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Horn ERAW Thanksgiving Thanksgiving I AH tht Hewi of Texu County Court News, Officii Comity Zfewi td General Uewi from All Parte of Texu County, JSuotui TEXAS COUNTY. MISSOURI, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1939 VOLUME LXII NUMBER 16 DEATH OF OSS GtACE I COUSTON SCHOOL IfEWS COOT COUHT REC0.1D CKCUiT COIRT AD J0TOT3 TO NECT SATURDAY EOM)ELECno: I CALLED DATESETDICOER19 I DRECRY TO HOUSTON FARMS, CASPER, I HOLIDAYS -THAIfXSGVE: ifonday, November 20 St Louis Teachers' Meeting uircart uourt Bad a Daughter of Former Sheriff W. H. County Court Decides That There Is Somewhere 'way up in the cold Mitchell and Leona The teachers returned from St North Pole country, Old Santa's rein Farris, Beloved Houston (Hrl, Passed No Other Way To Oct The Indebt file school fund bond and Louis Saturday and Sundsy; they deers are drawing him along over the away At Tht Wyoming Home Last edness of Texaa County In Concrete mortjrgei approved and granted loan reported a very instructive and enter Jurors Kept At Work Pall Prs-ceedings In Thia lams Of Herald Adjourned To Next Saturday. Last week Circuit Court works! Friday.

Form. Bond tout at ZYt'A To Take deep snow, on his wsy to Houston. Santa has promised to send a telegram offlO. taining time. Some of the high-lights Lersy Anderson and Merle Ander The Place of a Judgment and War of the convention consisted of to the Houston stores within a few son file school fund bond and mort Grace Farris, daughter of William speeches by lion.

Lloyd W. King, rants at 6. days, to let them know when he will hard to eomplet the docket, and II. and Mary Farris, died at her borne Gov. gage approved and granted loan of Stark, Dr.

Howard McCluskey, be here. Any day, now, when he gets adjournment came late Saturday $650. at Casper, Wyoming, last Friday, No of Michigan; Dean William F. Rus It ia to be hoped that the citizens, evening, there were still some mattes through the deep snow, Santa will be Earl Cantrell's assessed valuation vember 17, after a long sickness, sell, of New York; Miss Helen Hef- able to leave his reindeers behind and I to be considered, so the adjonrament taxpayers and voters of Texas County will not get the impression that tliis During her sickness lasting through on ov acres in Jackson township, ferman, of California; Mrs. True come speeding along the rest of the was taken to next Saturday, No abated to $1200.

the past three years she was constant Davis, President of Missouri A Bond election is just a move by the way in the fine special car he lias oer E. Hern's assessed valuation on 8.31 ly under medical treatment and was and Louis Untermeyer, famous poet just finished. The petit jury, composed of the best County Seat to pull something over acres abated from $1395 to $50. at different times at Mayo Bros, hos critic, essayist and editor. Santa is looking forward to seeing! citizens of Texas County, was eon- the taxpayers; it not, but it is a matter that affects every taxpaying pital.

jonn l. ivolahl shows error in mere were, in addition, many in every boy and girl in Houston when I tinually the juror's box tryina? assessed valuation. Abatement from Grace was born in Texas County teresting booths and exhibit to be citizen. Note the County Court's call cases ail during the week, and ws he is here, and he has sent word that $5040 to $1800. seen and examined.

doubt that any court in recent for a special election published in this near Simmons. Early in her life the family moved to Houston and she at his special car will carry his own personal mail-box, so that boys and Order made by the Court that the School To Be Dismissed Herald. Note that the County warrants are held by various individuals, tended grade and high school at Inter-County Co-Operative Associa has been given more continuous weak during the whole week. The jurors were glad to go to their homes Sat trirls rnav write to hira and drop the School will be dismissed Thursday tion granted perpetual franchise to Houston; graduated from Houston letters into this box themselves, when companies, besides the greater amount of this week for the high in Class of 1912 and waa awarded and Friday urday evening, even if it was late. ie comes.

So, girls and boys, get your the llines medal. She taught in A review of the proceedings of this Thanksgiving holidays. This will be the last regular holiday until the construct and maintain elect rio transmission and distribution lines upon, along, across, over and under any or all of the public roads, highways, letters written to Santa Claus and have them ready when he arrives week Houston school one year, then took a term of court may be found in record Christmas season. business course, and was employed after next. published in this issue, with the last waters and lands of said county, in Texas County Bank as stenographer Second Grade day proceedings following this etc.

for a number of years. After the TOM TWEED HOME, NORTH OP Last week was book week. We Ordered that Wilbur Smith's per bank closed Grace went to Casper, Saturday, November 18 John Holland vs. Amagiene Hol made booklets and played a new TOWN, BURNED TUESDAY, SHORTLY AFTER NOON sonal valnsrion in Lynch township, be in the hands of Bennett, Piersol and judgment wa taken on full mount. Increase in the amount over the other bond issue by accumulated interest would have had to be made had iot some tax money been set aside to pay warrants, so the Court has, after thoroughly investigating, decided to put Uie amount of this bond issue at $55,000.00, some $3,000 less than the former bond issue voted on.

The Court does not want the taxpayers to vote one dollar more than is absolutely necessary to cover the outstanding indebtedness. Wyoming, and was employed by the Ohio Oil Co. In her work she was Goldilocks story. We also made a vis abated $270 to correct error. land, divorce, final decree awarded TOTAL LOSS it to the library.

Mrs. Uuckshorn, the plaintiff. popular with all, for she was kind, pleasant, attentive, quiet and unas HOMER CONDRA, ROLLA MAIL Donald Elliott vs. Alan Eastisi librarian, was very nice to us. She told us a nice story and gave us some Tom Tweed, a worker on the school suming.

CARRIER, IN FATAL ACCIDENT building, who lived two and a half Motor rescission, continued oa plication of plain tiff. cookies. We liked it so well we want Miss Farris is survived by father, to read more books. We found out DR. SMITH KILLED, NEWBURO PHYSICIAN miles north of Houston, lost his house and virtually all the contents by fire W.

IL Farris. Caster. Wyoming: Jasper N. Williams vs. Leslie Ks- from the library.

fahl, et al, injunction, dirniiitj sisters, Opal Anda and Mary Schirk, Mw to get books fr Casper, Wyoming; brothers, Wayne I Xow we can read all we want to. Tuesday, shortly after noon. Only Mrs. Tweed and baby were at home, Word was received here of a fatal Taxpayers most realize the fact plaintiff st his costs, damages os is junction bond waived. tj: Thank you so very much, Mrs.

Uucks accident on Highway 66, near Bolla, that this indebtedness is increasing horn. Monday evening. As the Herald gets Walter O. Eppler vs. George Chas mrttrv vMr Mm interest amount- rrl vesper, Wyoming.

the other children being in school here. The home, a comfortable log bouse, with the clothing, beds and We hsve been reading about In Deeeased wss a devoted member of the news, Dr. Smith, prominent ter, et al, try title, tried by coax. ing to several thousand dollars each Houston Methodist church for number physician of Newburg, snd Mrs. dians.

Garnell and Jimmy wore feathers in their hair. Miss Fourt bedding were burned, except a very issues for plaintiff, with fee aimpia and absolute title. year st 6, whether in warrants or in judgment The bond issue will re Smith had a minor accident and col few articles, including some canned brought a real Indian basket and of years, a pure and devoted christian girl. She was also a loyal member of lfarv S. Chanter.

lEastern filar, and lision and Dr. Smith waa out of his Farmers Co-Ope rative Exchangs. quire such small additional tax to fruit, which was ruined after getting Totem pole. Tommy brought an Indian ear in conversation with the other Cabool, vs. G.

W. Johnson, nest. retire this issue of bonds that it wMI too hot The loss of home, especial iui. u)HniJ mamhan vase. Garnell brought a bow, too, party in the collision.

Seeing the never be noticed. ly at this near winter season is a seri judgment by default for plaintiff far $110.46, principal and interest of the Chanter. She served aa Worthy We have a nice collection already. Coadra car coming and supposing ous loss to a poor man like Tom If this old eye-sore indebtedness of Coadra would pull around the Matron of Mary S. Chapter Eastern potio Mary Vandevort vs.

Monta Yasds- Tweed. 1930-1-2-3-4 ean be condensed into one bond issue aad interest reduced from stopped cars. Dr. Smith stepped in vort, divorce, continued plaistsl Th Mlfen-'a funi ana th Farris I between the two ears to be out of the awarded $17.50 per month ptsilissT BASKETBALL SEASON OPENED 6 to 3fc a few years "TiL w.T- grim for Thanksgiving Day. It will work itTwsy oat anofTslS.

Cointy 'llLJIZr 7 suit wavXof the passing ear: instead the BY GAMES MOH. NIQHT Conors-car struck the rear of Dr. Caldwell Hawkins vs. Fred Las, oi neignoors bjiu ineuui iox a Bumucr i will be in a much more solid financial of years, so we know of tie deep, grief Disagreeable weather and other Smith 'a ear, driving it with full force condition. Dean is our librarian.

replevin, dismissed by plaintiffs at their costs. that comes to these relatives in the forward and crashing Dr. Smith meetings or sttraetions cut the crowd In oar reading and achievement The Herald hopes every voter in Texas County will consider this bond fatally between the two ears. Mrs. Stat ex rel Duke Hiett, Proaccstisx losa of this dear young lady.

All Houston loved ber and all join the teat Patricia scored highest with some in sttendance at uie a. basketball games Monday night, snd Smith, who wss sitting in the Smith Attorney, vs. Oscar Baney, quo score of 67 out of 68, Herald in forwarding most sineere car, was badly injured. vet a good sized crowd attended. ranto, eosta paid and dismissed.

proposal; rest assured the County Court would not insist on this way of handling the county indebtedness un Carol baa read enough books for a sympathy to the sorrowing family. Those absent missed some fine enter Ray B. Lucas, Supt. State Iasn Reading Circle Certificate. Burial was at Casper.

The Herald ESCAPES FIRST CRASH, tainment, two good and well played Department, vs. 0. L. Gentry, less they consider it best for all the hopes to receive further details later, games between the Lady Teachers of ages, continued, KTTJJfl) IN A SECOND people. Seventh Grade We are planning to have our first school fscnltv snd Ladies who repre M.

M. Conby, et si vs. S. X. Rogers.

Consider this bond issue well be Rolls, November 2L Dr. sented the T. and between the CHARLEY JACKSON HAS tween now and the date of the Special debate this week. The question for et si, partition, sale disapproved, cs-der of sale renewed continued. Benjamin T.

Smith, 76, of Kewburg, Men Teachers of the faculty and a Election, December 19. Give it the PECULIAR ACCIDENT debate: Resolved: "The State Should Supply Free Medical Care for escaped injury when his car was in Men's team, representing the A. L. S. Hoffman Machinery Corp- vs.

same fair reasoning you would give to I AJfD EXPERIENCE volved in a collision with another Murrill E. Martin, replevin, con tinned. All Citizens." Both games were fast and closely played but seemingly the Teachers utomobile on highway 66, six miles your private, affairs, it you had a chance to reduce your interest from M. II. Gait Trustee, vs.

Virgil Sees. The entire clas is divided into two Charley Lee Jackson, Roubidoux south of here, last night. But while were due to lose for the oposing account, continued. groups. I he affirmative side chose 6 to 324 was standing between the two cars, Grant-Davis Lumber Co.

vs. Lyle K. teams won both games. citizen west of Houston, was brought to Dr. Womack Tuesday night for treatment for a severe injury to his Gerald Norten, and Farrel, for speakers.

The negative side will be a tiiird automobile ran into one of the It was surprising' what a fast game Yaney, et si, mechanic's lien, eoa- stalled vehicles and Dr. Smith was MAN CRITICALLY STABBED AT NOTORIOUS ROADHOUSE was put on between the men teachers represented by Betty Knox, Dorothy eye, which caused him much suffering. killed. and the basketball player of a few Lee and Melvin. Jackson waa 'possum hunting earlier vears ago.

and the fast pace was We are studying "The Courtship of Houston, November 20. Elmer Tuesday night, treed and cut the tree BEOHC REVIVAL SUNDAY Miles Standish" in English. We like Hopkins was held for preliminary kept np all during the game, with but few substitutions. A. men won tinued.

John IL Bader vs. Ruth Bader, divorce, continued. E. L. Abbey vs.

Louis Pruett, replevin, tried by jury, jury failed as agree continued. Sherman Humphreys vs. Wills Elmore, damages, tried by jury, jadf down. As the tree fell Jackson ran along the falling tree to get his game, it very much. NOV.

26, AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH over men teachers by score of 25 to hearing here today under $2000 bond for felonious assault It is alleged that Hopkins and Everett Todd when he was struck in the eye by a The boys inter-class basketball 13. limb, knocking him nearly unconscious Loyd X. Means, of Norwood, will hold a revival meeting at the local tournament was held last week. Boys The score of the games: and he lay on the ground for some fought at a roadhuose near Mountsin that were on the basketball squsd Lady Teachers: Noble, Romines, ment for plaintiff for $200. time before he was able to be brought Christian church, beginning next Sun day, November 26.

Grove, over the line in Texas County, Saturday night, and that Todd was Hogss, lErt, Holley, Sheriff allowed one guard in convey were not allowed to play. The Juniors and Seniors played in the finals, the to town for treatment of his injury. Here ia the faithful part of the story. ing one prisoner to Algoa Re Mr. Meane is young minister, a produet of the Ozarks, having gradu Fourt, Mellrath, Morgan, 0.

Total, 7. stabbed by Hopkins and is in a critical condition. Hearing will be held before Justice A. B. Fugate, December Seniors winning by the score of 15 to 7.

The Sophomores won third. ated from the Norwood high school. Lady Ferrell, Eberhart, Court adjourns to Saturday, No His dog nabbed the 'possum when the tree fell and brought it to his master, and the faithful dog was at his vember 25. 13. He is a former pastor of the Christian churches in Shannon County and, Garwitz, Douglas, Moberty, Dawson, Street, Martin, Theroadhouse where the cutting more recently, of the church at Forbes, 0.

Total, 8. master's feet with the 'possum when Jackson regained his senses. No wonder a man or boy loves his dog. RAYIIODVILLE nns occurred and another at Success, west of Houston, were ordered closed by Carnthersville, Mo. He is now en Referee, Eberhart.

gaged ia evangelistic work, having Judge W. E. Barton in Circuit Court DMtOYSSTJPFLOt Men Teachers: Martin, Hoeey, recently conducted a successful meet- here last week, on the ground that HOUSTON BAPTIST CHURCH ing in a rural community in Webster Landers, Eberhart, Brown, both placea have been carried on in a Countv. tout, 13. J.

R. Halbrook, Pastor Phone 21. lOSSDNABY MEET-TO A Thanksgiving program waa sa-joyed at the meeting of the Methods! I Missionary Society, which was held isv the home of Mrs. W. L.

as-day evening, November Roll Call, What we are thankful roc Story, "Sharing God's Thsnksgw-ing," Mrs. Frank Homines. Poem, "God Be Thanked," Mrs. KLyle. Thanksgiving Sermon, by Mrs.

disorderly and unlawful manner. A fire of unknown origin eansed Prior to entering the ministry Mr. Men Parent: King, Altu, Considering the gloomy day the Means spent some time in young I Homines, 16: E. Homines, all. services were well attended Sunday.

sn almost total loss of the Shipp planing machinery snd, lum MRS. JOHNSTON ENTERTAINS ieoi le's work. He served for two I Morgan, 0. Tots', 25. Regular W.

M. S. Circle meetings years aa President of Southern Dis-1 Referees, Nelson and Sooter. ber at Rsymondville. Tuesday Friday afternoon one Circle meets Mrs.

Sarah Johnston entertained a number of friends in her pretty home with Mrs. A. M. Coyle, with Hazel BRIDGE CLUB trict Christian Endeavor Union, of which Houston is part He ia an able speaker, snd the pub- night The fire waa discovered and the alarm given about one a. yiijrl(iv evening.

The time i Wheeler in charge and one with Mrs. David Impey. Mr. and Mrs. L.

B. Womack enter spent with bridge, Mrs. Garth Gladden Martin in charge meets with Hra. lee. Thanksgiving for the Makers at holding high score honors, Mrs.

Chloe Sunbeam Band will meet at the lie Will bod It Weil kvlui to hear him each evening at 7:30. Ev ing. Four games were enjoyed with Hi bo received cut pnze and Mrs. IL. church Friday afternoon at 2:30.

eryone is invited and urged to at high scores being held by Mrs. G. V. C. Kirkman, consolation.

Bouquets of We are having a general fellowship tend. There will also be a children chrysanthemums and other fall meeting at the church Wednesday evening at 7:30. Elliott and Jas. Holt prizes for high honors to Mrs. L.

R. Starling and C. Watson and consolation to Mrs. R. flowers, in artistic arrangement, meeting each afternoon after school for all children from six to fifteen Methodism, Mrs.

Emma DisL Poem, "Thanksgiving," Mrs. Clara CarmieaL Closing Prayer by Mrs. Stapletoa. Business and Secretary 'a Report Refreshments were served to Mesdames Florence Cunningham, Frank. Romines.

Clara Carniical. E. K. Lvias. formed decorations for the rooms.

The Ozark church will havs their but too late to save anything ex-, cept a small amount of lumber. The planing mill, together, with small saw mill equipment was owned by Everett Shipp, Mark Shipp and Tobe Hubbard. The machinery snd equipment was first elaaa and valued at a considerable amount 25,000 feet of lumber in the dry kiln, besides quit a lot of other lumber, added to the heavy years of age. After four games of plsy lunch was baptising here at our chureh next a Leavitt and G. V.

Elliott. Mexican table covers were used and served on the card tables by the I Sunday evening. DR. CORESTT DECEMBER 1 AND 2 Emms Dial, David Impey, W. if Hiett, individual Mexican favors presented each guest They were Messrs.

and Mesdames C. L. Watson, R. B. Leavitt hostess.

Regular services at Simmons next Those present were Mesdames R. B. Sunday afternoon and we plan to start Leavitt, as. Holt, W. E.

Duff, Arthur our revival there oa Monday evening, Dr. R. W. Corbett, specialist in the J. L.

Rowe and mother, 'Mrs. Vaa Nelson, C. W. Gladden, Chios UiDDs, the 27th, with Brother Maness, of Ca Houtea, O. C.

Stapteton and Effis McEwen, of idridge, California. New officers elected for the eomias; a M. MeCaskill, Jas. Holt L. Starling, Frank Wood, G.

V. Elliott; Mesdames Jas. Covert J. D. Psrbsm, fitting of glasses, will be st the Free-land Hotel Friday and Saturday, December 1 and 2, taking care of his regular eye practice.

16-2t as. Rutherford, I V. Kirkman, k. i bool, helping. Starling.

V. W. BnrUisad. marenee year were: loss. Wa have not learned the estimated amount of loss, bat it will run into several thousand C.

W. Gladden. Ralph Lilly and Mr. MeCaskill, Velma Edwards, Ralph TYRONE EXTENSION CLUB Lilly; Mrs. Bill Duff, Jr of Spring President Mrs.

Winnie Gladds Vice President, Mrs. Ham as Hiltor- TAXPAYERS, LYNCH TOWNSHIP Leland King, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 8TNG1NO AT ELK CREEK field; Mrs. Don Garrison and Mrs. The Tyrone Extension Club met at dollars.

brsnd. Garth GIsdden, of Huggins. Tyrone school house November 18th. I will be at the following places on Recording Secretary, Mrs. Emms Dial The subject demonstrated "Making these-dates: Oa the first Sunday ia December, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs.

Romine. Success December 2. LOOS WAKTTD the 3rd day, there will be a singing PES SUPPER AND PROGRAM Christmas Gifts," waa very interesting. The exchange of inexpensive Christmas Gifts and the date for an Ellis Prairie December 9. convention st Elk Creek, known as Treasurer Mrs.

Hester Will pay cash for whiteoak or red Prescott December 16. the Steely ChspeL All singers sre invited to come and take part. Sing There will be a pie supper and program at Long Hollow school Friday night, December 1,1939. Proceeds oak logs, 8 feet, 6 inches Jong, $3.00 (afternoon of dab quilt making were L. Xeal Store December 23.

Freddie Foster, was baa been sV tending school in St Louis, cams OCI pat 1000 feet Delivered to yard near I decided. four new members joined Licking December 30. ing will commence at 1 clock, p. m. for benefit of aeaooL Evervbodv eaaaetery at Houston T.

J. Uoat I the Gab and a very profitsble after- i Yeara venr tralv Taesday to spend Thanksgiving wit) H. Batasoa, President Lisa Frsaeia, rsPraidnt Tis Co. 13-8 wka. pdlnoon wss spent Reporter.

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