Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1916-01-27
Dallas, Texas.

Special 10 tie Mas.
Mr.. Editor, yes, it can get cold in
Texas. We have had some very cold
days, little sleet, snow and rain.
Not enough to cover the ground at any
one time, but just enough to make it
sloppy and disagreeable. Our coldest
was eight above and that was for Just
short time one morning, but we
can't always expect sunshine, Just so
in our lives, we have the dark days
in our lives just the same as the
weather. Those who have homes and
can sit in doors and be comfortabl
and look at the drifting snow and the
blast of the north wind should be very
thankful, but one should remember
the needs and sorrows and distress of
those that are not so well provided
for, our soldier boys that are on the
front borders and in the trenches,
suffering privations and cold for the
protection of those at home taking life
easy.
There have been several Americans
murderd on the Mexican border since
our peace Treaty went into effect. oh,
no, this government must not do any
thing, just wait and let things adjust
themselves. They may murder few
hundred of our people every few days,
but we must play the waiting game to
finish. think anyone that insists
on such conduct Is rather gally to
come to the seat of depredatiops and
preach preparedness and ask for votes.
l hope that all such will be given to
understand that Texas will not stand
for such rot, and Dext November speak
plain at the ballot box, had better
change the subject or l might say
something that would be better if not
said. ..as..
The farmers in this settlement are
expecting a good season this year.
Ground is in fine condition.
Our police have had another set-to
with thugs. One officer killed and an
other crippled for life and no arrests.
Seems that officers come out poor
second, but there may be another
chapter to write later on. 1t will
never do to let the criminal element
go on at such rate. They must be
stopped. Law and order must be up
held and crme suppressed.
I was glad to see a piece from our
friend, ~. G., Of Eastland. Tenn.
Come again, John, we like to hear
from you.
There has been so much bad weather
have not been out to learn anything,
so / can't say very much this week.
The several interurbans centering in
Dallas met and let the contract for an
eignt-story terminal station this week
to cost six hundred thousand dollars.
That with our railroad terminal cost
ing one and half million dollars will
put Dallas to the front on taking care
of the travelling public. That with
the new interurban viaduct over the
Trinity River and bottoms and rail :
foadtracks will be long step towards
safety first.
There is talk of our two telephones
being consolidated. 1t will be much
better for the patrons. Now to be con-
nected with your friends you have to
have two phones at your residence at
80. 90 each per month. At your bust
ness house or Office you have to have
two or more at So. 90 each, taxing ev-
cry man and business SD. 90 per month
to be in touch with the business and
social world. Whereas II we only
have one telephone company we just
have half the expense and it is possi-
BILE to give better service.
Our cold snap has given the plumb
ers plenty Of work. Bursted water
pipes is sight one can see most any
where since the sun has thawed them.
Hope the sun will thaw out all of the
SO they will get in line
with a good letter for the next issue