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Newspaper
Junction Eagle
Location
Junction, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
A heavy rain fell yesterday evening in Junction with hail and an estimated 2.85 inches soaking Kimble County. No damage reported as of press time though water levels rose 12 to 15 feet on local Llanos. A local joke about the rain ended with smiles this morning.
The meeting to discuss building plans for the Odd Fellows in Kimble county has been postponed to Thursday night May 20th. Organizers urge all members to attend and support the project.
The Baptist Women held their sale of work last Saturday with excellent patronage. Aiming to meet a real need and ensure every article provided value, the total receipts were $225. Heartfelt thanks were given to contributors, assistants, and patrons.
A Becker Hotel party spent Sunday on the Burt ranch along the South Llano. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bartley Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Watkins Anson Baldwin and the reporter. The day featured pleasant weather and luncheons with fish and young squirrels.
Resolutions from Junction City Chapter No. 497 O E S express sorrow for sister Mary Coffee who died December 19 1919. They honor her as a woman and member, extend sympathy to her family, and request copies for the family and local paper. Signed by Lela Blackburn Zora Burt Lizzie Hodges.
Saturday May 1st a grand occasion brought Masons from across the state to Junction. A barbecued goat feast at Schreiner Park preceded a large gathering at the Masonic Hall with visitors from San Antonio including Hons P D Mathis W C Farmer J A Cook Wm S Tomey Robert Michael W A Ellis J G Grabenheiner and C D Metherr. Brotherly love and fellowship marked the event as a memorable feast for Masons.
Robert Henderson married Marthe Berneleau at the Baptist church with Rev. S F Marsh officiating. The bride, from Bordeaux, France, traveled to join Henderson who served in France and now they will reside in the area. Witnesses included Mr and Mrs Charles Henderson and Mrs Jennie Henderson and a young daughter.
The Sunbeam program features Leader Ruth Hoggett with songs Open the Door for the Children and Jesus Bids Us Shine, a prayer for guidance, roll call, minutes, committee reports, and a Bible lesson on Matthew 5 1 16 led by Ray Munn. Mrs Reid presents A Trip to the Land of the Sky, Davis March performed by Hilda, and Bringing in the Sheaves as children bring grass sheaves to close with the Lord's Prayer.
Joy and his wife of near Junction were guests at the Becker Hotel on Thursday, visiting the area and staying for the night.
James Callan, former head of the Texas Cattle Raisers Association, stands trial in Llano on murder charges for Victor Billings death near Menard on November 12 1919. The state’s bid for a continuance is denied as witnesses Dr J W Guiton and C. Garsen remain missing. The case draws cattlemen and legal teams from across the state as veniremen are to be examined.
A Gatesville fishing party camps on Dr Wright place at South E McBeth with J L Hallbrook and wives, Jack Roy family, H J Hunter and wife, and Mrs Arthur Matthews. They have stayed a week and will remain until Sunday, enjoying good fishing and plentiful squirrels.
On May 7 1920 a crowd gathered at the Stew art Spring West Bear Creek to celebrate Miss Baylor’s five month school closing with a barbecue goats by Messrs Stewart and Tipton and pastry by local ladies. W H Baker spoke on education as the community praised western hospitality and cooperative school aims.
Mrs H Olney Patterson’s Expression class performs in a charity recital at the Hawkins Riley Opera House on Thursday evening May 20. Admission is 25 and 35 cents with proceeds for a new school building. The program features Fairy tale Anderson Thumbelma with Frankie Reid The Queen Louise Ragland The King Achsah Baker The Witch Maggie Knox The Prince Mary Martin Tee Toag and a pantomime cast led by Max Riley with numerous readings between scenes including Betty and the Bear Bobby Shaftoe Her Beau An Old Sweetheart of Mine By Courier Little Boy Blue Bear Story Unexpected Guests Sarah Maud Mother Sez Almost Beyond Indulgence.
Junior Class of Bonn Avon School presents two playlets at Casino Hall at 8 p m to raise money for the Tubercular Soldiers Hospital Fund. Anita Denk writes Mary Jane and Blix Hawkins Good Fences Make Good Neighbors. leads are Denk and Hawkins with a cast including Briehn Dewes Kimble Armour Cabrow Davis Eastland Davis Doerler Hawkins.
Ed Fleming, a Tele igraph ranch owner, traveled to Junction this Wednesday on a business visit to inspect local operations and meet with regional partners.
The Fawcett Motley Furniture Company opened last Monday morning May 10 marking a Red Letter Day for function. Manager Doug Motley is pleased with the venture and expects local support in Kimble county as visitors and sales on opening day indicate a promising future.
Manager L. E. Dunbar of the Junction Light and Power plant reports shipment of new machinery for the city's lighting system. Installation will begin upon arrival, improving local lights to a high standard once the plant is operational, though delays were caused by poor railroad service.
Mrs Coke R Stevenson entertained in honor of her niece Vernelle Tinsley on her 8th birthday May 10 1920 from 3 to 530 p m with ice tea and cake and lively games. Guests included Clarence Britt Jarvis Jordan Albert Newton Seawell Harrell Ramsey multiple families and the Tinsley clan.
Chas and Joe Baker sold the City Cafe Tuesday to Otto Oxford who will continue the business at the same place. The retiring management thank the people of Junction and Kimble county for their patronage and support and assure them they have appreciated every accorded them while in business.
Hon Pat M Neff spoke to a crowded Hawkins-Riley Opera House audience in Kimble County lasting about 1 hour 55 minutes Judge J B Randolph introduced him amid applause Neff advocated better schools higher education more Texas factories fair taxation and reduced hired help He avoided naming his opponents during the speech and supporters gave him strong attention.
Sunday School surpassed one hundred with all teachers present and aims for about 120 next Sunday. Preaching services were well attended and eleven baptisms occurred at the park. The pastor plans to preach at Segovia at four in the afternoon next Sunday. The Southern Baptist Convention convenes near Washington with hundreds from Texas, including Dr. J. B. Gambrell of Ft Worth who has preached there for two years.
Eden and Junction met on the Junction ball ground for the season opener. Junction led 2 to 0 through seven innings but Eden fought back as both teams played cleanly with good defense and fair officiating throughout the game.
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