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The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-10
FOXY GRANDPA HELPS.
He Does the Handsome Thing by the Newly
eds-finds Places to Buy in
Canyon City.


a header over bashfullness only
to heara sweet:
Yes Charley"
Can | aspire tO-er-to- that is
Again a lapse into silence follow
ed by an encouraging
Yes Charley"
'Oh if | might only hope tO-er-
to-" Another failure of language
it was seemingly a hopeless case
and it might have been only for
a demure:-
Charley. | have said Yes
twice, if you mean it | mean it
too, and
And to this day that young
man insists that he popped the
question.
All this happened away down
East, 1t wasn't long before
there was a wedding, not much
longer before there came a letter
from Polly's Foxy Grandpa out
in Randall county, who wrote
effusively of his delight at her
exhibition of what he called grit
and proposed if the young couple
would locate at Canyon he would
start them in life as a wedding
gift.
OF course they accepted and
were soon bidding their friends
adieu.
A few weeks subsequent to the
above, a travel-stained party ar
rived in Canyon our friend, Foxy
Grandpa, was in charge and led
them straightway to the Victoria.
After breakfast" remarked
Foxy Grandpa, I'VE will go out
and buy your outfit and to expe-
dite matters we will order a rig
of The Reynolds Transfer Co.
The carriage arrives and as Polly
views the stylish turnout with
fine horses and a neatly dressed
driver at the reins she expressed
her delight. This stable said
he, is one of the best Outfitted
in this vacinity and their bus and
transfers are always on time.
Reynolds & Gamble do general
sale and trade in horses and
mules. If you ever want to run
to an off-railroad town or on pleas
ure bent be sure and go to the
Reynolds Trans fer Co., for rig.
The basis of a home con-
tinued Foxy Grandpa as they en-
tered the carriage, is a bit of
mother earth. therefore we will
lose no time in calling at l.. q.
Corners real estate office. He
controls city prOpertythat is very
desirable and always has excel
ent bargains on hand. 1t is worth
your while to know him, for what
he tells you can set down as solid
facts.
The visit resulted in interest
ing Charles in some very desir-
able city property and an en-
gagement for a drive into the
country to view some farm and
ranch lands in which he offers
some veritable bargain. And
when the new home is complete
we will have him insure the whole
none of his first, class companies.
The next thing to look after.
said Grandpa, lis the lumber alb
solutely necessary in building
the new house you contemplate,
so come with me and I'll intro
duce you to Mr.. Burrow. mana
ger of the Canyon Lumber Co..
who are the principal dealers in
that line here. They carry the
most complete line of builders
material in the county. Every
thing from the sills for the foun-
dation to the shingles for the
roof including lime. brick, ce-
ment, doors and windows. They
can also supply you with all kinds
of interior decoration at the most
reasonable figures.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-10

and fancy groceries, fresh AND
tirSt-class, including such vel
known articles as White Swan
and Bultes Excellence flour
Golden Gate coffee, teas. and
spices. SteinhOrst & Warren
pickles, p. & F. syrups and a
fine line of fruits and vegetables.
No shelfworn goods at this store
in fact it's the up-to-the minute
grocery, quick delivery, and
prices down to brass tacks.
While we are in this import.
ant topic of gastrOnices,' con-
tinued Foxy Grandpa, we must
not forget meat. 1t goes hand
in hand with bread and my
friends Vetesk & Ditto proprie-
tors of The City Meat Market,
are the men to supply you with
fresh, pure and wholesome meat,
home rendered lard, pure pork
sausage, etc. They buy and kill
the best of everything and keep
IL fresh in cold storage. You
will find packing house products
mere such as Armours Gold Band
Hams, and Sunlight Bacon and
they will always treat you right,
so to keep your hubby in good
humor Polly trade at The City
Meat Market every time.
And, say Grandpa exclaim-
ed Polly, where will l go for
dry goods, this dress of mine is
hardly suitable | must admit. :"
We'll, my girl, if you want to
select from one of the finest
stocks of first-class dry goods
in this section | will direct you
to The Leader, who carry a line
of dress goods, hobby belts and
trimmings that for variety and
real value are seldom seen out
side of large metropolitan cities.
They carry all the late weaves in
fashionable dress goods and one
of the SWEETEST lines of ladies
ready tO-wear suits, skirts and
shirt waists anywhere, as well
as a fine line of general dry goods
and you are sure to be guided
right in your selections. You
will find Mr.. Hutchings, the man
ager here, pleasant to deal with
and the employees polite and ex-
pert while as to prices well,
The Leader is never undersold.
We'll scot my boy said Foxy
Grandpa with David Harum ac
cent as they reached the street,
Il must run across to The First
National Bank and get another
check book. Come along and get
acquainted with l.. II. Lester,
president, l.. G.. Lair, vice-presi-
dent, D. A. Park, cashier and
Travis Shaw, asst. cashier, for
of course you will do business
with them and it is always more
pleasant to be personally ac-
quainted with the officers with
whom you come in touch. This
bank is managed on safe, con-
sentative lines and has strong
working capital. You will find
them ever ready to extend any
accommodations compatible with
business principles ana Will sell
you bank draft cheaper than
other money orderS, more con
venient. no red tape and abso-
lutely safe. They will soon be
in their handsome new building,
one of the finest bank structures
in the southwest. Guess III
open an account with The First
National Bank at once" said
Charles to Grandpa-and he did.
Halt, commanded Foxy
Grandpa as the party came in
front of The City Pharmacy,
walk right in" why Grand
pa were not sick and Guess
| know that" laughed he, but |
suspect it won't be long before
this young man begins to take
~, i,,+oroct II, ,,,o+tnr., of no ,,a -
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-10

price. You, of course. must have
windmill. pump, pipe and fit
ings and while you are at it why
not get the best-that's the
Eclipse-and handled exclusively
here. It's the 'water-go-getter
and requires less repair and the
least attention of any mill I've
ever used, and is always ready
In fact, this department of the
Thompson Hardware Co., is one
of their long suits.
Nothing makes a home cOSiel
or neater than to have it artist
cally painted and neatly decorat'
ed, said Grandpa, and the boss
painters and decorators in this
section are NicksOn Bros. They
are always ready to give you es,
Inmates as well as the benefit of
their experience in the selection
of the proper colors and blends
to use and their Judgment can be
relied upon. They carry fine
line of wall paper and what they
haven't in stock they can get on
short notice. See to it that
Nickson Bros, do all of your
painting, decorating and wallpa-
pering and you will feel like an
admiral who came out with flying
colOrs.
las no home is complete in
this community without a mod
ern bathroom" said Grandpa,
we will lose no time in calling
j. S. Harrison and have him place
one in the new home, with all APP
purtenances and sanitary plumb
ing. He does all kinds of repair
ing also and when he turns over
the job to you you can rest as
sured that his guarantee goes
with it.
The new home being com
plete," said Foxy Grandpa, one
must now look to the furnishing
for it. Hereupon Polly declared
she heard so much of Thomas
Bros, Furniture Store that she
desired to go there, the result
was they were ushered into such
a fine display that the girl was
was puzzled at first how to select
but she soon yielded to the seduc-
tivenesS of a magnificent parlor
suite, a bedroom suite in oak,
golden finish, to these she added
brass, iron and folding beds, pic
lures and wall ornaments, car
pets, rugs, mattings, linoleumns,
art squares. curtains, etc. She
purchased a fancy rocker and a
drop-head New Home sewing
machine for herself and didn't
forget an ornamental writing
desk for hubby. Coming to the
conclusion that Thomas Broth
er'S prices were below the very
whisper of competition, especial
~ Roars SOwbuck e Co., and
Monkey Ward & Co. competition.
"A pretty good start said
Grandpa, and now we will re-
turn to the Thompson Hardware
Cos. big hardware and stove
store where Polly'S housewifely
instincts will have full sway in
the marvels of kitchen apparatus.
There : not a more comprehen-
siye stock of cooking machinery
in this section, said he, every
possible piece of kitchen furni-
ture from a tin dipper to Il cook
ing range is here in all styles
and variety and Polly was not
long in selecting a Majestic range
| for general use in her kitchen,
land, by the way, a practical
demonstration of its worth will
be given at their store from the
18th to 18th. | want you and
your friends to call, said Grand
pa) the famous Bucks cookers
and heaters were added and these
were followed by a complete line
of granite enamelWare. tinware.
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-10

townsman," said he, land wee
better return to The Leaders
big clothing and furnishing de
partment. After Charles had
fitted himself out in neat late
style business suit of the famous
Hart Schaffner 4 Marx make
Grandpa declared now you look
| like a newly married man and
that US Texans can show you
Vermonters how to tone up bit
Having found such a large assert.
ment of furnishings here at such
low prices. Charles invested in a
Worth hat, supply of Wilson
Bros. shirts, Arrow Brand col
lars, Keiser ties, underwear,
hosiery, etc, remarking that that
Buster Brown hosiery looked
good to him. He added trunks
and grips for both and the all
three turned to the shoe depart
ment. They have the shoes here
to fit your feet, your fancy, and
your finances, said Grandpa,
and as to wear, well your grand
ma and | have tried EN- and we
will guarantee Everlasting quail
ties. Polly was not long in select
ing handsome walking boot
Selby make, Charles foot form
last. Flosheim make, and while
Polly was casting shy glances at
kindergarten brand for the little
tot Grandpa purchased a neat
boot with rubbers for the crowd.
No one needing foot wear can
resist thestyles and prices at The
Leader.
AS you are going to keep
horse you will want harness, said
Grandpa, "and the boss horse
milliner and muleiewelers in this
section are to be found at the
Thompson Hardware Company.
They employ expert wOrkmen
and give personal supervision to
the minuteSt detail of manufac-
ture. There isn't a thing in this
line that cannot be had here and
their own make, heavy and light,
single and double, plain and fancy
work and buggy harness, they
also make THE saddles and car
ry a complete stock of whips, fly
nets, busters, lap robes, etc.
Grandpa caught Charley cycling
one of those swell buggies and
remarked that's an Enterprise,
my boy and a winner. I'll honor
your draft for one for the girl.
They also carry the Balm wagon,
p. & O. Implements and the Nc
Cormick Harvesting Machinery
including the Mccormick Row
Binder, Mowers and Headers.
They always carry a complete
stock of fittings and parts and
treat you right always.
I'VE will not visit an establish
ment where | know Polly will
come often, said Grandpa, and
that is Harrell's Benton Confec-
tionery. Harrell, here. is an
expert doctor on the sweet tooth
and his favorite prescriptions are
Ramers and Algereti : candies.
bon bons and chocolates both in
box and bulk. His soda fountain
is a model of neatneSs. always
kept so. All the latest drinks are
properly served and with pure
fruit juices. His ice cream parlor
is headquarters for the ladies
and his cigars and tobaccos the
best in the city
Cleanliness i next to GodH-
ness, said Grandpa. and with
that motto in mind we will lose
no time in calling at Muldrow's
Barber Shop. For a clean shave,
artistic hair cut, shampoo or a
bath his place is the place to 20,
Clean towels, curteous treatment
with the best of soaps and tonics
are by-words here, and he is
agent for the Amarillo Steam
The Randall County news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1908-1926, 1909-09-10

Suit for me at Jack Brooks, a"
said Charles got it.
And where will | find the
leading milliner," quiried Polly
of Grandpa. Just a few doors, "
said he, and we will visit Mrs.
j. W. McDOrman who, by the
way. has on hand the smartest
dress patterns, street and pic
ture hats in this community. You
can get just what you want there.
She has that experience which
guarantees when you have once
purchased of her you have the
proper thing at lowest cost. And
a few minutes later there wasn't
a happier lady than Polly in the
proud possession of tony effect
of Mrs. McDorman's own crea.
ton.
"A home without music at this
day and date is certainly a bar
rem estate" said Grandpa, and
| want you, without fail, to come
with me to Mrs. f. A. Redline's
music store, where | will buy
that swell piano | promised you.
You can take your pick from the
different brands, they are all
good. The Milton, the Netzow
and the Enterprise Cabinet
Grand, and the prices are below
city prices by far, less expense
you know. Mrs. Redline also
carries sheet music, stringsin-
strument. etc, and gives you
quick delivery.
Il know you are particular
about that mare Kitty" said
Grandpa, so I'd advise you to
take her to Fosters Blacksmith
Shop and have her shOd. George
Chesser here understands per-
fectly the anatomy of a horses
foot, just what kind of a shoe is
needed and how to make and put
it on, in fact is a horseshoeing
specialist. Treats all diseases
of the feet, cures cornS, quarters,
toe cracks, will balance, gait, cure
faulty action and avoids friction
on most scientific and up-to- now
principles. They also do all kind
of wagon and carriage repairing
at Fosters and have the tools and
wherewithal to do it with.
It's the manufacturing that
helps make town. said Grand
pa, and keeps it made" echoes
Charley. Now The Canyon Mat
treSs Factory is not an enormous
institution but its product is a
winner. therefor, keeping the
plant going all the time and the
money it pays out goes into home
channels. Il wish we had more
of this kind said he. AS to
their product, it is the famous
Jewel Mattress and it is fast
gaining favor with the housewife.
Il want you to use the Jewel in
the new home and tell your
friends about it. they will be
pleased | know.
Coal will soon be the cry in.
stead of ice. said Grandpa, and
the best market for that new
range is the Niger Head Matt
land handled by Crowdus Bros.
& Hume. Come with me and I'll
introduce you to II. j. Sevall,
manager here and we will make
arrangements for your winters
supply, he will make the price
right. They handle here all kinds
Of feed, chops, bran, oats cotton
seed meal cake, hay, grain. etc,
and sell in any quantity. They
buy hides. pay the cash. and the
top price, too. In fact Crowdus
Bros. X Hume are a firm to the
too.
Now, said the old gentleman,
! 500. 81 ,,;,t,,,., IF +bi- .r,u-1 and
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
CANTATA CHORUS UNDER WAY
Every Singer ON the Island who
is Interested I'm the Prosperity
of The Beach Invited TO
Join

With the idea of providing enter
tainment for the visitors to Five Mile
Beach which will be both pleasing and
profitable, the second cantata planned
by Rev. H. H. Hallowell, of the Wild
wood Baptist church, has been gotten
under way with w. Byron Livezey
leading. 1t is planned to render this
cantata on the Saturday evening before
Easter so that our Easter visitors may
find furnished for them an enjoyable
entertainment. The chorus will render
the cantata 'Daniel.n Mr.. Livezey,
having the assistance of such excellent
choir leaders as Albert Refer, choristeI
of the Baptist church, and Robert
Bond, of the chorus in the Methodist
church, assures the undertaking hav-
ing the same splendid success that at
tended the rendering of the cantata,
'David the Shepherd Boy" the past
summer. The cantata presents oppor-
tunity for local talent and the choruses
are of such a character as will appeal
to all lovers of music. The next re
hearsal will be held in the Wildwood
Baptist church next Thursday evening
at 8.15 sharp.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
Supper of Nations

A supper of nations will be given by
st. Simeon's Guild, Saturday evening,
January thirtieth, from five o'clock UNI
til eight at Cedar Hall. There will be
tables representing England, America,
Germany and New England. AT each
table will be served a full supper
characteristic of the nation represented.
Baked pork and beans and brown
bread Mt the New England table.
Fish and oysters in any style at the
American.
Roast pork. frankfurters and sour
kraut at the German.
Roast beef, baked potatoes and home
made bread at the English.
Accompanying these will be all the
other good things included ia a first
class supper. Tickets will be twenty
five Genus. Homemade bread, cake,
pies and ice cream will be on sale.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
Birthday of LincO1n to be
Celebrated

The allied resorts of Wildwood, Hol-
Iy Beach and North Wild wood have
arranged to hold a grand celebration
in honor of the Tooth anniversary of
Lincoln's birth on Friday, Feb. 18th,
which will begin at one O'Clock in the
afternoon by a flag raising at the Wild
wood public school grounds, which ex-
ercises will be in charge of Beach Coun-
Gil, No. 157, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, and this
will be followed by a parade of school
children carrying flags and singing
patriotic airs. Music by brass band
addresses IN Bakers theatre by cele-
brated orators. Everybody welcome.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
NORTH WILDWOOD

MI. and Mrs. Dorning Walker and
daughter have returned to their home
in West Philadelphia after spending q
month at their Central avenue cottage.
John A. Pew, of Gloucester City, has
been enjoying a weeks stay at his 18th
street bungalow. He entertained
several Philadelphia friends over Sun
day.
Councilman Arthur Ely has erected q
building on his lot at 18th and New
Jersey avenues, which will be used as
a boat building establishment. Con-
tractor Kennedy has started the con-
struction of a speedy looking motor
boat.
Miss Fisher, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beck
er, during the early part of the week.
John Bradshaw, the painter, is
Identifying the cottage of Henry I'll.
Ottens, Eighteenth street and the
boardwalk.
A marine railway, for the hauling of
boats, will be built on the banks of the
Ottens Canal, west of Brower's boat
building establishment.
John l.. Burk, the we'll known real
estate eonveyancer was a recent visitor
here. Mr.. Burk, who has probably
drawn up more deeds for Five Mile
Beach property than any other in
dividual, has changed the location of
his Philadelphia office, from 1870 South
Sixth to 217 South. Sixth street. The
Curtis Publishing Company are erect
ing a million dollar building where
Mr.. Burk had his office for nearly
twenty years.
Councilman Jason Buck and Alfred
Taylor made a trip to Townsend's In
let on Monday.
A delightful little party was given
Miss Isabelle Corson at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Corson, at Anglesea, Tuesday after
noon in honor of her birthday. Nu-
merous games were played, after which
the children p~artook of a dainty lunch.
Among those to enjoy the afternoons
fun were Misses Bessie Brewer, jose
phine and Jennie Rakestraw, Ester
Hansen, Mary Shivers, Helen Hansen,
Helen Mckinley, Adelaide Holmes,
Odessa Ware, Gertrude Mack; Masters
Bramble Shivers, Harry Mckinley,
Carl Hansen and Richard Anderson,
Mrs. Smith Corson, Mrs. Hand and
Mrs. Brewer. All went home wear
ing the smile that won't come off.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
CHANGE IN BANK PRESIDENCY
The old Saying, Sew Die and
-NnnRResi9n." Exploded

The Union National Bank OF Lewis
burg, Pa, has become n of the
strongest and most useful financial
institutions in Central Pennsylvania,
and has a splendid prospect of con
tinued increase in value aud import
ance in finance. For the last twelve
years J. Thompson Baker, one of the
Founders of Wildwood and Wildwood
Crest, has been its President. His other
business and professional engagements
have become SO exacting he asked relief
from the responsibility of the presi-
dency of the bank, with which he was
honored SO long. His request has
been acceded to as appears by the fol-
lowing quoted record:
"Gentlemen Of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Union National Bank of
Lewisburg, Pa:
| appreciate the honor and conf
dence you have shown me in electing
me President of the Bank for SO many
years, and | congratulate you on the
success of your management, but find
that it is important in my business re-
lations that [ be away from Lewisburg
so much, that l feel that | ought not to
take advantage of your kindly desire
and offer to continue me in the relation
of President. | therefore request you
to elect another director than myself as
President of the Bank, and | will
accept the confidence expressed by the
Stockholders by continuing now as a
director.
January 10, 1909.
Yours with great respect,
j. Thompson Baker"
The Board of Directors, the same day,
unanimously adopted the following
resolution !:
"Resolved that this Board of Direc-
tors desire to express their high APP
probation of the most valuable services
rendered this bank by j. Thompson
Baker, Esq, during his long term OF
office as President and Director. Much
of the success of the bank must be at
tributed to his constant interest and
faithful performance of Official duties. 1t
is with deepest regret we yield to his
determination to resign the Presidency
of the Bank.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29

Come and see "How the Story Grew"
at the Wildwood Baptist church, Tues
day evening, February 2. This enter
tainment is under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society which, judging
from their past efforts, should be an
assured success.
New subscription and renewal agent
for any magazine published. Funck.*
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1909-01-29
Resolutions OF Coincidence

Wigwam, Wapella Tribe, No. 23s,
I. o. r. M.
Whereas, the Great Spirit in the dis
pensation of his Divine wisdom, has
seen fit to remove from the trail of life
and from our beloved brother, Past
Sachem Elwood l. Reeve, and his
home circle, his beloved wife, Caroline
Fl. Reeve.
Whereas, the officers and members
of Wapella Tribe, No. 23S, Imp. o. r.
NJ, desire to show their fraternal love
and appreciation of our beloved broth
er, therefore, be it
Resolved, that we extend to him our
most sincere and heartfelt sympathy
in this his darkest hour of great be-
reavement, and be it further
Resolved, that a copy of these reso-
lutions be presented to our brother, a
copy be published in each of the local
papers and a copy spread upon the
Tribe records. Martin Long, sachem;
Nelson, S. Hays, e. of r.
II. NJ. HANNAH,
ID. G. BAYLESS,
S. NJ. KALBACH,
Committee.