The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-01-08
CARD OF THANKS.


We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our many friends who
kindly assisted us during illness and
death Of our dear little Steve Mae
Duty, who departed this life Dec.
14th, and the beautiful floral offer
ings given. Your kindness will new
er be forgotten.
MRS. ANNIE l.. DUTY, Mother.
SAM P. DUTY, Brother.
LITTLE SAM, P. DUTY, Brother.
MRS. SUSIE FOSTER, AUNT.
MRS. HATTIE B. RIDGE. Aunt.
MR.. PETER NJ. RIDGE, Uncle.
league, Jan Sunday School
was well attended at the First Bap-
fist Church in South town Sunday.
Rev. Pruitt, pastor of the A. M. e.
Church preached a noble sermon
Sunday. The theme of his text
1.-THE Black Angels in Gods King
DOM" The X. of p, gave a receipt
ion at the X. of P.'hall on the first
day of the year. There were many
visitors anticipated. Mrs e. H. Hall
of Jewett returned last Friday after
spending all the holidays with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Brewer
and relatives of other points, II was
reported that Mr.. Johnnie Peterson,
who lives out in the country about
miles was badly cut. His brother
from Seagoville, came down to see
about him. Mr.. Jimmie Peterson
and Mr.. w. Brewer, Mr. e. B. Brew
er of Palestine, are visiting relatives
in town. He certainly looks we'll
He says that he stays in good health.
The readers of the Express always
look at their town news. Read the
news of each town and you can al
ways know what is going on.So il
you read the Express you can always
hear from your home folks. Many
who read it are always glad to get.
it. If you want to subscribe for it
3 months, 6, 8, or II months see
the agent in your town. Sir r. ]
Brewer.
IMfl1in, Jan. 6.-Christmas was a
merry one. No one hurt or harmed.
The reporter being out of town du-
ring Christmas, Lufkin failed to get
the Dallas news of Jan. LIST issue.
There was a concert given by the
Lufkin Young Peoples League, Dec.
28th. Mr.. L S. Pace, State Deputy
of the American Woodmen was in
the city few days ago accompan-
led by Mr. A. G.. Glider, supervising
deputy. Owing to the conditions of
the weather his efforts were a fail
ure. But in spite Of the inclement
weather, he succeeded in lining up
one new log to camp No. II. Mr..
and Mrs. P. d W. Sedney Of Edner
was in the city for several days dur
ing the Xmas and was guest of Mr..
and Mrs. r. Rhodes. Miss Velma
Sedney of Wiley University is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. M. rhodes. Mrs.
Warl Tanner has returned from a
trip to Humble where she has spent
the holidays with relatives and
friends. Mr.. B S. Dinmon spent the
Xmas with his parents at his home
in Groveton. Words from Mrs. S. W.
Booker who left the city Dec. 10th
via st. Louis S. W., R. r to st.
Louis. Mo-. "I made my arrival o.
K" Like the city fine. II is con-
tinuing to snow. Leaving home
Dec. goth at 7:45 a. m Arrive here
Dec. 22nd at 9 a. M" Mr.. W. M.
u 3.
were married Saturday night, Jan.
!. Rev Ben. Bell officiated There
was a nice enjoyment had at box
supper given at the c. NJ e. Church
Saturday night, JAM 1st There was
quite a laugh among the people
when Mr.. John Conner said he had
spent 75c tonight. More money than
he had ever spent on black wom-
an. Miss Beaulah A. Reagor, teacher
at Center has returned to her work
after spending the Xmas with her
parents. Rev. and Mrs w. T. Rea-
gor. Mr.. S. W. Booker spent the
Christmas night with Mr.. and Mrs.
y. D. Doggett before leaving the
city. Mrs. v. Penson. principal
teacher OF the city schools is able
to be on duty again after several
days illness. Rev. L. s. Alexander
is still on sick list. Mrs. Emma
Jones died Dec. 30th Her remains
were laid to rest in the Cedargrove
cemetery. The Lufkin Progressive
League met at the C. NJ E. church
last Sunday at $3.50 p. M, with Mr..
j. F. Dunkins, president; Mr.. X. d.
Patton, secretary; Mr. 2. d. Brad
ford, treasurer. The league is on the
forward go, they are striving to
erect a $4,000 building beginning
June l, 1921. Several have pledged
themselves heavily on the building.
Visitors from various churches par
ticipated in the league. There we're
some very commendable remarks
made respecting the building,
Among the speakers, we're Mrs. Lar
key Steward, n. c. Thompson, FL
vala Johnson and others. Mrs. M.
Berry returned from Houston, a few
days ago, where she has represented
the Eastern Star Masonic Lodge.
Notice
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