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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
7
J L Young of Quail visited the city yesterday while residents prepare for a big county fair in September. Various local items note sales offers, new businesses, and social events. The Aggressive Texas tax note explains a C O D liquor rule, with a thousand dollar supper at a ranch event and seven hundred visitors present.
The Wellington Independent School District reports 457 children ages 7 to 21, up 99 from last year’s 367. Countywide growth could push enrollment past 2,000, prompting a vote on establishing a County Superintendent of Schools. State funding may rise with per capita aid if trends continue.
The Wills Point Chronicle argues for local patronage of progressive, town uplift minded merchants. Support firms pushing growth and better service, as preference to local business strengthens the town’s economy and future prospects. Buy everything possible in Wills Point.
The Boone Beach recital pleased Wellington music lovers last evening with a classical program. Miss Eulah Jane Beach and Miss Alma Daphne Boone appeared with grace and beauty, reflecting their refined artistry. Both artists hail from Altus and are longtime guests of Mr and Mrs W A Thomas.
The text notes several states already have sterilization laws for certain criminals and the feeble minded, with many others preparing similar measures.
The Court of Civil Appeals in Amarillo reversed Wichita Falls and Wellington Railway Co v. Jim Wyrick and sent the case back to Collingsworth County for retrial. This marks the second reversal. In the first trial Wyrick received 750 dollars for condemned property. the second trial led by Judge Marion Reynolds awarded 70 dollars.
Advertises pumpkin yams and sweet potato plants for sale by M. Y. Peeples located one mile north of town at a2. per thousand. Mentions associations and a social commentary on good families.
The passage defines civilization as harmonious development of the human race in body mind and heart. It asserts individuals influence society, emphasizes interconnection and responsibility, and argues no one should neglect improving themselves or burden others with avoidable weaknesses.
Hardy- O Neil Drug Co advertises Bitkmore's gall cure as a remedy. The notice encourages readers to purchase Getabox at the firm.
The Nazarene church of Dodsonville announces its opposition to installing an open saloon in the village. Signed by Pastor W. E. Ellis and church officers and preachers, the statement expresses the church’s stance to readers and county residents.
The piece urges tangible progress over talk, arguing sidewalks raise values and selfishness harms communities. It calls for residents to advertise locally, combine effort, and support merchants to strengthen the town and spur growth.
Following is a list of committee assignments for eighteen Texas representatives. Names include Henry chairing rules and law revision, Slayden on library irrigation and naturalization, coinage and weights, and Rayburn on Interstate and foreign commerce. Many Texans join influential committees such as Ways and Means, Navy expenditures, and Indian affairs.
A June 15 1915 7 oclock P M program by BY P U featuring talks on entering ministry. Songs include Here am I send me and A Little Bit of Love with solos by Violet Good and Verne Thomas. Speakers Grace Couch Joe Jones Lola Benge Nellie Payne Cary Scail and others discuss vocation and attractions of ministry.
Editorial argues for death penalty continuation and proposes Brock’s execution on Friday as a lesson. It notes the grief of Brock’s wife and children and the old mother and suggests having the jury present at the execution for fuller information.
The Coupland Record argues that society bears moral burden when the innocent suffer. It condemns capital punishment as unjust in Brock’s case, noting the harm to his family and the social system that allows underworld vice to breed violence and tragedy.
A shop window shows a collection of new bathroom items as Hardy highlights fresh stock. The display focuses on modern fittings and accessories.
A dated notice quotes the Altus mayor addressing local gamblers described as tin horn crooks. He cites crop shortages and pests to justify ridding the town of these oily-fingered figures who prey on pocketbooks. Sheriff notes reduced numbers, urging residents to drive carefully as a public warning.
The Wellington Leader publishes the 1913 annual statement for Wellington State Bank. It shows assets including loans and discounts 8207 839.04, real estate 4 888.84, cash and due from banks and reserves 35983.33, total liabilities 181,076.47 with capital 600 and surplus and profits totaling 7,755.49. E A Wells vice president and H A Halcomb assistant cashier certify the figures sworn on June 12 1913 before Notary H C Wells.
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