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Newspaper
Taylor Weekly Press
Location
Taylor, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
2
A reflective column contrasts Tomorrow as elusive with Today as present duty. It warns that the promised future cannot be grasped and urges living truthfully in the current day. The piece weaves in Memphis Commercial Appeal musings and varied notes on stock markets and consumer cautions, ending with a farmer’s quip about rising costs and catalogs.
Pastor W E Foster reflects that the greatest world event was Jesus coming to earth and the future return will mark a golden thousand years. The meditation cites Matthew 24 and Acts 15 14ff, urging readers to prepare the world for the millennial kingdom and gather Gentiles as part of God’s program.
Texas Bankers Association campaigners toured Texas in the Interest of Safe Farm and Higher Priced Cotton, addressing sixty Taylor businessmen, stockmen and farmers in the City Council chamber. Hon. Robert Eckhardt chaired as Minerva Lawrence spoke on wives and daughters on diversification, followed by F W Bernard on diversification in general, and C M Evans on livestock routes. Dr Harry Grafke discussed tick eradication with dipping plans.
The remains of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gattis were brought to Taylor on the Katy and their funeral held from the Lexington Street residence. Both succumbed to pneumonia on the same day, leaving a five days old baby boy and a young girl. Geo. W. Gattis, a Taylor resident and rural mail carrier, was among the deceased’s family with relatives in Jonah and local friends expressing deep sympathy. The funeral drew many wellwishers who placed floral tributes.
Washington announces a $10 million federal grant for rural road construction for the fiscal year ending June 30, 191. The secretary of Agriculture reduced 3 percent to cover administration costs, leaving $9.7 million to be apportioned among states by area population and rural mileage. The breakdown lists amounts for California, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, and others, while noting tick eradication efforts as a related topic affecting cattle losses and potential tax implications.
District Court proceedings in Temple feature lengthy criminal dockets. Wilbur Dock Flewellen received 99 years for murder of Roy McKinley, with a new-trial motion filed. Other cases include Ernest Killough assault with intent to rape, Sam Carter incest, Kiddie Jones murder, and multiple theft and burglary convictions amid fines, bonds, and suspensions. A public notice of jurors serving that week is also listed alongside legislative notes and farm relief discussions.
A list of license issuances includes Paul Albert Taylor 2927 J J Burk Granger 2928 H C Melcher Taylor 2929 Frank Valenta Schwertner 2930 D L Noble Taylor 2931 J J Pokorney Taylor 2982 H Priesmeyer Sr Taylor 2933 W J Cooksey Bartlett 2934 A L Frymire Georgetown 2935 Howard Peterson Hutto Rt 6 2936 Visitors enjoyed dinner after a noon meeting with those present expressing gratification for the instructive time spent 2937 H O Carlson Elgin Rt 6 2939 John Sherek Jarrell 2941 Martin Ricks Taylor 2942 R Komondosky Taylor 2943 B J Mayfield Round Rock.
County Court with Judge Richard Critz hearing numerous cases. Defendants: Cheffie Rivas theft continued on State application. Herman Alexander carrying pistol. Sam Chaney and Will Payne fined. Nathan Idlebird theft continued by agreement. W P McConnell aggravated assault pled guilty. Will Joseph disturbing the peace pled guilty. Emmett Wilson petty theft. jury trial not guilty for W M Joseph aggravated assault. Fritz Rudine gaming fined. Willie Adams petty theft fined. Ernest Tilson gaming guilty fined. Dock Barnes gaming. Honey Son theft. Ernest Barnes theft dismissed. Sandy Sanders theft. Ernest Harris embezzlement not guilty then Guilty with jail and fine. Ex Parte J B Johnson health discharge with right to re-arrest. Probate docket includes estates of J A Root and Dennis Lilley with guardians and appraisers appointed. Multiple civil cases set or dismissed. jurors serving this week listed. locals Wilma Dean and Marjorie Stansell back from Georgetown.
A U S torpedo boat was found afire and beached at Orient Point New York and towed to Greenport Long Island by the coast guard cutter. The boat is described as small and its name was not released.
Issued during the week are Leroy McBride and Mabel Johnson Andres Cervantes and Refugio Morales Charles Vaughns and Minnie Mc Phail Guy Davis and Beulah Tucker Edldie McCarty and Mary Dickson Henry Pokrant and Lenora Stark J. H. Keys and Forestmen Rock Charles Maier and Theresix Polo sek E. L. Hathaway and Bertha Jackson Adolph Schromius and Louise Kiemm Joe Shappa and Lilile Schiller.
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