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TON HERALD. VOLUME XLVI. HOUSTON, TEXAS COUNTY, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1924. NUMBER Zi. THE HQUS STATE SUPERINTENDENT received the congratulations of their from Southwest district, and Mitch- 1 TWFFIVS AMIRF fl'iollds Blld the elnse lit' Ik.

untinr.l 1 lie schools; is proud of this grudui.t- friend is extended to the bereaved itjf. a iiiif-rf hi fl 15y far the largest number of people AWARDING HINES MEDAL floW wi' the pride 'of mother. DtUVtKS CLASS ADDJUtt.fe- were present at the convention and parents. I he people oi this commun- oo i LIGHTNING nil seemed to enjoy singing verylf, ity have believed, from Mr. Hines' STRUCK BY INSTANTLY KILLED mucli, and.

we want to make the next tlt- to this good hour, that the com- HORSE HOUSTON LOST BASEBALL GAME TO WEST PLAINS. Houston base bull team cuiue out with the short end of a 12 to 0 convention still greater at Raymond-J pacui.v Students -mouwealth of Missouri demands that ftcrnoon while vi.le the third Sunday in July. Friends- schools of Houston turn Last Monday, a A. Hn hhNf hn.nnan. graduates with the highest Addison Altis, a ell known farmer J.

TvllfTVASlT. I 1 Uf A.iA II, The busy exercises which have niurked the closing of the Houston Schools l'or the past week came to an end with the Commencement at the school gym last Thursday night and Friday the young people were telling each other and friends good-bye and left for their respective homes and for other parts to secure employment for the summer. State SuiK'rintendent A. Lee miles south of 'score here Sunduy afternoon in the I game with the West Plains team. liic, TUtrai(4 iJ i.Miiiiiniiii;, im i program.

not worthy to follow METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. taught to look out ujm life with Houston on the old Artie Bradley view of happiness, of altruism and farm, was tuUns horseback on the broad outiook. Are these graduates Solo road and when near the Kae going out from under the shadow of. Miller home was struck by a bolt of this ititution. with high iileais of lightning.

Mr. Altis was Stunned life, ideals of honor, altruistic ideals? the hojc instantlv killed. AltU West Plains has a good strong team and everything seemed to go their' way. Lack of interest and pep in some of the hoys and lack of support of the people here is going to wake it alter the Honorable State Superintendent, jiii educator who has spent ears of h.s iiie in the field of education, who won honor and fame in that field. In the dh-cussion of his subject i led you into channel Rev.

Dawson C. Brj-an, Pastor. Thursday Night. p. m.

Church Night. An in and Prof. S. C. Kicheson, High School hard lor Houston to make a showing spiring lecture on "Jesus and His 01 tnouj gl.

I cannot follow up MylAre t''ry 0Ut kiiocke.i his horse and lay cVm--e is 0 upon' your visionT Mr- in the rain for some time upon Inspector in the" Maryville District, arrived in our city last Thursday Couipunious." The secret of the In- only reef tendeut. are ijunlified to know; you bei'ore l.e recovered consciousness forenoon. This was the'second time ner Circle will be discussed. Enjoy- patience 'I your imagination for a Superintendent Lee has visited our in this first half of the season. Mountain Grove and Mansfield are leading in the league and are undefeated to Me.

Houston goes to Mountain Grove next Sunday and next Sunday is our day to win. 'New life and interest is being added to the team and able singing together. Sunday. ttle city and delivered the Class ad 'dress to the graduating class and our 10 a. m.

Sunday School, schools feel highly honored, for he is these beautiful Sunday mornings in God's house. lew' Bunutt Class cf you arc graduating from the Houston High School. I assure you I believe it an honor to graduate this institution. But you say, "Why an honor?" In answer I wii! reler you to a bit of history and you to draw your own conclusions. are capable of speaking.

Mr. Super-and attracted help by his cries. The inteiideiit. by your assent yon have lightning stroke came near 4 o'clock placed your seal of approval uoriin the afternoon, hut Mr. Altis re-the woik of this institution, and I members nothing about happen-declare to these graduates, it is an ed.

He was taken to his home and honor to graduate from this institu-j foftor.B!ankeirship called, who at-tion. tlie Houston High School. tended his injuries. He was found to Mr. Hines attained succe-s in life.be badly shocked, a hole was made by climbing the stairs the elevator i in his hat and some of his hair burn-was not running.

He came to Mis-jcd off his Lead, also be was badly bernl in his praise of the Houston chools and the school pride and in we are expecting to have a strong team out to try and stop the Grovers next Sunday. The gunie here Sun 11 a. m. Morning worship. The Xastor will preach on the subject, "The Priesthood of All Believers." Good music.

day was West Plains' first victory. I would have you know that this HOUSTON i p. m. i-pwonii A AB soun without tnotev and among: ournei nd over the breast and stom- terest shown in Houston. Shortly after noon Thursday the visitors, the Seniors and several citizens Avere guests of the faculty at a luncheon at the school gym.

Short talks were made at the close of the luncheon-by Mrs. Effie Blickensder-fer for the faculty, C. E. Covert for the school board, Earl Puff, president 1 3 1 I 1 TT lS II PO 0 1 0 3 good program is planned lor tbe, nave enjojeu strinjw and from ihe nais tU a on w. lie aaa Gentry rf.

T. Bridges ss young Tople. Older ones invited. mm oi wmcn xnisiM)mlll(1 hp mtp Ul been earrvinir a well bucket ncrosw 8 j). m.

Evening preaching sxr- commun.rx ls justly proud, Had its aWc ition of Stale fromWi, cnddle in front of him and this beginning, in pioneer days of the this Ue manifestt.j in Ilis burned in two Ozarks, lsitors tell us they -n-i i MeCaskill vice. ennon by the pastor, A Lost God." Good singing by' the L. Bridges 3b 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 -31 heard ot tie enthusiasm and school congregation. We welcome vou to of the 1924 Class of graduates, and by State Superintendent Lee. After the luncheon the visitors were taken shock and burns, he has been geftinsr along a well could be expected, these services.

Thursday, May 29, the Ladies Aid ship, of self-sacrifice. Education he had not except as he gleaned it along life's pathway in the university of experience and hard knocks. 1 know Sonders R. Bridges Eberhart cf Cameron Totals will give a play entitled "The Bean- spirit in this community. I would have yon know that the spirit of-this institution was born before the days of Her foundations were laid by mn and women, pioneers of the Ozarks; rncn and women -from ktown Choir." Will be held at school of nothing letter to say of Mr.

Hines A 0 1 6 1 3 0 2 0 2 15 A 0 4 1 0 3 0 4 0 2 to Piney river and given a little outing both Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. A large crowd greeted the Commencement exercises at ''the gym house. Starts at 8 p. m. Don't miss WEST PLAINS-AB II PO than that he was loved by people because in his life and in his work he radiated that fine, splendid personali but it was a elre call for him.

0800 BRIDGE DEDICATION-FISH FET By the Current Wave of Eminence we note that a bridge dedication, basket dinner and fish fry will be held at Round Spring on Current River on Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5. The new bridge now under course whom you have descended, of your own flesh and blood, and in whose West If. Landmm 2b MeCindlp? ty which he had that carried convic veins flowed the purest of Anglo-Saxon blood. Her progress and wel tion with the words that he spoke. Thursday night, tilling the cajweious ball to its limit.

After some line selections by the Houston School orchestra, the splendid Class of 1924 inarched is and took their places on Class of '24: the widow of Virgil M. Waiu. Lyons fare have hern nourished and foster it. A laugh every second. A minstrel between acts.

If yon have never heara" the Beantown Choir, now is your chance. Last, Sunday Millard Wall joined the church. Miss Lillian Scott was immersed at a service held on Brushy branch. The plans for the new Methodist ehurch are coming fine. Arranpe-inents are being made for the archi 6 6 6 4 4 5 4 5 5 1 3 2.

3 1 2 3 13 2 4 3 0 2 1 2 1 3 0 ed by men who wore the Bine and Hines, Mrs. Florence 0. Hines, and her daughter, Miss Fern O. Hines. men who wore the Grav.

The foun have in past years offered a memorial Collins cf. Rav 3b Cullic rf Roe the stage, the hall and stage having keen profusely decorated in the class olors, green and gold. The thirty-eight members bf the Class of 1924 were Arvil L. Altis, Esther E. Altis, tain head of her support has ever been the public, made up of men and women in whose hearts the fires of liberty burned, and love of freedom Totals 45 12 19 27 14 3 of construction over Current River at this point is said to be the largest and finest bridge of this type in this state.

This is to be a big event, firomincnt political speakers will be in attendance and it is expected that one of tlie really enjoyable times of the year will be this big gathering and celebration at Round Spring oa Current River July 4 and 5. Yon tect. Work will soon start. We gift to the public schools of Houston. This gift; a token of loving re-nrenibviicc of a devoted, loyal husband and father, has been accepted by" the Board of Education in memory of a former esteemed, renowned citiren and a loyal defender of her Herbert W.

Bauch, Estella H. Bauch, By Ir lings .12 34 5 6.7 8 9 woild like to have those ho have 74'd subscriptions' to pav the first Luther Cavaness. Alva Corbett, Ttut Ho ton 0 0 0 Q0 ,0 West Plains-0 0 22i042112 and love of country. Class of 24i Amcn the noble men and fcornSn in the annals of the early history of the Ozarks was one in whom vou arc peculiarly Cotton, Helen Covert, Floy Davis, installment as soon as possible to Mr. W.

J. McGee, Building Treasurer. A public schools. This is an endowed receipt will be given. This is all to Summary gift.

Mrs. Hines and her daughter rjll he TfixlH a visit to this One. Virgil M. Hires, born vonder 3-base hits Cullic 1, Roe 1. Base be done in a business way.

Any far have pLi-ed StfOO in the care of the beautiful resort on Current River for Earl Doff, Faye Dorene Duff, Orville IW. Eberhart, Leland Farley, Nellie Galbraith, Alta E. Gentry, Hazel Gobble, Amelia Marie Goldsberry, Agnes M. Hartler, Jessie Hoeck, Wave Howell, J. E.

Killion, Martha Louise McGee, Iuka A. McKinney, on balls, by Cameron 3. Struck out by Cameron 9, by Roe 5. Sacrifice this dedication and big day. BOOO SINGING CONVENTION.

ther donations or subscriptions will be jrrently appreciated. If you cannot brintr them in person, mail them to the Treasurer. hit Lyon 3. Stolen bases West 1, county lonrt ot Ievas county as perpetual trust fund and' after this jear the stamp for the medal will be its permarent form. The modal 's to be awarded to thr' member of the Senior class deemed in the blueem" hills of Kentucky in the fifties, be early in life came to Missouri, penniless and amon? strangers, and in the coime of time fonnd his way down into this section of the Oarks.

Here in Texas county and among the people of Houston and Landrum 1, Ray 1, Cullie 1. Fmpires Warren R. McKnight, Walter E. Eberhart and Vincent. Time 1 oormnn, Helen Parker, E.

E. hour and 55 minutes. BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. most worthy by the facnltv upon the Mrs. E.

E. Scott, Tressie A. Scott, Nelle L. Smith, R. Carl Sutton, community he lived and practiced one of the noble professions, law.

By Church. Reporter. Sunday School at 10 a. m. Large The 1" will meet in Cabool at the Baptist church the fijst Sunday iu June at 10 o'clock.

All singing classes are invited to attend. Welcome address by Rev. French. Rsonse by Rev. Sala.

Prayer by Rev. B. F. Fielden. Evervbodr come and bring well Like our fathers who were born in attendance, splendid teachers, inter the hills of Kentuckv and Tcnnessej basis of scholarship, deportment, morality and general worthiness.

To the young men of this class: circumscribed within the meaning of this medal are the cardinal virtues that enter' into tie making of the; noblest lives and the highest stand-' esting lessons, cordial welcome. and in the mountains of the Caroli- B. Y. P. V.

every Sunday evening nas and "Virginia and the Southland, ENTERTAINED BY ALUMNL The Houston High School Alumni Association entertained the graduates at the home of Mrs. Amelia Christie Wednesday evening of last week- and gave them a warm reception into the association. The crowd gathered at the Christie home, about six o'clock, when the Seniors were at 7:30 o'clock. An hour of interest- Julia R. Sutton, Edward S.

Tracy, Elsie A. Turner, Nettie Turner. IT. James Tweed, Grace E. Wall, Ruth JVatson.

Invocation was by Rev. H. B. Til-lery. Miss Ruth Watson gave the Salutatory address and the young lady did exceedingly well and spoke clearly.

The orchestra followed "with a selection, a march untitled i. filled baskets and enjoy one of thosa Try i 1 i lu.ica, mill limb iuic utuji luiu mg and instructive Bible study his soul for the Kentuckv hills, soon discussion of live topics. arris of living. Thee virtues are, aslj 0ij fnt South Mis- Pastor H. B.

Tillery will preach at Mr. Hines conceived honor, js so wuclj noted for. Some-truth and rlghteousress. high airr.s',, -jo Bre expected to learned to love the pine clad hills, the emerald green of the Switzerland of America, Ozarks. He loved the purity cf the crystal springs of the usual hours next Sunday 11 a.

and 8 p. in. Good gospel sermons. all taken into one room and painted, and high chnratrr. To the ere dc--1 which will brim? together the ignated to receive this medal, may of people that his "Federation." Miss Elsie Turner branded and made ride the goat of with j.lei.sr.re to previous eonven- i- sc.t,i.

that one wen grave' the Valedictory address and this young lady also had a good de initiation. A fine supper was then served to the Seniors, members of self, with honor to this splerdid class t- tions the everlasting iwt ribbed! tT tt on- livery and her address contained a hills of the Ozarks. He loved honor r- Wlin a vrr i it With Good singing. A welcome for all. Prayer-meeting services each Thursday night.

St nay of "What Baptists Believe the Bible Teaches" in connection with prayer service. All are invited. Bring your Bibles. Any member or friend of this ehiuch at home or abroad who has not yet the faculty, a number of gucst9 and alumni members. After dinner talks LEE JONT.S.

Chairman. PAUL OXLEY, Secretary. treat deal that was good and inspir and truth and righteousness, high ing. Tho Ilcrsld exticcts to publish else Mr. Hines loved his fellowman.

I Vthe addresses of both these young ladies, together with that of W. LEAGUE STANDINGS that one were made welcoming the graduates into the alumni and response by their class president and others. The most of the crowd then enjoyed a dance, cards and a general social good time at the old K. P. hall the remainder of I shall hot dwell upon the life 'nnghter, Miss Fern; may Mr.

Ilines, neither shall I here lt th mar 1,: I- emorv ef tf subscribed to tlie building mnd Won Lost Percent iCHIU invited to do 60 at once. BringVr send of the virtues that he believed enter the Hi nes Medal. Mr. Criswcll gave a delightful violin solo entitled II i hi in luuiii, i- I In the name of Virgil M- nines. ii to MansneW your donation or pledge to W.

H. Grove 3 0 1000 3 0 100O 1 2 333 Morgan, Treasurer, Houston, Mo. the evenincr. A permanent Alumni Houston. 'Se de Prof.

S.C.Rich-eeon, of the State Department, was introduced and made a short ad- Elsie Turner. Work on the building is going right Association was formed and the fol Willow into the making of the noblest lives: virtues that possibly in measure his life exemplified; but what I do say of him and whatever virtues may be implied by what I "say, I intend the same to be implied in the lives and on, but more funds are needed in or-' lowinir officers elected for the 1 2 33J 1 2 333 (13 000 West Plains rdress, after which State Superinten HELD FOR CIRCUIT COURT, ensuing year: Mrs. Amelia Chris Cabool der to complete the building as soon as possible. 0OO1 tie, President i Mrs. J.

H. Parker, Vice-President; Miss Jewell Canna characters of the men who served as TAILORING. Preliminary examination of Ales Marcus, of Eunice, was held before Esq, Tut tie last Thursday, defendant being charted with carnal ay, Secretary; 0. L. Gentry, Treas- members of the Boards of Education from Mr.

Hines' day down to within recent years. Because the lives and dent Chas, A. Lee delivered the Class address, which was a strong presentation of the educational conditions 1b our state at the presenf! time and an encouraging advke to the members of the Class. The orchestra then gave its beautiful "Golden ficeptre." Mr. Chas.

E. Covert then NOTICE TO CANDIDATES. The attention of candidates is called to the fact that all candidates' de Xo those desiring cleaning, pressing or repairing, leave at Ferris ft Smith's and I will call and deliver. SEWGING CONVENTION. characters -of the men who'served as knowledge by Beulah Smith, daughter of Charley Smith.

Marcus was held for circuit court under bond of $1,000. members of the Boards are typical of I am still in the business but not at claration of candidacy must be filed with the Connty Clerk by June 6th. The Southeast Singing Convention the life and character of the people lt for Icc-tica. Respectfully, presented the diplomas is President n. i i' 10 str.se tsis ccciarauon luv r- who elected them to that high office.

wa held Yukon May Prrsr-Tn C. D. ROUNEB. 39t2 as follows: called to rdeiTby A. W.

quires that; you should pay to the Treasurer ot your party committee $5, take receipt therefor and file the His was a mind singularly free from pettishness and prejudice and provincialism. He iiossessed that TLJff, Elliott called Wednesday and renewed his Herald subscription. Bob is to leave Thursday for where he will remain for I graduates some good advise and ap? I JJropriate The pre-'aentation of the handsome Hines Medal, which is alwavs an item of Lawrence. Opening "song, "Jesus receipt with -declaration with quality of mind of being able to dis TAJRM LOANS. We are in better position to haia the County Clerk.

The Treasurer of Lover of My Welcome address by W. N. Green; response bv W. F. Ice.

some time. criminate between the truth and the false, the sublime from superstition, great interest at the closing exercises the Democratic county committee is die good farm loans, quickly, taa Of our school for the reason that it is Judge L. C. Simmons, Raymondville. DEATH OF MARY A.

BROWN. the fact from fancy. He loved to administer the milk of human kindness great honor conferred on some one He will probably arrange with some ever before. We make our ow taw spections and close each loan petnpe ly. Write us if you need mT MrsMary A.

Brown, widow of one here in Houston, to receipt for "-Classes, present were Yukon.Osark, Raymond ville, Mitchell Chapel, Oak Grove and Rocky Branch. All classes sang one round before noon. Afternoon Delegates were called to the bereft, the distressed: to lift George Browa and mother of our of the students, was made by Mr. w. IT.

4 member of the School Board and one who has taken a life the fee on payment a helping hand the needy, the am quickly. SHANNON SHANNON, Mountain Grove, Mo. 8Tt bitious, the worthy. How he would have delighted stand before a elass long interest in this school. Mr.

together in business ssion by A. W. BOARD MEETING. townsman, Thomas J. Brown, died at the home of her son, Joe Brown, at Cabool but Monday afternoon.

Mrs. Brown was 84 years of age last September and her death was caused by old ago and general debility. Mrs. Lawrence. Mr.

Caster, of Sola, Mr. like this, a elasa with his own flesh and blood represented therein, and Tweed's remarks were excellent and fcarried a message of inspiration to the Class and to the entire assembly i The Board of Directors of the hold out to you the highest ideals of Texas Connty Farmers Association Harmon, uzara, jur. iones, iukoo, j. R. Forinash, Raymondville, delegate, voted to hold next Southeast conven rOB EXCHANGE.

We-have Inoome property to trad fox good clear farms. We trade whoro will meet in Houston at Memorial living; plead for the highest standards of eitisenship, for tho upholding of the honor of your class, for the tion at Raymondville on third Sun Brown was one of the old settler women of our county, being one of the mothers who faced the hardships of hall Tneaday, Jane 8, 1984, at one o'clock p. a for the purpose of others try. day In July, after which delegates adjourned and the singing continued of people. The Hines Medal was pre-Wnted to Miss Elsie Turner, daughter of 6.

W. Turner, of Roby. The benediction pronourmed by Rev. Dawson C. Bryan eland the Commenee-sent exercises of the Class of 24 fend the thirty-eight' young graduates (the early days of this section; She glory of the eonmenwealth of which yon are sron to take a part FLOYD) A.

JOHNSTON pEALXT In. transacting any business that may coins before the meeting. ROBERT HTGOTNS, A. Wv LAWRENCE, SecreUry; leaves tar two sons, Thomas of this city, and Joseph, of Cabool, and by the different classes until late in tho evening. Visiting classes present were Rocky Branch and Oak Grove, Honorable State Superintendent: Lightning Agents, 710 Hamiltoa A this community is proud oi bar pub- Tho sympathy of anus, St.

Louis, Mo. ant i- i.