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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19
At the Majestic.

Manager Reymuller Is in high
spirits over the success OF opening
night al The Majestic Although the
first performance was scheduled to
begin al Z o clock people began lin
ing up in front OF the ticket window
several minutes before the doors
We're opened and when they were
permitted to enter there was a rush
for the front seats. The first number
on the program was a series Of NOV
ing pictures and before the last
scenes We're shown the theatre was
crowded TO the doors. The vaudeville
artists made a hit in their first per
Torrance Haley q Haley gave a
pleasing entertainment in . singing
and dancing act Jimmie Leonard
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Notice Is hereby given that th'
comm issioners court Of Ellis c0un
~. Texas. at IT'S February term
1903. viii receive sealed proposal
from any banking corporation, asso
citation or individual banker. 70 b.
selected as a depository for the
the funds OF said county Said seal
ed proposal shall state the rate o.
interest said bidder offers TO pay
and the same shall be accompanied
by certified check for not less than
one-half Of one per cent Of thf
county revenue OF the preceding
year as guarantee Of good faith or
the part OF the bidder
Given under my hand at Waxaha
chic. Texas, this 18Th day OF Janu-
airy, 1903
j. r. SPENCER,
County Judge Ellis County, Texas
4S-55-6
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

IL is worth ones while 70 take note
OF the fact that Hon. r.. V. David
son, attorney general FOR this great
state Of Texas. has not only won in
bis fight against The oil trust but
his every legal contention has been
sustained Dos ihe highest court in the
land Pretty good record, that don't
you tbiukg And sim there are those
whO have called General Davidson
that duu fool lawyer"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Al least Two country newspapers
year The Wichita Times declared a
twenty-five per cent dividend the
other day, and the Waxahachie En-
terprise paid its stockholders six
per cent semi-annual dividend The
value Of each Of these papers 70 It's
town is much greater than the diyi-
dends they pas their stockholders.
BOGham News
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

came next with a clever little song
handed out bunch Of new and in
teresting jokes and executed a dane
ing stunt that caught the crowd
futile a. May pleased the audience
with the clever manner in which
they presented their farcial sketch
entitled A Pipe Dream
The above ertainers will be
with the Majestic all this week Be
ginning with today the vaudeville
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

f. is reasonably certain that 'he
anu-prohibiiionlsts haze gained suf-
GcieDt votes IN tLe present iegisia-
lure 70 defeat the expressed viii o.
the people that state prohibition be
submitted 10 vote Of the people.
without entering into discussion
Of the right or wrong Of prohibition
the average democrat would Ike 70
know 10 Just what extent she ants
are able 10 make this local self
government racket york and how
much it costs per work.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19
KANSAS sSp ooon uo,rp,

Wc hear many TESTS about kansas
and thc Kansas tendency 20 unusual
legislation IN fact q IS populat
beliof hat the Kansas statute books
conipin measures regulating every
thing from the lcngth of kerosene
wfcks In the farmers lanterns 10 the
diameter oG The drive wheels on the
railway engines winch pass through
he state but not all Kansas leeis-
lation is of this chsraeter
This week as in Texas. the legis-
lature of Kansas has convened BY
Tuesday Il had got down 10 work on
an important topic good roads
Representative Mitchell who had the
assistance OF Governor ssnbbs, pre-
scented the bill which includes the
following provisions
For a state engineer ct highways
who must be an experienced road
builder and graduate Of some en-
aineerine school
For a road supervisor i'm each
county appointed by the county
commissioners An actual work in
each county is TO DE done under di-
recton OF this supervisor but all
work must be done under direction
af the state engineer
For the issuance OF bonds by ANY
county or township deciding 10
build permanent roads or for pro
Wdine for such work by a special tax
levy
one provision of The bill is that
~ per cent OF all money collected
in any road district must be used for
road building in that district This
prevents taxpayers in one locality
paying for work in another miles
away from them
-''ith - 1~-.i-3.~.-D4 the admins
IatiOn Kansas road bin seems as
sured OF success.
u is a good bill, genuine construc-
tive legislation, and its features are
respectfully commended to the mem
beers Of the thirty-frst Texas
Some days ago the Star and Tele-
gram noted the preparation of a pc
tiiion to the legislature from Jones
county asking for a bill much like
that now in Kansas. Between the re-
quests OF Jones county which has
had practical experience in good road
building, and the example OF the
Sunflower state Texas ought to be
able - do something toward good
roads which will benefit the towns
and country Of the whole state
Fort Worth Star and Telegram.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

With no attempt 10 deal IA poiiti-
cal futures, in the light Of present
conditions If seems TO BE- &. fOrcgone
conclusion that that durn foil law
yer who is now cOmpetently and
faithfully serving Texas rs attorney
general IL going to be he ncxt gov
ernor of his great state
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Five dollars. IN advance, will pay
for the Daily Light Tor one year
You save a dollar IN the deal. be-
sides YOU are not bothered with 4
collector for twelve long months.
Try il once and see how we'll pleased
YOU VIII be n
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

And aloug with other lhings, let
ms-a1l remember that this is the year
and now is the time for Ellis county
and WaXahrchie no you 10 get busy
with The building Of better public
highways. more substantial streets
and good sidewalks
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

The Missouri Girl. which comes
TO the opera house tonight is q
bright rural comedy that pictures
lie IN the Ozark country in every
detail Il has a strong moral which
always leaves a good impression
aud bears the proud distinction OF
having the endorsement OF all the
leading critics OF things theatrical.
as wei as OF the pulpit and the
press throughout the entire country.
The comedy is clean, refined and ex-
ceedingly funny, being the kind of
fun YOU are not ashamed TO have
your wife sister mother or sweet
heart see
Mr. Raymond has equipped the
play with he best OF accessories.
and has spared no expense i'm max
ins its production one thoroughly
worthy OF HE patronage accorded H.
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The Enterprise Publishing Company is
IN no wise reg ponsible for debts That may
De contracted by employees, nor viii We
assume payment of such debts under
any circumstances. Every employe OF
TINS office Is paid promptly lor work
done. This is 10 protect ourselves and
the selling public ENTERPRISE PUB.
LIsHIN ING COMPANY. Per C. " Nc.
Knight, Manager
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

vaudeville at the Lyric this week
They sing, dance and tell jokes in
manner calculated to please and
entertain. The racing dogs is an act
that especially appeals to the chill
dreu
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Jan IL The Missouri Girl
Jan ~ The Little prospec-
tor
ian o. Whftmans COMEDIANS
fOt one week
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ANY erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation of any
person, firm or corporation that may APP
ear ~ the columns OF the Daily Light
viii be gladly corrected upon il being
brought to the attention Of the manage
ment.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

What 2 nuisance farmers must be
to their wives on cold days as they
sit around kitchen stoves.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

shows Will be given at $50. 1880
and $50 p. m.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

There are lots Of labor saving de
vices, but there will never be
enough 10 make the loafers popular.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

When you hear an extrayagant
compliment, you are disposed 70
think there is a Good Deal In IT,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

w. A. OWNBY city Editor
Residence Phone, Bell No 2sg
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7
When a man cant remember the
name OF pretty girl, that Is a sign
the gray hairs are here.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Obituaries. resolutions OF respect cards
u thank all matter not NEWS-will be
charged for at the rate OF cents PEI line.
Poetry at double price
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

What has become OF the oldfash-
toned woman who put an apron on
her boy and made him churn?
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

We are beginning TO wish We he'd
enjoyed our strawbeTries and mel
Ous more when iLey were p season.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Want ads. time savers a1d morzy
makers.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

Inferred at the WaAahachie PostOffice as
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

The same usheTs Oiiiciate 40 most
weddings because so few Of the
young men have good clOtbe7.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

when q man tells his side OF the
story" you can't believe all he says.
lie az least exaggerates IN his own
favor.
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- <~~~~~A~~s ~~s ~<~e~~~~~~s
80 Ntws or rur STAGE. :
]. 49,. ....
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19
SINFLOWER SERMONS.


/ (Atchison Globe
When a man cant remember the
name OF a pretty girl, that is sign
the gray hairs are here
When you hear an extrayagant
compliment. YOU are disposed 70
think there is Good Deal In IT,
What nuisance farmers must be
to their wives on cold days, as they
sit around kitchen stoves
There are lots Of labor saving de
vices, but there will never be
enough 10 make the loafers popular.
What has become OF the oldfash-
toned woman who put an apron on
her boy and made him churn?
We are beginning TO wish We he'd
enjoyed our strawberries and mel
Ons more when iLey were 10 season.
The same ushers 0fIiciate al most
weddings because so few Of the
young men have good clOtbe-.
The remarkable man is the one
who does something remarkable
without wasting lot Of time tell
Jag about h.
Dom tell q friend in trouble that
every cloud has a silver lining un-
Jess YOU have time 10 stop and find
10 for him
when a town woman has a very
handsome home. she becomes as
crazy about it ar town man be
comes over farm
i farmer said today: ] never
knew Iop-eared hound that could
catch q wolf or that wouldn't suck
eggs
when q man tells bic side OF the
story" you can't believe all he says.
lie az least exaggerates IN his own
favor
Want ads time savers a7I uop1y,
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+. 5. (RONk co.

Dealers in Mil Gin, Plumbing and
Water Supplies. Metal aud Genasco
Roofing etc
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

The remarkable man is the one
who does something remarkable
without wasting p lot Of time tell
Jag about H.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

4 farmer said today: Il never
knew lop-eared hound that could
catch q wolf. or that wouldn't suck
eggs
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-01-19

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
q. W Mcknight, President and Treas
areT; led Cunningham, Vice President; c.
w. Kent, Secretary. Directors: T. A. Fer.
ris. q. w Mcknight, Ed Cunningham c.
w. Kent, Or G W Simpson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
sTAFFoRDvILLE
Fire at T. M. Lyons Store Results in
$4,000 Loss-Insurance Only $500.

Mrs.-G. p Andrews is the guest Of
her son Charles in New London.
Mrs. Charles Fancher and daughter
Elsie of Boston are guests of Mrs. Philo
West.
Mrs. Estin Belcher of Union and Mrs.
Ellery Bartlett of Eastford recently
visited local relatives.
Mrs. Henry Nye and two daughters
of South Coventry were guests of Mrs.
Nye's cousin. Mrs. Willis Belcher, over
Sunday.
$4,000 Fire Loss.
One of the biggest fires known in
this part of the town broke out Sun
day morning in t. M. Lyons store.
When discovered about $50 a. m. the
fire had made such Roadway it was inn
possible to save much. Mr.. Lyons
store was one of the finest country
stores in the state and the townspeople
appreciated such a store in this place
This is the second time Mr. Lyon has
been burned out within three years.
The morning was calm, with no wind.
or it is thought many of the houses of
have been destroyed. AS it was r. M.
Chamberlin's residence burned to the
ground. Were it not for the hard labor
of many of the men in saving Cham
berlin's barn it would have been i'm
possible to save a few of the nearby
houses, as some of them caught fire.
Mr.. Lyons loss was estimated at about
$4,000 and he was insured for only
$500. Mr.. Chamberlin's property was
covered with insurance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
WELLINGTON.
Various Local ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Gleanings.

Mrs. Isaac Glazier of Hartford and
two of her sons. Charles and Robert,
motored out on Sunday, in the after
noon attended the church Of their an
cestors. visited the old cemetery, and
lunched at Maple Corner
The rain Sunday afternoon was
greatly needed Some of the farmers
say it saved their ptotato crop.
Miss Nellie Thail who has been
since July 81 at Rev. Mr.. Gardeners,
returned to New Jersey on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Russell, who
spent Sunday at l.. B. Clark's, have
returned to Worcester.
Mrs. Clark Dorkings has gone to
miller's Falls to visit her brother and
his wife. who have just returned from
their wedding trip in the Adirondacks
and are now at home in Miller's Falls.
The old DR.. barrow place, east of
Sharp's mills is one of the abandon
ed farms that have been reclaimed by
its Bohemian purchaser. Mr.. Bar'ka-
let has potatoes growing where the
brush was as high as the roof of the
house when he came there. He has
repaired the dwelling, and is one of
the quiet. intelligent. hard working
newcomers who make good citizens
and are ambitious for their children.
Miss Nellie Mowry of Ashford, a
former teacher of the Center school.
is visiting Mrs. William Eldredge and
family.
The owners of the homenest of the
Baptist church are to return to their
native Austria.
The Endeavor meeting Sunday even
ing was led by Rev. Mr.. Gardner who
explained the Pilgrom's Progress topic.
Anthony Jacobson and DR.. Converse
and family are taking a. vacation in a
cottage near the lake at South Cow
entry.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24

House Party Ends With Picnic--Invi-
tations Out for Lamson- ArroII We'd
ding.

Rev. Leonard Smith occupied the
pulpit at Mansfield Center Sunday
morning and the Spring Hill people
listened to Rev. Mr.. Brown Of Wind
ham. Mr.. Browns discourse was schol-
arly and practical.
The house party given by Miss May
Storrs at her house in Coventry wound
up with picnic at Lake Wamgaum-
baug on Monday. Her guests on that
day were Misses Vera Freeman, Bertha
Woodmansee. Della Woodmansee, Mar
tina and Gladys F1aherty and Messrs
Gilbert Storrs, Carroll Hawkins, War
rem Schofeld. Byron Hawkins and Fred
Mason
Cards are out for the wedding Of
Miss Mary Kate Arroll of Bridgeport
and Prof George Herbert Lamson Of
Storrs at Trinity Episcopal church in
Bridgeport, Tuesday. July 9th, at $50
o'clock.
Mrs. Arthur Palmer has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs Tucker. of Yer
non. Her little daughters, Muriell and
Elsa, went with her.
Mrs. Bellows is on the Hill, very
much to the enjoyment of all who are
privileged to hear her sing.
Mrs. G. e. Ravens and Miss Amidon
of Norwich were guests of Mrs. Sears
on Wednesday of last week and at
tended the social at the church in tbe
evening.
Mission Bands Sale and Supper.
The Mission band held the anraal
summer sale on Wednesday afternoon
and evening, July 21st Useful and
fancy articles were sold and a fine sup
per was served. The president, Miss
Ethel Freeman, has been in charge of
the work. The proceeds swell the
treasury considerably.
Outing at Webster Lake.
Misses Vera Freeman and May
Storrs left Friday for Webster, Mass,
where with nine other ladies, mostly
teachers, they are to enjoy a week S
outing.
The fine Howard cottage situated on
an island in Webster lake has been Sc
cured for their occupancy. Mrs. Wal
ter Cummings of Webster is to act as
chaperon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
COLUMBIA
Masonic Burial for SiIas n. Dewey
Smith lyman Marriage.

Miss Emily c. Williams visited rela-
tives in New Haven recently.
Daniel Holbrook, who recently sold
his farm in this. place, is residing In
Willimantic.
A postcard has been received from
A. e. Lyman, leader of Lymans or
chestra, stating that the orchestra is
playing for the season at the Mountain
Lake house at Cooks Falls, n. r.,
where in midseason the guests num-
Der from three to four hundred.
The body of Silas II. Dewey, who re-
Gently died at the home of his son in
CRANKY, was brought here for burial
last Monday. The service at the grave
was that of the Masonic order.
Mrs. Charlotte Strong and her
daughrer-in-law of Adrian, Mich, are
visiting relatives in this place. Mrs.
Strong is a sister OF Justin Holbrool,
who resides in Pine street; both are the
only survivors of a large family of
children. 1t is many years since Mrs.
Strong has visited Columbia.
Miss Edith Little of Meriden is
spending her vacation with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard B.
Clarke.
Mrs. A. G. Turner of willimantic
was with the family OF Fred A. Hunt
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Kneeland have
been entertaining Mrs. Tourgee of East
Greenwich, r. l., and Miss Burleson of
Woodstock.
Louis Day. who is engaged in Y. NJ.
c. A. work at Albany, and a lady friend
called upon MIR. and Mrs. Raymond d.
Tucker at the home Of Mrs. Mary G.
Tucker recently.
The death of Mrs. Willard B. Loomis
occurred at the home of her son-in-
law, D. A Lyman, of Willimantic, last
Tuesday, in the 91st year of her age.
She was for many years a resident of
this place.
Josephine Lyman of Columbia were
united in marriage last Wednesday af-
ternoon by Rev. w. A. Harris at the
home of the brides father. Deacon Ed
ward P Lyman. Only intimate friends
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will
make their home in Talcottville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
BROOKLYN.
Sudden Death Of HaschaI r. cox-Rev.
c. D. Schmidt At Trinity Church..


Thursday night just before midnight
Haschal F. Cox died. He had been a
resident of the town for more than a.
quarter Of a century, moving here from
Wethersfield- He was jailer for many
years and then bought the Augustus
Woodward farm on Allen HILL His
wife died in June, 1906. They were
members of the Baptist church, unit
ing February 10, 1888. His funeral
was held at his residence Sunday at
3 o'clock, Rev. ID. Genung, his pastor,
officiating. Burial was in the family
lot in the Memorial Annex. The bear
ers were William Ingalls,, Riley b.
Witter, Joseph B. Stetson and Albert
B. Webb.
Rain Came Just in Time.
The rain of Friday was in the nick
of time for many crops, while some
were beyond help
Mrs. Eta Lewis and daughter Of
Providence are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
George A.~Witter.
Miss Mary Douglass of Danielson
ter over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enulus Burdick of
Providence and ]. Carlton Witter Of
Warwick, r. l., were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Witter Sunday.
Fl. NJ. Cleveland of Boston was with
his sister, Mrs. Lily G. Kingsley, over
Sunday.
Miss Edna Brickfori has finished
her labors with Mrs. Edwin Bennett
and is visiting friends in Groton for
a while.
Rev. George w. Clark has moved
his family and household goods to
Canterbury.
The Congregational Sunday school
held their annual picnic at Alexander 3
Lake on Tuesday.
Rev. e. b. Schmidt of Ansonia was
the supply for Trinity church on Sun
day.
Judge and Mrs. T. D. Pond are Wis
iting their children in Providence.
Mrs Mary H. Barnett of New Haven
is boarding for a few weeks with Mr..
and Mrs TT w Main
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
BOLTON.
Torrington Man Gives $500 Towards
Church Painting.

Mrs. Jane B. Sumner, Mrs. Jennie L.
Bolton, Mr.. and Mrs. Clair S. Hutchin-
son returned Tuesday from Fairfield
Beach, where they spent a week.
Mrs. NJ c. Morgan and Miss Mary
Lloyd of Brooklyn are guests of Rev.
and Mrs. G. NJ. Perry.
Robert Loomis and family of West
field, Mass, are visiting Mr.. LOOMS
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William H
Loomis.
Miss Jennie E. Pomeroy of Utica, N
Y, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Will
liam C. White.
Mrs. John Quinn and Miss Katherine
Quinn of Hartford are with their
cousin, Mrs. ]. ]. Sweeney. for the
summer.
Mrs. Michael Mullins of Boston is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Michael Sheri-
dan.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Massey were
in Suffield visiting the formers uncle,
Harry Massey, the first of the week.
Miss Ellen McAleer of Hartford was
a recent guest in town.
Miss Anna Post was a guest of
friends at a picnic on the Perkins farm
in Andover Thursday.
John Alvord of Torrington has given
$500 to the church society to have the
building painted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-07-24
ARCADIA.
Local Interest in Greene Camp INSET.
i1s-var.ous Items.

Farmers have nearly completed their
haying and report good crop.
Whooping cough prevails among
the children in this place, ..r.Fl
Edward Barber concluded his labors
as teamster for E. M. Tillinghast last
Saturday.
Camp meeting will commence at
Greene, r. l., July 81 and continue
ten days.
Hen thieves are raiding roosts at
different places III town. 80
John j. Battey OF Washington vills
age drives through here collecting
whortleberries three times a week,
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thornley, and
son of North Dighton, Mass, are
guests of o. P. Bates and family.
Miss Lottie Barber Of Westerly, ac-
companieJ by her sister. Mrs. Lucia
Hegeman of New York, were, guests
of Mrs. G. B. Reynolds last Sunday .