Jones County Texas Archives - The Stamford News - September 14, 1906 *********************************************************** Submitted by: Dorman Holub Date: 28 December 2019 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/jones/jonestoc.htm *********************************************************** The Stamford News Friday, September 14, 1906 Vol. 7, No. 29 Mr. B. Bushel will begin work at once on a brick plant in Stamford. The plant will cost something between $10,000 and $15,000 and will be located on the railroad west of town and near the railroad tank. Lee Campbell, of Dial’s barber shop is expected home after a visit with relatives at Childers. Stamford Steam Laundry Will Erect Modern Building B.G. Wallace has given out Specifications for a $10,000 building on Swenson Avenue E.G. Wallace & Sons, proprietors of the Stamford Steam laundry, have given out plans and specifications for bids for the construction of their new 2 story, 50x50 feet, with a glass and a carved stone front. The firm of Wallace & sons is composed of B.G. Wallace and his two sons, D.P. and C.E. who established the first and only laundry in stamford. Elegant Jewelry Store J.M. Lively’s new jewelry store on Nroth Swenson Avenue. He has built a substantial brick on the old lot burned by fire. Mrs. Alice Smith who has been visiting her brother, L.C. Smith left for her home in Mansfield. A.J. Swenson is having a large two-story residence erected on Oliver Street near the school house. Work on the Astin building on Swenson Avenue commenced this morning. This will be a single story brick 50x100 feet. F.W. Lourch is the foreman on the foundation work. The Merry-Go-Round that has been in operation on the vacant lot adjoining the News office has been taken down. An addition of two more rooms are being made to Swenson Bros. building known as the Town Site Office. The addition is only a temporary nature as it is now the intention of Swenson Bros. to erect a brick on the site some time during the next year. H.T. Wallace of Buck Hill, Ga., and W.U. Wallace of Congers, Ga., are here visiting their brother, B.G. Wallace and family. The Stamford Daily News published daily except Sunday S. Gay, Editor and Proprietor Mr. and mrs. Will fisher invited the tots of the town for a social affair given by Little Marguerite Fisher, age 2 years, in honor of her cousins “Baby Dee” and Little Miss Darrel Cunningham, aged 1 and 4 years respectively of Abilene. Innocent games, ice cream, assorted cakes and fruit were served as refreshments. Guests: Misses Mamie Galbraith, Charlotte Knight, Lucille Penn, Dorris Bizzell, Mattie Pattillo, Grace Pattillo, Katherine Hall, Vada Bryant, Sada Ellen Flournoy, Mary Etta Tadlock, Lucy Hamlet, Ina Ivy, Hattie White, Rosa Lee Wright, Rada P’Pool. Masters Shipp, Allen Martin, Robert Browning, Hugh Astin, Billy Bryant, Charles and Byron Tadlock, Bert and Ben Sammons, Henry Yates, J.V. Cunningham, Elliott Means, and Alof Dodds. The guests ranged in age from one ot five years. The firm of Sammons and Shipp and that Mr. Sammons will conduct the business at the same place. Mr. Shipp has established himself a fine businessman. The partnership will dissolve. H.G. Wallace, W.U. Wallace, of Conyers, Ga., who here visiting their brother, B.G. Wallace of the Stamford Steam Laundry, leave Sunday. The former gentleman is an old locomotive engineer while the latter is Mayor of his home town. Advertised Letters - Reub Ward, B.A. Turner, A.D. Shook, H.R. Seward, Mack Reavise, Bob Russell, Chester Peters, Mrs. Helen Middlebrooks, Miss Elspeth Morrison, Frank Miller, H. Clayton, J.M. Collins, J.B. Bentley, Camella Aikman, Joe Aishman, Emmet Polk. -= N. Leavitt, Postmaster Work on New Railroad Goes Steadily On The Grade Between Stamford and Anson is Nearing Completion Work on the Wichita Valley is being pushed with operation to beign by January 1, 1907. The depot site for Stamford has already been located and it is presumed that work on this building will soon begin. Miss Lena Breeding of Mineral Wells, a first class instructor on Pianos and Organs will conduct a music class in the new music store of R.B. Hilton as soon as the building can be placed in shape. Joe Conrad, of Albany, lost his life last Saturday at his ranch 17 miles west of Albany, by his horse running under a tree with him and dislodging him from his saddle. He and some more fellows were breaking broncos. Conrad was herding for the rider, riding a gentle horse. A doctor was summoned but he died before anything could be done for him. Mr. Conrad was a young man about 24 years old and was well and favorable known throughout the entire country. R.L. Wright, the liveryman, attended his funeral at Albany yesterday and Mr. Wright says it was the largest funeral procession ever seen in Albany. Mr. Wright is a close friend to the Conrad family in the past 10 years. Joe Conrad has many friends and acquaintances in Stamford and at the time of his death he had his trunk packed to come here yesterday to accept a position in the First National bank of this city. Undertaker A.C. Greer of this city had charge oft he funeral. From Mondays daily C.S. Harris is building quite an addition to his residence on Davenport street. Clark Fannin and sister of Sibley, Ill., are here visiting their sister, Mrs. C.E. Sammons. Mrs. Lon Cunningham of Abilene, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Will Fischer, returned to her home this morning. Mrs. T.J. Halsel and daughter, Nellie May, returned last Saturday evening from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Kentucky. Mrs. Jessie W. Johnson and daughter, Mrs. George Andrews came in last Saturday from Dallas where Mrs. Andrews has been receiving treatment. Culbert Frazier returned last night from Louisiana in answer to the news of the death of one of his twin babies which occurred last Thursday. It will be remembered that Mr. Frazier lost his wife only a short time ago and that she was survived by two young twin babies. The other baby is in good health. R.B. Hilton Music Store will soon be open and ready for inspection. B.E. Sparks, the hustling real estate man, returned last night from a tour through Throckmorton county. Mr. C.M. Pattillo has bought a half interest in the furniture business with Mr. Sammons on the north side and the firm will be Sammons & Pattillo, and conducted at the same stand as that formerly Sammons & Shipp. From Wednesday’s Daily W.D. Kight, railroad agent at Avoca is here. The Holiness Meeting will begin at the Tabernacle Friday. Rev. Fischer and wife will conduct the meeting. Mrs. L.W. Thomas, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Samples, left on the train for her home at Nugent. Rev. R.W. Sides left last night for Millport, Ala., where he will take charge of the high school at that place. An extension of 50 feet is being built to the White Hardware Store. Contractor Reid of the Wichita Valley was in the city this morning on his return from Fort worth. From Thursday’s Daily F.M. Richardson’s new 5 room cottage in the north part of town is nearing completion. The track on the Colorado Southern is 6 miles out. It is now at Mr. Colbert’s pasture. R.M. Dickerson has the swellest delivery wagon in town. Small cold drink stand and restaurant outfit for sale or will trade for work team. - R.A. Robertson, Sagerton, TX Nearly a dozen negroes were rounded up by Marshal Flournoy last evening and lodged in the city jail. They were arrested on the charges of vagrancy and gambling. C.L. Love, one of the popular clerks of Egger & Son has been sick. Sam Egger and R.P. Moore of the firm D. Egger & Son are at Haskell this week arranging for the opening of Egger & Son’s new store at that place. Mr. R.P. Moore will be the manager of this store. Important Meeting of the Board of College Trustees Will Spend $50,000 on Main Building Definite Plans and Specifications Will Soon be Decided Upon A blue print of the ground plans for the buildings and the grounds from Mr. W.H. Simons, architect in New York, was submitted for the consideration for the Board. The question of dormitories costing $10,000 each were outlined. It was thought that if it were necessary temporary wood buildings could be erected for dormitories, till sufficient means for permanent buildings could be secured. The question of ornamentation of the grounds was considered and it was decided to do something in the way of tree planting, but it was evident that comparatively little could be done till after the completion of the buildings. The resignation of Dr. Bass, tendered on accounty of failing health and old age, was accepted with regret and Mr. E.B. Bynum of Abilene, was elected to fill the vacancy. The marriage took place at 8 o’clock yesterday morning Elder J.B. Whittenburg, father of the bride officiating, and the editor of the Merkel Telegram and Miss Suella Whittenburg playing the starring role at the bride’s parents, mr.and Mrs. J.B. Whittenburg at Sweetwater. -- The Evening Telegram D.M. Hart will commence work on his new home in the southeast part of town next week. As Mr. Hart is a contractor and builder and he will build a five-room cottage and built in modern style. The New Town of Weinert In an interview with Mr. J.A. Sparks, of the firm of B.E Sparks and Son, the real estate agents, this morning we learn that this new town is rapidly improving. Application has already been made for the establishment of a National bank. Waterworks for the new town have already been secured. Sparks & Son recently sold 500 acres in one tract to a colony of Bohemians near this new place. Local and Personal From Wednesday’s Daily Furnished room for rent - Mrs. R.S. Caperton. The Holiness Meeting is now being conducted at the Presbyterian church. Dr. J.R. Echols of Lueders is now in the mercantile business in Lueders. The Bank of McCaulley changed hands this week, the institution again passing into the hands of the original owners. W.F. Martin is president, H.J. Waderton is vice-president and J.O. Jackson, cashier - McCaulley Tribune Confessed Forger Landed Behind the Bars Saturday Arlin Elkins, a 17 year-old boy, is arrested and placed in jail by Marshal Flournoy. Last Saturday Marshal Flournoy arrested Elkins on the charge of forgery and sending obscene letters through the mail. The forgery, which young Elkins admits that he did, was committed on the 30th day of last July, when a check for $23.85 was forged by the young man on the Citizens National Bank of this city. The name of S. McGregor, a prominent farmer who lives 5 miles in the country, being used by him. Young Elkins admits the forgery. He said that he worked two days for Mr. McGregor and that Mr. McGregor gave him a check for the amount due him and that it was while he had this check in his possession that he learned his signature and that a few days later he found a blank check and wrote it out in favor of Charles Mays, a fictitious name, and signed S. McGregor to it and presented it to the Citizens National Bank and was promptly given the money on the check and that as soon as he got the money that he left for Fort Worth where he spent the money and returned here. Young Elkins will be taken to Anson and placed in jail there this evening. Marshal Flournoy deserves much credit for the smooth piece of work that he did. Elkins’ father has been living in the country near here for the past year but recently moved from the county. Majestic Baking Oven Demonstration New Majestic Malleable and Charcoal Iron Ranges One week, October 1 to 6. Penick-Hughes Co. Stamford, Texas A New Drug Store The Astin building which is under course of construction on Swenson avenue will be occupied by a new drug firm composed of E.B. wilkerson and W.C. Groner. These gentlemen expect to equip this new drug store with the very latest fixtures including a $2,500 soda fountain with everything else in proportion. The size of the building will 25x100 feet and the drug store will occupy the whole building. Mr. Wilkinson said this morning they expected to be able to open up business by the first of November. From Thursdays Daily Mrs. W.G. Betts of Haskell is visiting her sister, Mrs. C.J. Koonce. R.D. Moore, Hamlin’s town site man was in the city. Sparks & Son report that work on the business house of Weinert have already commenced. Miss Maud May Dulaney who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A.C. Green, left for her home in Abilene. G.W. Hamlet the grocer is moving into his new quarters in the Levaitt building. Mrs. J.M. Steel, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C.J. Koonce left for her home in Fort Worth. Her nephew, Bellville Crab, accompanied her. T.J. Halsell has purchased a half interest in R.L. Wright’s livery stables. Col. Thomas F. Farmer, agent of the Texas Central, says there is nothing in the report that the Santa Fe had absorbed the Central, that if anything had been done the Central had bought the Santa Fe. The Colonal is an old soul and he sees the foul side of everything. Mrs. E.R. Nix and family of Plano arrived here last night and will become residents of the city. Mrs. Nix is a dressmaker. The Tide Turns Today in Favor of Miss Neva Powers The Friends of this Young Lady Come to Her Rescue and Places her in the Lead Misses Neva Power, Pauline McAlpine, Ethel Moore, Betha Bizzell, Sadye Ragsdale, Mamie Sledge, Lela Morris, Octava Manley, Mary Smith, Jennie Kincannon, Josie Ragsdale, Patty Blanchett, Joe Grimsley. H.E. Culwell, of the firm of Slover, Culwell & Co., of Avoca says that over 100 bales of cotton have already been ginned at the Avoca gin. C.L. Rogers, south side of square. Most complete line of harness, saddles, collars, pads, horse blankets, lap robes, bridles ever brought to Stamford. Elder W.G. Cypert will begin a meeting in the Christian church Saturday night before the fourth Sunday and continue 10 days. W.D. Everidge will teach a singing school in the church during the meeting. Married Rupert Harkrider and Miss Rogers at Abilene this morning at 10 o’clock. The bride will be in on the evening train and Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Pattillo will give her a reception at their residence on Hamilton Street. Mr. Harkrider is the popular traveling salesman for the J.M. Radford Grocery House. The young lady has taught pulic school and has a position in Abilene. Postmaster Leavitt has just recently added a new section of 42 lock boxes to the Stamford post office, which brings up the total number of boxes in this office to 604. W.L. Gibbs, late of Haskell, has bought the McMillian property and will improve it for renting purposes. Mr. Gibbs will take up his permanent residence here. From Tuesday’s Daily R.B. Hilton has purchased two residence lots in Sparks first addition to Stamford. The Haskew Meat Market is elegantly fitted up. Constable J.R. Day took Arlin Elkins to Anson and placed him in jail. Mrs. John R. Woodson has returned to Stamford where she will reside. Rev. J.R. Morris, with the pastor, held the first service Sunday evening in the new Methodist church in Avoca. Joe Erickson has purchased the residence of W.J. Galbraith. Mrs. Sarah A. Hightower, aunt of C.M. Pattillo left for her home at Albarado. Missie Lizzie and Minnie Stubbs ar two typographical students in the News office. These two young ladies will no doubt soon be valuable acquisitions to our office. James Scott, J.T. Rowan and G.W. Hearst of Birmingham, Alabama, are expect to arrive Thursday. The former gentleman is a brother ot Dr. J.R. Scott, the dentist. From Wednesday’s Daily Mrs. S.J. Gage went to Albany to visit her sister. T.P. Walker, former citizen of Stamford, is resident at Hamlin. Born to Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Murrie, a fine girl on Tuesday night, Sept. 18, 1906. Miss Audie Watts has been visiting her brother Gaston Watts and left for home at Knox City. The Shepperson Real Estate Company sold the Crawford residence to W.H. Walker yesterday, $1250.00. Mrs. Irene Mithcell has been visiting her brother, C.E Sammons and left for home in abilene. Hotel Lawson will be the name of Stamford’s new hotel. H.N. Bryan, has been visiting his son, S.L. Bryan, 3 miles east of town returned home to Jacksonville, Florida. Swenson Bros. have sold the Cottage Hotel to T.S. Bernard of Tupelo, Miss. Mr. Bernard says he will make the Cottage the best dollar a day house in the country. W.P. Brooks is very low with cancer.