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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-16
PURELY PERSONAL

DR.. Kirkham and W. II. Mackay
Sundayed at the Point
James Common returned Saturday
afternoon from the Point.
Rev. Reid Hale and Rev. J. W.
Snwcll visited the Point Saturday.
Miss NJ. Egly returned yesterday
from Il short visit to relatives at the
Point.
John Champion came up from
the coast Saturday and returned
Yesterday.
Mrs Woodhou>e's reception day
hereafter will be en- Thursday from
three p. m.
+. b. Raymond came in from FL
Sauz last night, and autographed
at the Miller.
Mrs. L. Sebree and Titles son visit
ed the Point Yesterday, returning
in the afternoon.
W. L. Lipscomb left yesterday
in charge Of somc machinery for
the CIosner plantation.
Henry Martin, prospector from
Tilden, Texas, arrived Saturday
afternoon, and is staying at the
Miller.
Mrs. NJ. Baker and Misses T.
Champion, N. Howell and sister
and L. Laroche returned to the
Point yesterday.
Mrs. P. Merrill Griffith has
changed her at nome day, and will
hereafter receive on Fridays after
three o'clock p. m.
Duval West, Esq, left on the
stage this morning for San Antonio,
after spending a few days here on
professional business.
Mrs. James B. Wells and daughter
OF Brownsville, ON their return from
Austin, are at the Menger.-Sar
Antonio Express, 18th.
w. f. Walker, of Florida, ar
rived here by Saturdays Matamo-
ros train. Mr. Walker is pharma-
ciSt. and comes to take a position
in the Aguila drugstore.
Sheriff John Closner and three
children, W S. Dougherty and wife,
Misses Alice and Lillian Dougherty,
Mrs. Ada Lipscomb, child and
nurse, returned to Hidalgo this
morning, by the Matamoros train.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Withers of
San Antonio and 2. c. Withers of
Denton, Texas, arrived by Satur-
days Matamoros train, and are
staying at the Miller. Mr.. Withers
is interested in land matters in this
section.
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WHEREAS, The Supreme Ruler OF
the universe has, in His infinite wis
dom. removed from our midst our
friend, Annie j., wife of our esteem
ed and honored Sheriff John Closn-
er; md,
WHEREAs, The intimate social
relations held during many years
with her by the citizens of this
community make it fitting that we
record our appreciation of her;
Therefore. be it
RESOLVED, That the noble, pure
and virtuous life of Mrs, Closner
was shining example in this COM
munity, and her many acts OF
kindnesses and charity has endear-
ed her memory to all;
RESOLVED, That this community
has sustained a loss which is realiz-
ed by each and all, especially the
sick and afflicted, and the poor and
needy, whom she was ever ready to
relieve;
RESOLVED, That with deep SYM
pathy with the afflicted relatives OF
the deceased, we express an earnest
hope that even so great a bereave-
ment may be overruled for the
highest good;
RESOLVED, That a copy OF these
Resolutions be sent TO the editor of
THE BROWNSVILLE HERALD with the
request that he publish the same
(Signed) R. A. Marsh.
(Signed) R. NJ. Chase. Committee.
(Signed( ]. bennett.
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The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-16
ABOUT TOWN

ne uOElitI CdiiIC u WIN a bhli3
last night about tw-lve O'Clock.
Several wagons loaded with ma
ehinery for the Closner plantation,
in Hidalgo county, left here yester-
day morning
Watch for the program of Friday
nights entertainment.
Tickets for the comedies to be
plaved on the Doth will be for sale
tomorrow. Admission % cents, U.
5. currency; reserved seats ten cents
extra at Botica del Leon.
The plays to be presented on Fri
dav at the opera house by amateurs
are entitled: Who's to Win Him?"
and .'The veneered Savage" Both
are bright and full of amusing sit
nations. Fun lovers should not
fail to attend the performance.
The Ladies' Euchre Club will be
entertained Wednesday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Aug. Ce-
laya.
Railway Stock.-For sale One
Hundred (100) Shares of the Rio
Grade Railway, value Of $l0Oeach,
for $50 per share. For particulars
call at The HERALD office.
The large party Of Hidalgo citi-
zens who came down on a special
train Friday night, to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Annie Closner, re-
turned home by today's Matamoros
train.
The steamship Manteo sailed
from Galveston for Point Isabel
Yesterday morning at six o'clock.
She brings eight passengers.
The steamer was sighted off Bra
los Santiago at 1870 p. m, having
made quick voyage from Calves
ton this time.
The schooner Brazos put to sea
again this morning.
An interesting letter from Fury
dice to Fl Soltero was crowded out |
Of today's HERALD, but will appear
tomorrow.
From E. B. Raymond Of FL Sauz
it is learned that a new artesian
well was brought in" about eight
miles above taat place a aeek ago
by Engineer \. W. Ferguson. The
we'll is a fine gusher, producing
three hundred gallons of water per
minute. 1t is less than 900 feet
deep.
Mrs Martin Beistero has been
seriously i'll for several days.
Work on the new pump house
and smoke stack at Villa Nueva is
Progressing satisfactorily T h e
chimney is now twenty-five feet
high. The new building is larger !
than the one which was built last
year, to accommodate the larger ell
CINE and boilers. Contractor Mar
TIN Hanson has charge of the work.
The new machinery, which is on
the schooner Brazos, now at BRACES
Santiago, will be put in place as
soon as it reaches Villa Nueva.
The regular statement of the First
National Bank appears in this
evenings HERALD.
In the district court today three
murder cases were taken up, two
against Ranger Sergeant a. \.
Baker, charged with the murder of
Ramon Cerda and Alfredo Cerda,
and one against John Moore, color
cd, Tor the murder of his wife. The
work OF securing qualified jurors
was begun, but only about nine or
len were secured who are qualified,
and the cases were postponed until
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-16
Death Of s. ". Brooks.

known residents OF Brownsville.
having lived here since 1878. He
was born in the state of Pennsyl-
wanna, June 10, 1929, but lived
in Ohio from the time he was seven
years OF age, until nearly grown,
when he went to New Orleans, be-
ginning business there in 1858 as
an architect, builder and lumber
dealer. In 1868 he moved to Mata-
moros and engaged in business in
that city for fifteen years, prior to
moving to Brownsville. He took
part IN many of the stirring events
OF the early days of this section.
and had large store of interesting
anecdotes and "reminiscences of
those times. From time to time
since the establishment of THE
HERALD, under various mons de
plume, Mr.. Brooks has written
sketches on such topics, as well as
others, for the paper. lie filled
niche peculiarly his own in this re-
spect, and he will be missed by
those who so often listened to him.
As an architect and builder, the
deceased also played Il conspicuous
part in the development and
Brownsville, having erected hume
rous building here. His first work
in this place was the superinten-
dents lodge at the National Gene
terry, picturesque place set on a /
sloping green sward. He also built |
the hospital at Fort Brown. The
Episcopal Church, county court
house and public school building
were erected by him, while many
of our handsome private residences
were also his handiwork. The coun-
ty court houses of Hidalgo and |
Starr counties were likewise design
ed and built by him. He was also |
superintendent of the
work on the Brownsville federal !
building, being occupied for two
years on that important work
As civil engineer, Mr.. Brooks
also occupied~an important field.
He had held the office Of city en-
gineer for eight terms. His init
mate knowledge OF all that related
to his profession in Brownsville
made him a useful citizen and his
loss will be much felt also in that
respect. His ietty work for the pro-
lection of the Fort Brown reserva-
ton proved him Il practical en-
gineer. lie also possessed inventive
genius, which might have made him
famous had he developed it. His
jetty-pipc system, which he invent
ed few years ago, had been tried
at Fort Brown and proved very eff
fectual. The octagon paving block
was also first invented by him.
Mr.. Brooks was married twice,
his first wife being Il New Orleans
lady. Two children were born of
this marriage, but both died. His
second wife was Mrs FalgOt to whom
he was married here. She survives
him, and has the sincere sympathy
of the entire community in her sad
bereavement. Several brothers and
living in distant states,
also survive Mr.. Brooks who was
one of large family.
The funeral takes place this al
ternoon at four O'Clock, under the
auspices of the Brownsville Masonic
lodge. of which deceased was
member of many years standing,
the funeral being conducted by Rev.
John Beean, with service at the
church.
The extension of the telephone
line along the canal from Villa
N,,o,.n i nearly comnleted to Ran
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The extension of the telephone
line along the canal from Villa
Nueva is nearly completed to Ran
cho Viejo, where the company 5
store and plantation headquarters
are located. When finished the
line. including that connecting the
nump house with Manager Rat
cliffe's office in town, will be nearly
twelve miles long.
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RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Expressing Sympathy and Regret
of Citizens of Hidalgo On the
Death Of Mrs. Closner.
To the BROWNSVILLE HERALD.

To the BROWNSVILLE HERALD.
Hidalgo, Texas, Feb. 15--The
following resolutions of sympathy
and respect were adopted by the
citizens of Hidalgo County, Texas,
ON the death of Mrs. Annie J, Clos
or. who died in Brownsville, Texas,
on the 18th. day of February,
1903.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-16

For sALE-Good frame dwelling
on half lot in 4th. Ward. Apply at
HERALD office.
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NoTIcE.-We are now prepared to
deliver wood by the cord at any
place in town, at one days notice.
CELEsTIN jacob Sous.
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Gard of Thanks.

Words are inadequate to express
the gratitude of myself and family
to the people of San Antonio,
Brownsville and Hidalgo, who
rendered ussuch valuable assistance
during the last sickness OF my below
ed wife. The many acts of kindness
and expressions ofsympathy which
came to us every day are appreciat-
ed to the fullest extent.
These genuine acts and ex-
pressions by the friends of my dear
wife were a solace and comfort to
her in her last moments, and, if
possible, dissipates in measure
the darkness which overhangs our
home. Sincerely,
JOHN CLosYER.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1903-02-16

Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 18th day of February, 1903.
JNO. BARTLETT,
Notary, Public.
Cameron County, Texas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
Public Sale.

l will sell at my place, known as the
old Dingman farm, 81 miles southeast of
Decatur, % miles southwest of Leon, all
personal property on Tuesday, septem-
Der, 8, 1908. The following property to-
wit: % cattle consisting of cows with
calf by side, five of which are bull
calves, 6 two year old heifers safe in
calf, yearling heifers safe in calf, S
short yearling steers, 1 high grade
Shorthorn bull, 1.-THE cows are all bred to
this bully, 3 horses consisting of 1 black
horse seven years old, broke single and
double, l bay horse nine years old, 1
gray horse nine years old, broke single
and double, black horse four years old,
40 hogs consisting of in pig due Sep
TENDER, thoroughbred o. J. G. boar, six
teen months old, 80 shoats averaging 100
pounds from this thoroughbred, 100 bush
ell oats, almost new Canton corn plan
tor, l G. H. D. spring trip cultivator, 1
steel frame harrow two sections,
Champion mower, Jenkins hay sweep.
sixteen foot hay rack, / wagon, feed
cooker, grinder, sled, saddle, set
heavy harness, single pillow harness ]
single driving harness, 100 Leghorn
hens, household goods and other things
things too numerous to mention. Terms
of sale-A credit Of IL months will be
given with 8 per cent discount for cash.
Climax lunch wagon serves lunch
Sale commences at 10 a. m.
&c. REUss.
S. Y. HARGER, Auctioneer,
E. W. TOWNSEND, Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
A Tribute of Respect.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Advise to remove.
from midst beloved brother Elder Levi Eos
dick, therefore,
RESOLVED, That in the death of Brother Fosdick
the community has lost honorable citizen, the,
wife loving husband, the children tender father
and the church beloved under-shepherd
RESOLVED, That We bear with humble subms--
sion this severe stroke of divine providence and
member that he doeth all things well.
RESOLVED That we extend to Sister Fosdick and
family our tenderest sympathies and coincidence.
RESOLVED That copy of this preamble and
resolution, be placed upon the church records, one
given to Sister Fosdck, and sent to the Baptist
record and to each of the county papers pub
LEGATION.
The chamber where the good man meets his fate is
privileged beyond the walks of virtuous life
lis quite on the verge ofheayen.
II. Stringham, Committee.
Done this day by order and in behalf of the. T,is;
keego Baptist church at their regular business meet
Ing on Saturday before the third Sunday in August,
A. D. 1903 CIV. Smith, moderator,
]. NJ. Smith, church clerk
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
pleasanton.

Mrs. Sheridan Miller, of Clinton, Mo-,
who has been visiting at the home of
her husbands parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
jeff Miller, left Tuesday afternoon for
her home.
Cool enough for frost in low places
but we have not heard of any.
High waters, washouts and belated
trains have almost deprived us of our
mails for the last week. The REPORTER
did not reach us until Monday.
]. M. Willis was called to Des Moines
Monday OH account of the illness of his
daughter, Eliza.
A township Sabbath school picnic is
being planned here for a couple of days
the latter part of this month.
Elder John Mundell preached at the
G. U. church Sunday evening.
About all of our Des Moines visitors
have returned home with much of the
wear and mud of the capital city.
Mrs. H. Brown had business in Leon
one day last week.
A sad affair greeted our people Mon
day noon when it was reported that
Miss Cora Davis was dead, having died
from drinking carbolic acid, administer
ed by her own hand. She was the "a
year old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Davis of north of Pleasanton. No
reason can be accounted for her act
unless dependency on account of bad
health. Her family and social relations
were all pleasant and she bore the best
of a reputation. The funeral services
were held at Fredonia, conducted by
Rev. Dryor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
Hickory Grove.

U. W. Wells, of Mitchell, S. d., was
visiting relatives in this vicinity the
past week.
Adam vertz and wife visited Sunday
at S. M. Kier's.
Several from this vicinity attended
the fair at Des Moines last week.
Nerbel Painter, of Davenport, Iowa,
came Friday to visit his parents, w. H
Painter and wife.
Lizzie Jones and Ethel Adams called
on Lena Kier Sunday afternoon.
Minnie and Mary Painter returned
home Sunday from Crown where they
have been visiting couple of weeks.
Hank Brennan and family visited Sun
day at Frank Dingmans.
Charley Meeker and wife, of Decatur,
called at W. II. Painters Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Winona Negley visited few
days last week with her mother, Mrs. A.
j. Wells.
Eta Negley spent Wednesday with
Irene Kier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
Pleasant Valley.

Mrs. George Virden and daughter
Mrs. Emma Campbell returned home
Wednesday from Illinois after two
weeks visit with her parents and other
relatives.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Reuss. a
daughter. Mother and daughter doing
nicely.
Mrs. George Virden and children Wis.
tied at James Bonner's Sunday. .
ORGY Blacks new house is progressing
nicely.
Mrs. Quigley is visiting relatives in
Kansas this week.
James Hill and family visited at the
home Of Geo. South, north of Crown
Sunday.
Oscar Sprinkle was in this vicinity
last Wednesday.
The roads in this vicinity are almost
impossible, the bridges being washed
out.
Ern Rob and wife passed through this
vicinity Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
A Most Liberal Offer.

All our farmer readers should take ad
vantage of this unprecedented clubbing
offer we this year make, which includes
with THE REPORTER, The Iowa Home
stead, it's special Farmers Institute edi-
ton and the Poultry Farmer. These
three publications are the best of their
class and should be in every farm home.
To them we add, for local, county and
general news, our own paper and make
the price of the four one year only S17O.
Never before has so much superior read
ing matter been offered for so small an
amount of money. The three papers
named, which we club with our own are
well known throughout the west and
commend themselves to the readers
favorable attention upon mere mention.
The Iowa Homestead is the great agri-
cultural and livestock paper of the west
The Poultry Farmer is the most practi-
cal poultry paper for the farmer, while
The Special Farmers Institute Editions
are the most practical publications for
the promotion of good farming ever
published. Take advantage Of this
great offer, as it will hold good for
short time only. Samples Of these
papers may be examined by calling at
this office, @. Il, HULL.
Publisher LEON REPORTER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
Van Merit.

Mrs. Louis, of Weldon, is here visiting
her friend, Mrs. Arnold.
Prof. Reed returned Sunday from
Leon.
The Christian Sunday school will give
their annual picnic Tuesday.
!. The M. E. Sunday school will give
their annual picnic Wednesday.
Miss Scott, of Clarinda, is here visit
ing her friend, Elsie Hall.
Gertie Walker returned Monday from
Des Moines, after spending several days
visiting friends and relatives. She was
accompanied home by her cousin, Maud
Pulse.
Jennie Gould and Dulla Fuller return
ed Thursday from Des Moines where
they had been attending the fair.
Mary Rhodes spent Sunday with
Media and Celia Thompson.
Rev. Castor delivered two excellent
sermons at the Christian church Sunday.
Mrs. Hill returned to her home in New
Virginia Saturday, after visiting few
days with relatives.
Mr.. Ben Easter returned from Des
Moines Saturday.
Miss Dot stookey, of Leon, was in
town Friday.
Inez Kane entertained a number OF
young friends Tuesday in honor of her
10th birthday. a jolly good time was
reported by all.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
Read 1t Several Times.

Here is little poem that the writer has
read score of times and the oftencr he
reads it the better he likes it. There is a
pretty good sermon in it and when one
can measure up each days work by the
sentiment in the last verse, he will be
called pretty near white by the Ones
Who Understand. Cut it out and paste
it up. It's new.
What's the best thing that you have
ever done?
The whitest day,
The cleverest play
That ever you set in the shine of the
sun?
The time that you felt just wee bit
proud
OF defying the cry of the cowardly
crowd
And stood back to back with God?
Aye, lnotice you nod,
But silence yourself, lest you bring me
shame
That have no answering deed to name
What's the worst thing that ever you
did?
The darkest spot,
The BLACKLIST blot,
On the pages you have pasted togeth-
or and hid?
All, sometimes you think you've for
gotten it quite,
Till it crawls in your bed in the dead
of night
And brands you it's own with blush.
What was it? Nay, hush!
Don't tell it to me, for fear it be known
That have an answering blush of nv
own,
But whenever you notice a clean hit
made,
Sing high and clear
The sounding cheer
You would gladly have heard for the
play you played.
And when a man walks in the way
forbidden,
Think you of the thing you have hap
PLY hidden
And spare him the sting Of your
tongue.
Do do that which I've snug?
Well, it may be l don't and it may be
do
But I'm telling the thing which is good
for YOU!
EDMUND VANCE Cooke.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
A HELPING HAND
Is Gladly Extended BY a Leon Git
i7cn

-
There are many enthusiastic citizens
in Leon prepared to tell their expert
ence for the public good. Testimony
from such source is the best of evil
dence and will prove "helping hand"
to scores of readers. Read the follow
ing statement:
Veteran John Gunter, of south Main
street, says: During the war l served
in the third Iowa infantry. When there
l was taken with the measles and the
government sent me home. | ran a,
spinning machine for eight years con-
stantly and if the continual standing
was not the primary cause of backache
it certainly aggravated the attacks,
My back has ached so severely that
could neither stand nor walk 1t hurt
to stoop, it hurt to lift, it hurt excru-
ciatingly to saw wood and after any
extra strain on the muscles of the back
have been lame for days. Mrs. Gun
ter had used Doan's Kidney Pills and
was SO positive they might help me that
during the last attack was ca sily in
duced to go to L. p. Van Werden's drug
store for box. They helped. At pres
ent my back is in good shape and better
than it has been for long titue.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for U. S.
Remember the name Doans and take
no substitute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-03
Orphan Ridge.

Howard Ellis had business at Davis
City Friday.
Mr.. Barlean spent Sunday at Mr.
Blake's.
Charles Smith and J. M. Barlean spent
Sunday over in Eden at John Smiths.
The dance at Howard Ellis Monday
night was success.
Creighton Miller and best girl attend.
ed the dance at Mr.. Ellis on last Mon.
day hight.
The big rains raised Magruder all
over the bottoms.
Span Blake is helping L. A. Durrell
build his new house.
Creighton Miller went to st. Joe last
week to lay in his fall and winter goods.
Buster Jones and brother Gill were in
our city Sunday.
Mr.. Fairall, of Weldon was on the
Ridge Sunday.
G. e. Gardner, of Leon, was in our
midst last week.
Spurad Brazelton was a caller at M.
M. Smiths Sunday.
VIM. Campbell had business in Cod
Town Sunday.
John Piper was called to Leon on bust
ness Sunday.
jim Marvin, Of Leon, spent Sunday at
Mr.. piper's.
Geo. Larson, of Saline, Mo-, was trans
acting business here one day last week.