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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08
CANYON CONTRACTORS GET JOB.
6iIlcoat & Skinner Will Erect New Court House
For Hemphi County at Canadian.

Hemphill county has decided
to build a new court house for
the use of its county officers.
Last Tuesday the commissioners
court of that county let the con-
tract for the building and while
there were a large number of
contractors who submitted bids
for the construction, the con-
tractors from this city, Messrs.
Gillcoat & Skinner, captured the
job.
The building which they pro-
pose to erect was planned by the
X. G.. kirsch Architectural Co. of
ST Louis, the same people who
planned our beautiful building
now being built, and it is to be
two story with a basement and
is to be constructed from brick
with stone and terra Gotta trim
mings.
The building shows to be con
siderably similar to our new
building and is to be 60 by -
feet in size upon the ground. 1t
has large and spacious offices for
the officials and the plans show
that the building when complet-
ed will be an ornament to a more
pretensious city than Canadian,
The people of Hemphill county
are to be congratulated upon the
selection of both the architect
and the contractors as the peo-
pie of this county are well salts
fed with the building and the
work done upon the new court
house for our county. There has
never been the least bit OF mis-
understanding between the con
tractors and the commissioners
court about any Of the work or
the material placed in it. The
architect and contractors GER
tainly know their business and
are entirely conscientious in the
performance of the contract "a
specified. We are much pleased
with our building and feel sure
that Hemphill county will be
lik wise seli-congratulatory .
when their own court house Is
completed
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08
Which Are You?

Some of our exchanges are
busying themselves about the
use of the term booster, some
claiming it is bad to be a booster,
while others are proud 10 have
the term applied to them. The
Record doesn't know how it
would be classed in this respect,
and doesn't care for that matter;
but in order that our readers,
as well as others interested, may
arrive at some definite decision
in this matter. we might give
Webster'S definition of the word
booster and also of the con-
trary term, "knocker." That
photographer says of booster:
One endeavoring to climb; One
who assists in advancing; One
who helps, etc. Of the knocker,
he says: One who knocks; One
who delivers a blow, etc, etc.
Now the Record has always
had a tender feeling for that
man who he saw was attempting
to climb higher, or the one he
found endeavoring to assist in
advancing the various enter
prises of his community. We all
love to do honor to a man Of this
character. When we want real
ly great things done, we invari-
ably look to him and he is not
found wanting; he is not prompt
ed to act from a selfish motive,
but looks to the greatest good to
the greatest number Of people.
He is not a liar or wind-jammer
as some would have you believe,
but true champion of all that
is good in his community, ever
ready to speak "a good word
wherever it deserves to be
spoken.
According to Webster, all who
are not boosters are knockers,
for is it not a fact that the man
who is not liberal enough to
speak something good about his
community and the enterprises
therein, will evidently say some
thing to tear them down. The
man who tries to tear down in
stead of build up is knocker,
pure and simple, the kind that
has done so much to retard the !
settlement of this splendid west |
ern country.
The Record editor has been a
pretty close and careful student
of both these classes for the past
ten years in West Texas, and
with the information at hand and
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08
Ths Weather C3adl,ion.

Canyon City has been blessed
with the finest weather this fall
that any country should want.
There has not been any eXces-
siycly cold weather at any time
until within the past few days
and then it came in such a man
ner that it was almost enjoyed
On Wednesday morning how
ever, the people awoke to find
that the thermometer had drop
ped to five above zero. Yester-
day morning twas about five de-
grees higher. By the way, We'd
nesday night was the brightest
from moonlight that has been
experienced in this country for
a long time. By the light Of tine
moon it was very easy to recog-
nize a man a block away and the
reading Of a newspaper by the
moonlight was an easy matter.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08

a few nights ago the writer
was passing along the streets of
Bartlett between ten and eleven
o'clock and saw four small boys,
each about twelve or fourteen
years Of age, lettering on the
streets. The parents of these
boys are all good Christian pee
pie, but they are building up
stacks Of trouble by permitting
their boys to spend the night
hours on the streets instead of
at home on a "trundle" bed. 1t
is true, we have seen boys that
had been trained right go wrong,
but we have never seen a boy
trained wrong 90 right. Did
you? In fact it is much easier to
keep your boy at home Of nights
while he is young than to get him
out of the pen later on Bartlett
Tribune.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08

= Mr.. and Mrs. |. H. Preslar
who were welded in this city
during the holidays, have re-
turned from a wedding trip to
Fort Worth, Dallas and other
points in Central Texas.
Misses Ora and Sallie Cage of
Hoffman left Sunday for Denton
where they will enter school.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08
The Week Of Prayer.

The various churches of this
city have been engaging in spec
ial services at the churches every
night this week, holding what is
designated as the week of
prayer" The attendance has
been good and the services have
been of such a nature that the
people have enjoyed a spiritual
blessing.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08

The reception given at the
home of Rev. Harder Saturday
for the preacher and deacons
and their wives, was highly en-
joyed by all who attended. A
sumptious dinner was served
and a pleasant afternoon, plan
ming the church work for the
new year.
Books with cattle bills of sale.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08

Miss Maude Brandon, after
spending the Christmas vacation
in this city with her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. George a.
Brandon, left Sunday to resume
her work as teacher in the pub
lie schools at Memphis.
If you wish your house plas-
tered the Canyon Lumber Co.
has the necessary material. Let
them furnish you. 40-tf
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-01-08

having the assistance of Mr..
Webster in giving the meaning
of the terms, we say in most
emphatic and unmistakable Ian
guage, Let me be a booster for
my people and my community,
scorn me if l should become a
knocker against the enterprise
and progress of the people
among whom I live" Vernon
Record.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
cUTlcURA CURED HIM.
Eczema Came on Legs and Ankles Could Not Wear Shoes Because
Of Bad Scaling and Itching.

T have been successfully cured of dry eczema. I was inspecting the re- moval of noxious weeds from the edge of river and was constantly in the dust from the weeds. At night cleansed my limbs but felt a prickly sensation. I paid no attention to it for two years but I noticed a scum on my legs like fish scales. I did not attend to it until it came to be too itchy and sore and began getting two running sores. My ankles were all sore and scabby and I could not wear shoes. 1 had to use carpet and felt slippers for weeks. I got a cake of the Cuticura Soap and some Cuticura Ointment. In less than ten days I could put on my boots and in less than three weeks I was free from the con- founded itching. Capt. George P. Bliss, Chief of Police, Morris, Manitoba, Mar. 20, 1907, and Sept. 24, 1908"
 Potter Drug < Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
kyHA1 \ FORMER OREGON "YrARMER THINKS 0F WEST-
 ERIN CANADA.

Albert Nelson left Benton Co.,, Ore gon, in Sept, 1904, for the great Canadian prairies. To quote from his letter: "I was greatly surprised to find such an immense stretch of rich virgin prairie still almost unoccupied in the very heart of North America. The splendid crops of oats, wheat, bar ley, potatoes and hay 1 beheld in the settlements made me very eager for a piece of this rich soil, and I soon To- Cated in the Goose Lake country. We have here great stretch of the rich, deep clay loam of the Saskatchewan- a soil heavy and hard to break, but particularly well adapted for the re- tention of moisture and production of the bright No. hard wheat, and great crops of oats, barley, flax and po- tatoes. I had 60 bushels of oats, weighing Al ID. to the bushel, per acre. Some of my neighbors had still greater yields Wheat yielded from 20 to 30 bushels per acre. We have all done well here, and I could name many Americans who came here with means to go ahead, who have done big already. For homesteads one has to go further west, but the best prai- rie can be bought here for from $12.00 to $1600 per acre. The climate is dry and healthy. This is the regular Saskatchewan fall weather = frosty nights, and bright, sunny days-ideal for threshing and hauling out of wheat. The trails are dusty, as thou sands of wheat teams are moving towards the elevators.
 ''The sight of it makes one stop and wonder what it will be in few years when the immense prairies get under cultivation. Heavy snowfall is the exception here. Snow generally falls in December and goes off in March It sometimes gets very cold, but the Saskatchewan farmer does not fear the cold. Winter is his season of rest. The first or second crop he builds a comfortable house for him. self, and warm stables for his horses. He need not, like some, be poking about in the mud all winter attending a few beasts for a livelihood'
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
ISN'T THIS A FAIR PROPOSITION? |?
A Guaranteed Cure for Female TroubIes-No
 Matter of How Long Standing
NO CURE, NO PAY

The Stanley Barnes Medicine Co.,, at Little Rock. Arkansas have c new and wonderful discovery called
 DIR. sTAELEY'S IF. F. TABLETS"
 which they guarantee to any case Of female trouble matter Of how long standing and will refund the money in every where 1t fails. It cures by strengthening the whole female system. Because you have tried many other remedies without satisfactory results, do not conclude that there is for it. but send at and give this new discovery . trial. You do not know and do not know you therefore We do not ask you to send the full amount. We willing to risk you one-han (1-2) the amount ana you will risk us for the other. Send one-half G-2l the price (5oc) in postage stamps or coin, and we will send you the treatment by mail. After using it. If you not entirely satisfied notify us and will return the money you sent us. and of if you are satisfied with the treatment after giving 1t trial, you may send us the balance 6oc. We make this liberal offer because know that anyone who uses 1t will recommend 1t to their friends. Everything that has been placed on the market for the of female troubles has been unsatisfactory and you realize we could not afford to go to the heavy expense of sdyer- tising remedy of this kind without we knew 1t was a new discovery and really superior to anything ever placed the market, and will actually cure old chronic cases
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
FEAR THE ARKANSAS.
Measures to Protect City of Areenta From Suffering a Disaster Similar
 to That of Pine Bluff.

Argenta.-At meeting of the city council a few days ago the inroads of the Arkansas river on the city were discussed at length Arrange ments were made to secure the CO., operation of the railways and other industries that would be interested il
 staying the change of channel now being made by the stream There has been little damage done as yet, but the probable flood height this spring might endanger that part of the city nearest the river. Prompt measures for safeguarding property will doubtless prevent any serious damage being done by the Arkansas.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Hope-Mr. Dyke and others who are interested in the oil well, which is being sunk near Hope, are much encouraged over a report received from the government. They sent some of the formation from the we'll to Washington and were advised that the indications of an oil deposit are splendid. The well has reached a depth of about 800 feet. Some time since one of the cables broke, losing some of the tools in the well. but a new cable was secured, and the tools were recovered, and drilling is again in progress.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
REPORT ON EQUIPMENT.
Arkansas Railroads Will Be Affected By New Ruling of Interstate
 Con, 1ission

Little Rock.-The Interstate Com merce Commission has ordered all railway carriers to report to the com mission by May l the number of freight cars owned, the number equip ped with air brakes and the average percentage of all braked cars used in trains during the past six montAs prior to March l. together with the instructions issued by the carrier in respect to the use of air on it's line The commission has fixed May , as the date for the hearing of the matter of increasing the present minimum percentage of rower-braked cars, which will be operated.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
A Tabloid Fable.

A man once collided with an oppor- tunity.
 Why don't you look where you are going?" growled the man.
 Don't you recognize me-" asked the opportunity, pleasantly.
 No, and I don't care to. You have trodden on my corns,'' replied the man as he limped away.
 Moral; Don't believe the people who say they have never had a chance New York Times
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
FOR CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Lecture Will Be Delivered by Bryan
 For Benefit of the Orqanization.

Little Rock-The committee of the Arkansas Division of the United Con- federate Veterans, which has in charge the work of raising funds for the memorial to the women of the Confederacy, has secured William Jennings Bryan to deliver a lecture at the Capital Theater in Little Rock when he visits the city in April. The date or the subject of the lecture can not be announced at this time. The entire proceeds will go to the fund, and MT. Bryan will make no charge for delivering the lecture.
 MT. Bryan will also make an ad- dress to the legislature, in accordance with a promise made members of the legislature when he was in Arkansas several weeks ago.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
What Ailed Tommie

Tommie was eating walnuts. His mother cautioned him about eating many, fearing they would make him sick. Presently he came in. his hand on his stomach and very distressed look in his face.
 Those ruts have made you sick, see. l just knew they would, said the mother.
 They haven't, either whined Tom mic. T am not sick; it's just my pants are too tight. ."-Delineato
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
A CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish What Science Has Been Strug-
 gling to Attain for Centuries.

The intense interest that has been mani fested throughout the country by the won derful cures that are being accomplished daily by epilepticide still continues. It is really surprising the vast number of peo- pie who have already been cured of fits and nervousness. In order that everybody may have chance to test the medicine, large trial bottles, valuable literature, His tory of Epilepsy and testimonials, will be sent by mail absolutely free to all who write to the Dr. May Laboratory, 54S Pearl Street, New York City,
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
STArE OF OHIO CITY OF TOLEDO. u

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,. doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence. this 9th day of December. A. D., 1886. SEAL A W; No4aa1 GhnAPoM. PgSHlo SDA-AN- Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and surfaces of the ryster. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. O. Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
NEW LINE PROPOSED.
Construction of Railroad From Mur- freesboro to Caddo Gap Considered.

Caddo Gap.-The secretary and at torney of the Memphis, Paris and Gulf Railroad Company is reported as stat ing the company was considering the question of building the road from Murfreesboro to Caddo Gap and would consider any proposition the people here might offer At a meeting held here a committee was appointed to confer with the railroad company for definite information before taking ac- tion.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
NEW BUILDINGS IN PROSPECT.
Public Improvements at Fordyce Are
 To Be Extensive.

Fordyce.-Following are the im- proYements contemplated here: The contract has been let for a new S35,- 900 public school building. The Bap- tist congregation will build $10,000 church and the architect is now max ing plans The Presbyterians will add handsome annex to their church to be used for the Sunday school. The county has authorized the build ing of s40000 court house. A $30,- 000 private residence will be finished by May. The town council has grant ed a franchise to the Fordyce Light and Water Company to put in a sys- tenn of waterworks The work will begin within 30 days. The estimated cost of the plant is $35,00
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

ney trouble was he reditary and my parents spent hun dreds of dollars try. ing to cure me. I was nervous, my
 eyesight had failed noticeably, my cir culation was bad, sleep fitful, heart
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

action irregular, and my back so weak and painful I could hardly stand it. There was also an irregularity of the kidney secretions and a cold always made the whole trouble worse. I could tell many other symptoms, too, but shall only add that Doan's Kidney Pills made me free of all Of them" "
 Sold by all dealers. 50 cents box. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
TO HAVE NEW CHURCH.
Presbyterians Will Erect New Church
 at Monticello in a Short Time

Fl Dorado-Rev J. F. Mckenzie, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city has returned from Month cello, where he went to draw and fur nish plans and specifications for a handsome building for the Presbyte- rian congregation at that place The building is to be erected at as early a time as practicable.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
TripIets Live to Sixty.

News has reached Trowbridge of triplets born in that town who have lived to celebrate their sixtieth birth White, MT. Moses Henry White, and Mrs. Miriam Lenorah Lewis. The three emigrated to Australia many years ago, and all are in excellent health.-London Mail
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
Send Dead to Forrest City.

Forrest City-The undertaking rooms at Brinkley having been de stroyed in the tornado left the un. dertakers without collins or means oi preparing bodies for burial. This has necessitated the sending of bodies away to towns that were not affected by the storm. Seven bodies have al. ready been received from Brinkley After they have been embalmed and coffined by local undertakers they will be returned to Brinkley four bur. ial.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
A Domestic Eye Remedy

Compounded by Experienced Physicians. Wins Friends Wherever Used. Ask Drug- gists for Murine Eye Remedy. Try Mu- rine in Your Eyes. You Will Like Murine.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

What is defeat? Nothing but edu- cation, nothing but the first step to something better.-Wendell Phillips
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Rheumatism, Neuralgia and Sore Throat will not live under the same roof with Hamlins Wizard Oil, the best of all remedies for the relief of all pain.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
For Headache Try Hicks, capudine

Whether from Colds. Heat Stomach or Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas- ant to take-Effects immediately. 10, 25 and 50c at Drug Stores.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
For Colds and Gripp-capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is Hicks Capudine Relieves the aching and fevershness. Cures the cold-Headaches also. It's Liquid-Effects immediately-10, 25 and 50c at Drug Stores.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

You will respond very quickly to the Garfield Tea treatment, for this Natural laxative corrects constipation, purihes the blood, and benefits the entire system.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

It's not difficult to judge some men by their clothes-pohcemen and letter carriers, for example
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
A Distinction.

She-I suppose your uncle didn't fail to remember you in his will?
 He-1t was scarcely a remem. brance-more like a faint recollection.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Browns Bronchial Troches'' relieve Bronchitis. Asthma. Catarrh and Throat Diseases. 9 cents a box. Samples sent free by John l. Brown & Son. Boston. Mass
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

The airship habit will take an auto mobile income
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Some actors who claim to be welded to their art have good grounds for divorce
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

A dimple in woman's chin makes a dent in a mans heart
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Those Tired, Aching Feet of Yours need Aliens Foot-Ease. 25c at your Druggist s Write A. $. olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y, for sample.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
INSTRUCTED.

Doctor-What are you doing in that tub? You'll catch your death.
 Patient-But, doctor, didn't you tell me to take the pills in water?
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

The dentist is invited to attend many swell gathering
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
Pettit's Eye saIve 100 Years Old.

relieves tired eyes, quickly cures eye aches, inhamed, sore, watery or Liberated eyes. All druggists or Howard Bros Buffalo, \ Y
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
ONLY ONE CHRONIC oUIN1N

Some people avoid popular concerts because they are fond of music
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

It's the easiest thing in the world to point out the proper course for others to pursue
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford' S Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
INHERITED KIDNEY TROUBLE.
Could Feel It Constantly Gaining
 Ground as Time Passed.

Mrs. Frank Roseboom, SIP W. Wash ington St., Moscow, Idaho, says: Kid
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Things gained are gone, but great things done endure-Bishop
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Some people would have to work overtime if they practiced half what they preach.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
Modern Improvements Wanted.

Charon was indignant.
 That spirit wants the ferry equipped with the wireless system, , he Snorted.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

That is LAXATIVE PROMO oUININE. Look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25
lnportant to Mothers.
No Luxuries.

Why, you've got the grip old man 5 q have not. I can't afford to quit work and go to bed. This is merely a darned bad cold
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Some men haven't sense enough to do the best they can.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

If love wasn't blind Cupid woul, have lot more work to do.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup. For children teethtng softens the gums reduces iu- hammation slays pain cures wind colic 25c bottle.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-03-25

By the time girl gets old enough to believe that men don't mean the nice things they say, she is so old they don't say them any more.