Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916 - Smith County, TX Submitted by East Texas Genealogical Society P. O. Box 6967, Tyler, TX 75711 *********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Three: EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAM Piano solo - Miss Lila Allison. Lesson subject - How to Work With Others. Leader - Mr. Armstrong. Scripture reading - Isa. XII, read in concert. Talk, "How may we overcome the difficulties?" W. A. Pounds, Jr. League quartette, by Mrs. Kemper, and Miss Vera Gleen and Messrs. Armstrong and Glenn. Talk. "Why is it necessary to work with others?" Mrs. Cheneir. Vocal Solo - Holy City - Mrs. J. C. Washinks. The difficulty of working with others - Supt. C. W. Boon Shubert serenade by the High School Glee Club. ***** CARNEGIE LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR YEAR 1915 Circulation, adult 20,169 volume, juvenile 11,575 volume; total 31,744 volume. Additions - by purchase 247 volumes, by gift 151 volumes, by binding 86 volumes; total 384 volumes. Reading and reference room attendance 11,832; books repaired 1,587; number of volumes in library Jan. 1, 1915, 8,883; withdrawn 324; number in library Jan. 1, 1916, 9043; Total number of books added 484. Individual Donors: Abbot Boone. Brazelton, Pryor & Co. Mrs. Ella Chilton. Circle No. 6, women's Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church. Daughters of the Confederacy. Mamie Davis. Mr. C. Herndon Lois Holland Mrs. H. E. Lasster Mrs. W. T. Maxwell Father O'Bierne Quid Nunc Club Mary Taylor Mrs. R. S. Watkins To the Honorable, the Public Library Board: I have the honor to submit the 11th annual report of the Carnegie Public Library for the year ending December 31, 1915. The last year has been a satisfactory one in many ways. The reading and reference room attendance especially so, showing an increase in last year's attendance of 1905. The necessity for a larger reference room is very apparent. The High School pupils frequent this department each day after school hours. The room is very small and over crowded. Owing the lack of funds there have been few books added to the library shelves during the year. This has had its effect on the circulation. Most of magazines subscribed to by the Library for the last year have been bound, accessioned and placed on the shelves and have helped to take the place of new books as aids in reference department. The number of books accessioned does not give a correct idea of the total number of books in the Library at the present time. Many government publications, publication of the University of Texas, various publication of societies, pamphlets from many sources and numerous magazines should be added to this list. When the shelves on the second floor of the building are completed and all this loose material accessioned and shelved a correct account of the reading and reference material of the Library can be given. In October the new registration was commenced. Because of the large number of membership cards in the library. Before the new registration commenced there were approximately 5,000 members, but after the destroyal of many cards who owners had moved away or died, there are only about 2000 cards actually in use. The registration has now been placed on a five year basis. This means that every five years commencing with 1920 the cards for the year five years previous to that date will be withdrawn and the holders of theses cards who are still in the city, required to register. This eliminates all members who have moved from Tyler or died during that time. The Library has been open for the circulation of books 303 days during the year, having been closed seven whole days and the afternoon of the 4th of October, Tyler day at the East Texas Fair. The Library was open every Sunday but one from 2 until 6 p.m. The attendance on this day fully justifies the opening the average attendance being 35. The greatest need of the Library today is to bring the Library and its work into closer contact with the people. This will be the chief aim of the Library for the coming year. Respectfully submitted, DORIS M. HANSON, Librarian ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Four: SUNDAY SERVICES 1ST CHRISTIAN CHURCH The usual program of church services will be observed at the First Christian church tomorrow. Bible school 9:45 a.m. Preaching 11:00 a.m. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. The pastor, P. F. Herndon, will preach both morning and evening. As there is a special interest to be considered at the Bible school. It is hoped that every member of the school will be there. Some important business is to be transacted at the Men's Bible Class, and all men are asked to be present. The public is invited to all of these services. Strangers will receive a cordial welcome. REPORTER ***** BANQUET FOR JUDGE RAMSEY Austin, Texas, Jan. 15. - A farewell banquet was given Judge W. F. Ramsey this evening prior to his departure for Dallas, where he will reside in the future, having become a director and chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank. Besides the higher court Judges, there were present most of the bankers and lawyers of Austin. Judge Ramsey is held in high esteem and his leaving Austin was a source of regret as voiced by all the speakers. Dr. E. P. Wilmot, president of the Austin National Bank, made the principal address for the bankers. While John W. Brady bade the guest farewell on the part of the lawyers. Judge Ramsey feelingly responded to the toasts. ***** PICKPOCKET GOT A BIG FAT PURSE This morning early, while a large number of people were crowded into the I. & G. N. waiting room P. Richardson, circulator for the Houston Chronicle, got his pocket picked of a large fat wallet, containing a nice sum of money. Mr. Richardson say the book contained a $10 bill, a $5 bill, a $2 bill and $1 bill, besides $5 in silver. The gentleman occupied a seat in the waiting room, and read a newspaper, while waiting for the train to arrive from the west, which was some forty minutes late. He said two men came and sat down by him for a short time, one on either side, but he paid no attention to them. One of these, he thinks may have secured the pocket book. The police were notified. - Palestine Herald. ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Five: ROBBERS DYNAMITE STATE BANK AT KILGORE THIS MORNING; MAIL POUCH IS ALSO ROBBED C. E. Wood, general agent of the I. & G. N. in this city, received a wire this morning, telling of the robbery of the depot, the postoffice and the dynamiting of the State Bank at Kilgore this morning. The robbery is supposed to have taken place about 2:30 o'clock. The robbers, after breaking into the depot tore off the levers of the telegraph instruments. They took two quarts of whiskey from the depot and cut open a mail pouch which came in on the east bound passenger train some time before. The postmaster at Kilgore says he does not believe anything of value was taken from the mail pouch. The Kilgore State Bank was blown open probably after the depot had been robbed. The vault was blown open and the face of the safe demolished. The postoffice safe was badly damaged also by the explosion, but was not entered. It is not known whether the robbers secured much of value or not. At last reports, officers were on the trail of the robbers. The bank at Kilgore was dynamited some years ago and no arrest were ever made. A small sum was secured at that time. ***** PERSONAL MENTION Walton Beaird returned from a business trip to Gilmer yesterday afternoon. Miss Fannie Albertson has returned from Dallas where she went to hear Geraldine Farrar. Mrs. Pit Douglas and children left for a visit to relatives and friends at Dallas this morning. James Kilfoyle, master mechanic, of the Cotton Belt, left for a business to Fort Worth this morning. Miss Dorothy Goldstein left this morning for Fort Worth to spend several days with relatives and friends. Mrs. George B. Attersall has returned to her home at Jacksonville after visiting relatives and friends in the city. Utley Gunter of Rusk passed through the city yesterday enroute to his home from Lindale where he attended the funeral of his father. Mrs. L. M. Marsh will leave on Jan. 20 for New York to buy Spring Millinery. She will be glad to take special orders for her friends. W. E. Murray, assistant general freight agent of the Cotton Belt, is back from Austin where he appeared before the Railroad Commission. Joe Burks left for Terrell this morning where he will make his future home. Mrs. Burks left for that city several days ago. They are employed as special nurses in the insane asylum. ***** IMPOUNDED AT CITY HALL, TYLER, TEXAS One small bay pony mare, about 10 years old, about 15 hands high, branded V with bar underneath, small star in forehead, saddle and collar marks. Will sell to the highest bidder, Thursday, January 20th at 2 p.m. Gus Ezell City Marshall Thos. Loving, Pound Marshall ***** WAS NOT THE MAN In mentioning the fire yesterday which burned the residence owned by Jeff Lewis and occupied yesterday, the Courier-Times was in error about Mr. Rosenburg thawing out his water pipes. He stated that Mr. Lewis or his sons were thawing out the pipes. This correction is made at the request of Rosenburg. ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Six: SOCIETY By Carrie Lee Butler Phone 528 THE FANCY WORK CLUB The Fancy Work Club met and was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Percy Gaston at her home on Beckham avenue. The house was attractively decorated with cut flowers and ferns. Fancy work and a guessing contest were the diversions for the afternoon. In the contest Mrs. Love Hairston won the favor, a lovely silver photograph frame. Adding to the pleasure of the afternoon were some charming new members, Mesdames Lem Irwin, Clem Roberts, Claud Cawthorn, McMillian. A dainty menu consisting of sandwiches, olives, cranberry ice, and cake was served to the following Mesdames Charlie Bunn, Will Kidd, Claud Rodgers, Clem Roberts, Lem Irwin, Love Hairston, Edward Baker, John Wright, B. Frazier, Quince Long, Adams, Odie Kidd, Russell, Claud Cawthon, Geo. Burress, McMillan, Percy Gaston. CLUB NOTICE The Euterpeans held their January meeting with Mrs. W. C. Howell. The roll call was answered with items from the biography of Beethoven. After the business of the club was discussed, the following program was rendered in a creditable manner. Valse-----------------Engleman Louise Smyre Chasing Butterflies---------------Lemont Florence Louise Fisher Manuet No. 2--------------------Beethoven Myrtis Littlejohn Scherzo Valse--------------------Kern Lois Crawford Sonato-Grave Allegro-----------Beethoven Nathalia Liebreich The Fauns--------------------------Chaminade Helen Wadel Minuet------------------------------Paderewaki Ray Liebreich Morning Serenade---------------Henselt Bessie Kennedy Valse Lente-----------------------Dolmetsch Ruth Friedlander Song of April---------------------Lack Cornelia Burks March------------------------------Poldini Jeanette Jacobs * * * Among the delightful parties of last week was a picture show party on Saturday evening given by Mr. and Mrs. Juan Durst, complimentary to Mrs. Otto Lang of Detroit. The guest include Mesdames Otto Lang, Howard, John Durst, Misses Louise Mansfield, Louise Halverson, Mr. Irion, and Mr. McBride, Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Mr. and Mrs. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bonner. Following the enjoyment of the picture show, the party, upon adjournment to the home of Mrs. Durst were served with a delicious menu of tuny salad, crackers, saratoga chips, olives, salted almonds, orange ice. * * * Misses Iantha Gooch and Carrie Lee Butler opened the week with an informal dance on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. T. E. Swann. Music was furnished by Howard Hill for a program of fifteen dances and five extras. Punch was served between the dances. * * * Two tables were placed for the accommodation of Miss Willette Brown's guest, Thursday afternoon when she entertained the bridge club. A two course luncheon of deviled crab, tomato jelly, sandwiches, tea, ice cream and cake was served. The club members and substitutes were Misses Jennie Mae Perry, Sallie Gardner, Frankie Bothwell, Elizabeth Philips, Mesdames Womack of Dallas, Madden, Bryan, Jurney, John Philips. * * * Miss Carrie Lee Butler entertained the Entre Nous and Bachelor Maids on Wednesday afternoon. Six tables were arranged for bunco. Miss Elizabeth Philips winning the prize for the Entre Nous and Miss Lucy Morris, winning the favor for the Bachelor Maids. Refreshments of chicken salad, olives, crackers, sandwiches, saratoga chips and orange ice were served to: Mesdames Joe Patterson, Elam Swann, Fred Hughes, Walsh, John Philips, McKay, Howard Hicks, Goldstein, Will Hudnall, Juan Durst, Lee Marsh, Tom Hogg, M. E. Sullenberger, Womack of Dallas, T. E. Swann, Misses Erie Carleton, Elizabeth Philips, Jennie Mae Perry, Willette Brown, Ada Strayhorn, Azelie Riviere, Margaret Sledge, Liska Littlejohn, Ruby Oden, Lucy Morris, Iantha Gooch of Baltimore, Trula Halbert, Sadie Rafferty, Emma Cain. * * * PERSONALS Miss Grace Herndon left Tuesday for a visit to Dallas, Waco and Texarkana. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill, Misses Louise Halverson, Louise Mansfield, and Mr. Irion, motored over to Dallas Wednesday to hear Geraldine Farrar. Mesdames Roy Caldwell, Walter B. Connally and Gerry Connally are spending this week in Dallas. Lang Proctor is spending a few days in Houston and Bryan. Mesdames Baldwin, Walter Wiley, Willis, Howell, Powell have returned from Dallas where they heard Geraldine Farrar on Wednesday evening. * * * COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON The lovely Finch home always the embodiment of the true spirit of hospitality, was never lovelier than in its holiday echo attire of foliage when Miss Olive Finch, on Wednesday entertained with a luncheon at 1 o'clock, complimenting her guests, Misses Annie Bush of Spartenberg, S. C. and Trulah Halbert of Tyler. For the luncheon the table had in addition to the pretty appointments of china and silver, a cluny lace center piece upon which was a basket of pink and white carnations and hyacinths. Covers were laid for Misses Annie Bursh, Trulah Harbert, Bessie Bass, of Hazelhurst, Miss. Emma Northcutt, Varina and Allise Pegues, Genevive Yates, Elma Oden, Lowrene Birdsong, Mrs. W. H. Terrel.-Longview Times-Clarion. * * * The happy housewives met for the first time in the new year with Mrs. C. H. Higby. New officers were elected, and delicious refreshments were served. Each one had a very enjoyable time. ***** ACTING SURGEON OF THE COTTON BELT HAS BEEN APPOINTED Official circulars have been mailed out from the office of J. W. Everman, vice president and general manager of the Cotton Belt in this city announcing the appointment of Dr. H. H. Smiley as acting chief surgeon of the Cotton Belt railway succeeding Dr. C. A. Smith, who died a few days ago. Dr. Smiley has been assistant surgeon of the Cotton Belt for several years. He was at one time a resident of Tyler and is considered a capable and eminent physician and surgeon. He is a brother to Mr. J. W. Smiley, chief clerk to Ben Yowell, claim agent of the Cotton Belt, of this city. Friends of Dr. Smiley are please to congratulate him on the appointment, and feel that no better selection could have been made. ***** BLACK FORD ITEMS Another Christmas has come and gone. Santa has made many a little heart happy. We are now facing another year and may 1916 be as prosperous as 1915. The play "My Awful Aunt" rendered at the school house, Dec. 23d, was a success in every way, and a neat sum was realized. Thirty-four dollars to be used for the benefit for the school. The teachers at Blackfork school are spending Christmas with home folks. Miss Birdsong at Kilgore, Prof. Chiles at Troup. Hobert Hill happened to a real bad accident on last Monday in some way, he shot his left hand with a rifle and it is feared one of his fingers will have to be taken off. Jessie Hill and sisters, Alice and Vioria of Jones county, is spending awhile with relatives and friends. Mrs. Joe Hill was called to Tyler to see her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Whitesides who is sick. Orpha Bradley of Tyler, spent a few days of the holidays with his uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Carter. Mr. Oscar Davis visited his mother at Kanie, Oklahoma, Christmas. Mrs. W. C. Stallings spent several days with her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shelton of Tyler. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Howell visited her mother Mrs. Ben Head of Correll, during the holidays. Mr. Benford Barron visited Mr. Verner Stallings family last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Simmons, Mr. George Parker and family, Elma Culbert, Earl Knight and Verner Stallings were pleasant visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erby Eikners during Christmas. We are glad to say that Mrs. Anderson Wood who has been quite sick for some time is improving. Miss Lena Verner and brother, Roy, visited Miss Mary Ellis of Dean last Sunday. Quite a number of our young folks attended the six o'clock dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Borings of Silver Springs Sunday, Dec. 26th. All report a fine time. The party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Parkers was an enjoyable affair. Mr. John Carter and wife, also Mrs. Oscar Davis and children visited Mr. Royce Carter and family of Dean community Christmas day. Health in this community is not so good at this writing, several case of the grippe. Wishing the Courier-Times and all its many readers a successful and happy new year. CORRESPONDENT ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Seven: POSTOFFICE DEPT., TYLER, SMITH COUNTY, TEXAS. List of unclaimed letter in this office for week ending January 12th, 1916. Those calling for any of these letters will please say "Advertised" and give foregoing date. Advertised letters are due 1 cent each. Call at the stamp window for them. S. S. MCCLENDON, Postmaster. Letters Men Adams, Frank. Ballard, C. C. (2) Bogard, LeRoy. Brown, Mrs. And Mrs. J. H. Carr, Bill. Crosby, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Dickerson, A. R. Evans, Fred. Hartwell, J. G. Hawkins, W. E. Jones, F. J. King, Edd Kirk, D. R. Scott, Walter S. Small, G. C. Tate, W. H. Letters Women Adair, Evelyne Cobb, Mrs. Leora Cox, Mrs. Clia Fowler, Mrs. M. H. Hamilton, Mrs. H. S. Jones, Mrs. Jessie. Lee, Mrs. Fannie Lewis, Maurine Nickles, Carrie Sanders, Mrs. Zelma. Storts, Anna P. Sullivan, Mrs. N. I. Taylor, Albertia Todd, Mrs. J. J. Williams, Fannie Letters Miscellaneous Harris, L. M. Kemper, R. H. Rodgers, Legummie Schlindler, H. R. Smith, Mrs. Lizzie Wells, Mrs. Lizzie Marvin Drug Store Stricklin & Co. Letters Foreign Sr. Eustacia Palomar ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Eight: LANE'S CHAPEL COMMUNITY NEWS. Mr. Ben Dark and his little son, Franklin, of Tyler, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Tom Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Barron and Mrs. F. A. Dark spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Braziel. Mr. Wilie Moore and Mr. Ike Sanders are visiting home folks. Mr. R. A. Dark and Miss Myrtle Holliway of Omen, were quietly married Saturday, January 1st, at five p.m. Our Betterment Club had the pleasure of having a call meeting at the beautiful home of Mrs. W. D. Kendricks last Thursday, December 30th, at two p.m. The meeting was called to order by president, Mrs. W. D. Kendrick. Prayer by Mrs. S. R. Green. Minutes of the last meeting read by secretary, Mr. Clen Rice. Music by Miss Gracie Kendrick. How to make a happy home; by Mrs. S. R. Green and Mrs. Clen Rice. Reading by Mrs. W. C. Ellison. Improvement of Churches and the School. Discussed by all. The advantage of country homes. Discussed by all. Paper from Mrs. Jackson read by Mrs. W. D. Kendrick. Resolved to meet every second and fourth Thursday at 2 p.m. We shall meet Thursday, January 13th at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Clen Rice's. Mrs. Kendrick asked the Club to go with her to the dining room, where she served refreshments which was enjoyed by all. We were then asked to visit Mr. Kendrick's nice barn and see his fine cattle and horses. Mr. Kendrick has as fine cattle as any one could wish for and we enjoyed seeing them. We are in hopes we will have some new members at our next meeting. All members that are absent without a lawful excuse will be fined five cents but we do want your presence. So be on time Thursday the 13th. ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Nine: RAILROAD MEETING HELD 25 YEARS AGO The Dallas Journal reprinted a notice from the Dallas News, dated January 13, 1891, to the effect that on that date a meeting of the stockholders of the Cotton Belt was held in Tyler and Col. S. W. Fordyce was elected president of the road. In the same issue is a notice telling of the electing of Willard Fisher as president of the Tyler Southeastern railway, which was later known as the Short Line. Mr. Horace Rowland who was identified with the Cotton Belt and Short Line at that time and who was later elected president of the Short Line, stated that he recalled this meeting. At that time citizens of Tyler owned a large block of stock in the Tyler Southeastern railway. Among the stockholders were Col. W. S. Herndon, Major James P. Douglas and Col. T. R. Bonner, all of whom are now deceased. Dr. Goodman also had stock in the road as well as Mr. Rowland. Both Dr. Goodman and Mr. Rowland are still living in our city. Col. Fordyce was elected president of the Cotton Belt after the road passed out of the hands of the receivers. The receivers were Col. Fordyce and Col. Swanson, who served for sometime in the capacity of receivers. Mr. Fisher who was elected president of the Tyler Southeastern, served only a short time as president of that road, and later died. As stated, he was succeeded by Mr. Rowland, who served as president of the Tyler Southeastern railway about ten years. The Tyler Southeastern was at that time a narrow gauge railroad. It was taken over by the Cotton Belt and is now said to be the best paying piece of railway property in Texas, distance considered. ***** IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Matter of Morris Brothers, Bankrupt - No. 1938 To the creditors of Morris Brothers, Bankrupt of Tyler, in the County of Smith, and District, aforesaid: Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of January, A. D. 1916, the said Morris Bros. were duly adjudged and declared bankrupt, and that the first meeting of creditors in said bankruptcy will be held in my office in Tyler, Texas, on the 25th day of January, A. D., 1916, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, when and where said creditors may attend, prove their claims, examine the bankrupt, elect a trustee and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting. Tyler, Texas, this the 14th day of January, A. D. 1916. J. W. FITZGERALD, Referee in Bankruptcy ***** From Tyler Daily Courier-Times, Saturday, January 15, 1916, Page Ten: SUNDAY SERVICES AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Yates will fill the pulpit of the First Baptist church tomorrow morning and evening as usual. Subject at morning hour is: "The Race not to the Swift," and at night, "The Home Sickness of the Soul." Sunday School will meet at 10 a.m., and the Men's Bible Class will also meet in their rooms at the same hour. Every member of both the Sunday school and church are urged to be present tomorrow. ***** SUNDAY SERVICES AT 1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH At the First Presbyterian church tomorrow morning at 11, Dr. Robert Hill will preach on "Religion in the Family." In the evening at 7:30 the series of fulfillment of prophecy will be continued. A cordial welcome awaits all visitors. The pastor will be glad to meet all strangers at the close of the service. *****