The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-10-01
MARLIN NEWS.

Marlin, Texas, Sept. 29.--The Orien-
tai Bath House has changed HANDS
and the former proprietor has II liz
hands again. We hope to see it as
it was in the former days OF PROF.
c. K. Thomas, one of the founders
of the same. DR.. Wallace OF Beau
mont, and his brother of Oklahoma,
are here and may be connected with
the Management of the Oriental
Bath House. DIR. Grant has new
| boy at his home. The newcomer is
fine one and weighs about II
pounds. Mother and boy are doing
fine and the doctor is all smiles.
Mr.. Edwin Stamps is in Atlanta, ga.
for a few days on business per-
tanning to his Texas branch of the
Standard Life Insurance Co. This
young man is fully competent TO
manage this business. Dr. f. Nj
Nelson, our big drug store man has
Just returned from Corsicana. Mr..
Melvin Elias has moved from Con
zalas, Texas, to Marlin and is pre-
pairing to open big tailor shop on
Wood street. We advise not 81
many small shops of the same kind,
but combine forces and conduct
more larger shops. Each concern
will be better benefited. Rev Kelly
of Waco was down Friday on church
business. The local church COM
mittee, along with the pastor gave
him a nice reception. We always
meet with the emergencies. Mr.. A.
F.. Lloyd will soon have his new Ford
truck. 1t has been ordered for some
time and is on the way here from
the factor. You had better look out
for this man is a rustler in his line
Hope Masonic Lodge at this place
laid the cornerstone of the Bomar
Chapel NJ. L. Church Sunday at Bis
Creek. The craft 100 strong marched
to the hall at / p. m. in cars ant
at 1870 were at the place. After
dinner was served the ceremonies
were performed and all was in his
tory. Hon. A. q. Wheeler OF Lott
was over Saturday in attendance at
the meeting of the Falls county
Association Of which the Colonel Is
treasurer. $500 was raised for ex-
penses. DR.. Flemming' surprised his
Bible Glass by cutting six big ice.
cold melons and distributing among
those present. Mr.. w. B. Johnson
of Terrell, great capitalist, came
over to visit his wife and Mrs d
/ v. Pinkston, in his big car; both
of whom are at the residence of Mrs
Nettles on Island street. Mr.. John
son will remain here few days FOL
the baths if he can possibly sta.
away from his business long enough
Mrs. Sadie Slade of FL Paso, Texas
is visiting her mother on Island
Street. She has been away from
| here about one year. 1t is treat
to her to be home among friendf
again. A big fruit and vegetable
store is being organized here by local
business men. Messrs. T. P. Pau
and j. S. Washington are the prin-
cipal promoters Of the same Mr.
Phil Carroll is to open fish market
along with his Early Breakfast Mar
ket. Mr.. Harvey Humphrey, better
known as the BLACK German has
been appointed Notary Public He
Is the second Colored man to re
ceive such appointment by the Gov
er of Texas, in this county Rev
Daley left Marlin Tuesday for Hous
ton 10 visit his relatives before re-
turning to Terrell to resume his
duties, after thirty days vacation
Every minister needs such rest after
2 months fight against the tur-
moils of satan. Stitch 500 in your
servants pocket and give him a few
laws of rest Mr.. R. c. Shaw an6
others pulled a car load of cottor
to Woco Warehouse last week Tho
Negro is waking up from long
sleep, and if you don't get out o.
the way he will run square over
you. Well. it is aNout time for hin'
to wake up; he has been sleepinp
almost too long. A well known gen.
tleman of color is contemplating or
opening a baker shop here. This f
step in the right direction. Az
that is necessary is to nee tact skill
and courtesy. Mrs. P. White, daugh-