Edna Weekly Herald
Vol. No. 25, No. 5
Edna, Jackson County, Texas
Thursday, March 24^th, 1932
H. K. Staples, Editor and Proprietor

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 Some Early Edna History.
By Historian
(Continued from last week.)

            Having written up the schools, Churches, courts, etc., it might be well to take up some of the social activities of early Edna days.  In about 1884 or 85 the young people of the town organized The Edna Social Club.  The purpose of this organization was of a benevolent nature, and one of their first efforts was to procure grounds for a cemetery.  Prior to this time there was no such thing as a public burying ground, each family or locality maintaining their own burial plots, there being at least a half dozen within a mile of Texana.  They secured a fractional block of land in the extreme S. W. corner of the Edna townsite, but for some reason it was never used for that purpose.  The tract of land was deeded by J.M. Mackey to The Edna Social Club, W. R. Garrett, John Humphrey and trustees, but as the club had no charter, we do not know just what the status of the tract of land is today.

            The following were members, as best we can remember, and if we should omit any names, it is the fault of the head and not of the heart:  Mrs. S. A. Thurman, Mrs. F. C. Pearce, Miss Jessie Pumphrey (Mrs. R. C. Saunders), Miss Julia Barring, Miss Ida Barring (Mrs. Wm. Ware), Miss Mattie Simons (Mrs. J. M. Garrett), Miss Sallie White (Mrs. F. B. Owen), Miss Fannie Meriwether (Mrs. J. L. Brown), Miss Ella LaBauve and possibly Miss Nellie Borland (Mrs. Will Woods).

            Gentleman: S. A. Thurman, F. C. Pearce, Dr. F. B. Owen, W. R. Garrett, Jimmie Traylor, Hollie Green (brother to Judge Jno. M. Green), Billy Ware, Joe Sanders and John Humphies.  There were possibly several other members, but these were the ones that took part in the theatricals and other activities of the club.  This organization put on several very nice plays and continued for quite a while, but gradually the members of the cast married or moved away, thus brining to an end the list of members.  We wrote to W. H. Garett of Cuero and submitted the list of members given above and asked him to add to it, but he could only name two or three, and said he had forgotten the name of every play put on but remembered distinctly ‘Hol. Green’s oft repeated “Buttered side down again.”  Of the some twenty persons enumerated above there are possibly four or five of the ladies still living, but Mr. W. R. Garrett is the sole survivor among the men.

            There were two traveling theatrical troops that made the town each season for a two or three night stand: Streepen’s Players, with headquarters at Corpus Christi, and the Stuttz Stock Co.  With an occasional circus, Mexican acrobatics, and Dr. Woods’ Medicine Show we managed to make out.  This was before the days of the movies; in those long ago days when a young man thought it not unseemly to take his best girl to church; when people used both hands in the process of eating and cut their meat, etc, with their knives rather than their fork; when a person could eat pie without plate or fork and still be considered among the best people; when railroads hauled both passengers and freight and the depot was the common meeting place, and the passenger train a never failing source of excitement.

            In the early days Edna pulled off a Bear Shooting, and it happened in this wise.  Mr. O. S. (Dock) York had a pet bear, caught when a small cub.  Cub as it grew older became more or less bothersome, so he conceived the idea of a shooting contest, the bear being the prize, but not the target.  The marksmen were then in force, from far and near, particularly from Victoria.  The shooting ground, we would say, was about where Mr. Jim Knopp’s residence now stands, extending north.  The shooting was with rifles at one hundred yards, each chance allowing for three shots at the target.  There were all sorts of guns used from the finest with globe sights of the very latest design.  There was a frame work of some sort used to rest their guns on that could be adjusted so as the man hardly had to touch the gun, just sight it and pull the trigger.  After tow or three hours of this sort of shooting, Mr. Robt. Milby appeared on the scene with his old trusty “Octagon Winchester” and, scorning the offer of the frame device, squatted down with elbow on knee and with three bullseyes to his credit brought the entertainment to a close.

            After careful consideration and as close check up as we have been able to make, we believe we are correct in stating that to Mr. A. C. Egg goes the honor of being the oldest citizen of Edna-not in point of age, but in years of continuous residence in the old town.  Mr. (A. C.) Egg Sr., having moved his family up from Texana in the spring of 1883, Albert being some 3 or 4 years old at that time.  With Mr. A. A. Brunette, Mrs. G. S. Gayle and Mrs. L. E. Ward as runners up.  If we are mistaken in the above conclusions, we will gladly make corrections, so don’t be bashful-just speak out.

            (To be continued next week)

Fifty-Two Years Ago.
Jackson County (Texana) Clarion
April 22^nd, 1880.

The sheep owners are busy shearing their sheep.

E. M. Davenport called in at our office Monday.

Jackson County offers the greatest inducements to immigrants.

Mr. A. S. White and lady from Navidad were in town Monday last.

The cotton crop throughout the entire county is reported in fine condition.

Maj. Geo. Menefee, always as jolly as John Falstaff, called to see us last week.

Ladies are invited to visit the Clarion office, where their smiles are always welcome.

Died-On last Monday, on Carancahua-infant daughter of A. B. McDowell, aged seven days.

Died-Mr. R. S. Flournoy, at his residence in Texana, on Thursday, the 15^th, after a lingering illness.

We learn that Geo. S. Gayle has corn tasselling and silking.  Mr. Gayle is one of our most enterprising farmers and his prospects for a good crop this year are very flattering.

George Courke, a young man about 18 years old, had a pistol go off in his hand, the ball entering one of his fingers.  When will people learn to be careful with old pistols?

Mr. L. Ward passed through town on last Friday with a herd of two thousand mixed cattle on the way to Kansas.  It was the finest herd of cattle that ever left this county for market.

Jackson county comprises some of the most fertile farming land in the State, and when its many advantages become more generally known will present inducements to those seeking homes which will cause our county to grow rapidly in population and wealth.

Mr. W. Westhoff and family of Cuero were on a visit last week to the Blackenridge place about four miles above town, now owned and run by Mr. Westhoff, who has enclosed it in pastures and stocked it with improved cattle and horses.

Mr. J. C. Traylor of Swan Lake compliments the Clarion by sending us a list of subscribers together with the cash.  Mr. Traylor has large stock interests in this county, all of which are enclosed in a large pasture, most eligibly located on Matagorda Bay.  A string of fence five miles long encloses his three fine leagues of grass land.

There is nothing on earth better calculated to throw a halo of light over the general disarray of a printing office than the smiles of visiting ladies.  We fully realized this fact last week when the following ladies ? at our office:  Misses Maggie unreadable, Lily White, Mrs. Owen, Mrs. M. A. Black, Mrs. Rachael Black, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Coleman.  A printing press and the art of printing being quite a novelty here, we were much pleased in showing them around and explaining the manner of distributing news to a reading world.

There was a pleasant party of young people assembled at the hospitable residence of Mrs. J. M. Garrett last Friday.  The fun was kept up until the wee small hours, when the guests left, all seemingly having enjoyed themselves greatly.  None are better capable of pleasing and acting the part of hostesses than Mrs. Garrett and Miss Mary Lakenan.  This being the first private party since lent, we hope that others will catch the infection, and Texana and surrounding neighborhood will make it a little more lively for the young folks than it has been for sometime past.

Mr. George F. Horton has without exception, one of the finest vegetable gardens we have ever seen.  He has beans, peas, Irish potatoes, beets, lettuce, radishes and almost everything that could be mentioned in that line, all arrived at perfection.

Rev. S. C. A. Rogers, a citizen of this county and one of the Texas Veterans, started just last week with his family for San Antonio to be present at a meeting of the Veterans in that city on the 21^st instant.  Mr.Rogers is one of the old citizens of the county, having been here since 1835.  He was secretary of the convention that declared independence from Mexico.

In an interview with our county clerk a few days ago he informed us that the safe accommodations for books and papers belonging to the county are quite inefficient and thinks the county should purchase a new one with larger capacity.  A great many books of record cannot be cared for and remain outside.  Should a fire ever occur the loss would be great to the county.

Texana needs a cotton gin and grist mill very badly, and we learn that some of our enterprising citizens are casting about to organize a plan by which the community can be accommodated.  We trust they will succeed, as we have no doubt but what it will succeed, as we have no doubt but what it will draw a great deal of the growing crop.  Our cotton finds its way to market by way of the river, and as a consequence when ginned and baled here it requires no other handling except to be put on shipboard.

The singing class must be getting along admirably, from the character of set tunes selected and the sweet music dispensed at Sunday services.

In our first issue we should have acknowledged the receipt of a beautifully arranged bouquet of choice flowers from Misses Fannie and Sallie Stewart and Miss Florence Horton.  It was accepted as a mark of encouragement to the new enterprise we are inaugurating and we should not have been remiss.

Ship News.

April 15- Arrived the sloop Mollie, D. McDonald, Master, with a general cargo of merchandise.
The sloop, H. D. Starr, Charles Baur, Master, with freight for Texana and Morales.
April 16- The sloop Chanticleer, J. Miller, Master, loaded with oysters.
April 180 Schooner Annette, from
(Continued on back page)

County Meet.
Ganado, Texas

Friday-April 1^st.

9:00-9:30-Registration and General Assembly-Study Hall

9:30-9:45-Arithmetic Contest-Room 7.

9:30-10:30-Junior Spelling-Room 6

9:30-10:30-Sub-Junior Spelling-Room 3.

9:30-10:30-Senior Spelling-English Room

9:30-12:00-Boys’ and Girls’ Playground Ball

9:30-12:00-Senior Boys’ Doubles-Mauritz and Front Courts.

9:30-12:00-Senior Girls’ Doubles-Back Court.

12:00-1:00-Lunch on Grounds, Served by P.T.A.

1:15-Playground Ball.

1:30-Volley Ball.

1:30-Senior Boys’ Singles

1:30-Junior Boys’ Doubles

1:30-Senior Girls’ Singles

LITERARY EVENTS-8:00 P.M.

Edna and Ganado-Methodist Church-Song, Declamation, Debate, Extemporaneous Speech, Story-Telling.

Rural Schools-Christian Church

Saturday-April 2^nd

9:00-10:00-Picture Memory Contest-Room 5.

9:00-10:00-Music Memory Contest-Room 7.

9:00-10:00-Essay Writing-English Room.

9:00-Beginning at this time the field and track events will be held in the following order:

1.  100 Yard Dash-Senior

2.  100 Yard Dash-Junior

3.  880 Yard Dash-Senior

4.  High Jump-Senior

5.  High Jump-Junior

6.  Pole Vault-Senior

7.  59-Yard Dash-Junior

8.  220-Yard Dash-Senior

9.  Broad Jump-Senior

10.  Broad Jump-Junior

11.  440-Yard Dash-Senior

12.  440-Yard Dash-Junior

13.  Mile Relay-Senior

14.  Shot Put

15.  Javelin

16.  Discus

17.  Mile Run-Senior

18.  Potato Races

19.  Bar Chinning

Abstract Business Sold.

            The Guaranty Abstract Co., owned by E. T. Rose and S. G. Sample of Edna and Austin Fields of Grayson, Ky., was sold this week to Elliott & Waldron of Fort Worth, who will soon take charge.

            This abstract firm has acquired a large number of concerns in this section of Texas, recently having bought our the Victoria Abstract Company of which D. F. Staples, formerly of Edna, is manager and was joint owner.  The local business will be managed by Mrs. Guy Cox, and expert in this line of work.  She has been connected with the Guaranty Abstract Company for many years.

            At present the new firm will retain offices with Rose & Sample, but later will likely move to new quarters.

            The Herald wishes all parties connected with the deal success.

City Pharmacy Sold

R. J. Burns, who has conducted the City Pharmacy in Edna for the past few years, informed us the latter part of last week that he had sold the business to the two local drug stores-the stores-the LaBauve Drug Company and the Faires Drug Company.  The latter directs us to state that all prescription refills will be taken care at their place of business.

Mr. (R. J.) Burns during his residence in Edna, has made many friends and his removal from Edna, has made many friends and his removal from Edna will be a source of regret.  He said he would probably be in and out for the next 30 days and would locate temporarily in San Antonio.

In purchasing the City Pharmacy stock Edna’s other two drug stores, which are among the most modern and up-to-date in this section, feel that business does not justify three stores and that they can well care for the trade.

For Rent

            Modern apartment, 6 rooms, bath and hall, all built in conveniences, hot and cold water, on Main Street.  See Mrs. J. B. Killough.

Lee’s Gizzard Capsules, keep chickens and turkeys in good condition.
            FAIRES DRUG CO

             Mr. and Mrs. George Clement returned the latter part of last week from San Antonio where they were called by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Helen Card, who recently underwent a double mastoid operation.  At this writing Mrs. Card’s condition is reported satisfactory, we are pleased to chronicle.

            Something good to drink-fountain drinks, ice cream and coffee-finest in the land. FAIRES DRUG CO. 

Mr. and Mrs. William Tipton and children of the Arenosa section were visiting kindred and attending to business matters in the county seat Saturday.

For District Judge.

            The Herald takes pleasure in announcing this week that Judge I. P. Pool of Victoria is a candidate for reelection for district judge of this, the 24^th judicial district.  His candidacy is subject to the action of the Democratic primary in July.

            Judge Pool is one of the most popular in judges that has ever served this district , and his official record is one that will rank with the best in Texas.  When he first took office he was a practicing attorney with rip experience and the years of service on the bench have added knowledge and usefulness to this already bright and capable man.

            Judge Pool has a host of friends in Jackson County who will take pleasure in supporting him in this race, and we feel sure his condition prevails throughout the district.

Commissioner Pre. 4

            Tom Gaines, a prominent rice farmer of the LaWard section, called in at our office Monday and authorized the Herald to announce him as a candidate for the office of county commissioner of Precinct No. 4, at the approaching White Mans Union primary.

            He has been a resident of that precinct for eleven years and of the county several more.  He is well known throughout that section and needs no introduction at our hands.  Mr. (Tom) Gaines said he had no special announcement to make except that if elected he would serve the whole precinct to the best of his ability, and would be fair and impartial in all matters.  His long residence in that section, his good business judgment and his disposition to give one and all a fair and square deal well qualities Mr. (Tom) Gaines for the office he seeks.

$20 An Acre Lease.

            H. S. White was over from Victoria Monday, mingling with friends and transacting business.  And we might mention that it was real business.  He was closing up a mineral lease on his 350 acre farm in the Lolita section, which went to the Texas Company for $20 per acre.  This is the best price paid for leases in that section.  Mr. (H. S.) White secured this big price mainly for the reason that a large acreage had been blocked in that section and his tract was in the center of the block and he refused to lease and when the time came for the fellow who did the leasing to turn it over to the Texas Company it was necessary to get the White tract.  The lease brought him $7,000.00 which is a real tidy sum.

            There has been a great deal of leasing in this county lately and many of or “oil minded” citizens are of the opinion that Jackson County will get a big play for oil within the next twelve months.  The two wells now being drilled in the Horseshoe Lake field is one factor that is creating a demand for leases.  One of these wells is located on the Boy Scout parade grounds just south of Alligator Lake.  It will be drilled 5000 feet or better.  The other well is located to the east of Horseshoe Lake, and is and old well being worked over and drilled deeper.

            The leasing activities in the Lolita and Vanderbilt sections is caused largely by the oil discovery on the Keeran Ranch in Victoria County.  This location is not many miles west of Lolita and Vanderbilt.

Ed-Tex Program.

            We have a week packed brimful of interesting and entertaining pictures.

            Tonight we show Loretta Young and Robt. Williams in that muchly discussed feature-“Platinum Blond.”  This is a picture that has given universal satisfaction everywhere shown.

            Friday, March 25^th, we present “Michael and Mary,” another pictures that ranks with the best.  And on this night you can buy two adult tickets for 36c.  Nothing cheap about this program but the price.

            Saturday, March 26^th: “Partners” with Tom Keene ace of the Western stars, will be shown.

            Sunday and Monday we want you to see John and Lionel Barrymore in one of their best pictures- “Arsene Lupin.”

            Tuesday, March 29^th, we will have a rare treat for our patrons when we present Joe E. Brown in “Fireman, Save My Child.”  This is a picture that everyone-old and young-will enjoy.

            Wednesday night we have have Hoot Gibson in “Hard Hombre.” And on Thursday “Cheaters at Play” will be the program.

            We also wish to call the attention of our patrons to the fact that every Friday is NOT 1 cent night.  If the one cent nights do not draw a better patronage in the future than in the past it is likely that we will discontinue that feature entirely.

            THE ED-TEX THEATRE.

            Let us be your Druggist.  LaBauve Drug Company.

            Rev. A. E. Flathmann, pastor of the German Lutheran Church of Ganado, was an Edna business visitor the first of the week, and while in town called in at this office to have an article about the approaching visit of the Seguin Lutheran College Choir which will appear in Ganado next Monday, inserted in these columns.  Press comments are very complimentary to this choir, and no doubt a large crowd will greet the singers when they appear in our sister city.

            Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Egg returned from San Antonio the first of the week where Mrs. Egg underwent an operation for the removal of her tonsils.  We are pleased to learn that she is now well on the road to recovery.

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PHILCO

Radios

SALE AND SERVICE

U. S. VESS

DR. R. E. LEE

DENTIST

Special Attention to Dental Work in All of its Branches

Edna, Texas

JNO. T. VANCE

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Office at Court House

EDNA, TEXAS

TAYLOR & BAGBY

INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

EDNA, TEXAS

C. E. Hungerford

ENGINEER  & SURVEYOR

Office in Court House

Phone No. 191-W

EDNA, TEXAS

DR. R. W. WELLS

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON

Office: UTZ BUILDING

EDNA, TEXAS

E. T. ROSE               S. G. SAMPLE

ROSE & SAMPLE

LAWYERS

Office in Guaranty Abstract Building

EDNA, TEXAS

Dr. W. E. Whitfield

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON

Office: UTZ BUILDING

Residence Phone 239W

Office Phone 203

EDNA, TEXAS

BELSCHNER & GREGORY

-BARBERSHOP-

Everything guaranteed first class.  Only experienced Workmen employed.  Hot and Cold Baths.

EDNA, TEXAS

J. W. BRICKEL

Mortician

FUNERAL SUPPLIES

Suits and Dresses

WITH EMBALMING

Auto Hearse

Agent for Tomb Stones

EDNA, TEXAS

SERVICE                  QUALITY

1889

Westhoff Merc. Co.

42 Years Old

Long Leaf Yellow Pine

LUMBER

BARBED WIRE, LIME, CEMENT.

Furniture

PAINTS, VARNISHES

Harware

1932

COURTESY              APPRECIATION

F. L. SAULS, D. C.

CHIROPRACTOR

Office: Traylor Building

Residence Phone 230

Office Phone 90

EDNA, TEXAS

THE EDNA BAKERY

Light and Rye Bread, Fancy Cakes and Pies Baked Every Day

Joe Volkmer, Prop.

EDNA, TEXAS

W. M. GARRETT, M. D.

PHYSICIAN

Office over Faires Drug. Co.

EDNA, TEXAS

W. A. FINDLEY

Furniture Company

FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING

Phone 149

EDNA, TEXAS

M. L. COBB

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Office at Court House

EDNA, TEXAS

 Home Laundry

THE ANDERSON HOME LAUNDRY

Is an Edna institution for Edna people.  Equipped with electric machines operated by experienced workers.  All work first-class.  Clothes called for and delivered.  Phone 234.

MRS. H. O. ANDERSON

FOR RENT: My place on Highway 12, in the eastern Edna city limits; 4 room house and bath, water in house, garden, windmill, 13 acres, all under fence, 3 cows, giving from 60 to 90 pounds of milk per day, and about 25 laying hens.  Will lease or rent by the month.  House with or without furniture.  See or write- F. C. STRICKLAND, EDNA, TEXAS

 Deutschburg – SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEWS.

            The play Bertie’s Cave Woman given at the schoolhouse last Saturday evening was well attended, and the play was enjoyed.

            Saturday, March 19^th was the date of the monthly meeting of the Community Club but due to the play, the meeting was postponed until the following Saturday.  All interested in the club please be present next Saturday night.

            Mr. Tom Baucom visted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt this week.

            The dance at the Cavallin home Saturday evening was well attended.

            Messrs. Herman Schmidt and Tom Baucom left Monday for California and Oregon where they will visit relatives and friends.

            Mr. and Mrs. E. Johs visited friends in Blessing Sunday.

            Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pratzek of Louise visited her sister, Mrs. Rufus Dillard, Sunday.

            Many of her friends celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Joe Cuba at her home Sunday.

            Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt gave a farewell party Sunday evening for Herman Schmidt  and Tom Bancom.

            Messrs. Gerhard, Johs and Rammeier were business visitors to Edna Wednesday.

            We are sorry to state that Mr. Ben Brodis is quite ill again.

Perfect Spellers.

Frank Johs

Jerry Skrobanek

Jessie Mae Skrobanek

Honor Roll

Jerome Vrana

Alice Johs

Henry Johs

Emma Gerhard

Martha Johs

Lillard Gillespie

Louise Hurta

Albert Johs

Carancahua Items.

            Arvid Loff, who attends high school in Palacios was at home for the weekend.

            Miss Signa Frankson was a weekend visitor with homefolks.

            Several from here were in Bay City last Saturday, they being Mrs. Wilson and son, Wilford (Wilson) and daughters Hazel (Wilson) and Ida Mae (Wilson), David Frankson, Miss Irene Meharg, Oscar Schicke and Mrs. Slaikeu.

            Our Road Commissioner, Mr. A. J. Peters, was transacting business here (Caranchua) Friday.

            A road meeting was held at the school house Wednesday night.  A petition was formulated and signed by the Carancahua tax payers asking for a road straight north from the school house to the new Hug the Coast Highway.  The petition was sent to our commissioner to be present to the commissioners court at its next session.

            The bridge gang which has been putting a bridge on the highway near Mr. Wilson’s went to Turtle Bay Thursday where they will build a bridge.

            Mr. W. C. Branum of Houston was looking after business interests here last Thursday.

            Mrs. Ruth Larson and children visited at the Maynard Frankson home Sunday.

            Mr. and Mrs. Emil Peterson  and children visited kinsfolks at Red Bluff and Olivia over the weekend.

            Those on the sick list last week were Mrs. David Frankson, Mrs. Fluke Frankson and Mrs. B. F. Smith.  Mr. B. F. Smith, who has been in poor health for some time, is no better at this writing.

            Mrs. Hawkins from Palacios visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Sunday afternoon.

            Mr. and Mrs. A. Loff visited in the Wilson home Sunday.

Honor Roll for Week.

First Grade:

Melba Frankson

Nels Farmer

Second Grade:

Daniel Baldwin

Gilbert Stridel

Myrtle Mae (?)

Third Grade:

Vernon Frankson

David Frankson

Alma Baldwin

Wilbur Frankson

Fourth Grade:

Ida Mae Wilson

John Frankson

Weldon Anders

Adele Striedel

Fifth Grade:

Minnie Farmer

Seventh Grade:

Hazel Wilson

Warrie Schicke

Sweet smiles the new piece of ice cream-big chunk of sure-enough ice cream on a stick-only 5c.

FAIRES DRUG CO.

There is entirely too much moaning over hard times and “what might have been.”  Wherever citizens gather in small groups, in service clubs, or in other organizations, unnecessary and destructive whining may be heard.  Every community normally has a small percentage of person who always look at the dark side of things, but a full crop of “mourners” ahs developed here within the last sixty days.  The only result of such complaining and continual reversion to the now worn-out topic of conversation is the lowering of the general morale of the community at a time when every one should be standing “about face” ready to fight for the continued progress of this splendid little city of ours.  The time is at hand when everyone must join in the movement to bring about a return of the good old days when every citizen was proud of Cuero and ready to co-operate in anyway that would mean betterment –Cuero Record

            Cattle Dip-We have it in stock.  FAIRES DRUG CO. 

            J. W. Brickel’s many Edna and Jackson County friends will be glad to learn that he is now well on the road to recovery from a severe spell of illness which has confined him to his bed for several weeks.  While being far from a well man, his condition is improving right along and he hopes to soon be able to be up and about.

Casa Blanca Items.

            Thursday afternoon Miss Putnam made many hearts glad with a marshmallow roast which was given at the school house.  Unbelievable quantities of marshmallows were toasted, burned and otherwise disposed of.  Besides the teachers and pupils those who enjoyed the affair were Mrs. D. Salyer, Mrs. Tipton, Mrs. Michalek and John and Vida Skrobanek. 

            Mrs. Harper and Miss Bryant visited in the school Friday.

            William Suter, formerly of this community, but now of Houston, held a three nights revival meeting at the school house last week.  We understand he plans to hold an extended meeting in Edna soon.

            Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hill visited relatives in Edna Sunday.

            Leona, Edna, and Ellie Mae Kulow visited the Skrobanek children Sunday.

            Mrs. Michale’s sister and brother-in-law and their little son, came in Saturday from Wiemar for a visit.

            Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Tipton  and sons visit the A. Michalek home Saturday night.

            Dorothy Lee Nehring visited Doris and Jean Robinson Sunday afternoon.

            Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Frenzel and family visited in the Browning home Sunday.

            Our Easter egg hunt will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30.  Everyone is cordially invited.

            Edgar Shoemate will give a party at his home Friday night, March 25^th.  The young couples are anticipating a fine time.

Morales Items.

            Mr. and Mrs. Boon Whittington and son, John Boon, visited in the T. A. Shows home Thursday.

            Mrs. W. M. Gates and little daughter, Ruby Lee, called at the Boon Whittington home Monday afternoon.

            Miss Merle Whittington spent a few days of the past week with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gates.

            Mr. Avery Walker of Edna was in the Morales community Monday on a business mission.

            Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gates and little daughter and Merle Whittington spent Wednesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Shows.

            Mary Lois Cox spent Wednesday night with Sidney McDonald.

            Mary and Rosa Lee Wilkerson called at the T. A. Shows home Thursday.

            Mrs. Archie Wilkerson  and little daughter called at the W. O. McDonald home Thursday afternoon.

            Mrs. T. A. Shows visited in the Johnnie Wilkerson home Thursday.

            Dilvin Carroll was a visitor in the T. A. Shows home Thursday night.

            Mrs. V. C. M. McDonald spent Thursday with  Mr. and Mrs. Archie Wilkerson.

            Mrs. T. A. Shows  called at the Archie Wilkerson home Thursday.

            Mr. and Mrs. Meek  were supper guest in the Boon Whittington home ?.

            ? of young folks enjoyed the ? games at the Carroll home Wednesday night.

            Merle and Dell Whittington spent the weekend with Miss Erma Shows.

            O’Neal Carroll was in Edna Saturday on a business mission.

            Miss Mary Claire Fenner spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Fenner of Cordele.

            The dance that was given by Mrs. Julia Wilkerson  Saturday night was enjoyed by all present.

            Oscar Fitch and Miss Lucille Whittington were visitors in the J. J. Fitch home Sunday.

            Miss Erma Shows spent Sunday with Misses Merle and Clara Dell Whittington.

            Miss Meda Keith of Edna spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Keith.

Mother’s Love.

            Don’t forget that your mother is the dearest thing on earth.  She has gone through the valley of death for you; she won’t be with you always, so treat her kindly while here.  Remember she loved and watched over you when you were an infant.  There should be a tender spot in your heart for your mother.  So don’t make her dear heart sad when you can make her happy.

The Public’s Reaction to Advertising.
(Denton Record-Chronicle.)

            A group of merchants wanted to decide for themselves recently, the answer to the oft-repeated question, “What Type of Advertising Attracts You Most?”  In typical business style, these merchants conducted a survey and sent out questionnaires to a larger number of people asking that question.  The results were extremely interesting.  Here’s what they found in tabulating 331 replies:

            Newspaper advertising       173

            Window displays                  36

            Friend’s opinion                   45

            Circular letter                        10

            Mail order catalogues            8

            Hand bills                                4

            Billboards                                3

            Radio                                       2

            In otherwords, when these 331 individuals set down the advertising that attracts their attention most, more than half of that number set down newspaper advertising.  Of course, this doesn’t mean that other forms of advertising do not have merit, for they do.  It does mean, however, that for a mass circulation and reader interest, the newspapers are head and shoulder above any other advertising medium.

            Advertising is a suitable force, and tests have proven that often it exerts its influence without the knowledge of the individual being influenced.  In glancing over a newspaper, reading news stories here and there, the reader may not consciously read an advertisement, yet sub-consciously will note a trade name, slogan or illustration with be instrumental in making him a buyer later.

Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Stell and children of Houston spent last week end with her mother, Mrs. Robt. Milby, of the Morales section, and other Jackson County relatives and friends.  Harley (Stell) handed the Herald man a couple of iron men, and told us to keep the old sheet coming their way.

Don’t Make Your Home Town the Goat.

            Those who think of their town only as a good place to sleep in should wake up to the full realization what community co-operation really means; how it will benefit them and make them more prosperous.

            As your town grows, opportunities broaden.  If your town stands still you stand still.  Community prosperity means individual prosperity; community growth means individual growth.

            You can’t grow a giant oak in a flower pot-you can’t expect a whale to live in a puddle-and you can’t grow more prosperous in a town where people do not co-operate in fostering community growth.

            When you buy elsewhere you are not fair to your own home town.

            Keep your money in your own home own where it will do YOU the most grow.  The success of your local merchants means as much to YOU as it does to them.  Catch the community boost spirit.

            Every little penny spent with your home town merchants helps your town to grow in strength and prosperity.

            When you allow the benefit of your purchasing power to accrue to other communities you are making your home town the goat.

            Keep the home dollars at home-San Patricio County News.

Miss Florrie Crawford of Alice came in last week to visit her mother, Mrs. C. M. Crawford.

Rev. W. P. Dickey was a San Antonio last weekend.

Cordele 4-H Club.

            The girls of the Cordele 4-H Club met Thursday, March 17^th at the Lower Cordele School House.

            The meeting was called to order by the president; the club pledge and prayer were repeated in unison.  The secretary called the roll and each member responded by giving a report of the club work they had done since the last meeting.  All of the girls reported having started a garden; one having made her garden plan, and four had planted flowers and shrubs.  There being no old business for discussion, Miss Louise Bryant was given charge of the meeting,

            Miss Bryant explained how to keep an accurate account of our productive gardens in our record book, and named the different kind of vegetables we would need to plant so as to have a supply of fresh vegetables daily for the entire year.

            There being no further business motion was made to adjourn.  The motion carried and meeting adjourned. –Reporter

Mr. and Mrs. Silas Tyson and son, Junior (Tyson), of Port Arthur, spent the weekend in Edna with her mother, Mrs. R. W. Power, who is recovering from painful injuries received in an auto accident a few weeks ago.  They had been in Houston at the bedside of Mr. Power who was injured at the same time and whose condition was very critical for several days last week.  They reported Mr. Power’s condition improved.

Wm. Koening, an appreciative Herald reader of the Ganado section, has our thanks for a subscription renewal which he sent to us Saturday by his son, Louis (Koening).

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HIS MONEY’S WORTH

“How’d you get into the show the other evening?”

“Passed a counterfeit dollar at the door.”

“How was the show?”

“Well, I got my money’s worth.”

FOR SALE-Used refrigerator, in perfect condition.  LaBauve Drug Co.

When you think of candy-oh boy! Faires Drug Co-that’s the place.

Easter Egg Dyes-all the pretty colors-at Faires Drug Co.

Christian Church.

Bro. H. T. Harrison of Georgetown will preach at the Edna Church of Christ Sunday, both morning and evening.  All are cordially invited.

FOR SALE-Red Top tested cane seed from Johnson grass.  Prices right.  Phone 912-F2. WM. Wiede Route 1, Edna, Texas. March 24tf.

Mr. and Mrs. Rolar Watson and little daughter and Miss Ruth Brigham of Cordele section were shopping and mingling with friends in the county capital Saturday.

Pretty Easter Cards 5c and up at Faires Drug Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Whitley of the Navidad section were shopping with Edna merchants Saturday.

Wm. Pagel of New Sutherland school section was in Edna Saturday on a business mission.

Sweet smiles-the new piece of ice cream-big chunk of sure enough ice cream on a stick-only 5c.

New Sutherland Items.

             Mrs. Will Pagel had the misfortune to injure her side last week.  For a few days she suffered considerably.  Her friends hope she will soon be all right again.

            Mrs. Nels Olson and daughter, Miss Grace, visited the Aug. Pagel home one day last week.

            Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Flathmann of Ganado visited Mrs. Rabe Monday afternoon.

            Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Key, accompanied by , motored to Port Lavaca Friday evening for a few days visit with relatives and friends.

            Tuesday, March 15^th, Mr. and Mrs. A. Baur  and sons Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Stienke and Mr. Otto Hackbarth made a pleasant visit in the Robert Hackbarth home.  They enjoyed a delicious mid-night lunch which was in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Rose (nee Hackbarth) a sister of Mesdames Robert and O. E. Hackbarth.

            Mrs. M. E. Rabe is still on the sick list.  A few days ago her condition was not so favorable, but at this writing she is somewhat improved.  Her friends wish her a speedy recovery.

            Mrs. W. Tegeler and Mr. Herman Tegeler visited the F. Tegeler home Sunday afternoon.

            Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Hackbarth and son motored to Edna Saturday.

            Last Sunday a surprise birthday party was given in honor of Miss Albina Brozozwski.  Quite a number of youngsters were present and all enjoyed the occasion very much.

            Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Pagel, Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Key are ailing, suffering with lagrippe.

            Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thelman visited Mrs. W. Pagel Sunday.

            Those visiting Mrs. M. E. Rabe in the Robt. Hackbarth home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. A. Baur and sons, Mr. Otto Hackbarth, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kamper, and in the evening Mrs. W. Tegeler and son, Herman (Tegeler), came to visit Mrs. Rose.

            Friends were sorry to hear of the illness of Miss Minnie Tegeler of the White Hall community.

            Mrs. John Finister of Port Lavaca is the guest of Mrs. Key.

            The farmers in this section have started to plow and they are getting their land in shape.

            Miss Katherine Taylor, one of our teachers, was taken ill suddenly with flu last Monday night and Tuesday morning was taken to Bay City.

            New Sutherland and Lolita boys and girls had interesting games of baseball with the Lolita teams Friday.  The boys’ game resulted in a score of 7 to 0 in favor of New Sutherland, while the Lolita girls won by a score of 13 to 3.

La Ward Items

            The farmers of this section are just about through preparing the land for planting.

            The snow that fell a week or so ago was very hard on the fruit, gardens and truck crops.

            Mr. and Mrs. George McHaney, and Mr. Dozier and Miss Stella Stayton were visitors to Victoria Sunday.

            Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stayton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Gayle.

            Mrs. W. D. Gayle spent the weekend in Edna with relatives.

            W. G. Gayle has returned to his work on the Hug the Coast Highway.  His friends hope the weather will remain good so that he might finish up.

            Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Stayton and family, Mrs. W. G. Gayle and Miss Opal Parr of Edna were guests at the home of C. C. McHaney one night last week.

            A. J. Stayton was an Edna visitor Monday.

            The Francitias baseball boys and Volleyball girls came over to La Ward one day last week to play with the  local school teams.  Out teams won in each contest.

            Mrs. Tom Holstein and Mrs. Dahlstrom  were San Antonio visitors Saturday.

            Mr. and Mrs. George McHaney and Mr. Dozier and Miss Stella Stayton visited Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Stayton in Boling Saturday and Sunday.

            Coke McHaney and Houston James, Misses Thelma Farquhar and Bertie Harper attended the Show in Edna Saturday night.

            Mr. H. S. White of Edna was in La Ward one day last week on business.

            The many friends of Mr. Tom Hobson were greatly grieved to learn of his death.  Mr. Hobson and wife resided in this section for many years where he operated a grocery store.  Later they moved to La Ward where he had charge of the gin.  From La Ward the family moved to Francitas, where they resided until his health began to fail, when he moved to Edna.  He made many friends in this section and his death is mourned by many of our people.  The writer extends sympathy to the bereaved family. 

An Appreciation.

            Having sold the GUARANTY ABSTRACT COMPANY, which we have operated during the past twelve years, to West Texas Title Company and Mr. A. B. Waldron, we take this, method to express to the public, generally, our appreciation of the Abstract business given us.

            The services of Mrs. Cox will be retained by the new management and we trust our clients and patrons will continue to give the Company, under its new management and ownership, a fair share of their patronage.

Respectfully,
ROSE & SAMPLE

Notice of Election

            Pursuant to law, notice is hereby given that an election will be held in the Edna Independent School District, Edna, Texas, on the first Saturday in April, 1932, the same being the 2^nd day of April, 1932, for the purpose of electing three school trustees.

R. W. WELLS, President of Board
H. W. WELLS, Secretary of Board
March 17-3t.

FOR RENT:-Modern apartment; furnished or unfurnished.

MRS. J. B. KILLOUGH

Store Phone No. J; residence 37
 

Little Kentucky Items.

            Miss Rosalie Neuman is visiting friends at Houston.

            The writer is quite sorry to learn that Norman Skloss  is quite ill with diphtheria.

            Miss Bessie Lee Huseman of Victoria Junior College spent the weekend with homefolks.

            Miss Otto Adler, who was quite ill the past week is much improved, we are pleased to state.

            Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Flathmann and little son of Ganado spent a few hours in the John Kramer home Sunday afternoon.

            Victor Jendry  visited Rhinehard Tilke on Sunday evening.

            Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Glaser and son, Harry (Glaser) attended the birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Gascamp on Monday evening.

            Ernest Yoas and F. W. Tilke were in Louise on Sunday morning.

            Mr. Ben Huseman and little daughter, Cleo (Huseman) motored to Victoria Sunday afternoon.

            Jerry Hursak and family visited the Cernota home Sunday.

Perfect Spellers

Fifth Grade

            Everett Adler

            Evelyn Adler

            Elnora Neuman

6^th Grade:

            T. H. Goodman

            Harry Glaser

            Evan Leudecke

7^th Grade:

            Viona Adler

            Leona Adler

            Arnold Tilke

2^nd Grade:

            Woodrow Adler

            Calvin Leudecke

            Reuben Kramer

Lonnie Engelmohr

            Besie Lee Neuman

            Alma Vyrial

            Mildred Huseman

            Eugene Barosh

            James Olsovsky

            Adell Huseman

3^rd Grade:

            Clara Lee Neuman

            Nolan Huseman

            J. B. Goodman

4^th Grade:

            Ruby Lee Adler

Francitas Facts.

            Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Brocker visited Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pearce Monday evening.

            Sid Lowrance of LaWard was over getting acquainted with Francitas folks Thursday.

            Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Joines of Houston stopped for a short visit in Francitas Sunday.

            Mr. and Mrs. Styles of Port Lavaca were riding around our town Wednesday.

            Our old friend R. H. Gordon of Bay City was here Friday with Paul Lanham, Groce-Parrish’s salesman.

            Our boys went to LaWard again Friday and got beaten in a baseball game.

            Mr. and Mrs. Tom Skrla, B. H. Pearce, Floyd Martin and Morgan Pearce attended the play at Deutschburg Saturday night.

            C. E. Buck, with Miss Vivian McGee and Lucille Buck, were Bay City visitors Saturday.

            Watts Langston  and sister, Miss Jewel (Langston), were also in Bay City Saturday. 

            C. D. Payne is among the ailing this week.

            Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith visited the Jones home Sunday.

            Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Joines accompanied the school children to LaWard to witness the ball game Friday.

            Mr. Robt. Carvell is very ill at this writing.

            Miss Lena Koch is among the ailing.

            Mrs. E. Koenig went to Sealy Wednesday for medical treatment.

            Mr. and Mrs. Philip Manning of Edna came down Monday to be at the bedside of Mrs. Manning’s sister, Mrs. Carvelle.

            Dr. Sauls of Edna made a professional call here Monday.

Francitas School News.

            The children are working hard on their various events for the county meet.

            We had a very enjoyable time at LaWard last Friday evening, even though we did not win in either of the two games.

Perfect Spellers

Seventh Grade:

            Devodia Landin

Sixth Grade:

            Morgan Pearce

            Alice Jones

Fifth Grade:

            Valline Landin

Fourth Grade:

            Frank Pearce

Third Grade:

            Silvester Vickers

            Edna Harris

Second Grade:

            Elizabeth Carvelle

First Grade:

            Mary Mildred Bentz

            Mary Louise Carvelle

            Lula Maud Hawkins

Pains Stopped When Lady Got Stronger

            “About a year ago, my health was not good,” writes Mrs. W. F. Siverley, 8800 First Court, N., Birmingham, Ala.  “I felt weak, tired.  I had pains in my back.  I knew by these symptoms I needed something to build me up.  My mother advised me to try Cardui, which I did.  I found it was what I needed, for it built me up.  The pain in my back stopped, and I felt better and stronger than I had in some time.  I took about 7 bottles of Cardui in all.” CARDUI Sold at Drug Stores

Navidad Items.

            Joyce Miller spent Sunday night with Rosalie Peters.

            Mr. and Mrs. R. J. James spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John James of Fordtran.

            ? and James Knopp spent the weekend with their mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Knopp spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Jas. Knopp.

            Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Cox spent Sunday with Mrs. Jas. Knopp.

            Mrs. Jas. Knopp went to Victoria this week to visit her daughter, Miss Iris (Knopp) who is ill.

            Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Fitch and sons spent Sunday in Fordtran.

            Mr. and Mrs. Joe Whitley and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Long.

            Miss Pauline Collins spent Saturday with Miss Ollie Lee Whitley.

            Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Karl and family of Koerth spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wilkerson.

            Mr. Adron DeBord and daughters, Anita (DeBord) and Lonie (DeBord) were in Edna Saturday.

            Misses Annie and Ruth Caton, who teach the Navidad school, are ill with flu.  We wish them a speedy recovery.

            Mr. and Mrs. Aaron DeBord and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Hobbs at Ezzell Sunday.

Perfect Spellers

 
Second Grade:

            Thelma Shows

            Emmie Wilkerson

            Joyce Miller

            Wanda Knopp

Third Grade:

            Clara Mae Knopp

(Note-Read over letter closely after it has been written to see if any omissions have been made.  This week in the list of perfect spellers two pupils are listed only as Robert and Rosalie, and , in view of the fact we do not know their last names, they have to be left off the list.)

Lolita News.

            The Lolita school is now busily engaged in the annual Interscholastic League work.  Several games of volleyball, playground ball and tennis have been played between our school and neighboring schools.  Our volleyball girls have not been defeated this year except by the Edna and Ganado teams and our tennis and girls’ playground ball teams have so far been undefeated.  However, our boys’ ball team is rather weak this year having lost several games.

            Friday evening, March 25^th, there will be held at the Lolita school a get-together practice meet in athletic events between a number of nearby schools.  Let’s make it go over in a big way and show our visitors a “bang up” good time.

            Thursday morning there will be a try-out in declamation to determine who shall represent our school at the county meet.  The contestants are:

            Senior girls- Helen Thedord, Florence Moody and Larkin Thedford.

            Junior girls- Eva Mae Chapman, Fay Deyton, Theo Hamilton, Helen Chapman, Geraldine Peters and Ida Nowlin.

            Junior boys- Harvey Allen and Bernard Moody.

            Senior boys- Ed Greenawaldt.

            Monday at the Lolita school there will be an Easter egg hunt sponsored by Mrs. C. S. Mitchell for the little folks. The mothers are especially invited.”

Easter Music.

            There will be no morning services at the Methodist Church and this congregation will worship with some of the other churches of the town.

            Sunday night at the Methodist Church there will be a cantata of Easter music-Christ Victorious-given by the Eleanor Brackenridge Club members and assisted by the church choir.  The other churches will participate in this service.

            All are cordially invited.

Easter Program.

There will be a special Easter program at the Methodist Church Sunday morning at the Sunday School hour, and all are cordially invited.  There will be no preaching service on account of the illness of the pastor.

Our candy is always fresh-kept in Frigidare candy case.  Faires Drug Co.

            The Herald regrets to learn of the serious illness of Rev. J. C. Wilson, the popular pastor of the Methodist Church.  He has the flu and has been quite ill.  W. A. Utzman, another fellow townsman has been confined to his home for the past few weeks with this complaint.  While his illness probably has not been as acute as Brother Wilson has suffered yet it is a good stayer.  There are many other cases of flu in town, but so far as we have heard none have been of a very serious nature.

            FOR SALE:- 1929 Model A Ford Tudor Sedan, A1 condition, Apply at T. & K. CLEANERS.

            The many friends of Mrs. O. C. Gerald, who has been in Houston for the past several months under treatment of a specialist, will be gratified to learn that her condition has sufficiently improved for her to return home.

            The condition of R. W. Power, who is in a Houston hospital recuperating from injuries received in an auto accident and complications caused by pneumonia, is reported very much improved, and he now seems to be well on the road to recovery.

            $5.00 will buy an upright wood and coal heater with several joints of pipe.  If interested call at DURT’S BATTERY SHOP

            Louis Deckert was among the residents of the Arenosa section attending to business matters in the county seat Saturday.

            Houses for rent: teams, farm implements and hay for sale.  E. T. ROSE, Edna, Texas.

            Walter Irvin Marvin came in last week from California to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Marvin.

Exciting Chase.

            Friday just before noon three men, all strangers in these  parts, visited several of the Edna stores and from each purloined a quantity of merchandise.  When the loss was discovered the (men) had entered their car and were on their way west.  A chase was given and at the Lavaca River bottom it got too hot for their comfort and two left the car and hit for the tall timber.  They also unloaded a quantity of the stolen goods at this point.  The driver of the car turned off the highway toward Vanderbilt at the Gerjes Filling Station.  About that time Sheriff White, who had been to Victoria, came along and was told of the circumstances.  He gave chase and captured the (man) and his car at LaWard.  A large number of “local talent” went down to the river bottom to hunt for the other two.  This chase and hide and seek game continued for several hours.  At times the searchers were told that the (men) were seen by residents along the river, and just before night they were reported to have made their way to town.  E. H. Simons saw two strange (men) enter the barn of his brother, M. K. Simons, in the southern end of town, and notified a car of searchers who came along about that time.  Deputy Sheriff A. R. McDowell was in the car and he and those accompanying him found the (men) hid in the hay loft.

            Sheriff White informed us that the names of the (men) are Sam Munroe, driver of the car, and Herbert Bell of Galveston and Willie Wood of Karnes City.  They are now in jail awaiting the action of the next grand jury.

            Mr. Praytor, manager of the John Roten store, recovered over $50 worth of merchandise; about $28 worth were stolen from the LaVand store, Mr. Miller, the manager reports; about $20 worth of hose were stolen from the Milady Shoppe, and the Faires Drug Co. also lost a number of articles.  All of the merchandise was not recovered, but the $50 worth recovered by the Roten Store is sufficient to make the case a felony against the (men).

            Mr. White said that several years ago he arrested Herbert Bell at Francitas on suspicion that he had burglarized the B. H. Pearce store.  While investigating the case, it was discovered that Bell was riding in a car stolen in Galveston.  He was then turned over to Galveston authorities and sent to the pen for two years.  (Herbert) Bell states that he has been to the pen for still another offense.

            Mr. White reports that the (men) are evidently professional thieves and are experienced enough not to talk.  He has evidence enough to lead him to believe that they have been going from town to town stealing from the stores at which they made a small purchase.  The game here was for one of the (men) to buy an item while the other two did the swiping.  One had a large box and he would go up to the counter and fairly rake in the merchandise.  He came in the store with the box empty and went out well loaded.  When the top was put on the box there was no way to discover the mischief.  Naturally they worked when no one was looking.  The discovery of the loss was made in each instance after they had left the store.

Weather Prophets.

            The little item in last week’s Herald headed “Good-bye, Winter” has started an argument.  A number of our readers wanted us to explain how we knew winter had gone for the season.  In the first place, the calendar says so.  In the next place Mr. A. J. Swanson of Concordia, Kansas, has returned home.  The calendar records the time for the seasons and does not take into account the abnormal and the unusual.  But when Mr. Swanson pulls out for his northern home then it is spring beyond any shadow of a doubt.  We believe this evidence backing up our statement that old man Winter has gone, would stand up in any court.

            One of our readers who is somewhat of an old timer reported Saturday that he had not heard a whippoorwill and until he does hear the plaintive call of this bird he will still consider it winter.  This “Billie Hart” of Jackson County is none other than old friend W. M. Manly.  The whippoorwill is his only harbinger of spring and his whole agriculture pursuits are staked on the call of this bird.  We suggested to him that perhaps the recent out of date cold spell froze all of these birds and he would hear no spring call from them.  What was he going to do then?  But when a fellow believes that a whippoorwill has more sense about the seasons than human beings, you can’t get very far with an argument with him.

            J. E. Eubank of the Vanderbilt Prairie section, who was present during our conversation with Mr. (W. M.) Manly, saw that nobody was being convinced, changed the subject by remarking that the 16^th and 17^th of this month were the right dates to plant watermelons.  Asked what he meant.  He replied that the moon was right at that time.  Well, when you find one of these fellows who believes in planting at certain stages of the moon, regardless of the conveniences of the time and the condition of the soil, there is just no argument that can be advanced to convince him to the contrary.

            We class these whippoorwill and moon planters with those who believe in the mineral rod and the peach tree twig that will dip and bend over a subterranean pool of water.  You can’s argue with those fellows.

            There is only one bit of evidence on the side of Messrs. (W. M.) Manly and (J. E.) Eubank and that is they are both dog-gone good farmers and seldom ever make a failure.  We attribute that more to luck, however, than to their peculiar belief.

Hay for Sale.
            No. 1 Prairie Hay, $6 per ton, at my place.  F. M. SHEBLAK. 

S. A. and Garland Lowrance of the LaWard section were looking after business matters and mingling with friends in Edna Saturday.  They called in at this office while here and the former, who is a candidate for county commissioner from his precinct, left with us an order for some cards.