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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1907-01-21
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The feature OF the couuty good
roads convention held In this city
saturday was the address delivered
at the night session BY Col Il T..
Smith. uf sherman. president Of the
State Good Roads association. aud
known throughout the length and
breadth OF the land as the alfalfa
king Mr. Smith did not speak
more than thirty minutes but he
proved that he knows as much of
oratory as he does of alfalfa. and
that his proficiency in raising his
voice to a tone that makes 'em sit
up and listen" is equal to his ability
in causing the clover species to
spring from the bosom of mother
earth
At the state good roads conven-
tion held at Waco few weeks ago
Mr. Smith was unanimously chosen
president of the Texas association.
and the county convention here Sat
urday was the first one he has ad-
dressed or attended since his cleo
ton. He is a good roads enthusiast
and is deeply interested in the mat
ter of securing better highways in
Texas. Mr.. Smith il an untiring
worker in whatever he undertakes
and if he receives the cooperation
of the people of Texas the good he
may accomplish for the state
through the good roads association
cannot be estimated In his speech
Saturday night he discussed the sub
ject of diversification and transport
tation. and showed beyond a doubt
that a close relation existed between
the two. The planting of diversified
crops would amount to little unless
the roads were in such condition
that the farmer could reach the
market any day in the year. He
spoke of the great railway lines of
the state and said they were all in
terested in the matter of good roads,
because it meant increased business
for them He said Galveston was the
second port in the United States and
with the completion of the Panama
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IN MEMORY OF GEN. LEE
Bedutiful aad Impressive Memorial fxer-
Cises Held Ssaday Afternoon.

Beautiful and impressive memoir
ial exercises in honor of the centen-
NAL anniversary of the birth of Gen.
r. f. Lee were held at the Metho-
dist church yesterday afternoon at
| 3 O'Clock A large congregation war
In attendance to take some part II
lpaying tribute to the memory OF TN
South's greatest military leader
Seats of honor was reserved for IN
men who followed the fortunes an
vicissitudes of the famous genera
through the eventful struggle be
tween the states The exercises be-
gan promptly at the hour appointed
and the program consisted OF hiusi''
readings and addresses.
The invocation was Offered py
Rev. j. T. Mcclure, pastor OF the
Methodist church.
The first speaker was capt. W. a.
Bovce. an ex-Confederate soldier ana
formerly commander OF Camp WIN
ME Davis of this city. He spoke on
the military life of Gen. Lee, follow
inc his career from the time he grad
uated from West Point untli ne sur
rendered to Grant at AppotomaN.
The poem written by Mrs. Price OF !
Waco. as a tribute to the talthiui
horse Lee rode through the war was
recited in a charming manner by
Miss Mary Pierce.
Mrs. Herbert y. Peters gave as !
reading The Sword of Robert Il !
Lee" one OF Father Ryan lhhhoi-
tai poems The presentation OF thlS |
poetical gem brought tears to the
ewes of many of the veterans IN the
audience.
The other musical numbers IN
cIuded a vocal solo by Mrs. w \.
Crow and violin solo by Miss Eva
schmidt
Rev. r. B. Criddle gave a compre-
heusiye review of the religious slde
of Gen. Lees life. showing him q"
have been a man of deep pieiN.
John u McRae, "a graduate "i
Washington and Lee University. de
liycrod highly interesting address
on the teachings and Influence "I
Ice upon history.
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canal Texas wouia be 1000 miles
nearer the markets 81 the Orient tie
made a strong plea for he better.
Nest of The roads Of the state and
sasd that where bad roads existed
squales aud poverty might be found
The speaker took the Bible 20
prove that the snbjert of good roads
was NOT new one. aud showed that
the prophets of old had ali been ad-
voeates of better highways. and he
believed they had grown alfalfa also
tlc urged that there was no subject
of such great Importance 70 the peo-
pie, none thar was OF more para
mount interest, aud he urged that
the time when men who were not
friendly to the good roads cause
when men did not help this cause
would be lost ont, and he hoped to
see this day come very early.
Col r p. Rixey, attorney for the
National Good Roads association.
spoke few minutes on the impor-
tanCe of securing the enactment by
the present legislature OF practical
road laws He said there should be
law giving justice precincts the
same right to Issue bonds as enjoy
ed by the county. He spoke in favor
of the creation OF the office of state
highway commissioner He said
there was a head TO all business en-
terprises and public institutions. but
there was no head to the road sys-
tenn of Texas, Twenty-Five states, he
said, had created this office and it
had been filled by an expert engin-
eer whose duty it was to cooperate
with the road officials OF each coun-
ty. He also wanted a law making it
mandatory and compulsory that
trampS and yagrants and short term
state convicts be put to work prepar-
ing material for the Improvement of
the public roads
The convention closed with an il
lustrated lecture by Col. w. II.
Moore, president of the National
Roads of the World" Many excel
lent views were shown of roads and
bridges in all parts of the world,
beginning in the Holy Land and
closed with Illustrations showing
the progress made in road building
in the United States. Two of the
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is fair for the fair and fair for all.
That sale is now on at this store.
| JEWELRY CLEARANCE SALE
c- extraordinary values Is what We
invite you to call and investigate.
Jewels of all kinds we have large
supply Of They have to go and who
ever buys now gets bargains thar
can't be duplicated. Don't miss this
sale
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The $500 Proposition.

The following have paid five dol
lars, advance yearly subscription to
the Daily Light since our last report
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When you pay $500 in advance
YOU save $I.OO in twelve months
time. which is equal to 20 per cent
on your money invested.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
HoLsRook CENTER.

Mr.. Gracy is confined to his home
with hard spell Of the grippe.
Don Connor. after spending some
months IN California. arrived home
a few days before Christmas.
Mrs. w. H. Harris. accompanied
by her sister. Mrs. Horton. is visit
ing in Henry county, Missouri.
Miss Katie and Charlie Winner,
who have been attending college.
are at home during the two weeks
vacation.
Rev. Morgan held quarterly meet
ing services at the church Sunday.
Rev. Scott, Of Omaha. preached
Sunday evening.
Harry Waddelon and wife. who
for the past few months have been
visiting in Illinois, returned home
Christmas.morning.
Walter.Goff and Carl Shirk re-
turned from their trip in Montana
and Idaho in time to spend their
Christmas with the folks at home.
Rev. Rudy, d. w. Rich. Mrs.
Zendner and Mrs. c. w. Rich. left
Thursday noon for Thurman. Colo,
to attend,J. c. Stutzman's funeral.
The Center school. taught by Mr..
Daily and Miss Basban. gave their
Christmas exercises Tuesday after
noon. A.number of visitors were
present.
j. C. Stutzman died at his home
near Thurman, Colo, Wednesday,
December 25th. after long time Of
suffering. Mr.. Stutzman was
resident of this valley for number
of years. having moved with his
family last spring to Thurman.
leaving many friends and acquaint-
ances who sympathize with the be-
reaved wife, little daughter and
two sons.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Elks Entertain chi,sren.

The local lodge of Elks entertained
exactly 40 children in La Junta on
Christmas afternoon. the festivities
occurring in the big ball room. An
attempt was made to entertain the
little tots with = vaudeville sketch
given by two local amateurs, but the
effort came very near resulting in
the undoing of the committee in
charge and likewise the amateurs,
who were the victims of regular
football mass play by the children.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
CHERAW.
two sons.

S. w. bowling. who has been on
the sick list for Seek. now feels
much improved.
Dave Dowling repaired the disas-
ter on the phone, and evidently
made a good job of patching. as it
now works to perfection.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Moore, of the
Holbrook country. are receiving the
congratulations of friends on the
arrival of bouncing baby boy at
their home Thursday morning.
Contractor Snowburgcr. of Che
raw, has been notified that it has
been discovered that the bank build
ing Is four inches short. Just 50 the
new bank does not develop snort
ness financially the good people of
Cheraw will not worry.
Bert kieser had disaster one day
this week. His big double team
made strong run for home and
Bert got under the wagon and was
badly bruised up. We all hope that
Bert will be out in a few days and
all feel thankful to the proper party
for his recovery.
Christ Lund has just installed q
new cream separator that keeps him
busy eight days in the week. Busi-
ness has increased so much that it
takes two days in the week to haul
the butter into town. with an extra
force of two hands. This speaks
well for the productiveness of three
cows.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
soush. . Borrowed Team.

Jack McBroom got bargain he
thought he bought a team and
wagon from Mexican for $50.
The deal had not been closed very
long until he sold the team to Ben
Wilson for $50. About this time
the team was borrowed for trip to
the Cedars by Prof. Brown. Then
MIR. Martinez gets mixed up in the
game by putting in an appearance
and saying the team was stolen
from him by the Mexican who had
borrowed it to do some hauling from
Rocky Ford to Sugar City. In the
meantime the Mexican who sold the
team to McBroom mades his get
away. the team is in the Cedars. the
sheriff is looking for the Mexican,
McBroom will probably lose the $50.
Wilson don't know exactly where he
is going to get off At. Martinez is
shy . team, the sheriff is shy = Mex
lean, and the plot thickens.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
chris,m...M.rri.ee licenses

Twas the day before Christmas
and all through the court house
there wasn't much doing outside of
issuing marriage licenses, permits
to wed being issued on that day to
the following: Everett F. Gibson
and Lena NJ. Robertson, both of
Rocky Ford; Dallie Burrows. of
Rocky Ford. and Dolla Gurley, of
Olathe, Kan: George w. Kelly. of
Swink, and Vonnie V. Moody. of
Rocky Ford; Charles c. Rathbun
and Willie A. Murry. Of Rocky Ford;
Leonard Woods and Dona Hasty. of
Rocky Ford.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Twenty fourth Annual Sail.

The twenty-fourth annual ball
given by John Fisher Hose Company.
No. l. took place at Elks' hall last
Tuesday evening, and was one of the
best attended terpsichorean events
that has happened in this city for
many moons. The big ball room
was taxed almost to its limit, and
the participants pronounce the oc-
casion one of the most pleasant and
enjoyable ever.
During brief 'intermission Fire
Chief Wonderly was presented with
an elegantly framed picture of him
self. with the buggy and horse that
officiates at hurry-uD calls, taken in
front of the fire department head
quarters. Judge Finity made the
presentation with a neat and appro-
pirate speech. the fire chief respond
ing in graceful appreciation.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
CHURCH AnaouscsnGsrs.
s.e.... Church. 5. c. o..i.. Pastor.

The pastors sermon at IL a. m.
will be entitled Christmas. At
T:30 in the evening Mr.. Mclaughlin,
state superintendent Of the Anti
Saloon League. will deliver an ad-
dress on some phase of the work of
the league. The league is the most
efficient organization ever effected
for handling the saloon problem. All
evangelical churches recognize the
league As their agency for the fight
against the saloon. the devils most
efficient agency for the damning Of
mankind.
The Sunday school will meet at
9:45 a. m. and the B. Y. p. U. at
$50 p. m.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
"The College Widow

Few dramatic authors are capable
of depicting equally well both male
and female characters. George AIDE
is an exception. The College Wild
ow" is replete with realistic types
of students. the girl characters be-
ing no less we'll drawn.
For instance. consider Jane With
erspoon, the college widow. She is
a reproduction in mimic from liv-
ing and breathing personality. Bes-
sic Tanner. the athletic girl is an
excellent example of a type of
modernity; drawing Sally. placid
Josephine. Bertha. the kodak fiend.
and Mrs. Primley Dalzelle. the reli-
able chaperone. are all taken from
life.
Last. and possibly. the greatest,
in this gallery of portraits. is the
clearinghouse keepers daughter,
Flora Wiggins. she of social ambi-
tions. but had execution. All COLI
lege students have met the College
Widow" girls in real life, and recog-
nize them as old and dear acquaint-
ancas.
The College Widow" will be the
attraction at the La Junta Theatre.
Friday evening. January 10th. Prices
80, rs and S1.00.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
LID Now on at Sunk.

With dull siekcning thud, the
lid was put on in Swink last week
and soldered down in manner
which precludes any leaks. and the
habituates of the green cloth have
hied themselves away to the tall
uncut. there to remain in obscurity
until another promising field Is To-
Gated. The matter of closing gam.
bling in Swink was recently discussed
at meeting of the council. but
nothing was done in regard to the
matter it being case Of holding
fire until somebody applied the
match. which was done by Sheriff
Potter and Prosecuting Attorney
Mcdaniel. At the meeting of the
city dads Councilman Gauger.
brought up the matter of closing
gambling, and during the discussion
one of the city fathers arose to re-
mark that he did not know gambling
was running in Swink. He evident
ly must have been doing the Rip Van
Winkie stunt for some time. Well.
it is closed, some it suits and some
it doesn't. and as the bitter has to
be taken with the sweet. those who
feel sore will have to try the arnica
route and try and forget it.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Our ness wears Asa..i.

The New Years Annual of the
great family journal will be issued
next Saturday. January 5th. and it
will be one Of the best ever issued
from this office. A history of the
city's progress. with half tone cuts
Of all the new buildings erected DUR
ing the past year. with an interest
ing review Of the various depart
ments Of our principal industry. the
Santa Fe Railway our public schools.
city and railroad hospital. Otero
ditch. and various other features
will be exploited as they never have
been before.
1t will be good advertisement of
La Jupta in many ways and we
believe will prove interesting read
ing for the stranger in a far-of
country who desires to be enlighten-
ed concerning this particular portion
of Colorado's great domain. Every
business man in La Junta ought to
be represented in our next issue,
and if you wish to reserve space you
will confer a great favor upon this
office by making your wants and
wishes known at the very earliest
possible moment. No advertise
ments will be received under any
consideration after Wednesday. jan
uaryl. 1898. This means just what
it says Wednesday. January l,
1908. This willp ositiyely be the
last moment to reserve advertising
space. A word to the wise is us
ually a great sutficiency.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
f.rshIns-o.Re.rL..

Dr.Charles H. Farthing. of Swink.
and Miss Mayme F. O'Rourke were
united in the holy bonds of matri-
mony Thursday evening. the cere-
mony being solemnized at the home
Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
EugeneSO 'Rourke at $50 o'clock,
Father Dilly officiating. Only the
immediate relatives and few close
friends were in attendance. AT the
close Of the ceremony q sumptuous
wedding supper was served, after
which the happy couple rapired to
their future abiding place in Swink.
where the groom had q home already
prepared and waiting for his bride.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
SOME NOR. LOCAL rEms.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoffmire
are down from Pueblo, the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. C, F. Patterson.
A marriage license was issued
Thursday afternoon to DIR. Charles
II. Farthing. of Swink. and Miss
Mayme F. O'Rourke. Of this city.
s A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Dwyer yesterday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwyer are visiting
the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Chown.
Miss Corii Hart, of Ration. N. NJ,
where she is officiating as stem
ographer in the trainmaster's office.
is spending the holidays with her
sister. Mrs. William Gilbert.
The delinquent tax sale took place
at the court house last Saturday
morning. Over $50 parcels of real
estate, on which taxes were delin-
quent. were sold within the space Of
ore short hour. the bidding being
quite spirited among the half dozen
contestants. and every piece being
sold.
The school board of district No.
IL celebrated Christmas by agreeing
not to disagree and the members
are now working in harmony. and
win continue so to do until the su-
preme court makes q decision upon
the stipulation of facts which has
been submitted to that body for
final determination.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Cause of Coal Famine Discovered.

Four residents of Swink. who are
the descendants of Ham are in the
meshes of the law on account of
having too great love for black
diamonds" which they have been
appropriating for some time past
from Santa re freight trains passing
through this place. The system
they worked was boarding the
trains when they headed in" on
the siding here and throwing the
coal on the ground and carrying it
away at their leisure. The coal that
has been received in La Junta for
some time past has been short" in
weight but the leak, could never be
located exactly. although suspicion
pointed to several of the colDred
gentry living near the tracks. They
had been watched for some time,
and their downfall came Thursday
morning when Agent Bixler and
Marshall Lee caught them in the
act. They were arrested instanter
and taken before Justice Westfall
where they gave bonds for their ap-
pearance in court Friday.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
NEWS OF OTERo COUNTY
COMPILED DY
csEAr FAniLy JovRaAL REPRESENTATIVES

into the business on his own account.
and last week opei.ed cafe in the
building formerly occupied by the
Dean Hardware Company. Swink
now has three restaurants which is
quite sufiiciency.
The kintner-Potter Mercantile
Company are now engaged in the
transfer business. having put on a
wagon last week with Doc" Stuart
as the manipulation of the lines.
When in need of anything in that
line give them a call.
George Kelly and Miss Bonnie
Moody were married Christmas
night at the home of the brides
mother. Mrs. Dickes. near this city.
Rev. Cronk. performing the cere-
mony The happy young couple
will make their home in Rocky Ford
Mrs. Yamanitze has the proud
distinction of being the only Japan
csc of the female persuasion living
in the Arkansas Valley. She is EN-
ployed as cook for the japanese
camp at the factory at this place.
and is also the proud mother of two
little children.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Es.,.y 4 Asyer,i.em.n..

NOTICE rs HEkEBY GIVEN TO WHOM 1T
~ may canc-rn that the following described
-~tray animals ~rrr taken mp Hear La Junru.
Colorado, tn wit: Ono hor-o abasus
twelve year, old. weight ais,ns ~ pounds.
gentle: no visible brand. or marks. spn~
chestnut ~orr~li about twelve y-Ar~
old. weight about l.aD y-ound-, gsntl-: -IrSt ia
forehead. no visible brand. wire cnt right
hind leg. Said animals being unknown
To thi. Board. unless claimed by
owner ON ar brforc January ID. lNs. said
tray~ will be odd by this Hoard for the b.-t,.--
fit OF the owner When found.
STATE BOARD OF STOCK INSPECTION
COMMISSIONERS.
Denver, Colorado
First publication. December =. f.G.
Last publication. January 5. ISe.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Methods, Church. r. n. ayers. ess,o,

Sunday school 9:45, George L..
Hess. Supt. Preaching at II a. m.
by Rev. E. E. Mclaughlin. state sec
retary of the Anti-Saloon League.
Epworth League $50 p. M.
Preaching at 7:30 p. M. by Rev.
r. A. Chase. the presiding elder;
sermon followed by sacrament.
Beginning with Monday night the
pastor and his people enter special
campaign for souls. Every member
is urged to be present from the first
night. A cordial Invitation is ex-
tended to the whole community.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28

Each one Of the little tots was
presented with a sack of candy, ball
of popcorn. an orange and free
ticket to the moving picture show.
Among the children that day. the
local lodge sustained the reputation
of the order Of being the best peo-
pie on earth
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
Presbyterian. Rev. Conrad sluhm.

An ''Old Year" sermon at IL a.
M. theme. Their Last Soliloquy." ;"
With Miss Lusk, Miss McNeen and
the Wiswall brothers. the Sacred
Concert in the evening should inter-
est the citizens in general. Admis-
sion free. MIR. Condit will preside
at the organ. Public welcome.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-28
es,i..'.a Church. ae.. a. |. f.rsu.eo.

Text for next Sunday: II a. m.
service. First John. Ii. At the 7::30
p. m. service the subject will be:
What of the Old and the New Year
in Our Lives?"
Bible school, prayer meeting and
Christian Endeavor service at the
usual dates and hours.
Ladies Aid every Thursday after
noon.
We extend special invitation to
all of our services and also to the
stranger in our city.
There will be special music at our
services both morning and evening.