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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
COUNTY BUILDING WORK
SUSPENDED TEMPORARILY
Difference Between County Officials
and Contractors in Regard to Pay
ments en- Contract.

Work on the court house and Jail
buildings has been suspended for a
couple of days pending financial ar
rangements between the Gross Con-
struction company, who are the con-
tractors, and the county officials. A
meeting between the parties is to be
held today, and it is believed thai
everything will be arranged salts
factorily.
Owing to the slow movement of
freight, the contractors claim, they
have had to order a great amount of
material of various kinds-more
than was Immediately necessary. The
architect makes estimates on the
work as the building progresses. and
payments are made to the contrac-
tors in accordance Herewith.
The contractors needed N to
pay for material received that was
not at once used in the work, and
the architect would only allow them
money for the work as far as COM
pleted. His refusal therefore caused
them to delay work temporarily un-
til the matter Of finances could be
disposed Of.
Work on the buildings Is progress
ing satisfactorily to the contractors.
and they say if the material arrives
as it should. they will put 200 men
on the job, and complete the build
ings long before the expiration Of
the time limit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT
WAS NARROWLY AVERTED
Passenger Engine on Branch Line
Lost Drive Wheel on Run Between
Donna and Mercedes.

What might have been a serious
accident was narrowly averted yes
terday afternoon when the engine OF
train No. 121, due in Brownsville at
6 D. m, lost a front drive wheel a
Llano Grande, a point between
Donna and Mercedes. The train
was running on time at its usual
speed, about twenty miles an hour,
when the accident occurred. The
wheel was thrown off to one side,
and the crank was buried IN the
sand.
Passing automobilists were given
"a message to a freight which the
passenger had passed a short time
before, asking that the freight en-
CINE be sent to haul the passenger.
The automobile overlook the freight
at Donna and its engine at once
vent to the relief of the damaged
engine, which was taken to Harlin-
gen.
The train arrived in Brownsville
about three hours late.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
UNCLE SAME EXAM FOR
STENO AND TYPEWRITER

The United States Civil Service
Commission will hold an eXamina-
ton in Brownsville on November 26
for the purpose of filing stenograph-
er and typewriter vacancies in the
field service. The vacancies to be
filled are in Dallas, Ell PasO, Fort
Worth, Galveston, Laredo, San An
tonic and Waco, Tex, and New Or
leans, La. The positions pay from
$500 to $500 per annum Men or
women may apply; the age limit is
being Is years or over.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
The Learners Club Opens for Season

The first meeting of the Learners
Club for the season 1928 was
held at the home of it's new presi-
dent, Mrs. E. X. Goodrich, last Tues
day afternoon.
In spite of the arrival Of a heavy
shower simultaneously with The club
hour, a most delightful session was
enjoyed. After greetings, the mem
bers present answered to roll call by
giving brief reviews and criticisms
of their vacation reading.
The chief number of the program
was the beautiful and enthusiastic
address of the president rendered
with the sincerity and dignity
which characterizes her attitude.
After a complimentary review of the
works of the Learners under former
presidents and many fine tributes to
the loyal membership which strove
at all times to preserve an atmOs-
phere of harmony and good fellow
ship and thus ~insuring achievement
otherwise impossible, the president
pictured in impressive tones the
spirit of the ideal club as she saw 1t.
reminding all members of the rela-
ton between opportunity and re
sponsibility, illustrating the last by
the quotation of an apt poem.
In closing the club was advised to
continue its policy Of careful con
~servation and inspired to make the
work Of the ensuing year of greater
value both to its members and to
the community than ever before.
The program was followed by the
usual order Of business except that
before adjournment delicious re-
freshments were served, the hostess
being assisted by Miss Addie Good
rich.
The next meeting of the club will
be held Tuesday, Oct. s, at the homo
of the Misses Kelly, corner of 7th
and Washington streets.
Harriet B. Tracy,
Corresponding Secretary.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
Death Of Felix villareal.

Felix Villareal. formerly a well TO
do butcher of this city, died yester-
day at 1870 at his home near the
of 9th and Taylor streets. Mr..
Villareal. who was IS years old. had
been confined to his bed with an in
durable malady for the past two
years. Surviving him are his wife, a
son and a sister.
The funeral will be conducted this
afternoon at 8 o'clock from the resi-
depce. by the Rurks UNDERTAKING
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
Realty Transfers.

The following warranty deeds
were filed in the Office of County
Clerk Webb Saturday:
Jacob NJ. FuHenwider and wife to
G. w. Richards. lot No. l In block
80, third addition to the town OF
San Benito; price $500.
q. c. Wagner and wife to George
$. Pearl, 80 acres out of the Concep-
cion de Carricitos grant: price
$500.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
LIQUOR Licenses.

The following applications for
liquor licenses have been filed with
County Clerk Joseph Webb:
Luis Ramirez, San Benito.
Jose s. Villareal. Ell Noranjo
ranch.
Virginia III. Villareal, ranch.
Cristobal Longoria, 1920 Elizabeth
street. Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

In the freight receipts Saturday
the fol owing car loads or building
material were checked in: One car Of
brick. nine cars or sand a car or
structural steel, one a OF beams.
Other stuff received included a car
of lard, one a of canned fruits. two
cars OF merchandise. one car Of hay.
a car OF oats. one car of fuel oil, and
three cars or wood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
GEM THEATRE

THE GREATEST THING IN THE
WORLD-This Is a very touching
drama-Vitagraph.
LEAH, THE TELEPHONE GIRL
A great comedy.
THE STERN DESTINy-An Amer
lean drama-Pathe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Hard Times Soshul"-The ladies
OF the Epworth League will give q
Hard Times Soshul' Friday even
ing. Oct, II. at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. K. Bull on Levee street. Ac-
cording to the rules laid down for
this event all ladies attending mus
wear calico dresses and aprons and
the men are forbidden to wear coats,
collars or neckties. Fines will be
imposed upon any who violate these
rules. A musical program will be
rendered and a Jack Horner pie
will be one of the attractions. The
refreshments will consist of lemon
ade. ginger snaps and candy. An
admission fee of 10 cents will be
charged. Some unique costumes are
planned and a jolly time is antici-
pated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
The Dundee Wooden Mills sto

The Dundee Wooden Mills store,
at 1915 Elizabeth street, opened
Saturday with E. l.. Hearn of San
Antonio in charge. This is one of n
string of PA stores scattered all
over the United States, and of which
there are probably twenty in Texas.
George Weinberger of Dallas is sup
erintendent Of the Texas stores.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Ill Since Return Home-Mrs. L.
X. Morris has returned from Apple
by, Texas, where she has been visit
ing her son and his wife, Mrs. and
Mrs. Leroy K. Morris, the past
month, The younger Mrs. Morris
was i'll. but has recovered. Since
her return to Brownsville Mrs. Nor
ris has taken i'll, and is confined to
her bed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY.

FOR RENT-Large furnished room
Southeast side of building, up
stairs. Suitable for two persons
if desired. References asked and
given. Apply TO Mrs. j. r. Craig,
912 Adams street.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
SSSSSSSSSSSSS
CITY NEWS
-SSSSSSSSS

Real War Reel-A. F. Dittmann
of the Dittmann theatre, has secur-
ed the Texas rights on a war pic
ture taken of battle in the recent
revolutionary movement in Mexico.
He left Saturday afternoon for
points up the Valley where he will
show the reel, returning to Browns
vile shortly. The pictures, it is
claimed, are no. staged, but are real
photographs of engagements between
federals and revolutionists.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

WANTED TO BUY-A small second
hand printing outfit. Must be
cheap and in good condition. Give
full particulars and price. Address
A. j.. Box 4, Sam Fordyce. Texas.
z0-7-6t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Probably Will Teach-Miss Aura
Davenport, of Anahuac, Tex, sister
of Attorney Harbert Davenport, who
arrived in Brownsville recently will
probably teach school in one of the
outer school districts of the county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Lost-A silk ribbon fob with ini-
tials L. B. in gold. Finder please
same to Herald Office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
VOTE FOR TAFT.
Adv. If.

The office at 1910 Elizabeth street
of the Brownsville Ship Channel As
ISOLATION is being equipped for oc-
cupancy. Desks are being installed,
and B. G. Stegman, the president,
will probably occupy the office today
for the first time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

w. U. Kennedy OF Pharr was a Wis
itor in Brownsville yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Call Day-Justice Of the Peace
Phil p. Barbour announced yester-
day tha. today is call day in his
court for the October term.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Judge James II. Edwards OF Edin-
burg. county judge of Hidalgo coun-
ty, Is a visitor in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Thin lead blown tumblers, 8 OF.
" for 25c.-Walker Bros-Hancock
Co.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Read Dittmann's program for to-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

New News Manager - Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Sealy of San Antonio have
taken charge of the Gulf Coast News
company's restaurant and distribut-
ing agency at the passenger station.
c. H. Delehay, the former manager,
has gone to San Antonio to reside.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

DR.. and Mrs. w. J.. Dougherty o.
Edinburg are guests at the residence
of their sister, Miss II. Dougherty.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

A. B. Lester of Corpus Christi i
in Brownsville on business for a few
days.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Mrs. A. s. Putegnat has gone to
attend the centennial celebration Of
Nazareth Academy at Nazareth, Ky.
Mrs. Putegnat is a graduate of the
academy, and this happens to be the
t~wenty-fifth year since her gradua-
ton. She expects to be away about
three weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Large fancy salad bowls, 2 for Csc.
See our windoWs.-Walker Bros
Hancock Co.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Prominent Visitor Departs-Jose
f. Farias, a member of a family high
in political circles in Mexico, was
a visitor in Brownsville last week,
the guest of Attorney Frank c.
Pierce. MI. Farias was here for The
purpose of looking over the irriga-
ton systems in this section, he be-
ing particularly interested in work
of this kind. Mr.. Farias left for
Monterrey yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Likes New Quarters - Crisanto
Villareal, the genial city secretary,
is all smiles because of the very
pleasant office room he now occupies
in the new city hall.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07
SS-SSSSSSSSSSS
PERSONALS
SSSSSSSSSSSSS


E. Sharpe, better known to the
printing fraternity as "E Flat"
spent the weekend in Brownsville.
Mr.. Sharpe was formerly a linotype
operator on the Herald.
Collector of Customs r. b. Creager
returned Saturday from a business
trip to Houston.
Miss Vale of California arrived
Saturday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Z. Blalack. Miss Vale is Mr.. Bla-
lacks aunt.
S. NJ. Hargrove of Mission was a
visitor in Brownsville Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Bright Of
Monte Christie were visitors in
Brownsville Saturday.
S. j. Frazier and Fred Hooker,
both of Kingsville, were business
visitors in this city Saturday.
Oscar Nystrom and A. ]. g. Nys-
from Of San Benito are business visi-
tors in Brownsville.
VIM. L. Easley of San Antonio is
a guest at the Miller hotel.
Mrs. Geo. f. Linesetter and Miss
Allie Mills of Pharr and their guest.
Miss Grace Baber of Thibedaux. La,
are visitor in Brownsville.
Frank G. Crew Of Pharr was a
visitor in Brownsville yesterday.
George Barlow of Harlingen was
in the city yesterday.
A. w. Billingsley of Pharr, Lindy
Millender and J. Il. Millender Of Nc
Allen, were weekend visitors in this
city.
Mrs. A. A. Browne. Misses I. and
NJ. Browne, and Jas. A. Browne Of
this city are at the Hotel Breslin in
New York city.
A. B. Lester of Corpus Christi Is
in Brownsville on business for a few
days.
Mrs. A. S. Putegnat has gone to
attend the centennial celebration Of
Nazareth Academy at Nazareth, Ky.
Mrs. Putegnat is a graduate of the
academy, and this happens to be the
twenty-ffth year since her gradua-
ton. She expects to be away about
three weeks.
Augustine Celaya returned Satur-
day from a short business trip to
Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. r. T. Howard
have as their guests Mrs. Emily f.
Howard of Ames, Iowa, Mr.. Towards
mother, Mrs r. #. Small of Austin,
Mrs. Towards mother. and Mrs.
Frank G. West Of Waco. Mrs.
Towards sister.
DR.. and Mrs. w. j. Dougherty Of
Edinburg are guests at the residence
of their sister. Miss III. D~ougherty.
Judge James II. Edwards Of Edin-
burg, county Judge of Hidalgo coun-
ty, Is a visitor in Brownsville.
w. u. Kennedy OF Pharr was a Wis
itor in Brownsville yesterday.
Realty Transfers.
The following warranty deeds
were filed in the Office of County
Clerk Webb Saturday:
Jacob NJ. FuHenwider and wife to
G.. w. Robards. lot No. / In block
80, third addition to the town or
San Benito; price $500.
q G Manner and wife To Ganrpn
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. r. t. Howard
have as their guests Mrs. Emily f.
Howard of Ames, Iowa, MI. Towards
mother. Mrs r. #. Small of Austin,
Mrs. Towards mother. and Mrs.
Frank G. West Of Waco. Mrs.
Towards sister.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Full size plain white dinner plates
6 for 25c.-Walker Bros-Hancock Co.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Augustine Celaya returned Satur-
day from a short business trip tC
Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Mrs. A. A. Browne. Misses l. and
NJ. Browne, and Jas. A. Browne Of
this city are at the Hotel Breslin in
New York city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Z. Sharpe, better known to the
printing fraternity as &c Flat"
spent the weekend in Brownsville.
Mr.. Sharpe was formerly a linotype
operator on the Herald.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

A. w. B~illingsley of Pharr. Indy
and J. L. Millender of Nc
Allen, were weekend visitors in this
city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

Collector of Customs r. b. Creager
returned Saturday from a business
trip to Houston.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-10-07

George Barlow of Harlingen was
in the city yesterday.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20
Flying Men Fall.
J. A. Rickart, Market Correspondent.

victims to stomach, liver and kid
 ney troubles just like other peo- pie, with like results in loss of appetite. backaChe, nervousness, headache, and tired, listless, run down feeling. But there's no need to feel like that as T. D. PeebIes, Henry, Tenn, proved. Six bottles of Electric Bitters' 5 he writes, did more to give me new strength and good appetite than all other stomach remedies 1 used" So they help lpeverybody. Its folly to suffer when this great remedy will help you from the first dose. Try it. Only 50 cents at all druggists.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20
GIRL PAGE IN
 LEGISLATURE

Mrs R. B. LANCASTER of Win slow, Arizona who is visiting friends in Los Angeles, probably was the first girl page who ever served for a House ot Representa- lives in this country.
 Before her marriage Mrs Lancaster was Miss Essie Par and she is a daughter of William Parr, once a resident of this city but Ia ter of Arizona, where he served several terms in the legis- lature.
 From her earliest childhood Essie had been almost insepaI able fl om hertather, and when he went to the capital She accom- panied hlm, refusing to be con vinced that home was the best place for little girls. She was un willing even to be parted from lahter during the session, and so interested did Mir. Paris fellow legislators become in the child's devotion that they appointed her page, that she might be. near the representative of her choice
 Small, quick of movement and always alert, the child fulfilled her task well never asking to be excused, and she became the mascot ot the legisla tive body, making many warm persona friends among the representa- tivts.
 Mrs. Lancaster is the mother Cl two beautiful boys, and heI love for her father has found ex- pression in the naming. of the youngsters, the elder uI whom she calls William, while the younger answers to to the name of Parr.
 Mrs. Lancaster, with her chil. dern, will start tomorrow for return to Arizona.-Los Angeles Examiner.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20
B. P. O. E.

It will be interesting news tC our readers. and especially tU our Elk friends to know of some of the features that the Tucson Elks have provided for their First Annual State Reunion to be held at Tucson, Arizona, March 21St, and 22nd, 1912 This newspaprl has received from Mir G. U. Hess, Chairman of the Publicity Com mlttee a partial list of the enter tainments provided and among them Is q grand spectacular street parade, III which will be several Lodge floats representing the various lodges of the state, and for which is offered large cash prizes for the best float, also prizts for the lodge having the most members in line of parade based on the membership of tie lodge, and the lodge sending the pest marching club, the largest Elk, the smallest Elk, the oldest Elk and the youngest Elk, ana Various other features, followed Uy athletic sports and a gIanu Automobile parade i'll winch ali visitors Will be gwen d spin q .ound the city and also a trip over the "Speedway" (Tucson's Automobile Racing Course) d distance ot thirty miles.
 During the aIttrnuUn and eve n1ng auLOnuu1ie LIps nae Deen arl anged tor the Visitors anu d musical extravaganza at the Tue son Opera House for the evening he second day will be taken up with Athletic sports, a base bali game, trips over the city and close With grand ball in the evening. The entire executive committee are busy arranging every detail of the Reunion, and those anticipating a trip to Tue son at that time should get in touch with the committee at once, who will arrange for plea sant accOmmOdaLIOnS while you are guests ot the Tucson Elks. If you are anticipating the trip to Tucson and desire any detail ed information write C. U. Hess, Tucson, ArIzona, who will See that you are advised fully and 1 promptly, on any subject.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20
It is very much easier for Cuba to be good when it must. "
Are Ever At War

There are two things every lastingly at War, joy and piles. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve will banish piles in any form. It soon subdues the fishing, irritation, inflammation or swelling. It gaves comfort, invites joy. Greatest healer of burns, boils, ulcers. cuts, bruces, eczema, scalds pim- ples, skin eruptions. Only 25 cts at all druggists.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20

People never get too old to run for tue Senate, and the sachems who think the wise thunks and grow old in that sacred institution, never know how to quit. Senator Cullom of Illinois, who is eighty-three years old is out with state. ment this week telling why he should be returned to the up per branch of Congress.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20
"Iiue nennle want tn knn,

"Live people want to know where Woodrow Wilson stands today, not where he stood some years ago." N. Y, Tribune Rep. He stands where Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson stood with the plain people.
Holbrook argus., 1912-02-20

ZANE would suppose in OH these days of great me
 chanical inventions that the currency in tht country would be printed on the power presses; but one of the biggest rows that ever came from the troublesome Bureau of En- graving and Printing centers about this question. Paper money has deen printed with hand presses since the begin ing of the government, and the expert pressmen, who would lose their position through change, are attemp- ting to show a Congressional Committee that machine-made money would look like coun- terfeits alongside the present high class currency of the United States.