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Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
Randall County.
IN COMMISSIONERS COURT,
August Term, 1905.

August Term, 1905.
Before me, J. A Tate. Clerk OF the
County Court in and for said COun-
ty, personally appeared the Members
OF the Commissioners Court, whose
names are below subscribed, who
upon their Oaths, do say: That the
requirements OF Art. SCI. Chapter !,
Title XIV. Of the Revised Statutes
of the State OF Texas, as amended
by the regular session OF the Twenty
fifth Legislature, have in all things
been fully complied with. and that
the cash and other assets mentioned
in the quarterly report made to and
filed in this court by 5. Y. Writ,
County Treasurer OF said County, for
the quarter ending the 3lst day Of
July, 1908. and held by him for said
County. have been fully inspected and
counted by them at this Term
OF said Court: and that the amount
OF money and other assets in the
hands OF said Treasurer are as
follows, tO-Wit:
Jury fund. ...............f 1913 so
Road and bridge fund lover
drawn Observation-Disclosures. ... ........... 10 u
General fund ..... Observation-Disclosures. :}>GI ST
Court house and Jail fund. ;jO6> Is
School fund .............. ............. 1712 81
Estray fund ............. ............... - 80
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
w NJ

II. +. Hume, Of Amarillo, who
still retains an active interest in
Canyon, was in the city for few
days last week, returning home
Friday.
p. c. Carlisle and Dunlap Les
ter Of Happy, spent Sunday in
the city. Mr.. Lester is cashier
of the bank in his home town,
and reports business as being
good.
W. r. Garrett, of Umbarger,
was among the callers at this of
flee this week. Mr.. Garrett is
foreman of the Hutson North
ranch and thinks there is no
place like Randall county.
l.. A. Hunt, brother of Post
master Oscar Hunt, together
with his family, have arrived
from their home at Madisonville,
Tenn, and will spend a month
visiting in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Scott and
family Of Amarillo, Miss Myrtle
Witherspoon of WaXahachie and
Miss Stella WitherspoOn of Cedar
Hill, were visiting at the home of
G.. r. DeGraftenreied this week.
Rev. r. f. Robinson. in the alb
sence of the pastor who is at
Portales, n. NJ, assisting in a
meeting this week, will occupy
the pulpit at the Methodist
church at both morning and ev-
ening hours next Sunday. Rev.
John A. Wallace will fill Rev
Robinson's appointments at I'm
barger at the same time.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. S. Rollins en-
tcrtained a number Of theil
Younger friends at their home or
West Evelyn street in this city
Monday night, to meet Mrs
Rollins brother, 5. *. McWhir
ter, of Greenville, who is here a;
their guest. The evening wa
pleasantly spent in games, con
versatiOn and listening to music
after which dainty refreshment
= were served. Those present
Misses Hawkins, Haney, CARR
son, Bompartc, Grimes, Baird
= O'kccfc, Lester, Horne, of Waco
Law. of Amarillo, Terrill, of Den
ton, and Edith Hawkins, an,
Messrs. Geo. Hutchings, Luke
Munger, Gamble, Roy Cullum
[ Earl Cullum, Scoggins. Black
, Recter, Lester and McWhirteI
p of GreenyiIlc, Mrs. 5. j. Mo
p Whirter, Of Greenvillc, and MI
and Mrs. IL. A. Tcrrill.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
Place For Rent.

| have for rent my five room
cottage one mile west Of court
house. Seventeen acres of land,
four acres in cultivation. Good
orchard, well, windmill, and
barn. Will rent for one year at
$1,000 per month.
Mrs. l.. l.. PALMER,
2l-tf Canyon, Texas.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
Masonic Chapter Meeting.

Canyon City Chapter No. 105,
O. f. S., is called to meet Satur-
day night, August %, at $40
O'Clock. Grand Matron Carrah
Johnson will be present and it is
desired that all members attend
KATIE G.. STEWART,
w. NJ.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
Hogs For Sale.

Berkshire boar, two years old,
weighing about four hundred
and fifty pounds. Price, $1,000.
Also one Poland China boar
about eight months old. Price,
$1,000. Both are full blood
stock. j. II. BELL,
2l-tf Canyon, Texas.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
New Confectionery Store.

Cowart & Phillips have opened
u confectionery store on the east
side of the square and handle all
kinds of cold drinks, fruits, ci
CARS. tobacco, peanuts, popcorn
candies. and in fact "A full line OF
goods. 2l-tt
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
To the Public.

We wish to warn against tray
cling opticians using our name,
thro these columns we will an
nounce any one sent out to rep.
resent US.
p. II. SeeWald. DR.. G. Wolcott.
AMARILLO OPTICAL Co.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21

After spending few days with
the family of Rev. NJ. Il, Haw-
kins in this city, Mrs. b. f.
Hawkins and son, Charles, left
Monday for Hereford, where
they will visit relatives before re
turning to their home at Mid
lothian.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
BUSIWE less LOCALS
i! :, /; - 1. y y =
s. y 49, So: 4: Il

- :s.s:aaa.s $3.50 &; i: - Il
Turnip seed in bulk at White
Swan Grocery Co.
For the finest groceries at the
closest prices try the White
Swan Grocery Co.
W. J. Hall has a nice residence
in town to sell, or will take good
wagon and team as part payment
balance in cash. 2l-tf
Lost Between Reunion ground
and Happy, two small children's
coats. Return to postoffice at
Happy or Canyon City Supply
Co. VI. II. CLINE.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
PUBLIC NOTICE.

All parties are warned against
hunting or fishing on the old ".
Anchor ranch place. Persons
disregarding this notice will be
prosecuted to the full extent of
the law. J. L. PRICHARD.
u Dt
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
Shoe


81 30 Ladies' Oxfords at. ...S .65
800 Ladies' Oxfords at. -. 2.25
$50 Ladies Oxfords at 49,. 2.55
400 Mems OXfords at.... 2.85
40 Mems Oxfords at.... 2.95
800 Mems Oxfords at.... 3.95
Edwin Clapp & Sons $3.50, $500
and $3.50 mems oxfords all 90
at ...... ............ $500
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-08-21
Low Rate to Albuquerque. New Mexico.

For the 10Th National Irriga-
ton Congress to be held in Albu-
querque, New Mexico, Septem-
Der 10Th to October 10th, 1908,
inclusive, the Pecos & Northern
Texas Railway in connection
with the Eastern Railway Of New
Mexico will offer unusually low
and attractive rates. 1t is Sug
gested that those desiring to
avail themselves of this Opportu-
nifty to visit Albuquerque, and
assist in making this national
event a memorable and success
ful one, notify the railway agent
as much in advance as possible in
order that necessary facilities
and train service may be arrang
ed for their accommodation.
Tickets will be on sale from Sep
TENDER 9th TO October 9th,
inclusive, with return limit Octo-
Der 3lst. The round trip fare
from Canyon City, Texas will be
Sl2.3O.
d. +. MEYERS. G.. p. A.,
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
Buggies and Hacks

We have decided to this line, and we cut under
cost, and really under factory cost. For instance
Our regular 800 Buggy made Of best Genuine Leather
Quarter Top, genuine Leather Stays genuine Leather
High Spring Back, genuine Leather Spring Cushion,
leather slot ends Leather Dash Board, braced inside;
all iron corners on bed rims screwed each side of
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
$4,000
Groceries

BARGAINS worth telling your friends about
COFFEE-A splendid Roasted Cofee-not broken
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
Sewing Machines

We have added two well-known makes OF Sewing
Machines to our stock. The SUMMIT MACHINE has
an extra high ARM it is extra light running, and is
noiseess 1t is machine that sells in many places at
$4,000 and that is considered the regular price We DO
not offer guarantee for five years, but guarantee 1t as
s s@s t ,s: z1" 's We are going t. $3.50
and advise buying at once for they will go quickly
You know the WHITE Sewing Machine 1t IS
famous You also know the agent sells them Tor
s65.oo Call on and get one for 90 IN
Just one-half YoAsSO
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
Ruth High Patent Flour

1t is we'll known that wheat is high few months
aeolwe felt convinced that the inevitable advance would
occur and bought several thousand barrels of Flour made
by the Lexington Missouri, Mill. This made out of
best soft wheat The mill asks $500 for the Floor
in fear lots. Having bought it early, o. cE
we can offer it now for per barrel sDf.OO
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
Builders Goods

We carry 50 many different lines of goods that we
only have to make small profit That's why you
buy of eight light windows "
for only ~
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17

Six feet, six inches
feet, six inches wide
The best quality nail
sizes, IS pounds for
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17

COFFEE-A splendid Roasted Cofee-no broken
faulty bean. The kind you generally d. M
pay pound for. pounds for ID .OO
The Best Yellow Clarified Sugar, d m
TWENTY pounds for ID .OO
8 pounds of Lilly Soda 25cts
pound Star Navy Tobacco 45cts
Or pounds for 85cts
Button Tobacco per pound 25cts
Best Headlight Oil, gallon for 25cts
Baked Beans, pound cans 5octs per doz
Baked Beans, pound cans Iocts per
Strawberries pound cans gets per
Blackberries, pound cans Sets per can
Gooseberrles pound cans Iocts per
Peaches pound cans octs per can
Corn, 3 pound cans octs per can
Tomatoes, 3 pound cans ocs per can
Merry War Lye, Io-cent size Gets per can
All these goods standard high quality and cheaper
will 1I r;a !G5 best s %1 f o o' in % $365
Bulhead Oysters, pound cans CSC per dozen
Bullhead Oysters, pound cans 81 90 per dozen
Fall Pink Salmon 90 ner dozen
Best grade Crackers, by box 5Xc nes nound
Our immense dry goods houses are filled with every
thing for and womens Strictly rs-class goods
offered at uniformity low prices New goods are ar
rlv1ng daily We sell wel-known brands such as Ham
1on- Brown Shoes. Every pair fully guaranteed REQ
ular So Hamilton Brown Shoes in Vci h0-o
and Box Calf for men, reduced in this sale sDZ.0U
Regular Ladies ST.. so Vici and Pat d,
ent Calf Shoes, Hamilton Brown make n M
We are offering special low prices in Mems C1ot,ino
'sas and va, 's":s at 5s :. as'' $685.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
We buy more cotton than any
other firm between Little Rock and
Fl. Smith. Do not sell your cotton
until you get bid from
LEEiSCHWARZ

We wantto start the fall business by offering values
that cannot be duplicated Our immense stock of Fur
nitu1e must go quickly. Among the thousand bargains
in this line call your attention to Beautiful Polish
ed Bed six feet and inch high; full four feet, six
inches wide. This bed sells regularly for d CT
$3.50 We make the fall opening price ID feOO
splendid Iron Bed with angle irons, full size
with rollers, for just one-hah of the d. 4 CT
regular value ~ W.
We were fortunate in purchasing from an overloaded
manufacturer large quantity of BLACK JAPANNED
BED SPRINGS, guaranteed 90 coils d m
to each spring Standard in every respect y l.UU
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-09-17
Doors
Nails
Guns.

You save IS per cent if you buy your Guns from Il
We buy direct from factory and you profits from Il
obber the retailer. Good single barrel blued breee
loading guns, 80 to 81 inch barrels Do OE
for the low price of sDO.Oa
Good double barrel breech loading d q ~
guns, only eOOeO\
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08
Materials and Styles Womns Spring Suits the L Many Seaso

straight Of the goods and measures twice the width
the skirt which It Is attached. There Is three
inch hem around the bottom this there are
inch tucks each and one-half inches apart This
rufe Is attached to skirt with marrow front gore
and the balance skirt is cut into eight CORES
narrow plats covering all seams and being laid also
between cores coming together In the back In sn
inverted box plat
AS can readily be seen in place using the plain
material front of the waist there
strips OF embroidery which reach from the
rufe to the bottom Of the shallow yoke on the waist
These should be laid the front gore in the ce
position basted then the strips OF lace fnser
tion basted 1t readily be seen these are
placed spaces Of the dress material
visible each side OF the embroidery The lace
embroidery stitched in place then the material
away underneath leaving good one-eighth inch
everywhere. and this is rolled back and hened
down By hand.
This method applies everywhere the dress where
the lace and embroidery used The lines taken by
trimming be marked Off accurately on plain
shirt waist pattern As be seen. the material Is
tucked shoulders and the acethree rows Of 1t
and around TO the back The back Is Ike
the front. excepting for the strips down the mid
die. The three OF lace straight across the
back there is yoke match that in the front.
The which the waist and skirt consists
of three-ouarter strip OF material with
either edge. The sleeves just over
elbow and have lace set in in block design.
A natty design for rnercerfzed gingham black
white. with touch of red in IT, is made up In the
plated skirt and wide bias bands trim
front fastens single breasted with three fancy
buttons There shoulder plaits the large
hole with straight piece set in. and the piece and
opening In the neck finished with bands
like those the skirt wash net guimpe and sleeves
with this. and the whole makes a at
t-acte little dress.
Among all the other things recently
a really lovely teagown made OF Of those beau
tiful howereds challis. empire in STYLE there
being yoke Of the material laid smooth folds
put to form opening in the neck The yoke
down about and one-half inches under the
and straight on its lower edge both back
and front. The opening in the neck finished
band OF insertion and narrow edgng in German Va
lencennes The skirt part had double box platt in
the middle Of the back and put with only slight
fullness the front crushed band Of silk with
rosete and snort ends crossed the bottom Of the
The sleeves were simple. slightly full sleeves. with
dainty turnDack cuffs made Of the insertion and lace
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

guinpe may made OF any preferred material hlet,
Cluny mousseline, plain net white
silk and a bit OF the lace showing in the opening OF
the the top OF the sleeve makes a pretty finish
this really charming little gown.
Although separate waists, have been long,
they to be necessary part Of every woman's
wardrobe ever. They made of the greatest
riety materials from all OF silks, satns
the sheerest lingerie noticeable
Of the lingerie waists is perhaps that the
looking much less elaborate than yore.
materials must be chosen with care, 1t looks
better have little good them than the end
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

effective embroidery in Russian cross stitch
work in colors, coral pink. and Copenhagen blue On
either side of these embroidered strips embroidered
French strips The decoration is used down the
outside OF each sleeve the sleeve bands, and
the opening in the front disguised by abot made
Of the sheerest cambria linen. with hair lines Of
blue and pink on each edge THIS jabot is finished az
the top by smart little bow and high turnover
collar For calling, dinner or any place where
elaborate dressing is trained and in many
cases draped skirts to be much worn
One of the features Of this springs dress
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

in the being laid In soft paits arouno the
waist, and the material being pliable ana soIt the
effect graceful the extreme There IS cornpara-
lively little Of the material used in the waist the Dooy
being Of let lace and 1t should not be difficult 10 copy
from the picture.
There is great variety last year o. the daihy
frocks Of the various sheer white wash materials
French nansooks dfrties and the IKE
It is astonishing what a variety OF attractive designs
can be used in making these piece d-esses-ano no
work be fascinating than the fasnionins OF
one of these If sufficient time and pains
taken the planning the difficulties must cfsap-
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

terals is In the border cloths Silks challis and cotton
goods of various kinds with the most hewtchins
border down the length side Tho width Of these
materials will make skirt length to the floor In
designs and colors these cloths are simply be-
witching One way to make foulard with a border
is shown with this article. The skirt Is made
quite simply and with 1t hangs soft and full
about the feet and the border finishes the bottom edge
Over this Is draped overskrt the border forming
the edge OF this also This tunic opens little to
side in the middle OF the front, the border going
both edges The tunio falls almost to the edge Of the
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

lcssly intricate patterns done oftentimes conspcu
ously cheap lace. woman who embroider
additional labor
Fine albatross In white colors makes beautiful
waists and this material Is especially satisfactory
IL aunders well Cotton voiie will be popular mate
rial for the wash waists and will be most attrac-
tive combined with Irish laceof the imitation
is meant
One most attractive waist has been selected to show
with this article It Ii made OF fine white linen has
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08


or larger sleeve portion table and have inside
or front away from YOU
Lay the under smaller sleeve portion on top Of
this so that the elbow mark both upper under
sides exactly meet The pinned together
the elbow. then and down from the elbow always
keeping the traced seam line upper under
parts exactly together.
Now, turn the sleeve around so that the inside or
front seam is next TO OF upper portion
Of the sleeve Is considerably wider
and both upper and under parts pretty from
the elbow down, which m be taken
in handling. &c stretch all. Allow both
parts to lay perfectly fiat bring the
portion at the elbow line elbow
line Of the under and pin together in the seam
lines at this point.
In this part OF the work must be taken to keep
She sleeve the table. There necessity in lifting
it to pin it, and the lay fat all the
time. and the part brought pinned thus
making fold in the upper part makes the out
side fold OF the sleeve.
After the pin Is put in to hold the together
at the elbow, bring the upper above elbow over
to the under part that the fold the upper part
Is absolutely smooth without the slightest tendency OF
twist: then pin in position that pin the upper and
under seams together until you one inch above
the elbow. measuring this under half OF the
sleeve Then do the work with the part
below the elbow until you within one and one
half inches below the elbow fullness lsrt
in the upper part between the points and below
the elbow. and fine gathering be put in on thu
traced lne and the fullness adjusted there Is no
twisting.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

OWEyER attractive the darker and heavier
materials OF winter. they are growing
tiresome TO their wearers. The time is
at hand when feminine thought Is center
ing on the bright new weaves Of the beau
tiful season when all else In nature is
awakening from its long period Of leth-
argy and longing to burst forth in some
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

When the sleeve is basted and held up.
there should be one un5~oken and perfectly
smooth fold on the outside CT the sleeve
from the top to the bottom. If the sleeve
has been correctly drafted, the upper part OF
the band will fold over little towards the
under part. This helps to keep the seam out
of sight at the band. The sleeve should be
tried on and the inside seam should come
when the arm hangs down straight. directly
over the middle OF the thumb. One test of a
well fitting and well setting sleeve Is to
turn the hand around. so that the palm is on
top: the Seam should not follow the hand In
the least degree.
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08
To Fit a Two Piece Sleeve.

most impossible piece OF work for great
many home workers. and yet. when one knows
how. 1t is an easy matter. The two portions
must have the position OF the elbow clearly
marked: also the searn lines Iax tha 1,nnAr
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

pear like magic. When wishes to be especially
dressed up underslp of pink will be the correct
thing.
has to be studied most satisfactory substi
may be found IN ane quality OF sateen.
Italian cloth which is like sateen. hrner
lighter weight The most exquisite shades be
had, and of 1t has the advantage OF washing
It would be too for summer wear, but just the
thing to Indoors at this
Here Is shown made of French nainsook- Around
the bottom rune fifteen inches Deep 1t II cut
The San Francisco call., 1908-03-08

thing fresh and new.
Woman viii have this privilege in large measure
the coming spring for the materials and fashions Of
present time surpass in loveness those Of
former seasons ia every way, and varied are they
would be difacut to be suited with something.
Indeed the difficulty would seem TO be IN the selection
style follow for spring suit. for instance,
which not to Of the cloths for suits which
great favorite the order of covert cloth.
and this comes IN plain colors and in ndstinct paids
and stripes Tnen Of course there all the usual
standard materials which cheviots. serges,
chiffon broadcloths and for ordinary wear the
panama cloths
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
GAME.

TERMIT ROOSEVELT was talking to
H. q reporter about his Forthcoming
trip to Africa.
Il hope in the African wilds," said the
young man, ito have many exciting and
novel adventures. But 1 trust that 1 will
engage in no such startling feat as was
once undertaken by New Yorker
This New Yorker. a big-game hunter
of many years experience. was lion
shooting in Uganda. He had excellent
luck. Nearly every day he posed in a
complacent attitude beside a freshly
killed lion and his photographer snapped
him for the magazines.
''One afternoon the photographer who
was taking nap in the hut, was awak-
ened by loud noise. He ose and look ed
out. Sprinting toward him from the jun
gle, hat gone and coat tails flying came
his chief, and with terrible roars and
grOwls huge lion bounded at his heels.
The photographer gazed spellbound at
the strange and exciting picture. His
chief, perceiving him, shouted:
Quick. quick. Open the door, George.
I'm bringing him home alive!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
CATCHING.

CLYDE FITCH. the brilliant play wright,
~ said the other day of jeweled watch
that had been sent him by a Scotch ad-
mirer in PEBBLES:
"A jeweled watch from PEBBLES. How
strangely unexpected! 1t reminds me OF
an open-air performance of AS You Like
It that 1 once rehearsed.
II rehearsed this amateur performance
in a garden that was overlooked INV a
building operation. AS my amateurs
postured and chanted the bards beanti-
full lines. bricklayers above us laid
bricks. carpenters planed boards and
masons Clipped stones.
And one afternoon, during a silent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-11
THE DRESS PROBLEM.

n Kiss MARIE CAHILL, the actress, is
lF3 waging war on the Salome dance
she it was also who some years ago
fought against tights.
Miss Cahill, discussing the Salome
question the other day. said:
"The thing is revolutionary. It undoes
the work Of civilization. 1t throws US
back on barbarism.
II overheard the other day a young
man and woman in a restaurant
1.-THE girl, after describing new gown
she had bought, said warmly:
There's no use talking-a woman, to
be really good looking must be we'll
dressed
1.-THE young man chuckled.
"'Oh, I don't know said he How
about the Venus de Milo or So-and-So in
SalomeT"