The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1907-11-14
THE NATIONAL RESERVE
PARK CONVENTION

much to our entire country. we
have the railroads already, we can
get the interurbans and we will have !
the opportunity to entertain the peo-
pie OF the world. even Teddy him
self, II we succeed in establishing
this park. The government has been
spending money lavishly in public
improvements in the East and we
are entitled 10 something in the West, |
We as delegates appreciate your
words OF welcome Mr. Mayor and
while we do not ask for leadership
in this movement. We are ready and
willing to be assistants
The convention next proceeded to
temporary organization, George L,
Abbott of Canyon City, was chosen
as temporary chairman and J, Ray,
of Hereford, as secretary
A motion prevailed that all pres
ent be declared delegates to the con-
vention.
A committee OF five on permanent
organization, one member from each
Of the five counties represented, was
appointed as follows:
Hale-W, Il. Armstrong.
/ Potter-L. B Mitchell
Randall-Judge ]. n. Haney.
Deaf Smith--Judge Cough.
Armstrong-James Logue.
short but spicy addresses were
made by Judge Hunt, Of Canyon City,
Judge Penny, of Amarillo, J. Ray, Of
Hereford. Captain White, of Claude,
Rev, ]. D. Ballard. OF Canyon City,
and Attorney Braley, OF Amarillo,
The speakers, one and all, deserve
g full report OF their apt and timely
remarks, but lack OF time forbids II
on this occasion.
The committee on permanent or.
ganization recommended the follow.
ing as permanent officers:
Judge J. n, Haney chairman.
Vernon Beggs, secretary.
NJ. f. slower, sergeant-at-arms.
Report was adopted,
A committee on resolutions wa
chosen as follows:
Judge Browning. OF Potter county
Judge Cough OF Armstrong county
Captain White of Claude. Judge Hun
of Randall county and w. f. Arm
strong OF Hale county
Mayor Haney announced that tn
. ladies of the NJ +. church had pre-
pared and would serve dinner in
- public hall that all delegates woul
+ be entertained at the expense of tn
K Commercial club. The dinner wa
X a sumptuous feast to which all di
X full justice, The Canyon City Ia
X dies know how and what TO cook an
X their kindness will always live I
> BTAIelul memories,
= At 1880 the convention resume
" business. Oratory seemed to hay
y taken on new life and for an hou
" men We'd with each other in ell,
= quence Of language and force of d.
= livery in expressing their willing
y ness to help in the work and Il
y Importance of getting to work.
" J.. B. Mitchell in response to
= call for a speech, read the folio,
= ing resolutions passed by the Am
rllo Chamber of Commerce;
November If, 100
At a meeting Of the board OF d
rcctors Of the Amarillo Chamber
Commerce, held Monday evenin
Nj Nov. II, 1907, at the Chamber
" Commerce rooms, Amarillo, Texa
the following resolutions were una
imously adopted:
Whereas, a movement is on foc
10 Initiated by the enterprising citize
8 of Canyon City, looking toward ma
IL ing a government reservation and y
eu tional Park Of the beautiful Pa
w. Duro canyon; and,
Whereas, this beauty spot of \
~, lures wonders is the pride and adr
- ration OF all loyal citizens Of the Pa
handle; and,
ng
IN Whereas there exists in the gr,
he Southwest no great National Par
IRIS Therefore, Be il resolved by
wo Amarillo Chamber Of Commerce Il
1t pledges to the project the loyal a
active support of every citizen Of A
in arillo. and that It use It's best
he forts in every direction to induce
mr. hearty and active cooperation
big every resident Of the Panhandle,
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