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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Real Estate Transfers.

G. c. Sanderson to r. A. Mccall,
104.6 acres out of the A. de Ia Gar
"a survey; $3.50
j. E. Davis to Marcus Z, Hall,
94k acres out of the B. F. Adams
survey; SS,505.
r. H. York to II. p. Page. lot in
Waxahahcie; $500.
W, f. Hipp to R. w, Getzendaner,
81 ga ores of land; 81 100.
W. J. Willis to w w. Ercan
brack, lot in Alma; $500
Mrs Jennie Fix to Adolph Novy,
so acres out of the A de la Garza
survey $4,000.
Mrs. n. T. Marcia to c. w Tilley.
1913 acres ont of the A. Marcia sur
vey and ! 5 acres out of the G. f
McKinstry survey; $4,000 SO.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Mrs. Keenan, Entertains.

Mrs R. A. Keenan, entertained
the members OF the Forty-Two club
and their husbands in her home on
Ferris avenue Tuesday evening from
$40 to 1880. The severity Of the
weather only enhanced the attrac-
lions of this pretty home, where the
fires glowed In the CRATES casting
soft glow over cut glass vases and
bowls laden with crimson carnations
and poinsettas. The usual five
games were played with much enthu-
siasm. At the close of the games the
hostess served most delicious re-
freshments consisting OF turkey
salad, cranberry ice, olives, salted
almonds. waters and hot coffee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Arc Your Kidneys Well?

Brights Disease, Diabetes, Rheu-
matism, Gout, Gravel, Dropsy, lnfla-
nation OF the Bladder, Bad Blood
and Nervous Troubles caused by
Sick Kidneys.
Curtin Drug company, the well
known druggists of Waxahachie,
know by experience that HlNDlPO
will cure all forms Of Kidney and
Nervous Troubles, and will guaran-
tee it in all cases.
Can't you afford to try it at their
risk? 1t costs you nothing If 1t don't
do the work.
Sent by mail to any address pre-
paid, on receipt of SO cents. Six bot
ties, $3.50. under positive guaran-
tee. IT.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
The Ade,pbiau Club.

The Adelphian club is no more,
for on last Friday night they met
and said So The occasion was an
oyster supper in their elegant apart
ments where thew had spent so
many happy hours. A large party
was present and many regrets were
expressed on account of this popular
club disbanding The women OF tho
various study clubs have from tim.
to time held their annual open
meetings in these rooms, through
the courtesy of members and the
word Adelphian meets with res
ponse in many hearts, The best
wishes of the club women follow the
members as Shey join other organi-
cations or live apart from them.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
4 Doll Party.

Miss Irene Miller, the seven-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. e. h.
Miller of Williams avenue, gathered
about her bevy of her playmates to
enjoy a doll party. Twas a lovely
sight to see these little women with
their beautiful Christmas dolls, as
proud as mothers at baby show.
The afternoon was spent in various
games and kodaking the guests with
their dolls, The prize, a beautiful pin
, tray, was given Miss Lois Chapman
doll for SURPRISING all rivals in love
| Illness. Miss Miller enjoys the distinc'
ton of introducing this new phase
of entertainment and has the thanks
of her happy guests Mrs Miller
served the little folks with differen
! kinds of Christmas candies.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
BIG HIGHWAY is WANTED.
Senator Terrell of West VIII Intro
duce BIZ.

Austin, Texas. Jan. 6.-Senator
II. B. Terrell of West, who arrived
yesterday, announced that he viii
introduce two very important bills
in the thirty-second legislature
one to provide for state highways
commission to cooperate with the
local officers of the state in the
building of good public roads, and
the other TO provide for the building
of highway by convict labor from
the Red river to some point on the
gulf.
The state highways commission
has been agitated very much al
times, and Mr. Terrell will introduce
bill providing fer it first Late"
he will introduce the bill providine
for the state road across the entire
state
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Big Order for Pipe,

San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 6.-The
San Antonio Water company has
Just made an order for forty car
loads of mains, ranging in size from
four to ten inches. This material is
for the purpose of increasing the
system and keeping up the rapid su-
burban growth and increasing de-
mand for water supply in all parts
of the city. 1t is estimated that the
growth of the city within the last
year, when completely supplied with
water service, will require three
fourths OF the mains included in this
order.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

honor, Miss Mildred Thompson, OF
Dana Hall, Boston, waved streamers
of white and blue. remnants from
each college were draped over the
door and bells of crimson swung in
Yuletide glee from every nook. The
table, with it's cut glass, silver and
dainty embroidered linen, had for a
centerpiece bank of green from
which boldly nodded a poinsetta.
There was no more delightful occas-
ION among the younger set during
the holidays than Miss Miller's din
ner party.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

The farmers in this section pay
several dollars extra on each suit of
clothes they buy in order that Il lit
Nse sheep industry in Southwest Tex
~ nay thrive, and they pay extra
49,. sN Mouasnd feet of lumber they
guy from Ne Number trust in order
h,,a,r,, N control of that
attn wo "i'aSN fortunes, ard
sun - we are told this Is aemocracv,
II 50, We have studied tho t'o' aoF
taught by the fathers in vain ''''
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

The entire population of Rhode
Island could settle down in one OF
our western counties without being
crowded near as much as they are
now. If they decide to come, we ask
as personal favor that they leave
Aldrich and the trusts behind.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Texas Is in the Lead.

San Antonio, Texas, Jan. b.-TeX-
as again leads the list of southern
states in the number of miles of rail-
road built in the past year, In 1910
2.04S1 miIes were constructed in
the south and southwest. Of this
amount Texas built 791 miles, which
is far in excess of eny other south
ern state Development in proposed
railroad construction for 1911 indi'
Gates that Texas will still lead the
south and southwest section of the
country. The year begins with 81
miles of proposed road, Il part Of
which is already in course of con
Struction.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

From the number of cases report
ed on the dockets of the different
courts of Dallas county, which the
Judges are unable to reach 1t begins
to look like each ward in the city
and each justices precinct in the
county will have to be supplied with
with the business.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Hosford-C Coulter.

Mr.. Henry Hosford of Waxahachle
and Mrs. Bert Coulter of Mayfield,
Ky. were married in New Orleans
last Wednesday and returned imme-
diately to Waxahachie Mr.. Hosford
is we'll known in Waxahacnle' nay
ing been reared here and MISS Coui-
ter is not an entire stranger, haVlhg
visited Mrs. Y. D. Kemble last WIN
ter The very best wishes or many
friends attend this young couple.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
A Dinner Party.

Thursday OF Christmas week Miss
Katie Lee Langsford entertained a
dinner party of nine of her girl
friends. 'Twould be impossible to tell
of the freedom and pleasure of this
party, but all who know Mr.. and
Mrs. James Langsford and their chill
dren may imagine what day in this
home means.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

Carl Morris has gone into train
ing for the purpose of wrestling the
championship from Jack johnson.
Carl will have to hurry if he pre-
vents John Barleycorn from walking
off with this honor
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Young People Entertained.

Mrs. John Y Singleton entertain
ed at her home on Main street for
her sister, Sallie Lee Shelton during
last week.
Conundrums, jokes and pro-
gressive games were enjoyed. In the
contest. "names concealed in con-
undrums" Miss Mamie Bell Watson
won the favor, high school pen
nant. Salad, sandwiches, pickles.
cake, sailed peanuts and hot coffee
were served Miss Shelton deserves
credit for adding much to the pleas
ures of the holidays.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
The Sewing Circle.

Mrs. T. C. Cole was at home on
Ferris avenue to the Tuesday After
noon Sewing Circle of which she Is
member The visitors who enjoyed
the hospitality Of the hostess with
the club members were Mesdames
Charles Penn. Walter Lamberth and
j. J. McQuatters. Mrs. Lamberth
was welcomed as a member of this
interesting club. The hostess served
crabs, salad, olives, crackers and
eggnog.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
AUTOMOBILE CENSUS.
Half Million Licensed Machines in
the United States.

, New York, Jan. 6.--There are
about 100000 licensed automobiles
in use In the United States accord
ing to statistics given out by the
National Highways Protective asso-
citation The states which lead in
this census are:
New York, $4,000; California,
10000: Massachusetts, $1,000; Hi
nois. 5000; Pennsylvania, $4,000;
Ohio, $4,000; Iowa, 23,500; New
Jersey, 10000; Michigan, 1880;
Indiana, 10000; Wisconsin, 10000;
Nebraska, $500: Missouri, 49,
coo; Connecticut. / 600.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Fire at Wyatt.

Fire of unknown origin, destroy
ed the grocery store of l.. E. Epper-
son at Wyatt, about midnight Tues
day The contents. valued at 1000,
were total loss, with $500 insur-
ance. The building was owned by r.
n. Pritchett. There was no insur-
ance on the building.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
TOWN DEAD BROKE.
Has No Funds to Meet Needs-TaXes
Not Due.

Warwick, R. l., Jan. because
this town. the largest in area In the
United States, has two opposing
committees on town debt-the town
treasurer finds himself without
funds to meet bills for salaries CT
other expenses. The supreme court
will be called upon to decide which
committee is legal
Warwick has population OF a.
900. No taxes are due until April
and $45, 900 is needed at once to
meet the pressing city obligations.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

If, in the democratic caucuses
which meet in Washington on jan
uary 18th, the Payne-Aldrich sym
pathizers should prove to be in the
saddle, then it is altogether imma-
terial which party wins in the presi-
dental race next year
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

The Dallas Times Herald says the
democratic platform reads like it
had been dipped seven times in the
river Jordan. If II refers to the state
platform, bath was certainly in or
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
nut of Town Visitors.

Mr.. and Mrs. johnson OF Decatur
have been the holiday guests In the
home of their son, Hoyle Johnson
on ROYAL street While in Waxaha-
chic Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were
"out-of-town" and "honor guests
in the homes of Mrs M. E. Camp
bell, Mrs. Johnson mother, Mr.: w.
l.. Campbell and Mr.. Ed Camppei'
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
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Editors Phone,@ No. 400. .
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A six Coursc Dinner.

Miss Halle Groce entertained with
six course dinner on New Years
day for the following of her old
schoolmates;
Misses Hazel and Verna Erwin,
Mr.. John Karner, DR.. Henry Smith
of Dallas and Mr. Bruce Lowe or
Brentwood.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

From one of our exchanges we
catch the idea that there is only the
width of the bar between the bar
tender and those who stand on the
onpORite side
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

Henry Watterson may have gone
over TO the protection camp, but he
has not gone far enough to keep
him from believing that Lorimer is
not exactly the man to represent an
honest constituency in the United
States senate.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

Some people build subways in or
der to travel under the earth, while
others build airships to travel above
the earth. We are just old fogy
enough to be willing to stick to the
surface in all our peregrinations for
years to come.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

II protection is right, then the re
puolicans should be kept In power
for they have always been able &c
supply it in allapathetic does.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Blacksmith Shop Moved.

G. R. Roberts, who has conducted
blacksmith shop on West Frank
lin street, has moved to his new
building on East Jefferson street.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Officers Installed,

Elm Camp, w O. w, and Harmo-
ny Grove Circle held joint install
lation Tuesday night, Jan. 3, INSTALL
ing officers for both lodges. The hail
was beautifully decorated in the
Grove colors, lavender and green.
After officers were installed the re-
mainder of the evening was spent
socially playing forty-two and other
games. A nice program was render
ed as follows:
Piano solo, Miss Stella Jennings.
Piano and violin solo, Misses Bed
ford
Recitation, Pauline Burt.
Reading, Mrs. Plumhoff.
Piano duet, Misses Plumhoff.
There were two fine addresses by
Sovereigns Y. d. Kemble and AMI
Carothers, in which they told of the
good of fraternalism and other in
teresting things. At the close of the
evening light refreshments were
served, consisting of hot chocolate
coffee and cake. At a late hour the
closing ode was sung and each sover-
eign departed wishing the new Off
GERS success for the ensuing term.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

Think of the saving in price when
the winter is yet to come-as is on
Crows ladies and children's shoes.
237
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

Obituaries. resolutions OF respect, cards
Of thanks-ail matter not NEWS-will be
charged for at the rate OF cents per line
Poetry at double price,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Licensed to Wed.

T. c. Lee and Mae Roberts.
Frank Luksa and Emily Elsik,
John Bankston and Lola Young
btoOd
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Roses.

Now is the time to plant out two
year-old roses for blooms next
epring. BIRD FORREST
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

"a OwNpY City Editor
Re ,idence Phone. Bell No 2s9l
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06
Recitation, Pauline Burt.

Save that doctor bill--get a pair
Crows ladies' shoes while you can
save much In price. 237
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

ANY erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation OF any
person, firm or corporation that may ap-
VIII be gladly corrected upon its being
brought to the attention OF the manage
mont.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-01-06

Entered at the Waxahachie Postotfice as
Mail Matter OF the Second Glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Secretary Meyer Is Resting

Aiken, s. c. February 10,-George von l.. Meyer. Secretary of the Navy, has arrived here for an indefinite stay
 to rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
DEEDS FOR SITE
 READY IN 60 DAYS
Titles to Government Building on Fifth Avenue Are Still Be.
 ing Investigated

The existing titles to the site recently purchased by the government for the fed- era building. corner Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, are being strengthened out by those handling the matter and the deeds will be ready for inspection by the
 The sale of the postoffice site has kept the real estate agents busy in tracing the titles and other legal connections down to the latest date. which it is said will require several weeks to complete. When all the data have been secured and prop erly shaped up the deeds and other pa- pers will be delivered to N. l.. Steele. assistant district attorney, who will for ward them to the department in Wash ibgton, It will be some time yet. how ever. before the sale is definitely closed
 IL is stated that so far the appropria- ton for the site, which is to be $20O0 00O, has not been made by Congress, and until tlis is done there will not be any haste displayed in closing up the deal for the postoffice site. However, it is believed that this matter will be handled soon by Congressman Underwood and then the actual transfer will take place.
 The interested persons here are plan- ming to exert some influence with the ap- pi opriation committee in Washington and secure an appropriation of about s1,00o.oOo
 tor the postoffice building here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
A. 5. BALDWIN |S
 SERIOUSLY ILL
MUCH APPREHENSION CAUSED IN RAILROAD CIRCLES BY CONDITION OF CHIEF ENGIN- FER OF ILLINOIS CENTRAL

Information was received in Birming engineer of the Illinois Central railroad was critically i'll at his home in Chicago and that his recovery had been despaired of by attending physicians. He is well known in Birmingham and the first signs of his approaching illness were felt when he was in this city recently, which caused him to speedily wind up his busi- ness here and dash for Chicago.
 It is stated that Mir. Baldwin suffered an attack of acute appendicitis and an operation was ordered. However before he could undergo the operation his condi- ton became alarming and the proposed operation was postponed until his cond- tor was better Up to this time no change for the better has occurred and the operation, considered imperative to save his life, has not been performed
 Local officers of the Illinois Central railroad are keeping in constant touch with MT. Baldwin's condition, as he is among the most popular officers on the Illinois Central railroad.
 He has been here several times during the past 12 months on business Tor his company. He outlined the new tracking work which is to save Birmingham e1tl- zens the annoyance of incesant train op- erations on the Northside, in addition to other services of civic benefit
 Mir Baldwin surveyed the Illinois Cen tral railroad from Memphis to it's pres ent terminus at Haleyville, Ala, and has made survey of the line from that point to Birmingham. He has been interested in getting the line into this city and has backed up the plan with his skill and judgment for several years. On account of his interest in this city, which has won him a host of friends here, his ill., ress will be the cause of intense regret in this district.
 He is acquainted with local industrial men and among them is very popular.
 MT Baldwin has been with the Illinois Central railroad for many years, begin nfns at the bottom and working up to the most important position other than an executive officer He is considered among the ablest railroad engineers in the country and is a prominent member of the Engineers Association of the United States and Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
TAYLOR CHOSEN 10
 SUCCEED RUSSELL
GENERAL MANAGER OF MO- BILE AND OHIO IS CHOICE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS NEXT VICE PRESIDENT

The selection of R. " Taylor, general manager of the Mobile and Ohio rail- road, to be vice president of that line to was made yesterday at a meeting of the board of directors of that line. As understod his duties will include super vision of the operating and accounting and he retains the title of general manager It is believed some attorney will be selected later to be general counsel for the Mobile and Ohio succeeding Colonel Russell In those duties.
 MT. Taylor is well known here He has been connected with the Mobile and Ohio for several years, having entered the service as minor clerk In the ac- counting department He rose steadily until made auditor of the line and was from that position made general mana ger. He is familiar with all the de- tails of every department of the big railroad and win no doubt, 1t is thought, discharge the duties of that line capa- bly.
 Inasmuch as the company intends to begin the operation of passenger trains into this city within a short time the selection of successor s to Colonel Russell was watched with Interest here. The election of MT. Taylor was received with much satisfaction here among all as it Is believed he will further the welfare of Birmingham
 He is a native Alabamian and was reared principally in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-11
Q.&C. TRAFFIC MEN
 IN CONFERENCE Discuss Service of West Through Shreveport REPRESENT 4 LINES Officials Remained in Session MoGo of Day and Later Took Short
 Trip Around City-Have
 Returned Home
REPRESENT 4 LINES

A large number of important traf-' f,c officers of the Queen and Cres- cent lines held a conference in Bir- mingham yesterday. They came from New Orleans. Cincinnati. Chattanooga, Louisville and other cities and with of the Alabama Great Southern, they went over some connections and de- tails of the work.
 The question of bettering the service of freight movements from the west through the Shreveport gateway to the east, applying principally to shipments of fresh meats. was taken up.
 The lines represented were the New Orleans and Northeastern. the Alabama Great Southern, the New orleans and Texas Pacific and the Southern railway
 The question of bettering the service has of late been fraught with much difficulty, and the freight traffic of- ficials have been trying very hard to get affairs shaped up to provide the best possible service from the west to the east through Birmingham. By using the Queen and Crescent route through Birmingham an immense ton mage of traffic is handled this way annually. To encourage this project and others was the purpose of the gath ering here yesterday.
 The officers remained in session un- til the afternoon. and after adjourn mingham.
 These officials. who are directly in touch with freight conditions, seemed to be very optimistic over the present conditions and to believe that su- perior traffic condition would be worked up shortly.
 Last year was a good one, according to their viewpoint. and they are op- timistic about everything pertaining to freight conditions. Most of the officers returned to their homes last night
 Those who attended the meeting in- cluded:
 T. F. Steele. freight traffic manager of the New Orleans and Northeastern New Orleans; E. T. Steele. .Birming- ham, freight traffic manager of the Alabama Great Southern railroads G. P. Biles, freight traffic manager of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific, Cincinnati; R. l.. McKeller, as. sistant general freight agent of the Southern Railway at Louisville; D. Schriver, general manager of the Queen and Crescent dispatch of CincinnAti: L. Sevier, general agent Southern rail- way, Birmingham; A. J. Chapman, as. sistant general freight agent of the New orleans and Northeastern at New Orleans.