The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1922-10-07

Mineral WeIIs.-Mr. Sam simmons,
one OF Mineral Wells Oldest citizens
died last Wednesday, Sept. 81. His fun
eral was preached at the A. M 70.
church Of which he was a member.
Rev. j. M. Bolding. p. c., funeralized.
Mr.. Simmons has lived in Mineral
Wells more than SO years. His re-
mains was laid to rest in the Pol
population Of 10000 inhabitants, 500
of these are Negroes and about half
of them own their homes. There are
six public rooming houses and hotels.
grocery stores, l drug store, 2 bar
bershop cafes, 2 Minerals bath
houses, Poro hair dressers, i Beauty
parlor confectionery stand. / tailor
shop, / barbecue and ice cream mar
lor DR.. Shawlahorne has been very
busy for 2 weeks filling the calls o.
SICK. he ls gong both day and
night Services We're well attended
at the different churches, also Sunday
School. Mrs. Troy Carr of Denver
Colo, were in the city last week on
business Mr.. Nose Gordon who are
now working in Fort Worth was
here a day last week In the interest
of some lodge business. Mrs. Pearl
Freeman who has been visiting In
Abilene, has returned to her home
here. Mr.. John Lazine and family were
in Weatherford last week on business.
Mrs. DR.. Ransom of Fort Worth are
here seeking her health, she is ac-
companied here by her sister, Turner.
Mrs. Watts and Mrs. Harry have pur-
chased their children. j. ID. and Rosie
Lee. piano for. being faithful. Mr..
Jack Clemens left for Fort Worth,
last week, where he is employed as a
waiter at the West Brook hotel there.
Mrs. Pearlie Fields who has been here
with her daughter, Mrs. p. II. Jackson
for several months left for her home
Bremond, Texas. Mineral Wells was
visited Sunday with its first rain in
six months. Mrs. Patterson of Waco,
who has been here visiting her sister,
Mrs. Will Parker left last week for
Groesbeck, Texas, there are so many
people sick in the city that the report
ter is unable to mention their names.
Mr. and Mrs ]. A. Russell are visit
ing parents in Muskogee, Okla. q
AbIIene.---Mrs. Jeffy Chance is on the
sick list this week. Many visitors
in town last week attending the fair.
Mr. H. Cumby returned from Fort
Worth, Thursday morning Rev. S. II.
Alexander and members are working
steadily and getting things ready for
their annual conference which will
convene here the 18th of October Mr..
an Mrs. M. I. Cumby entertained mem
bers and a few friends of Pleasure
Club, Monday night. Reporter is sorry
OF mistakes in printing the news in
last weeks writerup, but it is not
the fault of the newspaper men.
Members Of Civic are urged to not
forget that End Friday is business day,
and will meet at the church.
Wolfe City.-Rev. Bell was at his
post Sunday. The Rev. Mrs. Jones
Mr. Andrew Workman was in town on
business Rev. u. r. Randles and
family have returned to their home in
Denison. Mr.. Percy Smith passed thru
en- route to Paris. Mr.. James Thomas
is able to be up after an attack of
the dengue fever. Miss Matte Lane
is visiting in Commerce. Mr.. John
Wofford was the guest of Mr. Willie
johnson. The dinner given by the
w. H. NJ. Society was quite a sue
cess.
Cuney.-Services were. good Sunday
at both churches. Rev. A. e. Ealey,
filled his appointment at the currey's
Chapel church and preached two pow
erful sermons. Collection was good.
Mr.. w. T. Wilson was ordained as dea-
con of Curney's Chapel church Sum
day, many praises were given this
young man for having this great
honor conferred upon him; Hon: II; l..
Price made a business trip to Dallas,
last week. Mr.. Sam Cross made a
business trip to Palestine, this week.
Mr.. Bishop Sneed has returned home
after spending several days in Dali
las Mr.. Press Martin made bust
ness trip to Nacogdoches last week.
The Cross Bros. are doing q successful
business with their grocery store Mr..
Press Martin is doing first class
business with his pressing shop. Mr..
Taylor Wilson is visiting in Oklahoma,
this week. Prof. f.. j. Hoffman of
Cameron, Texas, spent few days last
week in the city and spoke for us on
Wednesday night. The gin is still
running daley and have ginned 33S
bales to date.
I. CaidweIl.-The Teachers Institute of
Trio counties. viz: Burleson, INLAND
and Lee convened at Giddings with
an enrolment of 124 teachers. Prof.
l.. d. Banknite. treasurer reports a
grand setting. Prof. Freeman, presi-
dent was i'll, could not attend--is up,
at this writing. Prof, T. p. Munson is
also on the sick list, also, Rev. Spen-
Ger of Lyons is very i'll.
The Dallas Express will be handled
by Rev. w. X. Morris, see hinl-get a
copy. The r. F. of Fs will hold grand
session here, delegates are arriving
daily, a great program is the hour of
the day-old Bethlehem-Seems 100
acres of land Is being purchased by
them for their old and poor people,
a. Alhc ANSoO NhO 1AplCSst
a paper of your own race, telling.
your own doings.
WeatherfOrd.-Servic were good at
the churches Sunday. The concert
given by Mrs. Flora Swan was an ex-
cellent affair The Stewards and
were reelected to their
respective places, at Prince Memorial
c. M 10. church Lizzie Rucler pres
ident and members of the board are:
Flora Blackwell, l.. Rucker, Rose Cole,
Tassie Abanathy, Callie Strickland and
others. Miss Feddie Harris went to
Fort Worth, on business. Mrs. Matte
Wilson spent a Few weeks with her
son Mrs. Carr of Mineral Wells, for
mally Miss Stinnet, visited Mrs. Chas.
Simmons, Thursday. She left Friday
evening for Denver, Colo, her flu
ture home.
Dodd City.-Mount Parson A. M. ..
church is having much success in
their Sunday school work. The pas
tor, Rev. Henson from Bonham was
at his post of duty. He has conducted
a meeting this week. Rev. Swan from
Terrell conducted the meeting. Rev.
Swan left Saturday afternoon for his
nome at Terrell. Rev. Stephen from
Bonham, was down Sunday with his |
wife and others Rev. Stephen de- |
ivered the message at IL a. m. and |
1t 3 p. m. Mr.. Ora Manough and Miss |
ylarisa CoONer were married Suday |
night at D. m, Rev. Floyd OBLIGATED. |
sunday was a high day at the church |
If God,