence MEYERS, had the misfortune last night to break his leg, and also injure his knee cap. He had been out on a moonlight picnic of the Christian Church Sunday school, after the Church services, and when attempting to get into a wagon to return, slipped and the wagon wheel passed over his leg with the above result. STOVAL-SCOTT - Scores of friends witnessed a pretty wedding at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. SCOTT last evening when Miss Ruth was given in marriage to Jessie STOVAL. Miss Leland MEANS sang "At Dawning", while Miss BURKES presided at the piano. The attendants Misses Bessie STOVAL and Jimmie SCOTT wore white and carried brides-maid roses. Little Miss Nancy McFADDEN scattered petals along the way and Barton Russell FERGUSON bore the ring in the heart of a lily. The beautiful ring ceremony was used, Rev. F.L. McFADDEN officiating. The bride was attired in a becoming creation of gray and carried bride's roses, the groom in conventional black. After congratulations the cutting of the bride's cake caused much merriment's. The thimble went to Miss STOVAL, the button to Miss NEELY, the dime to Miss COCKRUM and the ring to Miss SCOTT. Punch and delicious sandwiches were served. In the throwing of the bride's bouquet Miss Lois BLAIR was fortunate in catching it. The numerous and beautiful gifts from their many friends attested the love and esteem in which these young people are held. The bride's going away gown was green with accessories to harmonize. The happy couple left on the midnight train for Hearne where Mr. STOVAL holds a responsible position with the express company. Miss Carrie SAUNDERS Died at San Antonio - Miss Carrie SAUNDERS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. SAUNDERS, died in San Antonio at one o'clock this morning. This news reaching Belton this morning, came as a great shock to the many friends of the family here, but few of whom knew of her serious condition. The health of Miss SAUNDERS had not been good for sometime but it was not considered so serious until a few days ago when her parents were called to her bedside, where they remained; her brother Tom having gone down yesterday. The deceased was one of Belton's very best young ladies, loved and esteemed by everyone who had the pleasure of her acquaintance; and this early demise of so splendid and lovable a character is much regretted and causes a profound sorrow over the entire community. The remains will be brought to Belton on this afternoon's train. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. The funeral will probably held on Sunday afternoon, waiting the arrival of relatives. The News joins the community in heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved family.(Note by submitter: Details of funeral can be found in Book V page 88) Book V page 83 Belton's Home Guard Company - Several Drill Teams Organized Monday Night After Patriotic Demonstration on the Court House Square - Monday night Belton was aflame with patriotism, a large crowd having met at 7 o'clock on the court house lawn to listen to a stirring patriotic address of Hon. Geo. W. TYLER and to witness the beginning of actual drilling of about one hundred Belton and Bell County citizens. The address of Judge TYLER was just such a one as all expected from him-full of good sense and patriotism. He pointed out the fact that because of our being a border State with Germany already trying to incite the Mexican to war against us, Texas may have to bear the brunt of war. Several drill teams were quickly organized, with Yantis TAYLOR, J.H. BURNETT, Harry BROWN, Sherman PATERSON, Everett FOREMAN, C.C. COUNTESS and J.S. RICHARDSON, Jno. B. DURRETT and Slade YARRELL in charge as drill masters. Our magnificent square is a fine place on which to drill and all the squads did good work and seemed to enjoy it very much. The boys will drill several times each week, and put themselves in readiness to go to the front if the occasion demands. If it becomes necessary, before this war is over for them to go to the front they will be in much better condition to take care of themselves and do efficient fighting because of this drilling. If the occasion does not require their going into actual military service, and we all hope and pray that they will not have to see actual service, they will be helped physically by the drilling and also helped, if possible, in their devotion to the flag, which has not only never been dishonored, but has always been carried to victory. The Belton Home Guards are drilling every evening, and will continue to drill every evening except Sunday, from 7 to 8. The boys are al learning fast and will soon make a most excellent showing. It is their ambition to be the best drilled company in the State. Baylor Girls Drilling - Four companies of Baylor students have been organized and are drilling under the direction of Yantis TAYLOR, Everett FOREMAN, J.S. RICHARDSON and Frank RAY. Several of the students already have diplomas from the Red Cross Association, having taken the proper course in First Aid to the Wounded. Many more are now taking the lessons. Dr. J.M. FRAZIER has United States Army commission as instructor and is instruction the students. The Hero of Vimy Ridge Sends Message Home-The first Word Bob DAVIS has sent home since he carried Old Glory up Vimy Ridge. - About a month ago all America was thrilled at the news that the American flag had been carried in battle on foreign soil. Carried up Vimy Ridge in France. And, all Texas, especially, was elated to know that it was a Texas boy who carried the flag. Then, for a few days, the wonder was, who the Texas boy was and where he lived. All that was known, was that he was a Texas boy who had enlisted in a Canadian regiment. Then it was ascertained that the only Texas boy in this regiment was Bob DAVIS of Belton, route one. It was therefore, generally accepted that our Bob was the boy. Now, a letter from Bob to his niece who lives at Belton, route one, in the Bland neighborhood, removes every doubt that the hero is ours. Here is the letter: SANKERTON HOSPITAL - Whitstable, Kent, England, -4-20-17. My Dearest Niece: Just a line to let you know that I am alive. I have been pretty badly wounded but am not feeling too bad today. I am back in England in a hospital. Everything in kindness itself here, a nice clean bed, good food and the nurses are just as kind as can be; they give us all the cigarettes we want, postage stamps, envelopes and writing material are given us free. Thank God I am away from that awful slaughter house commonly known as the firing line. It is an awful war. I was wounded on Monday morning, April the 9th, in the great charge by the Canadians when they took the coveted Vimy Ridge. On this front of three miles we took 3, 000 Germans prisoners and some 50 guns and over 100 machine guns. We saw some awful sights. The Germans lost almost 4,000 killed and many more than that wounded. Our artillery was awful; the shells and machine gun bullets were falling so thick on the German lines that nothing could live through it. All that got out alive and unwounded were the ones that fund shelter in underground dugouts. I don't think the war will last much longer now, in fact, I don't think I will have to go back out there. Well I must close for this time Kiss mother dear for me and give my love and best wishes to all the family. Your loving uncle, 434199 Serg. J.R. DAVIS, Sankerton Hospital, Kent, Eng. "Brick's" Patriotic Canines' Names. - On Sunday night a female Fox Terrier owned by "Brick" of the News force increased the dog family by three, and in keeping with the real spirit of the times, he has named them Liberty, Loan, Bond. Everett FOREMAN has already spoken for one of them to be used as a mascot for the California Company of the National Guard, of which he is a member, and to which he has been notified to hold himself in readiness to return any day. Book V page 86 Confederate Monument to Be Unveiled - This magnificent monument, the pride of all the people of Belton and Bell County, was erected by the Local Chapter of U.D.C.'s on the court house square recently, at a cost of $2,500.00. The unveiling ceremonies will take place Saturday, December 16th, at 2 p.m. the program for which was published in last week's Journal. The people of Bell County owe a debt of gratitude to the noble and courageous ladies who worked so long and so faithfully that a suitable monument might be erected to commemorate the bravery and the chivalry of all Confederates everywhere, for while it is dedicated only to those who went to the front from Bell County, yet it is a tribute to every brave man who wore the Gray in the memorable struggle between the States. And, every patriotic Southern man who beholds this monument, must, and does feel even prouder of the great achievements of those who fought for a principle which had never before been denied and which had been upheld by the highest court in the land. These brave men were not rebels. They were patriots fighting for their rights as it had been given them to see the right. AND THEY WERE RIGHT. Another Old Citizen Gone - Yesterday morning at nine o'clock Mrs. T.M. SOAPE passed away, after a short illness, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.H. WALTON in this city. The deceased was 81 years of age and had been a very highly respected resident of Bell County for many years. The burial will take place in North Belton cemetery, possibly this afternoon, but at the time of going to press the exact hour of the funeral is not known, as it is waiting, pending the arrival of relatives by train, The services will be conducted by Rev. E.C. BOYNTON. Book V page 87 Death of Geo. VanDYKE - Geo. VanDYKE was killed in an auto accident a few miles this side of Gatesville, some time Friday night. The body was found early next morning. The funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. Lawrence WILLIAMS, after which the body was taken in charge by the Woodmen and buried in North Belton cemetery with Woodman honors. A large crowd gathered at the home in South Belton to attend the funeral services, and the procession which followed the remains to the grave was perhaps, the largest seen in Belton for several years. The degree teams of the W.O.W., the Modern Woodmen and the Royal Neighbors, in their uniforms and a large number of the other members of these lodges were in the procession. At the grave Judge Malory BLAIR made an impressive talk, telling of the good deeds of the departed dead. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Geo. VanDYKE was a good man, a good citizen, a good husband and father. He had been district deputy of the Modern Woodmen of this district several years and was one of the very best and most popular officials of the order. He had also been the clerk of the Belton Camp for several years. By his faithful performance of the duty he made the camp what it is, one of the very best in the State. His kindly and sunshine disposition won the hearts of all. He will be greatly missed. "We shall meet but we shall miss him, There will be one vacant chair." The JOURNAL joins all the friends of the family in expressing deepest sympathy. George VanDYKE Accidentally Killed(by United Press) - Gatesville, Texas, April 7-G.A. VanDYKE, of Belton, was found dead under his automobile this morning, five miles from here. His neck is broken and his chest crushed, was alone and had be dead several hours when found. The sad accident has caused much sorrow and regret in Belton. Just what caused the fatal accident is not known, other than that the car turned over and the dead body was found underneath it. Mr. VanDYKE left here a day or two ago on his mission of work as district deputy of the Modern Woodman, and it is presumed he attended a lodge meeting last night and was on his way toward Belton. Claude VanDYKE went up to Gatesville this morning and will probably return with the remains tonight. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. The bereaved family has our sincere sympathy.(Note by submitter: Funeral arrangements can be found in Book V page 88) Mrs. T.J. HAMBRICK - Mrs. T.J. HAMBRICK, who has been in a critical condition for some time, died yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ollie BEALL, on South Wall Street. She was taken ill about nine weeks ago, with an attack of pneumonia. From this attack she was never able to be up owing to her weakened condition and gradually became worse until the end came. Deceased who was seventy years of age, was born in Chambers, Alabama. Came to Belton many years ago, with her husband, and has been a consistent, faithful member of the Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by four sons and three daughters as follows: Mrs. Jno. SCOTT, Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, Ernest HAMBRICK, Nolanville, Park HAMBRICK, McGregor, Mrs. Ed. WELHOUSEN, Temple, Jim HAMBRICK, Mrs. Ollie BEAL and Chas. HAMBRICK of this city. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie BEALL, Rev. J.R. NUTT conducting the services. Interment in North Belton Cemetery. The Flag Goes By - Following is the poem set to music by Mrs. H.E. KEYS, and which is to be sung by school children in the Loyalty Day program. Parents are asked to cut out these verses and mount them on cards for use of the children in practice at school this morning. The verses which appeared in the Telegram Sunday were incorrect. "Hats Off. The Flag is Passing By." Hark, for along the street there comes, Book V page 88 Belton is in line with Patriotism - Drill teams organized following Loyalty Demonstration on public square-Belton, April 9:-Belton is fully in line in patriotic movements. Tonight a patriotic gathering was held on the public square. A big crowd of men, women and children were present. A patriotic speech was made by Hon. George W. TYLER. Following address some seventy or more men drilled on the square for an hour. The crowd remaining to watch the drilling was a large one. In the drill were Hon. H.B. SAVAGE, Mayor, Neal BASSEL, President of Chamber of Commerce BAUER, Jesse S. BLAIR, H.T. COCHRAN and a number of other prominent business men as well as younger men and boys. Assisting Drill Master Yantiss TAYLOR with different squads were J.B. DURETT, Slade YARRELL, J.H. BURNETT, Sherman PATTERSON, Harry BROWN, J.S. RICHARDSON, Everett FOREMAN and C.C. COUNTESS. BURNETT and FOREMAN learned war tactics in actual service. RICHARSON is an A. & M. graduate; Yarrell trained last summer in the civilian camp at San Antonio; PATTERSON and TAYLOR are Peacock academy men; BROWN is a New Orleans military academy man. Boys Already Off - Belton boys who are on the battleship Raleigh and have been with the Pacific fleet for some time are Henry Lee VanDOREN and Jeff SMITH and LITTLEFIELD. SMITH was one among the first Telegram news boys in this city and certainly made good on his job. The same good report comes from his navy work. Ted SMITH, assistant and successor to his brother, Jeff D., as Telegram boy, is in training for the navy at the Chicago training station. Ambrose RAMSEY is with his company, Troop E. of First Texas cavalry at Camp Wilson, San Antonio. Lieut. Walton H. WALKER and Navyman Dan GHENT; former Belton boys, are old in their service. Do You Want Garden Plowed? - Belton, April 9-In the interest of home gardening and reduction of the high cost of living the Young Men's chamber of Commerce will see to having gardens plowed for those unable to have the work done. Phone to President A.C. BAUER at office of Cameron Lumber Co., if you want this work done, by Tuesday night. Plows will be operated Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral of G.A. VanDYKE - Belton, April 9-The funeral of George A. VanDYKE will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at the family residence in South Belton. Interment in the North Belton cemetery. Report of the tragic death of Mr. VanDYKE by overturning of auto has already been reported in the Telegram. (Note by submitter: More about G.A. VanDYKE'S death can be found in Book V page 87) Funeral of Miss Saunders - Belton, April 9-The attendance at the funeral of Miss Carrie SAUNDERS yesterday afternoon was large one attesting the love felt for this splendid young woman. Miss SAUNDERS was a member of two of the old families of this city being the granddaughter of Judge X.B. SAUNDERS of this city and Mrs. M.V. VANDIVER, a teacher of this city and at Temple. Belton has not had a nobler daughter than Miss SAUNDERS. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.H. HOWARD. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.(Note by submitter: Further information on Miss SAUNDERS death can be found in Book V page 82) Book V page 89 CLEARMAN-WOODS - Pre-Nuptial Events - Among the pleasant pre-nuptial events of the CLEARMAN-WOODS wedding, solemnized Sunday afternoon, was the linen shower tendered the bride-elect by the Fidelas class of the First Baptist Chruch in the home of Miss Mary Scott FRAZIER. A large crowd of the young ladies of the class were present. Good wishes were tendered the bride and several appropriate vocal numbers were rendered by Miss Vesta TAYLOR. On the opening of a delicately tinted parasol above the head of the bride by Mrs. C.S. JACKSON a shower of flower petals, rice and dainty parcels fell about her. Some time was spent in inspection of the dainty bits of linen, chiffon and other delicate materials and the good wishes on the cards bearing the names of friends and members of the class. Cream and cake were served. The junior union also expressed their love of the bride-to-be and appreciation of the fine work she had done for the union in a handkerchief shower given Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John R. FELLRATH. The young people to whom Miss Ruby had been so much help told in their own words of their love for her and appreciation of her help. Many and dainty were the handkerchiefs showered upon the honoree. Delicious cake and cream were served. On Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock there was solemnized the marriage of Miss Ruby CLEARMAN and Mr. Herbert WOODS, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. CLEARMAN, Rev. J.T. NUTT the celebrant, thus culminating a romance that began last summer during the Palicios Baptist encampment and growing this winter while both parties were teaching school at Mt. Calm. Down the stairway in an aisle formed of white ribbons interspersed with green fern, came Miss Ruth ABNEY of Lampasas, cousin of the bride and Miss Ilene WOODS, sister of the groom. Before the bridal party entered the room Miss Abney sang "Because I Love You," accompanied by Miss WOODS at the piano, and then to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march came Rev. NUTT, followed by Master Oscar JACKSON, the gallant little ring-bearer, carrying so carefully the lily that had hidden in its petals the circle of gold with which the couple plighted their vows. Next came dainty little Marjorie JACOBS, strewing flowers in the path by which the groom came, attended by Mr. Roy CHRISTIAN of Waco, and their came the girl bride on the arm of her only sister and constant companion. Miss Dorothy CLEARMAN. A beautiful picture indeed was there when, before the bower of evergreens, surrounded by relatives and close friends, this youngest child of the family gave the promises that made her the wife of Mr. WOODS. After the impressive ring ceremony the bridal party ascended the stairway to the wedding march of Lohrengrin, from where the bride threw her bouquet, which was caught by Miss Willie CARROLL. The bride wore a lovely suit of gray, with boots and accessories in tone. The maid of honor wore an exquisite dress of white Crepe de Chine. The groom wore the conventional black. Miss Ruby is a young lady of pleasing manners, refined and well educated. She is a graduate of Baylor College of the Class of 1914. Her many friends here wish for her a long and happy wedded life. She has been faithful in the work of the Baptist Church, and among the young folks she will be greatly missed; her work with the Sunbeams and juniors has been interesting and most successful. Mr. WOODS is the superintendent of the public schools of Mt. Calm, and while few Belton people know him, he has impressed all as a most refined and worthy young man, and being the choice of Miss Ruby is sufficient recommendation for his worth. He is in truth to be congratulated upon his choice of a wife. Mr. and Mrs. C.S. JACKSON carried the bride and groom to Temple, where they boarded the afternoon train for Mt. Calm, where they go to live. Among the out-o-town guests were: Mrs. J. WOODS and Miss Ilene and Jack, mother sister and brother of the groom, from Kirbyville, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. ABNEY, Mr. Wm ABNEY of Lampasas, Miss Naomi WATSON of Mt. Calm, Miss Ruth and Mrs. James ABNEY of the State University at Austin, Mr. and Mrs. FERGUSON and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. DIXON, Miss Gertrude DIXN and Mr. WALLACE of Mt. Calm, and Mr. James MORGAN of Waco. Book V page 90 Miss Zora WHITMAN Dead - None can tell when or where the scythe of the "grim reaper" will strike, or who will be the one to fall. A day or two ago Miss Zora WHITMAN was a live and well, with the prospect of a long and useful life. Today her body lies in the cold embrace of death. Miss Zora had engaged to teach at Midway where she went to complete arrangements for the beginning of the term on next Monday. Returning home a day or two ago with high fever her condition rapidly became serious, and notwithstanding the best efforts of the attending physician and loving friends, she passed away between six and seven o'clock this morning. Heart failure is given as the immediate cause of death. Miss Zora was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. WHITMAN, was born and reared in Belton. She was a young woman with noble aspirations, and Christian character, one whose life, in its fullness, promised much for the benefit of mankind. But the Master has called her home, and while her many friends are bowed in grief for her going, they mourn not as for one lost to them forever, but as one gone on before. To the bereaved the News tenders its sincere sympathy. Final arrangements for the funeral have been postponed, pending the arrival of her brother from Plainview. It probably will be on Sunday. Let's Give Let Texas show her loyalty, Mrs. Ida BATTE ,Belton, Texas, May 6, 1917 Book V page 93 In Memoriam Grover T. KELSO fell asleep in Jesus July 29th,
1905. A. KELSO Music - One among the finest features of the school work this year is that in music done under Miss Ruth HATCHER. The singing folk plays and dances given the children of the different grades have been too often noted in these columns to need comment. One of the features of the work displayed in all of the rooms of the grammar schools was the written work in the music. The work was as neat as could be with every note accurately formed. South Belton School - First and Second grades-The work of the first and second grades of this school is under Miss Jenna Mae VanDOREN and the display of work was fine. The regular daily work shown was neat and accurate. Color work and drawings were also good. The construction work was most attractive and included lantern baskets, chairs, tables and other articles usually made by these little folks, together with the letter blocks and an especially pretty display of bundles. Third and Fourth grades-Miss Lillian FERGUSON has the third and fourth grades. Of highest class was all the work shown. Particularly attractive was the color work in both water colors and the cross work showing fruits, flowers and figures. The seed collection and display were also unique and pretty. Fifth and Sixth grades-The work in these grades would have been a credit to pupils of higher grades for its neatness, accuracy, skill and thoroughness. The Texas map books of the fifth grade were particularly attractive as well as all the map work of the sixth. "Texas Under Six Flags" was a pretty picture of Earlie COX showing the map of Texas surrounded by the six flags which have waved over her soil. All the color work of these grades was of exquisite taste. The San Jacinto design was wrought out in yellow daisies. Audubon Society. - While patriotism and beautiful flowers, both home and wild, contributed chiefly to the decoration of all these rooms, the keen interest the Audubon society has awakened in birds was shown in every room. In the hall of the society a splendid collection of pictures of birds, their nests, eggs and other features has been made. The name of the society adorns the top of the blackboard done in cross work letters by Earl COX. The study these children have already made of birds would be interesting for grownup people as well. The protection of birds brought about by this society is fine. Book V page 94 Story of the Revolution - (Editor's Note-The following sketch of colonial history in North Carolina was written by Mrs. Harry HYMAN, the well known Texas authors, who is preparing a history of this period and who has secured her facts from official and family records Mrs. HYMAN'S home is at San Antonio, and for a portion of her material she called on M.W. BLACKBURN of Killeen, her uncle. Mr. BLACKBURN is the only surviving grandchild of the Ambrose BLACKBURN prominently mentioned in the article. He is 81 years old, and the family is prominent in the Killeen county, R.T. BLACKBURN, a son being well known in Temple. The sketch as here published originally appeared in the Winston-Salem, N.C., Union Republican.) Mr. Editor-I will now give your readers a traditional story of the Revolutionary war. The mother country was very overbearing. Parliament exacted unjust taxes. The officers here took illegal fees. A society known as Regulators came forth. The people instituted suit in Salisbury against Thomas FRAHOLK. He was found guilty and was fined a sixpence. The Regulators then resorted to arms which caused a tumult that lasted until the Revolutionary war was over. Governor TRYON was governor at the time. He ordered four new counties erected to weaken the strength of the Regulators, viz; Wake, Chatham, Guliford and Surrey. The battle that I will relate was fought in the eastern part of Surrey, now known as Stokes county. Mayor WINSTON lived on Town fork near the present town known as Germantown. He was a patriot in the Revolution. The greater part of the people of North Carolina were Whigs, the rest were loyal to King George and were styled Tories. Capt. S. D. British officer was sent to Surry County to rally the Tories. They robbed the people and drove their cattle to the British army in Guilford County and got British gold. They went one night and raided Ambrose BLACKBURN. They took his wearing apparel one of the Tories took his hat and put his old dishpan hat on BACKBURN'S head. He tore it off and stamped it. He told the Tories that he wished it was the heart of every Tory in the land. The Tories had a dog that jumped on BLACKBURN'S dogs. Each party encouraged the dogs. BLACKBURN'S whipped the Tories dog and he told them that that was the way he was going to whip them. BLACKBURN went to Major WINSTON as quick as he could. WINSTON asked him to come in . He said he could not because he had no pants. WINSTON threw him a pair of buck skins, loaned him a spare gun, sent runners for the minutemen and went in pursuit of the Tories. They first went to the Tory den on the north side of the Sauratown mountains. They found fire, but the Tories were gone. They were reinforced by Col. Jack MARTIN of Rock Fame, and took their trail through the pea vines and crossed the Quaker gap of the Sauratown Mountains. They met a boy carrying a bread tray. He told WINSTON he had been to return some meal. WINSTON asked the boy if he knew anything about the Tories. He said he did not. WINSTON ordered his men to hang the boy up. They let him down, but he declared he knew nothing of the Tories. WINSTON ordered him hung up the second time and again he was let down, but still declared his innocence. WINSTON told him that he did know where the Tories were and if he did not give him the desired information he would hang him up and leave him there. The boy thought his time had come. He told Mayor WINTSON that the Tories were camped about a mile north. He kept the boy secure and led on. WINSTN rode a gray horse. A Tory picket took aim at WINSTON and killed his horse. Then a running fight ensued. --------------------------wounded and Capt. S. was made prisoner and paroled on the spot. BLACKBURN found a dead Tory wearing his clothes. He also had $100 in silver that he had taken from BLACKBURN'S house. The Tories were very troublesome in those days. They knocked five horses on the head for old Joshua COX one night. Mr. COX resided at the place owned by the late Jesse GEORGE. They pushed a horse over a precipice 100 feet high that belonged to a Mr. BAILS. The above skirmish cured them of their Toryism. The WINSTONS, BLACKBURNS, MARTINS, GAINSES, TILLEYS, LEATHERGIES and McCRAWS were substantive Whigs in those days. The reader may want to know where I got all this information. Mr. William KING, late of Stokes County, related it to me. He was a man of undoubted veracity. This occurred just before the battle at Guilford. He marched to General GREEN and fought the Hessians at Guilford Courthouse, the 15th of March, 1781. The statue stands on the field. Mr. Editor, please allow me space to say something in behalf of my state. North Carolina has never done anything to be ashamed of. She was the first to throw off the yoke of foreign oppression by making an open declaration of independence the 15th of May 1775. The patriots under the name of regulators met the bloody Tyron. They fought like v____rs? The 20th of May 1771, General McCLELLAN was sent by the British from Bunkers Hill to organize a Scotch army at Fayetteville. In February, 1776Sir Peter PARKER, with Lord CORNWALLIS, were anchored in the Cape Fear River to form a junction with the Scotch army. General MOORE and CASWELL met and captured the Scotch general and his army. Among the trophies they found $50,000 in gold. This occurred before the independence of the thirteen colonies. The people of the old North State went to war with a vim by assaulting the insolent FERGUSON on the rugged brow of King's mountain and on the crimson plain of Guilford courthouse. And gave Lord CORWALLIS a paralytic stroke that made him an easy prey to Washington at Yorktown, the 19th of October, 1781, which resulted in the independence of our country. And now the old North State stands pre-eminent in the zenith of her fame like a towering obelisk that time nor seasons cannot obliterate or crumble. Yes, today she lies basking in the silver rays of the meridian sun on the same latitude of good will ............ Registration in Belton Started Early and DID Well. - Before 7 o'clock this morning the hour for registration to commence men were waiting at the registration places to get their names first on the lists, and the ones succeeding in that were: Ward 1 Tom SAUNDERS,Ward 2 Judge Mallory BLAIR, Ward 3 Jeff JACKSON. Others following as closely after them as possible. Uncle Sam is watching his boys closely today and saw them come to the front in Belton willing and promptly no slackers here. They had answered to duties call promptly and by noon 80 per cent of Belton's registering strength had registered most splendid showing. Up to 3:30 this afternoon in Ward One there had been 76 registrations, ten of which were colored. In Ward Two, 105 had registered, including 6 Mexicans and 12 colored. In Ward Three, 73 had listed, 26 of them being colored. There were but very few exemptions claimed and it's the opinion of the registrars that nearly all of those entitled to register have done so up to this time with but probably a few more yet to register. Book V page 96 Soldier Boy Notes - Belton, Aug 11-A card received by Mrs. E.W. FOREMAN from her son, Everett FOREMAN ordered to join his company, Company I, Fifth California, states that he reached headquarters all right and expects to be ordered to the Philippines. Russell DURHAM is at work on the cantonments at Houston. Book V page 97 Member B.H.S. Senior Class Dead - Sorrow and gloom was cast over the graduating class of the Belton High School and elsewhere today, by the death of Miss Nellie BOWDEN, who succumbed to an attack of measles and pneumonia at her home at Sulphur Springs last night after an illness of about a week. Much regret is left at the demise of this young lady who would have graduated this week. She was popular in her class and every where else where she was known. The sympathy of the community is with the bereaved relatives. The funeral took place this afternoon in the new cemetery near Holland. Geo. W. HUDDLESON Dead - Geo. W. HUDDLESTON, an honored citizen of this city, died at home of his daughter, Mrs. J.B. LITTLETON on North Pearl Street, this morning at 9:30 o'clock after an illness of several days. Deceased was 73 years of age and has made this city his home for the past four or five years. He is survived by a wife and eight children as follows-Mrs. Fanny HODGE, Belton; Mrs. J.B. LITTLETON, Belton; H. H. HUDDLESTON, Comanache; C.E. HUDDLESTON, Austin: Mrs. S.L. MAYO, Belton; C.C. HUDDLESON, Hebronville; T.T. HUDDLESTON, Estes, Texas; and C.L. BELLAMY, Turnersville. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with services at the home conducted by Revs. J.R. NUTT, Lawrence WILLIAMS and W.H. HOWARD. The burial will take place in the North Belton cemetery and the Masonic lodge of this city will have charge of the services. Book V page 98 Colonial Dames Prize Awarded - With singing of patriotic songs by the High School students, the formal exercises of presenting to the winner a ten dollar gold piece, offered by the Colonial Dames of America, for the best essay, began. Dr. J.C. HARDY in a very appropriate address, presented the gold piece to Edwin PUDDY, who was given first place, on a well written essay, his subject being the "Early Settlement of Georgia." Miss Lucile GARRISON was a close second, and was given honorable mention on her essay on the "Characteristics of the Dutch." A solo very sweetly rendered by Mary Margaret GOPPINGER followed the address. Then followed the reading of the prize essay by its author. Superintendent L.H. HUBBARD on behalf of the school thanked the ladies for their successful efforts in securing this much coveted prize. Only ten schools in America receive this prize, which is given once each year by the Colonial Dames of America. Belton schools are justly proud of this honor bestowed upon them and each year show appreciation by the excellent essays written. Ernest WEDEMEYER Died Today - The News with others of his many friends here, regret indeed to learn of the death of Ernest WEDEMEYER, reported from Temple this morning. His health had been poor for a long time and every effort has been made to improve it, but the insidious disease, tuberculosis had taken strong hold and could not be stayed. No particulars came except that he died this morning. Ernest was a whole souled, good hearted man, liked by all and extremely popular with those who knew him best among his friends. The funeral, we understand, will take place sometime tomorrow, probably in the afternoon, with interment in North Belton cemetery. The bereaved relatives have our heartfelt sympathy. Book V page 99 Death of David WOOD - In the death of David WOOD there passed away another of the older residents of the city. Mr. WOOD was about sixty years of age and had resided in this city for some thirty years or more. He was a blacksmith and carriage repairer and his conscientious work and fair dealing won for him the respect of all those who knew him. Death came Sunday evening as a release from physical suffering which had been patiently endured for several years. The funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon, conducted by Revs. E.L. STOREY and A.F. CUNNINGHAM of Temple. Interment in North Belton cemetery. Deceased is survived by a widow; three sons and daughter, David WOOD of Galveston, Walter Wood of Temple, Carl WOOD of this city and Mrs. Oliver HALE of Rockdale; also two brothers, J.R. and C. WOOD of this city. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend to our friends and neighbors, our sincere appreciation for their help and kindness, during the illness and parting with our dear husband and father. Mrs. David WOOD and Carl, Mr. and Mrs. E.O. HALE, Mr. and Mrs. D.G. WOOD, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. WOOD. Book V page 100 Richard D. SAVAGE - The editor of the Times is personally grieved at the shocking news of the death of one of the noblest young men of his acquaintance. Dick SAVAGE of Belton is dead. He was the oldest son of Hou. H. B. SAVAGE and had charge of his father's poultry paper during his absence in the legislature. After working up the regular edition Monday afternoon he borrowed a delivery wagon to take the mail to the post office, getting in the wagon without noticing that the bits were not in the horse's mouth. The animal ran away, throwing him out from which he sustained a broken shoulder and a fractured skull. An operation was performed in an effort to relieve the pressure upon the brain, but all to no avail and he remained unconscious most of the time until death relieved him Wednesday night. He grew from infancy to manhood in the town of Belton and no young man was better known or more affectionately regarded. The family and friends have the deepest sympathy of the Times-Temple Times. As an evidence of Dick's great popularity, the many friends from gray-haired men and women to little tots, during his fatal injuries were continually inquiring about him. One little 5-year old girl cried herself to sleep Thursday night for fear she wouldn't get to see him again, and early Friday morning insisted on being taken to see him, and then alone and unaided she went from home to the cemetery to witness the last sad writes. A young man, grown from boyhood in our midst, we know him as one built like a man, tall, straight and fair to see, of good address, pleasing manner and worthy motive. Ambitions for his own good, true in his friends, generous to a fault-ah, he was a bonnie lad! We suffer because we have lost him. But if it must be suffered, Father let thy will be done. His popularity was attested by the character and size of the assembly that witnessed his burial over there in the South Cemetery, where the southern winds sigh softly over the fresh sod. And in the songs they sang we find the text for a sermon "Nothing in thy hand I bring" says the song, and this may apply to Richard SAVAGE as it would to you and I _______presence of God; yet I think he is fit for the Kingdom of Heaven and when they call him up before the throne I think he will be not afraid, will prove himself worthy and enter into the Land of Pure Delight. He was to have been wedded in the spring to one who loved him well. To her, we send this little message to confirm her judgment: He was good and true and lovable, and the world has been cheated of a man. Let us keep some little flower blooming by his grave, where it will bloom to show that we remember him, and ne'et forget. Mr. David SAVAGE - After a brief illness Mr. David SAVAGE breathed his last Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.R. SOLOMAN. The funeral was at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and burial in South Belton Cemetery, Rev. A.F. CUNNINGHAM holding services. Deceased was the father of Messrs Fred and H.B. SAVAGE of the Evening News; was 77 years old and had lived in Belton about 25 years. With all the sadness of parting it is best for the aged to go to their long home, for they rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Our sympathies go out to all the bereaved. PORTER-KARNES - Last week at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. Boone PORTER and Miss Mattie KARNES were united in marriage, Rev. WILLIAMS officiating. Immediately following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. PORTER went to Dallas to spend a few days. The groom is a young man of excellent traits of character, an industrious and worthy businessman. The bride is the daughter of one of Belton's best known families, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. KARNES, and a deservedly popular young lady. The Journal extends best wishes for a life of continual happiness. Book V page 103 Innocent Lad Killed - Waco, Tex., September 5-Luther HONEA, a 14 year old boy was shot and instantly killed this evening on the city hall square. HE was passing on a sidewalk in front of a saloon just as Mark FRINBERG and Joe MARX began a duel with pistols. Only one shot was fired; this went wild of the mark and hit the little fellow in the back of the head, coming out in his forehead and the boy fell with life extinct. FIRNBERG was arrested but was later released on bond. You will hear men say that if you let whiskey alone it will let you alone. If ever anybody tells you that, remember this boy. The answer to this problem is the number of people in the United States that are selling liquor. Divide Methuselah's age by the number of Job's daughters, Subtract the number of the chapter in Proverbs that contains these words, "At the last it biteth like a serpent and stingeth like an adder.: Divide by the number of chapters in Ester. Multiply by the number of lords invited to Belshazzer's feast. Multiply by the number of disciples sent out by couples. Add twice the age of Joseph when he stood before Pharaoh. Book V page 104 Squad Leaders to Meet - Belton, July 31-The working circles of the United Service Women's league have been organized under the direction of Mrs. J.S. BLAIR as central chairman. All chairmen of circles are requested to meet at headquarters in the basement of the Presbyterian Church tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. The hours, during which the workroom will be open have not been definitely decided upon, but the duties will be given. The chairmen of the circles are as follows: Mesdames T.L. MEANS, J.A. DENMAN, Frank TARRANT, Harry COCHRAN, John BLOOMER, R.C. FISHER, Slade YARRELL, M.W. TAYLOR, Mack McCORCLE, J.M. GEORGE, COEPPOMGER. Walter HALE, M.M. WHITE, E.W. FOREMAN, Will FERGUSON, M.L. GILMORE, Will POLK, John SURGHNOR, Otis WHEAT. Every woman is urged to become a member of a circle and requested to notify the chairman nearest her or phone to Mrs. J.S. BLAIR, central chairman. Bell County Boys Commissioned(Wednesday, August 15, 1917) - (Evening News Special) - Austin, Tex., Aug. 15-Among the two thousand young men who received commissions at Leon Springs training camp this week were the following well known Belton and Bell County citizens. They were commissioned as follows:-Henry C. DeGRUMMOND, Temple; First Lieut. Infantry section, First Company. W.S. BANKS, Temple; Second Lieut. Infantry section, Third Company. Paul Franklin RAY, Belton; Second Lieut. Infantry section, Fourth Company. Herbert E. BOZEMAN, Bartlett; Second Lieut. Infantry section, sixth Company. W.C. TAYLOR, Rogers; Second Lieut. Cavalry, First Troop. Perry A. NOBLE, Temple; Second Lieut., Cavalry section, First Troop. W.R. BULTER, Jr., Temple: Second Lieut. Field Artillery section, First Battery. Bruce FRAZIER, Belton; same as Butler, above. Lester C. HARLING Second Lieut. Field artillery section, Third Battery. Frank E. LARAMEY, Temple; Second Lieut. Quartermaster's Corps. Wm. A. RAY, Belton; Second Lieut. Field Artillery, national army. Hugh A. WEAR, Rogers, Second Lieut. In section of Officers Reserve Corps. Geo. Stephen WARE, Rogers; same as next above. Fleet HEARD, Temple; Second Lieut. Infantry section, officers' Reserve Corps. Wm. R. BROWN, Temple; Captain, Infantry Section, Officer Reserve Corps. Book V page 109 "Asleep in Jesus"-Daily News - Again it becomes our sorrowful duty to record the visitation of the messenger of death to a home in Belton. Last night about 9 o'clock the icy hand of death was laid upon Martin August, the ten-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred MUELHAUSE at their home on South Main Street. Death at all times and under all conditions is sad and sorrowful, but when it comes unexpected the sorrow is more keenly felt by those who are left to mourn. Tuesday this little babe was not feeling well, but nothing serious was thought of it, the parents thinking it would soon be alright again. Yesterday afternoon about 3 or 4 o'clock the child was suddenly taken worse and a physician was called at once, who upon arrival found the child in a very critical condition, from which it never rallied, but passed away to Him who said "suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The funeral takes place this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence. Rev. A.F. CUNNINGHAM conducting the services. Interment in North Belton Cemetery. The News extends to the bereaved its heartfelt sympathy, and commends them to Him whose "ways are not our ways" but who "doeth all things well." He alone can give them real comfort in this hour of trial and grief. Book V page 112 A Few Words About Boys - By Rev. J.R. NUTT-The greatest problem before the American people is not the negro problem, neither is it the high or low tariff. It is not whether WILSON or BRYAN is correct in his views about universal peace. It is not the problem of trust legislation. But the great problem is the problem of the American boy. Just what to do with him is the question that confronts every father and mother today. He is a proposition to be sure. Just how much rope to give him to keep him from braking his neck is an unsolved problem. You can never tell just where he is going to land. Today he won't do a thing but drive oxen, and tomorrow he wants to preach, and the next day he is a politician. You never can tell just what he is going to be. He is the problem of all the ages. The contents of an ordinary boy's pocket are very interesting. The President of the United States never felt as proud as the boy feels when he puts on his first pants with pockets in them. If you will hold a close examination of those pockets you will find something like the following: a knife, a top, a ball, some marbles, a bean shooter, some beeswax, some bullets, and some lead and a sling and some strings and straps and fishing hooks and lines and fishing worms and chewing gum and candy, and everything else necessary for the comfort of a growing boy. Those who claim to know tell us that the Hebrew word for boy is yelek. The old Hebrew mother certainly knew what a boy was. She knew how to name him. Boys come into the world yelling and they go through life very much the same way. If my boys should fail to yell I would send for the doctor. Something is wrong with the boy that cannot yell. His name is "yelek." There was a time when I knew how to raise boys. But now I can only suggest a few things. If you want some one to tell you exactly how to raise boys ask an old bachelor or an old maid. They know all about it. Some schoolteachers have very good ideas about it, but most of them are teachers that have no children of their own. Some boys do fine at school and love their teachers, but they are very different animals at home. As a suggestion to the solution to the problem I would say in the first place that somebody ought to see to it that the boy has a daddy. May be that the mother ought to give this point very careful consideration before she gets married. I think this point is worth while. It is a sad sight to see a boy about eight years old leading an old red nose daddy around and doing exactly as he pleases. Remember that this is only a suggestion. I have two boys of my own and my nose is some times red. But thank God, I don't drink. I would gently suggest in the second place that somebody see to it that the boy has a mammy on the place. May be the husband ought to think of this before he gets married to a mother-hubbard and a bunch of hair. But I would much prefer the mother hubbard to some other kinds of dress that I have seen. These two suggestions I think are worth while. A good father and a good mother who love God, and who train the boy as they should be is about the best suggestion that I can give. May God in his love save the boys BAKER-PERRY - Monday night at the home of Mrs. Jesse MITCHELL Mr. Frank BAKER and Miss Elsie PERRY were married, Rev. W.B. McGARITY officiating. It was a quiet home affair, attended by only relatives and intimate friends. After congratulations the happy couple went at once to the home on the Avenue, which the groom had built and furnished for their reception. Certainly the sensible plan of these young people is to be commended. They, man and maid, are indeed of the best that have grown up here in Belton. Miss Elsie is universally esteemed for her modest worth; Mr. BAKER young in years, has already won success as the capable manager of extensive business interests. God bless them both. Mr. Silas VANCIL - After an illness of about ten days Mr. Silas VANCIL, living just east of town, died Monday evening in Austin, whither he had that day been carried for treatment. He was 49 years old; a good man, and a zealous church worker. The family has been living here only a year or two, having moved from Houston, but in that brief time they have won many neighbor friends, with whom the Journal intenderin heartfelt sympathy in their time of great sorrow and bereavement. COWAN-SMITH - Tuesday evening Dec. 22, at the home of the bride's mother in Killeen Mr. Henry COWAN and Miss Lillie SMITH were happily wedded. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished young woman and very popular in the community. The groom is remembered in Belton as a student for some years at the Academy, and his parents now live here. He is guard on the convict farm near Bryan, and is an intelligent, honorable and industrious young man. We wish for him and his fair bride life's choicest blessings. Died - W.H. ECHOLS died at the family residence in South Belton Sunday and was buried in North Belton cemetery Monday, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. E.C. BOYNTON. The deceased was a Confederate soldier and was for many years a resident of Williamson County, moving to Belton only a few years ago. He was a native of Mississippi. A good man has gone to his reward. The Journal extends sincerest sympathy to the family of the deceased. Book V page 114 Boost, Then Boost Some More, It Wins. Boost your city, boost your friend, F. PERRY, Belton In the above verse expression the local bard throws out a bunch of mighty good doctrine and advice, it will do to paste up for anytime reference. Book V page 115 The Passing Of Another Bell County Boy - George Pendleton MAYES of Houston, Texas, formerly of Belton, met an untimely death in his home city while in the performance of his duties with the Houston Power and Light Company, by coming in contact with a live wire while assisting in the reconstruction of torn and tangled wires due to the recent Gulf storm. This Bell County boy was born in Belton August 30, 1887. At the age of 17 years he went to Temple and worked a short time with the McFADDEN compress when he met with an accident the breaking of an arm which laid him up for months. After recovering he decided to follow the electrical work and was employed by the Southwestern Telephone Company, beginning at the bottom of the ladder, and received promotion from time to time and later was sent by this company to Galveston. While at Galveston the great corporation known as the Stone & Webster realizing this boy's value employed him, and he worked for the corporation for several years in the cities of Galveston, Dallas, El Paso, Baton Rouge, La., and Houston, being always on the job and ready to go where duty called him. While in Houston he assisted in the electrical part of the construction of the great power house for the Houston and Galveston electric railway, which was then building. It was here that the Houston Power and Light Company realizing the value of George's services as an electrician employed him, and for the pat five years to the moment of his death he has constantly been in the employ of this Company and was always considered one of their most valuable and trusted employees. The untiring devotion to duty and his employees was perhaps the cause of his untimely death, as the recent Gulf storm so tore up the company's property that George worked many hours without rest and sleep to put this great plant in order. Two years ago George was married to a beautiful young woman of sterling worth of Houston, who has been a valuable help-mate to her husband in his chosen life work, a work which was only begun, as George was full of ambition to rise to the top some day in the electrical world. Fourteen months ago a little daughter, Mary Elizabeth came to bless the happy home of this worthy couple. The body of this young man accompanied by his father, Mr. Frank MAYES and his wife and baby, was shipped to Belton, arriving on the early morning train Wednesday, August 25, 1915, and after the funeral, which took place at the home of the deceased parents on the same day at 4 p.m. was laid to rest in North Belton cemetery, Rev. E.C. BOYNTON of the Christian church officiating. Besides many friends of the deceased left to mourn his untimely death, are many relatives living in Bell County and other parts of the State. Those of the immediate family left to mourn the loss of this worthy young man, are: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank MAYES of this city, three brothers, Clarence and Cullen of this city and Charles of Silsbee, and five sisters, Mrs. T.C. RUSSELL and Mrs. John TURNER of Ft. Worth, Mrs. T.J. SHAFFUER of San Antonio, Mrs. C.D. ROGERS of Silsbee and Mrs. G.A. McKELVEY of Dallas. Another Bell County boy of sterling worth has passed into the Great Beyond leaving behind many friends in this great State besides his many relatives to mourn the untimely death of one who knew no enemies, but had a word of cheer for everyone whom he came in contact. The Belton Journal joins th friends of George Pendleton MAYES in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Joel D. BLAIR, Sr. - After being confined to his room about a year, Mr. Joel D. BLAIR, Sr., died at Killeen Monday night, and the body was buried in Sugar Loaf Cemetery Tuesday. He was a brother of Uncle Billie BLAIR, and like him had lost a leg in the Civil War-at the battle Chickamauga. He was 74 years old, a member of the Methodist Church, and a Texas pioneer. The wife and seven children survive him, one of these is Mr. J.B. BLAIR, supt. Of the County Farm. We tender sincere condolences to the bereaved. ROGERS-STAPLES - At 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, July 14th, Rev. H.R. SINGLETON, pastor of the First Methodist Church of this city, spoke the solemn words which united for life Mr. J. P. RGERS of Alexandria, and Miss Annie H. STAPLES, of Houston, Texas the ceremony being performed in the parlors of the parsonage, corner Seventh and Jackson Streets, only relatives of the groom being present. The bride looked lovely in a white chiffon Princess, trimmed with baby Irish and point lace, wearing a white picture hat. She came here to meet and wed the man of her choice from her home in the Texas city. The groom has only recently moved to our city from Houston, and is manager of the Wall & co., brokers and real estate agents, on Third Street. Book V page 116
How the People Loved Him - Dr. Jarette Delesley LAW-Died at Belton, Texas, Tuesday, January 21, 1908. - Knights Templar Tribute. - To the Eminent Commander and Sir Knights of Belton Commannery No.23, Knights Templar. Sir Knight:-It would be impossible to record the inexpressible grief of our Commandery on the loss of our distinguished comrade, Sr. Knight Jarette D. LAW. This fraternity mingles its tears with those of his family, friends and the people of this whole community. His life and character furnish a splendid type of the chivalrous and beneficent principles for which this Order stands. To defend innocent maidens, destitute widows, helpless orphans and the Christian religion, was not merely the formula of an accepted creed but with him these sublime tenets were interwoven into the warp and woof of his daily life. His Masonic career began in 1883 when he became a member of Salado Lodge No. 297. He joined Salado Chapter in 1891, and was Knighted in our Commandery on March 16, 1893. He was still a member of each of these bodies at the time of his death. In their active ceremonies and working he was an efficient and useful member, and he was often called to the highest positions of honor and preferment. He served as Master of Salado Lodge for several consecutive years and brought to the discharge of the duties of that position all the zeal of a loyal and sincere brother and the polish of an educated, well trained mind. He had the warmest place in the hearts of his brethren and they gave to him their unbounded confidence and cordial support. Soon after his connection with our Commandery he moved to Belton and has ever since resided here. He entered at once upon a large and successful practice of his profession and his life work in these two communities has endeared him to thousands of all classes and ages and no man was ever more universally beloved. With a magnificent constitution and perfect physical health and development, he devoted his whole time, talent and strength to the relief of the suffering, and finally, as we believe, yielded up his valuable life-the victim of overwork-a splendid and willing sacrifice for the benefit of humanity. Like a brave, gallant, generous Knight, he walked through life bearing its burdens, its hardships, and its trials, and death with its inexorable summon found him ready and he obeyed without a murmur, without a tremor. As he passed from conscious life he seemed to say in the language of one of his favorite poems: "For tho from out our bourne of Time and
Place To his bereaved family we extend knightly and tender sympathy and, as far as it be in our power, let it be ours to "bind up the wounds of the afflicted." They have loyal friends in his Knightly comrades of this magnanimous order, and a house of refuge in the temple of our hearts. Courteously Submitted.Geo. W. TYLER,, Jno M. FURMAN, J.M. FRAZIER, Committee. U.D.C. Tribute - From the U.D.C., to Mrs. W.S. HUNTER, a devoted member of the organization, the following was inscribed: The Bell County Chapter No. 101 sorrows with you in the loss of your gifted and beloved brother, Dr. J.D.LAW. The Chapter feels that it has lost a true friend who was ever ready and willing to help and encourage whatever work that it undertook. We shall cherish the sweet memory of his gracious acceptance to speak for us at the Jackson and Lee celebration on Jan. 18, and lovingly remember that this preparation was among his last earthly efforts. The members of the chapter express their tender love and deepest sympathy to you, and all his loved ones in this dark hour. Sincerely, Junia OSTERHOUT, Mrs. S.S. WALKER, Mrs. Geo. A. WITTER.,Woman's Wednesday Club Tribute. The message, Dr. LAW is dead, shocked and saddened more hearts in Bell County than ever before mourned together the loss of one man. "From the dust of weary highway, from the smart of sorrow's rod, into the royal presence, he was bidden as the "Guest of God" on the morning of Jan. 21st. For nearly a quarter of a century his had been the profession most congenial to his great intellect and tender loving heart, that of a physician-that profession which "calls forth the highest intellectual strain yet keeps in warm contact with one's fellowman." As he lay in his home "in the marble majesty of death" the throngs of sorrowing friends, who came to pay their last tribute, overflowing the house and filling the spacious lawn, bore eloquent testimony to the truth that "Best it is indeed to spend oneself upon the general good. To strive to lift the limbs and hearts that bleed. This is the best the fullest meed." It was the unveiling of the monument that he had built, by his days and nights of service and love, in the hearts of the people. To our friend and former member, Mrs. J.D. LAW, the Woman's Wednesday club tenders its heartfelt sympathy in this the saddest hour of her life. May the memories of their long and happy married life, and the training of their children to emulate his character and virtues, lighten the waiting time "till they meet again." Mrs. Geo. W. TYLER, Mrs. S.M. RAY, Mrs. W.A. WILSON Book V page 117 Resolutions of Respect-To Live Oak Camp No. 608.-With uncovered heads and subdued hearts tot he Great Sovereign of the Universe, who bringeth to pass all thins according to His own Divine Will, and to the best interest of His beloved-we bow-our heart strings torn and bleeding. We submit and plead for strength to endure the darkest shadow, the most appalling gloom, the most terrific stroke that has penetrated our Forrest and we mourn the untimely fall of our esteemed Sovereign Jarrett D. LAW. In the death of Sovereign Law and his removal from our campfire and presence, we lose our brightest and best, our safest and wisest counselor, our bravest defender of the weak and helpless, our tenderest and most sympathetic to the distressed and suffering. His tender and earnest appeals to his fellow sovereigns to heed the sentiments and teachings of Perfected Woodcraft were words of wisdom and inspiration to purer thoughts, nobler deeds and grander achievements, worthy of our most considerate meditation, and an undying ambition to emulate his noble virtues. We now dedicate a page in our records to this sweet memory, and hand a copy of this faint expression of our respect to his bereaved family. "O God, we bow to thy decree Fraternally submitted M. A. STAMPER Resolutons of Respect.-Adopted by the Modern Woodmen of America, Camp 12194, Belton, Texas. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to take from our membership and from us our devoted brother and friend, Dr. Jarrett Delesley LAW, and where as in his death a prince has fallen the character of whom was as ____en as the day, neither dark ______s nor shadow rested upon it ___e a beautiful landscape, it ___ed features were plainly seen __e was nothing hidden th__ ____d be revealed; there was ____ng concealed that should ____own. Rockribbed by in-____y and probity, his conduct ___er just and honorable. The ____of his manhood spurned ____was mean and worthless, ____virtues lent a charm of ____and social attractiveness __-e him preeminence. The ___his life was clearly written without blot or stain, tinged only by the sadness that was brought to his heart by the sorrows, of others. His record is unchallenged. The breath of suspicion or the shafts of obloquy could not reach it the rancor of aspersion could not touch it. His acts of mercy and philanthropy, though man, ere unproclaimed, like the gentle dew of heave, they nourished the sterile soil of human poverty and lifted up the downcast and fallen. His acts of charity, his boundless love for his fellowman, carved for him in the hearts of his fellows and enduring tablet. No inspiration of his heart for good, but that his hands found a way to do it his hand, his brain, his purse were welcome to all that needed them. "His pity gave ere charity began." Resolved, therefore that we deplore our loss in the death of this our trusted ____nd brother knowing the ______of his manhood he has passed to the better and higher life that lies beyond the confines of mortality-a life the span of which unmeasured by the flight of years, is filled with immortal significance and joy. Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be given the press for publication, and that a copy be furnished the family of our brother, to whom we extend our fraternal sympathy. G.A. VanDIKE, Jno. D. ROBINSON, W.W. HAIR, J.A. FERGUSON, B.R. JENKINS Committee. The Knights of Pythias appointed a committee to draft resolutions of respect to Dr. LAW but the committee failed to prepare the article in time for this issue of the Democrat, which we regret-Editor. M.F. DAVIS Answers Death Summons - It is with sad regret that the Herald this week chronicles the death of M.F. DAVIS, which occurred at his late home Wednesday morning about 9 o'clock. He had been suffering for some three or four weeks with a lingering case of fever which disease never gave way until it had wrestled the soul from the body. Mr. DAVIS came here from Moffat several years ago and since that time has ever been identified with the best interest of the town, and had many warm friends here as well as all over the county. For the past four years he had served as justice of the peace of this precinct and was the late Democratic nominee for commissioner; he was also a member of the board of trustees and in his death three offices have been made vacant. The funeral was preached yesterday morning at the Christian tabernacle, F.W. O'MALLEY of Temple conducting the funeral services. Burial was under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. lodge. The body was laid away in the Sugar Loaf Cemetery by the side of relatives who had preceded him to the grave. He leaves a wife, and two children as immediate members of the family who have the sympathy of ever one in their great bereavement. Book V page 118 Mrs. E.W. FOREMAN has received a telegram from her son, Everett FOREMAN, who is in Pleasanton, Cal., informing her that he had joined the California National Guard, and expected to leave for the Mexican border, did not know just when. Said he "was getting along fine." (Note by submitter: Nannie had hand dated this article-July 1916, Belton) Book V page 120 J.H. REESE Dies Suddenly in His Store-Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock J. H. REESE died suddenly while in his store on Main Street. He was sitting on a barrel of salt talking to Cam BANGLE when he sank to the floor and expired immediately. Help was immediately summoned, but all to no avail. The brittle thread of life was suddenly broken and the spirit of Jep REESE for more than forty years a merchant in Belton, had taken its flight to the Unknown Beyond. The deceased was in his usual good health. His health and strength were exceptionally good for one of his years, he being 70 years of age. He ate as hearty breakfast Tuesday morning as common, and came down town and opened up his store early, as had been his custom for all the years of his business career. No one had noticed that he was ailing in any way, and it is not thought that he was ailing. All that was earthly of this kindly, good man was laid to rest in the North Belton cemetery Thursday morning surrounded by many friends of a lifetime, and of friends of the younger generation. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.R. NUTT and W.H. HOWARD. Mr. REESE was married at Salvisa, Ky., to Miss Bettie EDWARDS. There survive him the widow, four sons, one daughter and three sisters. The sons are W.E. REESE of Henderson, J. H. REESE Jr., of Beaumont, Martin REESE of Temple and John REESE of this city. The daughter is Mrs. Jake WESTBROOK of Connell. Of the three sisters, Mrs. S.W. MILLER resides in this city, Mrs. W. L. BECKHAM of Greenville and Mrs. H. RILEY of Falfurius. Truly a good man has gone on before, and he will be sadly missed by his host of friends. The Journal joins in expression of sorrow for the bereaved relatives. Mrs.Naomi SOLOMON CHILDERS Dead - It is when the young, the happy, the useful pass away that death touches the chords of deepest sorrow. Such is the death of Mrs. Naomi SOLOMON CHILDERS, wife of Ernest CHILDERS, of Pueblo, Colorado. In the prime of young womanhood has Mrs. CHILDERS been called away from the love of devoted husband, the care of sweet little daughter, the love of many near relatives and the love, and esteem of a host of friends. Born and reared in Belton throughout her school girl day she held the love and confidence of teachers, won by her bright intellect and her careful working out of any task or duty assigned her. Even before her school course was completed she began by the labors of her hands to assist a widowed mother in the support of a family of younger brothers. Entering actively into the business world at the close of the completion of the work of stenographer, she won the admiration of all those associated with her or seeing her work by her ability painstaking and faithfulness. Early in life she became a member of the Christian church and her church and Christian work received by no means the least of her care, energy and ability. The Sunday School, Endeavor and the Union Mission Sunday School in South Belton were all objects of her special interest and work. Death came after a lingering illness of several weeks in a sanitarium in Pueblo, Colorado, typhoid fever being the cause. Her husband is a patient in the same institution. Her mother , Mrs. J.R. SOLOMON of this city, has been at her bedside during the past two weeks. The remains will be brought to this city, the funeral being held Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the North Belton cemetery. Deceased is a niece of Hon. H. B. and Fred SAVAGE, and a sister of Bennett and William SOLOMON of this city. Ross SOLOMON another brother is in the United States Navy. A sister, Mrs. Bert TROTT resides in Canada. A host of friends sorrow with these and other new relatives over her death. -A Friend Henry G. VanDOREN (Note by submitter: The first paragraph of this article was torn making it very hard to transcribe. Entered is all the submitter could read) ________VanDOREN, died at _____________is morning at 2:20 ________e underwent a serious ___________some two or three _________go. From this he re-___________nd was able to be ________me, but was taken _______own____in and his condition was regarded as serious several days before the end came. Henry G. VanDOREN born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 15th, 1853. Came to Belton Texas in 1878. Was united in marriage with Miss Jane E. TULLOCH, May 7th, 1879. HE united with the Episcopal church when a boy. In 1893 the family moved to Port Lavaca, where they lived for seven years, then returned to Belton, where they have resided ever since. Surviving, besides Mrs. VanDOREN are four daughters and one son-Mrs. W.C. ODEN, Miss Katie VanDOREN, Mrs. Ralph G. ERWIN, Miss Jenna Mae VanDOREN, and Henry Lee VanDOREN. The following is a list of the active and honorary pallbearers. Active-James HARRIS, Harry BROWN, Lonnie FLEWELLEN, Chas. Martin SMITH, Earl LORD and C.E. METCALF. Honorary-Henry BROWN, P.T. MOREY, Peter HAMMERSMITH, W.S. HOLMAN, Peyton JACOBS, N.E. NAISMITH, W.S. HUNTER, M.P. McELHANNON, Thos. YARRELL Sr., Frank AUSTIN, Howard GARRISON and E.R. EASTON. The funeral was held at the family home on 702 Wells Street this afternoon at 4:00 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. C.W. PEYTON. Interment was made in the North Belton cemetery. Book V page 122 JARRELL-ELLIOTT Nuptials( Note by submitter: Nannie has hand dated this article-1912) - On last Tuesday evening the marriage of Miss Jessie JARRELL to Mr. Aubrey ELLIOTT was solemnized at the spacious JARRELL home on North Main Street, Rev. W. M. WILLIAMS, of Ft. Worth, officiating. The entire reception suite which includes almost the entire first floor of the residence was beautifully decorated with garlands and festoons of Southern sunilax, potted ferns and palms and bowls of white roses. Innumerable gifts of rare beauty were displayed in the library and were the true expressions of the love and sincere esteem in which this happy young couple are held by their many friends. In the dining room Misses Anna BERINGER, La Vera PYLE and Arleigh JARRELL presided over the punch bowl. A lace spread over pink satin, roses, ferns and ribbons suspended from the chandelier made the table a bower of beauty. Miss Aubrey JARRELL home from the State University for the occasion sweetly sang, "Oh Promise Me!" Miss Ruth HATCHER, at the piano played the wedding march. Both of these young ladies were gowned in poin d'esprit over white satin with pearl hair ornaments. As the first sweet strains of Mendelsson's wedding march were heard little Jimmie JARRELL and Leslie B. ELLIOTT clad in dainty white empire frocks with pink sashes descended the smilax entwined stairway and scattering rose petals, wended their way to the parlor, the place of the ceremony. Misses Mary MILLER, from the University, and Ophelia DONNELL, followed by Misses Florence AGEE and Kathleen HOLLIDAY as bride's maids were next in the procession, wearing dainty semi-decollate frocks of pointed d'esprit over white satin with pearl trimmings and hair ornaments and carrying brides maid's bouquets. The bride, who appeared on the arm of the groom, looked exceedingly charming in a gown of accordion plaited???satin with an exquisite venice lace overdrepery and a coiffure decoration of tulle, pearls and aigrette. After Rev. W. M. WILLIAMS pronounced the simple but beautiful ceremony; Rev. E. C. BOYNTON invoked a blessing upon the young couple in a short prayer. After the ceremony an informal reception was held and a delicious salad and ice course was served. Immediately after the reception was over_______left for their future _____bride___. Book V page 123
Mrs. J.H. POWERS Dies Suddenly From Apoplexy-Life Long Resident of Co. is Survived by a Son and Two Daughters-by M.W.S.- (Note by Submitter: Mrs. J. H. POWERS was Nannie's mother. Nannie hand dated this article-Nov 1936) - It was shock to relatives and friends in Belton, as well as those in other states, when Mrs. Kate Valeria CHALK POWERS passed away very suddenly Tuesday morning at 3:15 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Eugene FOREMAN of Belton. She had suffered with pectoris angina for some years and was seemingly no worse, when a stroke of apoplexy ended her life Tuesday. Her daughter, in an adjoining room heard her fall and rushed in, but she was gone without a word. Mrs. POWERS had lived all her life here and has hosts of friends who grieve at her passing. Kate Valeria CHALK POWERS was born in Belton, Texas, March 2, 1861, the seventh child of William Roscoe CHALK, an ordained Methodist Episcopal minister, who was born in North Carolina, and his wife, Frances BLACKBURN of Tennessee. The CHALKS came to Texas from Maury County, Tennessee and were pioneers in this state. Whitfield CHALK was a major in the Mexican War and was made a prisoner in the Mier Expedition. Kate Valeria CHALK POWERS was reared here and at the age of seventeen was married to John Henry POWERS, in Belton, March 12, 1879. Mr. POWERS was the son of pioneer family of this county. She joined the Baptist Church when a young girl and was a member all her life. Mrs. POWERS was also a Daughter of the American Revolution her membership being in San Antonio. She had four children, all born here. They are Mrs. E.W. FOREMAN, of Belton, Mrs. Nettie GOTT, of Houston, J.Thomas POWERS, of Los Angeles, California and a son Jimmie who died in infancy. Mr. POWERS, her husband, passed away here in 1921 and Mrs. POWERS remained a widow. Her only sister, Mrs. Dave EARNEST, resides in Matador, Texas. Her grandchildren are E.R. FOREMAN of Henderson; Mrs. G.V. HOGWOOD, Mrs. A.J. LOYD, Mrs. Katie Bell PAGE, B.E. GOTT all of Houston; J.H. FOREMAN and H.H. FOREMAN of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Marguerite GOTT and G. L. GOTT of Stockton, California; T.Bruess POWERS of Pleasonton, California; Mrs. A. E. MATTHEWS of Austin; Mrs. J. E. GREEN of Burlington; Robert P. GOTT and W.R. GOTT of the United States Army; and G. A. GOTT, Jr., of Handley. Fourteen great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held at the Eads Funeral Home Friday morning at 10 a.m. with services conducted by the Rev. A.D. ROGERS of the First Christian Church. Active pallbearers will be Byron HAMMERSMITH, A. E. WARREN, John BIGHAM. Edward HOGWOOD, Ed KIRCHNER and Ray SAVAGE. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the family and the following out-of-town relatives and friends: Mrs. Minna SCOTT and Jim BOYD of Hyman; Mrs. ?. W. BEALL of Houston; Mrs. W.J. STONE of Austin; Mrs. Dave EARNEST of Matador; J. Tom POWERS and Mrs. Mattie DOW of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Fannie McCORCLE of Killeen and Miss Elizabeth McCORCLE of Temple. Interment will be in the South Belton cemetery. This completes Volume V of Nannie's Scrapbooks
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