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The Stamford American
Thursday, January 3, 1929


W.P. Lyles sells brick building to McDaniel Brothers
	Building occupied by Stamford American changes hands
The two-story brick building on the south side of the square, occupied by the
Stamford American and the Elliott Cleaning Company, has been sold by W.P. Lyles to
Walter and Cecil McDaniel. The building sold for $11,000 setting a new high record
for property on the south side of the square. The building is 25 x 100 feet. The
Stamford American has the building under lease until September 1, 1929, and will
occupy until that date or later. The Elliott Clearning Company has just leased the
Grubbs building next door, formely occupied by W.P. Brown &SonÕs Dry Goods Store, and
will occupy it about January 15. The McDaniels plan to move their dry goods store to
the building which they have just purchased when their lease on the building where
they are not located expires some two years from now.

Shaw Tire Company moved from North Swenson to the new building just completed by P.P.
Fitzpatrick on East Hamilton Street. The business is operated by J.M. Shaw and O.C.
Powell.



The Stamford American
Thursday, January 10, 1929

The Cooper Hotel on South Ferguson street was destroyed by fire just after noon last
Saturday with a loss of $15,000. The entire wood structure of the building was
consumed by the flames, leaving only the brick columns and concrete floors for the
porches. The servantsÕ house and other small structures on the lot were also
destroyed. The building, a two-story frame structure of some 20 rooms, was owned by
C.T. Overby. The hotel was leased by Mrs. L.D. Cooper. The J.E. Jackson home
immediately south of the hotel was saved with little damage.

Dallas Southard new president of First State Bank
	O.P. Harlan, retiring president, to enter other business.

First State Bank
Directors: O.P. Harlan, Dr. Dallas Southard, C.B. Gray, E.H. Layne, J.R. Pratt, Jr.
Dallas Southard - President
J.R. Pratt, Jr. - vice-president
W.F. Lyle - vice-president
C.B. Gray - vice president and cashier
Burt Flemins - assistant cashier

First National Bank
Directors - R.V. Colbert, J.C. Bryant, A.J. Swenson, T.R. Colbert, R.R. Robertson,
E.G. Keese, Dimmitt Hughes
R.V. Colbert - president
J.C. Bryant - vice president
A.J. Swenson - vice president
E.G. Keese - cashier
Charles Markham - assistant cashier

Stamford State Bank
Directors - F.E. Morrow, E.P. Bunkley, P.R. Bettis, A.L. Buster, W.L. Harrison
F.E. Morrow - president
E.P. Bunkley - vice president
A.L. Buster - cashier
Clay Marham - assistatn cashier

Grady Bowdry is new president of Fire Department

Berryhill Eagles lost to Stamford Bulldogs.

Out-of-town relatives: Dr. and Mrs. Joe Davis of Munday, Mrs. Starkey Duncan of Austin.

C.E. Stone chain stores
110 South Swenson
other stores in ad - Wheeler, Shamrock, Wellington, Tulia, Memphis, Turkey, Ralls,
Childress, Paducah, Stamford, Plainview, Lubbock, Brownwood, Chilicothe, Vernon,
Abilene, Spur, Rotan, Mineral Wells, Greenville, Mineola, Corsicana, Dallas,
Hillsboro, Colorado, Sweetwater, Coleman, Brady. In Oklahoma: Elk City, Erick, Sayre,
Hollis, Cordell, Frederick, Altus

School buildings are rising rapidly under new $75,000 program
Manual Training Building
	Planned by G.E. Dawson, instructor. 
	The building, which faces north, is well lighted with a solid wall of windows on
	the north and south sides and electric lights in each division; it is also sound
	proof. The benches were made by Martin’s Planing Mill in Stamford Machinery
	includes: new jointer, circular saw, tool grinder Home Economics Cottage Planned
	by Miss Rowell and Mrs. H.K. Lankford, instructors in Home Economics, with the
	final drawing of plans made by David S. Castle, Architect of Abilene. The
	building is 111 feet by 47 feet in its entire dimensions. across the front is the
	Home Unit which contains a reception room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen,
	bed room and bath. Here the girls will be taught the duties of actual home life.
	The finish wood in the home is of light walnut. Reynolds Elementary School
	Located east of the home economics cottage and under process of construction is
	the Reynolds Elementary School, a ward school building planned and designed by
	N.S. Holland, which will house the first five grades of the over flow of students
	in the intermediate, Central Ward and Bomer Heights buildings. E.D. Jones is the
	contractor.



The Stamford American
Thursday, January 17, 1929

J.A. Elliott new manager at Barrow’s Furniture Company succeeding R. Y. Barrow who
has returned to Hamlin.

N.S. Holland, superintendent of Stamford Public Schools for the past decade, resigned
Monday to accept the position of Superintendent of Schools in Breckenridge. Mr.
Holland first came to Stamford in 1908 to attend Stamford College, and was a student
of that institution. Later he returned and taught in the college one year, being on
the faculty at the time the college burned. In April, 1919, he was elected
superintendent of the public schools and has served since that time with the
exception of one year spent in New York City on leave of absence.



The Stamford American
Thursday, January 31, 1929

W.N. Kinney sells his Undertaking and Furniture business to Barrow Furniture. Mr.
Kinney will enter business in Corpus Christi about July 1. Mrs. Clyde Barber,
bookkeeper for the Kinney Furniture Store will also work iwth Barrow’s.

Great progress made by city schools during past 10 years under leadership of Holland
	When N.S. Holland came to Stamford from Seymour in the summer of 1919 to accept the
SuperintendentÕs job, white scholastics in attendance int he public schools were
housed in two buildings now known as the Central Ward and Intermediate Schools
located on East Moran street. There was a school for the colored with only one
teacher and about 25-30 pupils. The colored school had never had more than a six
months term. the next year and all subsequent years they have had a nine months
school term for the negroes. The first notable step toward expanding the school plant
was made in1920 when Dr. S.B. Tadlock, president of the board of education at that
time, suggested the purchase of the old Stamford College property on the site where
the college had burned in the spring of 1918. This property consisted of 20 acres of
land, a two-story frame dormitory, and a four story brick dormitory besides a mass of
stone, saved from the razed building. N.S. Holland represented the board of education
before the Methodist conference in session at Amarillo and requested them to offer
some terms whereby Stamford school district could come into possession of this
property. The conference agreed to turn the land and buildings over to the town on
condition that they pay off a debt of $1300 which the church owed for street work
around the campus, that they double the area of the school district, and that a
modern high school building to cost not less thatn $100,000 be erected on the site
where the college had burned.

High School Building Erected
	In compliance with the these terms, the new high school building was ready for
occupancy by February 1923 at which time the high school student body was transferred
to the modern well-equipped edifice which still houses the 350 high school students.
At that time, T.R. Tinsley, football coach and dean of athletic coaches in this
section, who came to Stamford the same year that Holland died, was principal of the
high school, and Miss Margaret Crocket head of the English Department and now in
Columbia University on leave of absence was head of the High School English. In 1925
the Bomar Heights buildin was remodeled and made safe with adequate fire escapes by
the voters of a $25,000 bond issue. In the spring of 1926 the building for colored
students burned and before going to Columbia University that summer Mr. Holland
applied for aid from the Rosenwald fund to rebuild the school making it larger and
better. The authorities maintained that Stamford was too large to secure this
assistance, but finally agreed to furnish $1,000. L.W. Johnson, acting
Superintendent, then launched a bond issue to raise $8,000 for rebuilding the school.
Today the Booker T. Washington school in Stamford is one of the best schools for
colored pupils in the state. Attended Stamford College When N.S. Holland came to
Stamford in 1919, he was not a stranger to the citizenship, having spent four years
here in attendance at Stamford College during the years 1912-1918. In 1917 and 1918
he returned and served as principal of Stamford College until the main building was
razed by fire. At the time the college burned, President J.W. Hunt insisted that
Holland get a Master’s Degree and help him build a Methodist College somewhere in
West Texas. Before coming to Stamford, Mr. Holland had taught in Albany, Baird and
Seymour. While serviing his first year as Principal of the high School in Albany he
met the present Mrs. Holland who was then a senior in high school. Since 1919 the
median salary for grade teacher has increased from $65 to $115 and the median salary
for high school teachers from $90 to $145. No teacher has less than two years college
work and two years of experience.

More Improvements planned
	Modern Athletic house, cyclone fence aroudn the athletic field, up-to-date bleachers
for the spectators. It is hoped that we might raise $250,000 in the next few years to
build a new high school.

A.C. Cooper plans to build two-story annex to the Stamford Inn in which the first
floor would be used for modern business offices and the second floor for hotel rooms
came to light this week. A.C. Cooper, owner of the Inn says plans are being drawn up.
The annex would be located east of the present hotel building, facing 136 feet on
North Ferguson street. 

New funeral home being erected by Penick-Hughes Co. Brick veneer building being built
on East Hamilton street at the crest of the hill east of the subway. Joel V. Grimes,
manager of the lumber store. Contract for the labor let to W.E. Frost and A.E. McKay.
W.F. Bennett has recently been employed as funeral director and embalmer.

Dr. Southard’s sister died in Tennessee from influenza.



The Stamford American
Thursday, February 7, 1929

J.M. Benton & Son buy G.W. Ashley furniture store
	Joe Benton, formerly of Rotan, have purchased store on West McHarge avenue. In the
deal, G.W. Ashley and his sons acquired a farm near Rotan from Mr. Benton.
Mr. Ashley and sons occupy the Benton farm in Grady community.
	Mr. Benton had lived in Fisher county 27 years.

J.E. Jackson of Stamford opens new grocery store in Avoca known as Avoca Cash
Grocery. R.T. Collins is manager. The business is located in the Fred Taylor building.



The Stamford American
Thursday, February 14, 1929

Cled Wallace of Temple will be with the Church of Christ in a meeting

Atlantic & Payne Chain Grocery will open Stamford store

Larche to erect new buildings on North Ferguson
Leases building now occupied by Grocery to A & P Store

W.T.U. prepareing to start on new ice factory soon
	Building on site sold to J.C. Bryant to be moved at once
Purchased by the company at East McHarg and Ferguson.



The Stamford American
Thursday, February 21, 1929

The stock of the Style Shoppe owned by Mrs. W.E. Bizzell was sold to J.T. Bryant.

Stamford High wins County Championship in Basketball meet

Morrow Drug Co. is purchased by Geo. P. Holman of Ballinger. The partners being Geo.
P. Holman, Sam Morrow and R.R. Baird. Kirk Gregory has been manager of the store for
several months.

Nugent
Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Benchoff made a trip to Abilene Sunday to see the body of Mr. Ellis
which was shipped from Abilene for burial.

New Model Hotel open for business
Mrs. Evans is back in business on East Reynolds Street, across street from Union Depot.
Running water and gas in each room.
Meals served in family style. Nice clean beds



The Stamford American
Thursday, March 7, 1929

Site being cleared for W.T.U. Ice plant on East McHarg and Ferguson streets.

Residences being built
	Lon Cooper, facing the Lueders highway
	O.G. Lewis facing the highway just east of the Cooper house
	W.B. Ryan east of Symond place.
	Henry Cook on East Hamilton, next door to E.G. Martin home.



The Stamford American
Thursday, March 14, 1929

Big Rope in Jones County Jail is Mute Reminder of ÒHangingÓ Days before Adoption of Electric Chair
	If you are lucky enough to be admitted through the “board” door when you go to visit
the Jones County Jail you are permitted to pass through the five-room apartment
occupied by Deputy Sheriff A.G. Sanders and wife, who take care of the jail. If you
are not admitted through the front door you pass through an iron door that is
unlocked with an extra large key. This leads into a room that is known as the store
room, where all provisions are kept for the prisoners. In this room you can see the
rope that was bought and tied in former years to be used by the Sheriff in hanging
criminals, and upon looking up to the ceilign you can see the trap door through which
the prisoners were to be dropped. In this room are located the steps that lead into
the jail proper. At the top of the steps another iron door is unlocked and you are
permitted to enter into what is commonly known to prisoners as the “run-around,”
being nothing more than a large room with cells on either side of it. On this floor
is the cell that is located just behind the trap door and that is known as the death
cell. There are three other cells on the same floor, two being on each side of the
room. After another large iron door is unlocked, you are allowed to pass into the
rear part of the first floor which contains a large room made of iron bars, with a
space of about two feet left between it and the wall all the way around so that no
one can reach it from the windows. This room contains four cells and the prisoners
call it the “bear cage,” because they cannot see the street and do not have the
privileges that are allowed them in the run around. From here you go to the second
floor which also has four cells, one being known as the crazy cell. The prisoners who
are allowed the privilege of the run round are allowed to come up on this floor for
visits with their friends who are not fortunate enough to be out with them. Going to
the back part of this floor you pass through another large iron door into the negro
quarters, which contains four cells being made on the order of the bear cage. Each
prisoner upon entering the Jones County Jail gives his name to one of the jailors and
is booked on the register. He is then given dishes made of tin as follows: Plate,
cup, bowl and spoon. At this time there are 18 prisoners confined in the jail
awaiting the action of the grand jury or sering out fines.



The Stamford American
Thursday, March 21, 1929

J. Leo Jolley is general manager of the Stamford & Western Gas Company with
headquarters in Stamford.

Mrs. L.D. Cooper, owner of the Cooper Hotel, has purchased the W.T. Andrews old home
on East McHarg avenue and will move her hotel there as soon as necessary. She is now
located in the Bryant old home on East McHarg, since the original Cooper Hotel on
South Ferguson was destroyed by fire. The Andrews residence is a fine old Southern
home, with large rooms, wide halls and expansive porches.

ÒSoundÓ equipment at Alcove Theater



The Stamford American
Thursday, March 28, 1929

W.C. Levitt of the firm Martin & Levitt will open a jewelry store on the east side of
the square under the name W.C. Levitt, Jeweler. Ray Rector will occupy part of the
building.

L. Schwatz & Co. opens store in Breckenridge

Bryant-Link Company celebrates 45th anniversary in new home.
	Bryant-Link Company had its beginning in Anson in 1884 when J.C. Bryant, now chairman
of the board of directors, and George Baker opened a store in a small frame building
under the firm name of Baker & Bryant. The firm operated as Baker & Bryant until 1901
when it was incorporated as Baker-Bryant Company. The name was changed again in 1920
and the firm became known as Bryant-Link Comany. The Stamford store was opened in
March 1900, a very short time after the town was started, in a frame building
fronting 50 feet. Later the front was increased to 100 feet and a stone building was
erected. The stone building housed the firm until it was torn down a few months ago,
to make room for the present magnificent structure that is admitted by all to be the
best single story building in Texas. By adopting a policy of fair and honest dealing,
good merchandise and treating everybody alike the firm has prospered from the start.
The one store in Anson 45 years ago has multiplied many times and today that
Bryant-Link Company has 18 stores in 17 progressive West Texas cities. Their stores
are located in: Anson, Afton, Aspermont, Crosbyton, Hamlin, Jayton, Knox City,
Lamesa; Petersburg, Post, Ralls, Rotan, Rule, Snyder, Spur, Swenson, Stamford. The
Company has two stores in Spur, a wholesale and a retail store.

The Larche Grocery company is moving this week to its new home at the corner of South
Ferguson and Rotan streets, where it will operate a Jack & Jill Store. The books of
the Larch Grocery Company will close on Saturday night, March 30, according to W.L.
Larche and we will operate Jack & Jill as a cash self-serving store. new fixtures,
designed and patented by L.E. Larch will be used. The market will be in charge of
Bascom Connally. Other members of the staff: L.E. Larche, W.L. Larche, Mrs. Jack
Husbands.



The Stamford American
Thursday, April 4, 1929

The Riggins Hotel, an old Stamford landmark, on East Reynolds street is being torn
down this week to make room for a new, brick veneer 24-room hotel. M. Rogers
Williams, Abilene is the owner of the property. Work is being done by J.W. Young of
Abilene,

The home of Alonzo Jones, 702 Swenson was destroyed by fire.

Nu-Way Grocery to be opened by B.H. Baird and Sons. Workmen are busy remodeling the
Swanson building onthe north side of the square which will be occupied. Sons are
Reginald and Knox Baird.



The Stamford American
Thursday, April 11, 1929

Jack & Jill Grocery, on South Ferguson street, owned and operated by L.E. Larche & Son hold formal opening. 
The fixtures in the Jack and Jill Grocery were designed and patented by L. E. Larche.
It is of further interest to note that the fixtures were made in Stamford by the
West-Tex Cabinet Company.

Contract let for 7-foot steel fence for athletic field
The field is located on the southside of the campus and is 420 ft. long and 350 ft.
wide and is large enough for all high school contsts.



The Stamford American
April 18, 1929

The Grand Leader
North side of Square

NuWay
B.H. Baird & Son
(grocery)

C.L. Rogers
Hardware Store
South Side Square
Stamford, Texas
D.F. Weatherred in charge
Bankruptcy Sale

Alcove Movie Theatre
Friday - Dish Day

Townsend Motor co.
206-10 N. Swenson Ave.
Stamford, Texas

Brown’s Cash Gro.
Anson, Stamford, Stephenville
Gas at 15c

Ye Floral Shoppe opened by Mrs. M.L. Baker in the Larche Building on South Ferguson street.

Church of Christ local minister, G.K. Wallace.

Strauss Dry Goods
Stamford, Hamlin

Stamford Undertaking Co.
at former location in 
Morgan Ray building
Southeast Corner of Square

Penick-Hughes Co.

Bible-Pace Motor Co.
210 East Hamilton St.
Stamford, TX

Ray Rector
Kodak Finishing

J.M. Benton & Son
Furniture Co.
(successors to Ashley & Sons Furniture Co.)
118 West McHarg

Dr. Chas. C. Starling
Dentist
office over Stamford State Bank

City Beauty Shoppe

Hampton Chevrolet Co.
East Hamilton and Ferguson Streets

Piggly Wiggly

Mrs. A.E. Johnson of Cumby is guest of her sister, Mrs. J.M. Keys. Mrs. Keys is the
mother of Mrs. M. Tasater of this city and these two aged sisters have been separated
for 50 years.

A.J. Bell is the salesman for Hampton Motor Company.



The Stamford American
April 25, 1929
Volume 6, Number 2

J.A. Hilcher went to West to attend the wedding of his daughter, Miss Emma Hilcher of
West who married Joe Popp on Monday.

Spring Football for the Bulldogs
Coach Tinsley
game with Shotwell’s Breckenridge’s Buckaroos

C.C. Trim Shop
West Hamilton Street
R.T. Clark, Prop.

W.F. Bennett
A.C. Browning
embalmers
Penick-Hughes Co.

Stamford Mattress Factory
Jim Crawford, Prop.
Located near Standpipe

DeLuxe 
Cleaners-Tailors

E.V. Hardwick
Attorney-at-law
office in Stamford State Bank Bldg.

Walton’s Studio

Used Cars
G.C. Carothers



The Stamford American
May 2, 1929
Volume 6, Number 3

Dozen New homes to be completed
Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Nisbett, just east of Highway 18. First building on the east side
of the highway
Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Andrews on East Reynolds street, just east of the c.M. Francis home
Mr.and Mrs. W.C. Pratt on Wells avenue
Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Brady on Wells avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Douthitt brick veneer home on the highway east of the new homes
completed by O.G. Lewis and Lon Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cook on East Rotan Street just across from the new home of Mr. and
Mrs. Bascomm Connally
W.W. Miller is building a duplex on East Moran at Weatherbee street
Mr. and mrs. C.R. Rutherford, formerly of Tuxedo building on East Davenport street.

Historic Walking Cane presented to High School
Chas. A. Corley presented a walking cane which was cut from the tree under which
Santa Anna Surrendered to General Sam Houston. The cane is 35-40 years old. The cane
was given to Mr. Corley by Prof. Hall, who was head of the Mathematics department of
the Stamford College in 1909.

The Stamford & Western Gas Company is moving to the Shackleford building on South Ferguson.



The Stamford American
May 9, 1929
Volume 6, Number 4

The new American LaFrance turck of the Stamford Fire Department has arrived.

G.K. Wallace has accepted call to Wichita, Kansas. 
.
Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Elliott, formerly of Louisville, AR are moving to Stamford at 659
East Moran St., Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are the parents of J.A. and G.W. Elliott of the
Barrow Furniture Company.

Mrs. L.D. Cooper, popular hotel operator, whose hotel on South Ferguson Street was
destroyed by fire a few months ago, has opened a new hotel at 480 East McHarg avenue,
which will be known as the Cooper Hotel. Building is the Andrews old home purchased
by Mrs. Cooper. Contains 20 guest rooms, hot and cold water.



The Stamford American
May 16, 1929
Volume 6, Number 5

B.F. Dye, formerly of Rankin to open new bakery in the Bound Building on West McHarg.

Olney's Street Light committee: Sam Bird, Earl Williamson, John Wilson installed by
the Texas-Louisiana Power Company. Assisting are: Chas. Wolverton, N.d. Goldsmith,
W.C. Harrell, J.P. Alexander, M.D. Wolverton, Claude Wallace, M.Gruver, O.P. McCary.

Dohoney Wall Paper co.
101 West Hamilton St.

Miles Brothers
Larche Bldg.

Graduation

Publishing moved to Friday



The Stamford American
May 24, 1929
Volume 6, Number 6

Miss Odell Campbell and Mr. Raymond E. Marr, of Aspermont were married 
by Don Morris of A.C.C.
	Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Campbell of Swans Chapel.
	They will make their home in Aspermont.



The Stamford American
May 31, 1929
Volume 6, Number 7

Leslie W. Cundiff, Sr., and Miss Elizabeth Lucy were married Monday evening, May 27,
at the home of the bride’s father, J.N. Porter. Rev. Percy W. Jones, pastor of the
Protestant Episcopal church, officiated.

W.C. McKenzie, principal of Bunker Hill Community has resigned to take a position at
Capps, south of Abilene. Mr. Wilson has been hired to fill the vacancy.
	
Berryhill School
The school at Berry hill in Shackelford county, about 20 miles east of Stamford came
to a close. Mr.and Mrs. Martin L. Stevens, who have been teaching for the past few
years will not retun as they will attend the State Teachers College in Denton.
Teachers for next year will be Mr. and Mrs. Truman Jones of Poolville.



The Stamford American
June 7, 1929
Volume 6, Number 8

J.H. Kinney, recently of Mineral Wells, but for many years a business man of Gorman,
Texas has put in a stock of furniture in the building formerly occupied by the
Stamford Undertaking Company. Mr. Kinney will operate as Kinney Furniture and
Undertaking. W.N. Kinney who has lved here for the past six years will have charge of
the undertaking business. Other employees: M.L. Lawson, George Kinney. Mr. and Mrs.
Kinney and children, George, Catherine, and Sue arrived this week and will lived at
303 East McHarg.

Robert Buns left Friday for Charlotte, NC to attend the annual reunion of the United
Confederate Veterans which meets there June 4-7. Mr. Burns plans to visit his old
home of Atlanta before returning to Stamford. Joe D. Sayers camp No. 1396, th local
organization of the U.C.N. has only three members now living in Stamford. Mr. Burns,
Dr. C.C. Shell and “Uncle” Joe Burcham.



The Stamford American
Friday, June 14, 1929
Volume 6, Number 9

First State Bank
T.E. Harrison, asst. cashier
George Coats, asst. cashier
C.B. Gray, cashier
Coates and Harrison have ben employed at the First State Bank for a number of years
and have merited the promotions they have just received.” Gray stated. (Coates and
Coats were printed exactly as the article showed)

Homer D. Wade resigns as manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce in Stamford
and leaves for Dallas.

Fitz the Shoe Man

Sno-Flake Bread

Wright’s Garage
South Ferguson St.
5 gallons gas
1-25c can patching 
for $1.05 for the month of June

Bill Harbert
East Moran
Signs for All Purposes

E.B. Monzingo
Moving
Local and Long Distance Hauls

Acorn Store
For 50 years, Chas. B. Rouss, owner of Acorn Stores has been famous for low prices on
high grade dolls Ice Cold bottled drinks . 4c

Miss Leola Miles of Georgetown is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Miles of 1006 Wells
avenue.

Blanche and Mary Penick are visiting in home of grandparents: Mr. and mrs. R.L. Penick.

West Texas Utilities Company

Miles Brothers
Dry Cleaners - Hatters

Dr. Robert E. Goodrich, pastor of St. John’s Methodist Church from 1907 to 1911 and
now pastor of the First Methodist Church of Shreveport is in town visiting.

Church of Christ
Young People's Meeting
Oleta Pearson - Leader
Marvin Ottinger - Song leader
Prayer - Lem Nichols
Read Scripture - Mary Hood
Study of the Bible - Ruby Howse
Prayer - William Ferguson
Talk - Vina Leavitt
Talk - Bill Whitehead

W.F. Noliner, former of Abilene is now with the Barrow Furniture Co. He will be
joined by his wife and 2 children.

Tuxedo
Rev. E.T. Miller former pastor of Baptist church and now with the Hamlin Baptist
church will preach this Sunday. Milton Timberlake and Miss Neoma Cozby were quietly
married Saturday night by th Rev. Gordon of Anson. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Millom and
baby, Bobby accompanied them to Anson. Mr. Timberlake is employed with the Skaggs
Construction Co. Miss Neoma was working with the Penick-Hughes Company.

Jones County has 3,000 Dairy Cows Survey Indicated
C.C. Johnson, County Agent

Cash Wilemon of Stamford and Miss Thelma Caraway of Spur in double wedding at Spur.
Sunday morning at 9:00, Miss Lucille Lucas and Alfred J. Van Dyke of Lubbock and Miss
Thelma Caraway and Cash C. Wilemon of Stamford were married at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. E.L. Caraway, the Rev. A.J. Abbott, pastor of the First Christian Church
offriciating. Miss Caraway is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Caraway and a
recent student of the Tech College where she was honored by being chosen as queeen of
the Junior Prom and also selected one of the college beauties. Miss Lucas is the only
daughter of Mrs. R.R. Wooten and a 1928 graduate of the Tech college. She was English
teacher in the Spur Junior High School in the past session. Messrs. Wilemon and Van
Dyke were also students of Texas Tech College. Miss Nita Cochrun of Goldthwaite
cousin of Miss Caraway presided at the punch bowl.

Central Presbyterian Church
Fred S. Rogers, Pastor
J.C. Plason, S.S. Supt.
Mrs. H.H. Pennington, choir Director
Mrs. J.C. Pinson, pianist

Central Christian Church
Rev. M.B. Harris, Pastor
G.H. Zachary, S.S. Supt.

West Side Baptist Church
Rev. T.L. Kilpatrick, Pastor
Geo. Hudson, S.S. Supt.

First Baptist Church
Wm. C. Moffett, Pastor
John Wallace, S.S. Supt.

Church of Christ

Saint Luke’s Church
Protestant Episcopal
Percy Jones, Pastor

St. John’s Methodist Church
R.A. Stewart, Pastor

Bailey-Williams Co.
Stamford, Texas

Mrs. Roy E. Smith and children left Sunday for Cross Plains to join Mr. Smith who has
been in business for several months. Mrs. C.M. Meritt has taken Mrs. Smith’s place in
thne ready-to-wear department of the Grand Leader store.

Miss Veda Newcomb and Mr. Troy Murray of Alpine were married Monday evening at 8:30
in the Rockdale Baptist Church. Rev. E.J. Barb read the ceremony. Miss Clairene
Newcomb, maid of honor; Miss Reba Cobb; Miss Nell Mewshaw of San Benits; Miss Bessie
Terry; Mrs. Carlton Walter Garnet of Alpine was best man; Messrs. Burl Bunkley,
Edward Adams, Leo McKeever were groomsmen. S.G. Cobb, Jr. was ring bearer. Baby Pearl
Newcomb was flower girl Mrs. Murray is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tull Newcomb. She
is a Stamford High Graduate of 1925. She has studied at Canyon, at Simmon’s
University and as Sul Ross, Alpine, from which she will graduate in the fall. Mr.
Murray is a business man of Alpine.

Mr. and Mrs. N.S. Holland former residents of Stamford but now of Breckenridge, where
Mr. Holland is superintendnet of school where visiting. Mr. Holland was
superintendent of schools in Stamford before leaving for Breckenridge.

Bunker Hill
Lillie Becker had a perfect spelling paper at State graded this year, the first since
the meet was organized in the county. W.C. McKenzie, has been principal of the school
for the past seven years. Mr. McKenzie has taught at the school since 1922 and has
helped change it from a small obscure country school to the leading rural school
inHaskell county. Mr. McKenzie will not teach here another year, much to the regrets
of the community. The men and boys presented Mr. McKenzie a 15 jewel, white gold
Elgin watch to show their appreciation 7th grade graduation: Eloise Dyson, Ruby
Sharp, Farice Smith, Daniel Rinn, Edgar Boedeker, J.R. Chatwell, Antone Thieraman,
Arvil Younse, Harmel Northcutt Miss Vesta Baker will return to teach the primary
room.

Miss Mattie Celeste Widney, teacher of Spanish and advanced English in Stamford High
School is studying at Southern Methodist University in Dallas this summer on her
master’s degree.



The Stamford American
Friday, June 21, 1929
Volume 6, Number 10

Man Arrested in Roberry Attempt Breaks out Jail
Willie Kerns proves expert at sawing locks and bars
	Officers A.R.Dial and John Estes arrested Willie Kerns and first a number of shots at
his companion last Friday morning about 3:00 when Kerns and another man are alleged
to have been surprised in the act of robbing the Walker-Smith Wholesale Grocer
Comapnyy. The alleged burglars enters the building through a basement window after
sawing one of the iron bars. The officers captured the car which bore a Concho county
license number and $300 of merchandise according to an estimate by F.b. Raney,
manager. Willie Kerns who gives his home at Abilene is no stranger to Stamford. He
was arrested here two months ago charged with transporting liquor and placed in jail,
escaping during the night after sawing through an iron bar over a window. George
Flournoy, chief of police, says Kerns is an artist with the saw.

Swenson Cattle and Colbert Buffalo to perform for movies
Pathe and Fox film companies to make pictures
Round-up on Swenson Throckmorton Ranch to be pictured
A.J. Swenson, general manager for the Swenson cattle interests, and his son, W.G.
Swenson, assistant general manager.

Boundaries set for Territory to be served by new elementary school
Reynolds Elementary School building bounded by the north by the line of Hamilton
street extended to the eastern boundary of the district, on the west by the Wichita
Valley Railraod to south Swenson street, then south on Swenson, or the New Hope road
to the boundary of the district, provided that all pupils transported in the school
bus shall be provided for the schools on Moran street. Grades 1, 2, 3 will be in the
new school beginning Monday, September 9.

Ray Rector is Deputy Grand Master of the Odd Fellows Grande Lodge of Texas.

Albert George of Albany is the nephew of City Manager chas. W. Zug.

W.P. Robinson, owner of Robinson’s Bootery in Stamford will close his Stamford school
Mrs. Mary P. Sullivan has been manager of the store and will be moved to Brownwood to
open a new store.



The Stamford American
Friday, June 28, 1929
Volume 6, Number 11

Pete Vaseledes, formerly of San Angelo, has opened a new cafe in the Bettis building
on North Swenson avenue which will be operated under the firm name of Busy Bee Cafe.

E.P. LawsonÕs meat market on East Hamilton was broken into some time Monday. Nothing
was taken in the robbery with the exception of one penny.

W.E. Clark has completed funishing a new hotel or rooming house in the second story
of his new brick building on North Swenson avenue. Twenty-three rooms have been
arranged with furniture purchased from the Barrow Furniture Company.

York Petroleum Company well on the Colbert Ranch east of Stamford is now down 3,800
feet according to L.M. York. The well is already the deepest that has ever been
drilled in this vicinity.

The first notice of intention to marry filed in Jones county under the new law was
executed by Herbert H. Glasgow and Miss Frances Reinhart, both of Anson. The notice
was filed on June 19. The new law went into effect June 12 and requires three days
notice before a marriage license is issue. Mr. Glasgow is employed in a  bakery at
Ansoon and Miss Reinhart serves in the post office.

Bert King, manager of the Alcove.

Revival of Church of Christ
C.R. Nichol to do the preaching.

Rule Creamery to hold formal opening
W.B. Jones has been hired to run the plan.

Lee Dewees of Stamford to begin preaching at the Baptist church in Lueders.

J.O. Cook formery resident of Stamford is now living at Dundee, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stell were in Tolar Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W.D.
Landers, who was an aunt of Mrs. Stell. Mrs. Landers died in Ft. Worth Saturday, the
fuenral services were held in Tolar Sunday and the body then taken to Lipan for
burial.



The Stamford American
Friday, July 5, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 12

Dr. Almus Blackwell was installed as president of Stamford Rotary club.

Valliant C. Baird to join medical staff at Stamford Sanitarium. Dr. Baird is the
youngest son of Mr. and mrs. B.H. Barid of Stamford and was reared here, graduating
from stamford high school in 1920.

George Zachary is elected president of Exchange Club.

Miss Gay Shepard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Shepard will represent Stamford at
Cisco’s Bathing Girl Revue at Lake Williamson. Miss Shepard is a student nurse in the
Stamford Sanitarium School of Nursing.

Fred H. Brockett of Waxahachie has moved to Stamford to take charge of the Texas
Company Agency. Jesse White resigned to enter other business.

O.D. Swenson reports that the oil well being drilled onhis farm 8 miles east of
Stamford by McCurdy and Adset has reeached 900 feet.

Dick Rowland is director of the Fireman’s band and will present concerts at Harmon
park during the summer.

C.S. Reynolds of Nugent is award cream route serving area east of Stamford.

Jesse Jones and wife of Galvestion and Miss Jewel Jones of Corsicana have been
visiting their grandfather, Dr. H.J. Mitchell of Stamford.

Crystal Theatre



The Stamford American
Friday, July 12, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 13

Bunkley Drug Store installs new type Fountain Fixtures
installed a new 16 foot liquid carbonic fountain.

Residence of J.W. Dohoney, 485 North Wetherbee street was burglarized.

Lyles Economy Store displays new Victor Micro-Synchronous Radio.

Reece Pratt now president Jones County Bankers.
Now, vice-president of First State Bank in Stamford.

Western Building and Loan Assoc.
Directors:
A.J. Swenson, R.V. Colbert, R.L. Penick, F.E. Morrow, J.R. Pratt, Jr., Louis
Rosenwasser, H.G. Andrews, J.K. Brady, G.E. Pryor, A.C. Cooper, R.B. Bryant, W.T.
Phillips, B.P. Davenport, J.B. Smith, R.C. Thomas.

Charlies Corley’s house on West Reynolds house destroyed by fire.

Reuninon held by Upshaw family
Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Upshaw. members of family present:
Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Upshaw of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Low of Winters, Mrs. J.B.
Parrott of Smithville; Miss Sallie Upshaw of Holland; Miss Mattie Upshaw of Belton;
Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Gideon of Houston; Mrs. A.T. Ellis of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. R.L.
Wolf of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. T.A. Upshaw, Mr. nd Mrs. Coy Upshaw, Buster Upshaw, Mr.
and Mrs. H.H. Harmon, Miss Lillie Ragsdale, Miss Margaret Jo Johnson, all of
Stamford.

The equipment of VaughnÕs bakery was purchased by J.B. Smith for $1665 at a
bankruptcy sale.
	
Fire Department to hold School
Fire Chief Dick Rowland
Billy Gay, Raymond Davis, Harry Dickenson - paid members
W.E. Lawson, Homer Churchwell, Marvin Waggoner - volunteer members

Mr. and Mrs. John Sykora and son and Jacob Muehlstein, all who live near Stamford,
were called to Yoakum to attend the fuenral of Loretta Sykora, only daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J.A. Sykora of Yoakum and sister of John Sykora. Deceased drowned
accidentally while in bathing in a part of young friends near Columbus. Another
brother, Joe Sykora of Throckmorton, also attended the funeral.



The Stamford American
Friday, July 19, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 14\

Mr. Mrs. Dayle Middleton are erecting a new home on East Hamilton Street.



The Stamford American
Friday, July 26, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 15

KeeperÕs House of Country Club destroyed by fire.
Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Howe’s home.

Rev. T.L. Kilpatrick, new pastor of Lueders Baptist church.

Stamford American Correspondents
Miss Betha Appling - Tuxedo
Miss Lena Boedeker - Bunker Hill
Mrs. Bill McDaniel - Pleasant Valley
Miss Ada Groom - Nugent
Mrs. Floyd Johnson - Lueders
Miss Blanche Weeks - Avoca
g.W. Austin - New Hope
Miss Ethel Blank - Center Point
Miss Laura Carlson - Berryhill
Mrs. John Ivy - Rockdale
Miss Ann Lucille Smith - Sagerton
E.C. Watson - Post
Miss Annie West - McConnell

Sagerton to build new modern brick school building.
$32,000 bond issue  passed by more than 3 to 1.
	Plans are being drawn by Nichol and  Campbell.
	The old school building will be wrecked and salvage, contract for which will be let
some time this week, E.D. Engleman member of the board stated. C.L. Clark is
superintendent of the Sagerton School. Assisted by H.L. Thompson, principal, Misses
Ruby Bell, Vera Walker, Ula Mae Gibson, Nora Neal and Mildred Chamberlain.

Junior Bathing Revue held at Alcove Theater
under direction of George L. Satterwhite
Nancy Ruth Harrison - Bryant-Link Co.
Vivian and Lillian Lamb - Penick-Hughes Co.
John Edward Scott - Mutual Creamery
Virginia Tayman - Layne-Yates Co.
Baby Sarah McDonald - Bailey-Williams Co.
Marie Bettis - West Texas Utilities
Dorothy Fay Scott - Western Union
Annie Laurie Howard - Acorn Stores
Doris Lavera Gay - Dodson Motor co.
Sophia Ann Nelson - R.B. Spencer Co.
Fay Latch - C.E. Stone Co.
Wanda Dillard - Strauss Dry goods
Mary Jean Yates - B. Yates Drug
Ann Bunkley - Jeanne’s Beauty Salon
Effie Jean Furrh - Snyder’s Variety Store
Ollie May Burge - City Beauty shop
Davis Anderson - W.H. Anderson Grocer
Julian Elliott - Elliott Cleaning Co.
Ruth Moulton - Dobyns the Jewel
Mary George Howard - Cottage Beauty Shoppe
Anette Carothers - G.C. Carothers
Eilahblan Elliott - Bunkley Drug Store
Patsy Sue King - L. Schwarz & co.
Martha Beth Larch - Ye Blossom Shoppe
Virginia Alexander - J.M. Benton and Son
Norma Day - Day Chevrolet Co.
Eula Jane McDonald - Stamford Cash Grocery Co.

Miss Pauline Wason, daughter of M. and Mrs. C.E. Wason, and Henry Gilchrest were
married in Wichita Falls on July 7. They will make their home in Wichita Falls.

Rockdale
F. Martindale, who was here in his early days. He now lives in Mississippi and is
here with his wife and boy visiting some of his children, and lived here. Mr. Jim
McQueen, a daughter of mr. Martindale from New Mexico, and Thad Martindale and family
from Denton. Another old timer visiting here is Ben Middleton, more generally known
as “Uncle Ben.” He is visiting his son, C.C. Middleton, of the Cobb community.

Dye's Bakery
Vaughn’s Bakery Old Stand
E. Hamilton St.

Husband’s Filling Station
Southeast Corner Square



The Stamford American
Friday, August 2, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 16

Miss Lydia  Holloway of Stamofrd and Henry Irvin of Wichita Falls were married in
Oakwood Sunday. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Laura Holloway, who lives south of
Stamford. She has been visiting in Oakwood for the past few weeks. Mr. Irvin is a
railroad man, working out of Wichita Falls.

W.S. Cooper resigns as manager of Stamford Chamber of Commerce

Two-story house of w.D. Martin on 608 East gould st. burns.
C.L. meeker, city fire marshall said that the fire was started from electrical wiring.
	The D.B. Hager home next door was slightly damaged.

40 barrel oil well brought in on the Proctor Ranch, 3-1/2 miles northeast of Lueders.
The well is bout 1600 feet deep.

Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Mitchell have returned from Albany where they were called to
attend the funeral of Louise Emmadeau Anderson, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Orace Anderson and a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. The child died in a
hospital at Eastland.

Dr. Beulah Gould is back at work after a visit to Ralls, Texas, Las Vegas, Santa Fe
and Gallup, NM. Dr. Gould was accompanied by Miss Vida Elliott who went on to Napa,
Calif. to visit her mother,. Miss Ruby Gould of Stamforfd and Mrs. J.F. Waldron of
Crosbyton made the trip with Dr. Gould.

J.B. Terrell of the A & P store has been transferred to Dallas. S.E. Hill of Abilene
and Floyd Linsay of Stamford are now running the store.

W.C. McKenzie and Miss Vinita Baker have married. Mr. McKenzie was the principal of
Bunker Hill and Miss Baker was intermediate and economics teacher for three years at
bunker Hill. They married in Abilene.



The Stamford American
Friday, August 9, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 17

Mrs. E.M. Douthit of Lueders brings in first Cotton
Is nearly a month earlier than first bale ginned last year.
The cotton was ginned in Stamford at the C.A. Douthit gin. Fred Taylor, cotton
weighter, is making up a premium.

The family of Mr. and Mrs. John blackstock of Stamford held a family reunion in honor
of their son Delbert and family of Los Angeles, and their niece, Mrs. W.O. Phegley of
Los Angeles. Guests: M/M T.G. Blackstock of Anson; M/M Herndon of Anson; M/M N.M.
Hansen, M/M B.G. Anderson of Stamford; M/M Clyde Huffaker of Avoca; M/M Leonard
Lawrence of Avoca; Miss Jean Blackstock of Big Spring; Miss Fannye Mae Blackstock of
Breckenridge; M/M Lewis Woodson of Stamford; Mrs. A.D. Woodson of Avoca.

E.O. Hood country home, one mile east of Stamford was destroyed by fire. Mr. and Mrs.
Hood are now living in the Rio Grande Valley and had rented the house furnished to
Otis Hanner and other employees of the Gas Company.

M/M A. Wade of Sweetwater visited her brother, R.H. Nisbett.

Lueders
Dr. Brown and daughter, Bertha are planning to visit Dr. Brown’s sons: Otis at 
Artesia, NM and John at Ft. Sumner.

Center Point
Plans to build a new church, old chuch building was desroyed by a cyclone in June.




The Stamford American
Friday, August 16, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 18


The De Luxe cleaning and tailoring plant will be moved from its present location on
North Swenson aveune to the north side of the square which for many years was
occupied by the Swanson Tailoring Company. Bob Posey, manager of the De Luxe.

Cowboy Evans well struck 18,000,000 feet of gas at a shallow depth of 1800 feet.

Law firm of Coombes and Andrews in new office suite in the city hall. The firm was
formerly located on the second floor of the West Texas chamber of Commerce building.

Rev. A.W. Waddell, former pastor will preach at St. John’s Methodist church. Rev.
Waddell is a member of the Little Rock conference in Arkansas. he is the father of
Mrs. Reginald Baird of Stamford.



The Stamford American
Friday, August 23, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 19

Panhandle Begins construction of Service Station at the corner of East mcHarg avenue
and North Ferguson street. The new station will be of English type architecture with
brick walls and stuccoed gables. Plans drawn by Harris H. Roberts of Wichita Falls.
The contract was let to B.C. Bennett of Stamford. Cost is $8,000. J.T. Stell, local
Panhandle agent will be in charge of the new station.

Early Days Recalled by Reunion of Lieb Family on clear Fork
Interesting events of the early days on the Lieb old home place were recalled by a
family reunion held Sunday at the Clear Fork of the Brazos near the old home, which
is now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lieb. The party gathered first at the old home
and went from there to the river. The party was headed by Henry Lieb and his
brothers, Will, Gus and Herman Lieb, and their sister, Mrs. L.A. Anderson, who were
among the first permanent settlers of shackelford county. Will Lieb, age 69, was the
oldest person present, and Tommie Dunn, 6 months old, was the youngest. The gatehring
was sadded by the absence of one brother, C.R. Lieb, who died February 23, 1929.
Attending: W.M. Lieb and Iris of Stamford; M/M Gus Lieb, Leona, Sara, Ideall, Mozele,
Herman, Alvin and J.C.; M/M H.R. Lieb, Sadie, Alfred and Daymond, all of Anson; M/M
L.A. Anderson, Nell, Billy an dCasey, Mrs. C.R. Lieb, M/M Eual Lieb and Archie; M/M
Carl Lieb and Jane, M/M W.G. Lieb; Mrs. Jack Moore and Nancy Jean; M/M Earl Lieb and
Gaither, all of Albany; M/M C.M. Dunn, Junior, Edwin and Tommie of Baird; Mrs. J.R.
Croddock an Robert of Breckenridge; M/M H.O. Anderson and ivalan of Rising Star;
William Lieb of Stamford; M/M E.R. Lieb of Abilene; M/M Arthur Lieb, M/M J. Leslie
Sparks and little Elimer Gwyn, M/M Henry Lieb, Francis, Olga Marie, Kathleen, all of
Lueders.

Finis Goree serving a 25 year sentence for the killing of his father-in-law, F.C.
McClurkan, some five miles south  of Stamford on February 10, 1925. He was tried in
district court in Anson on June 11, 1925 and found guilty. He broke out of jail in
Huntsville but was soon re-captured.

Last Wednesay night, August 14, August Sylvester and Miss Juanita Williams were
united in marriage at Haskell.

Miss Signe Lundelius of Round Rock is visiting her sister, Mrs. Oscar Seth of Lueders.

Rockdale
H.B. Gist is the preacher of the Church of Christ at Lindsay Chapel.
	Last Friday the Newcomb fmaily held their annual reunion at Fort Griffin. The Newcomb
family moved to Fort Griffin in the early days when the place was a fort in reality
and they have a homecoming there each year. Tull Newcomb and fmaily were unable to
attend on account of being away on a visit to their daughter, Mrs. Troy Murray at
Alpine. M.M. Cobb and family and Mis Nannie Fox were the only one to attend the
reunion from Rockdale.

Lueders
Mr. McCarter has closed his barber shop and will move to Anson.

Post
Bro. Knoy of Stamford preached his last sermon here and will enter school at Southern
Methodist University in the fall. W.A. Montgomery received a long distance phone call
stating his uncle Geo. Montgomery at Itasca had died Thursday evening.



The Stamford American
Friday, August 30, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 20

Big Crew Busy Laying Brick on Orient St.
McClendon Street signed up and curb now being constructed.
The work started at Orient Street’s intersection with East Reynolds street and will
proceed south from that point. The other end of Orient street is rerady for the
brick. Wells avenue, two blocks on the east end of Reynolds street and South Swenson
avenue will soon by ready for the brick or other hard surfacing.
	
Stamford Public Schools will open September 9th according to Leroy Johnson, 
Superintendent Facult are:
Leroy Johnson - superintendent
T.R. Tinsley - Hgih school principal
Mrs. W.T. Phillips - bomar Heights principal
c.M. Lester - Intermediate School principal
High school - Lee Walker, Edward Myrick, Miss Bernice Caldwell, Miss Margaret
Crockett, Miss Stella Doak, Mrs. Lora Lewis, Mrs. Iris Johnson, Miss Ethel rowell,
Mrs. H.K. Langford, Miss Mattie Celeste Widney, Mrs. Jewel Austin

Intermediate School - Miss Willard Wilson, Miss Ruby Phenix, F.W. Pauling, R.L. Cook,
Mrs. R.L. Cook, Miss Maurine Couch, Mrs. D.K. Lyon, Mrs. R.A. Gardner, Miss Dolly
Louise Chambers, Mrs. Annie Bounds, Mrs. C.W. Cromwell, Miss Estelle Ward, Miss
Rannie Vestal, Miss Estelle Cadle, Miss Waurine Walker, Miss mayme Young

Bomar Heights: Miss Katherine Addis

Washington School (Colored): A.J. Dykes, Mrs. Jewell Miller collins and Mrs. Ruby J. Johnson

The burning of the O.K. wagon yard last Thursday night brings reminders of the
important part that place and others of its kind once played in the life of this
community. Fifteen years ago, a fire in a wagon yead would have been equivalent to
the loss of a hotel, a garage, a filling station, and a mill and feed barn. It was a
stopping place for tourists, a supply station for farmers and ranked second only to
the court house as a community center. There people met and swapped horses, stored
their farm products, exchanged stories and wetn on their way after having once again
made a vital contact with the existing civilization - Wellington Leader Few
intentions have affected the lives of the people and the make-up of towns and cities
as has the automobile. In a span of 25 yeas - within the memory of even our young men
- the automobile has been perfected and has revolutioned industry, finance and the
social life of the nation of each individual community.
	
Ericksdahl
The Ericksdahl Cash Grocery sold out its business to Hiram Olson, owner of the
Hokus-Pokus store at Lueders, August 14. Walter Segerstrom closed his blacksmith shop
some weeks ago and left for Ft. Worth where he has secured work as a blacksmith. Miss
Juliette Olson has been given a promotion by Mr.Lyles and will soon take charge as
manager of the store at Jayton.

Swenson Davis is oldest Bryant-Link employee in point of service.
	Mr. Davis was born in Round Rock, Texas and came to Stamford in 1904. For 8-10 years
he was on the road as a saleman with a grocery line. He was the room clerk at the
Stamford Inn for a number of years until he joined the Bryant-Link organization 10
years ago. Old friends call him Swenson.

Earl Keese
office manager and credit man for Bryant-Link
Lived in Stamford since 1915 and has worked for the Bryant-Link Co. for four years
coming from First National Bank where he worked for 10 years.
	Assisting: Mrs. Swenson Davis, Jimmie Taylor.

Bryant-LinkÕs new store erected at a cost of $50,000 less than one year ago.
	Built of brick and stone and designed after the Spanish fashion.
	The front of the building desreved special mention, for in it beauty and utility have
been combined to best serve the interests of the firm. Wide alcoves provide plenty of
room to view the show windows. The show windows were especially designed and equipped
by the Grand Rapids Show Case Company. The background of all the windows are made of
walnut, beautfilly carved and inlaid in many pleasing patterns.
Men’s department: Fenton Brown, Swenson Davis, Joel Johnson, Cash Wilemon
	Dry Goods: Mrs. Reta Culbreath, Miss Dorothy Jensen
	Ladies’ - Mrs. Oida Keese, Miss Buelah Belote
	Hardware - Homer Churchwell
	
Piano class
mrs. C.M. Lester

Henry McCauley has been in Stamford since 1907 and in the grocery business for 10 years.

Center Point
Miss Effie Colvin will teach ni this place. She taught here last year.



The Stamford American
Friday, September 6, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 21

Chas. Donohoo on East Oliver street destroyed by fire. House was vacant at the time.

Hassen Dry Goods Company is celebrating its 5th anniversay. Dee Hassen, owner came to
Stamford on September 5, 1924, opening a business on Nroth Swenson avenue, where he
operated until the store was moved on the north side of the squre more than a year
ago.

Howard F. Owens is chancellor commander of the Stamford Knights of Pythias Lodge.
Jack Husbands is master of exchequer.

Bulldogs began training under new coach, Lee Walker.
Lettermen are: Leonard Hager, captain; r.W. Bounds, Hubert Bounds, Thurston Owens,
bob Gardner, Roy Rosene, buster Hall, Johnny Estes, Edwin Massey, T.N. Meador, Howard
Sherman, bo McMillan, Bob Corley Reporting at spring training? Elliott Watson, Nimon
Berry, Douglas Baker, Tom Alexander, Shufford Swift, Ben Loop.

Brick now being laid on Wells.

Roy Duke, formerly connected with R.W. Bounds in the Simms Oil Company here has
accepted position as salesman with the Stamford & Western Gas Company and will be
transferred to Hamlin.

Miss Cooze is the head nurse of the Stamford Sanitarium.

Rockdale
H.E. Stephen, principal of the school.

Lueders
Rev. Harrell is the pastor of the Avoca and Lueders Methodist churches.

Miss Annie West, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. West and Chris Jones, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Jones, both of McConnell were united in marriage by Rev. Barb of
Plainview community Staruday night. The bride's sisters - Misses Lois and Lena West,
and a cousin, Miss Mildred West of Aspermont and Mr. Bruce Breigh attended the
ceremony.



The Stamford American
Friday, September 13, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 22

929 students enrolled in School

W.P. Trice resigns as county agent of Haskell county after serving for six years.

Fire destroys J.A. Bozeman house at 1021 Symonds Place Tuesday morning.

Dave Prewit has purchased the Motor Service Company on East hamilton Street from
Dickenson brothers. He has been a mechanic for several years and will call this the
Prewit Garage.

Senior class enrollment is to 75.

Lueders
	Miss Janie Webb and Hubert Mackey were married on Saturday night. They will move to
Albany where Mr. Mackey is employed in the oil fields.

Ericksdahl
	Hiram Olson has opened an automobile business in Stamford on South Ferguson Street in
the building where Frank Youngquist recently had his garage. He is selling the New
Hudson and the new Essex cars. He has engaged Fred Britton as salesman. Carl Ekdahl
opened his gin the first part of this week. Allen Olson of Manor arrived here to take
up his work at Carl Ekdahl’s gin. Other helpers are: Walfred Rosenquist, Allen Olson
and Gordon Lindquist.

Rockdale
School began with both teachers; Mr. Stephens and Miss McLennan.
	Those moving to Stamford to attend school from the cobb Community were: Myrtle
Newcomb, Mildred Ferrel, Eva and Alfreda Crawford, Malcom McKoy.



The Stamford American
Friday, September 20, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 23

Tom Alderson to moved his store, “Alderson’s” to Sudan. The store will close at the
end of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Alderson and their daughter, Marjorie will make their
home in Sudan.

Drug Store and Cafe destroyed by blaze at Lueders Tuesday
Fire originates in George’s Cafe, spreads to Smart Drug Store
	Fire believed to have started from a coffee urn in E.T. George’s Cafe. Dr. Loudder,
whose office was in the Smart Drug Store was lost. Webb and Hill, Ablany, owned the
buidlings occupied by the cafe and the Smart Drug Store. The building owned by King &
Herrick were slightly damaged.

Stamford Rotary Club musters Confederates for program
Joe Burcham, age 89
Dr. C.C. Shell, age 86
S.H. Hunter, age 83
	In 1905, Ray Rector made a picture of the Confederate Veterans in Stamford. there
were 252 men in that picture. Mr. Rector made another picture Tuesay of the three who
now live to tell the story.

The Pension Roll
War of 1812 - widows, 11
Mexican War - widows, 735
Indian Wars - soldiers, 59,066; widows, 4,033
Civil War - soldiers, 59,066; widows, 180,323
War with Spain - Soldiers, 179,580; widows, 28,862
World War - soldiers, 45; widows, 17.
	The last survivor of the Mexican war died only a few days ago. During July 880 Civil
War veterans died, while one was added to the pension rolls.

Vernon
E.T. Teague left last Wednesay to pick cotton and pecans. Mr. and Mrs. McCree who
formerly live here and now in San Antonio came to pick up Mr. Teague.



The Stamford American
Friday, September 27, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 24

Luther Rosamond house on Vanderbilt street was destroyed by fire. Some few months
ago, a two-story residence, owned by c.G. Armstrong was destroyed by fire on the same
lot.

Mutual Creamery
Stamford, Texas

P.P. Gassaway and Claud Reynolds are the drivers on the Hamlin sweet cream route was
established May 8.

Nugent
Mr. Griffin is one of the teachers.




The Stamford American
Friday, October 4, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 25

Gillis Reeves to succeed L.B. Howard as Acorn Store head. Howard has resigned to take
a position with J.C. Penney in Abilene.

Tom Davis of Stamford has purchased the stock of J.W. Day of the Day Chevrolet
Company in Stamford. Other stockholders are: J.F. Carter and Billie Bagwell of
Breckenridge. Mr. Davis has been the sales manager for the company.

J.C. Watson elected new manger of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.

Jones County Jail empty first time since 1914, according to Sheriff Tom Hudson.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Daniel have purchased from T.A. Upshaw and W.P. Mcdonald the new
residence recently built on Wells avenue, one block west of Highway 18.

Miss Elizabeth Moudy and William Tony Goble of Breckenridge were married at the home
of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Moudy. Mrs. Gouble was born and reared in
Stamfordd. mr. Goble is an employee of the First national bank at Breckenridge where
they will make their home.

Harrison Dyer and Miss Gladys Haley were married in Abilene Saturday evening. They
will make their home in Stamford. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.W.
Haley. she is a graduate of the high school here and business school in Abilene. The
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dyer of Stamford.

Lueders
Jack Tosh has bought Mr. Ford’s dairy.
The office building formerly occupied by Dr. I.Z. Brown has been bought by Mr. Shipp
an dmoved next to his drug store and is now occupied by Dr. Loudder. Dr. Brown and
his family expect to move to Ft. Sumner, NM. Teachers: Mr. Penn, school supt.; Mr.
Hannaford, principal and high school teacher; Miss Richardson - Domestic Science, 7th
grade 
Miss Mills - 5th grade
Mrs. Penn - 3-4 grade
Mrs. Thorton - 2-3 grade
Miss Griffith - primatry
150 pupils are enrolled



The Stamford American
Friday, October 4, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 25

Home Economic Cottage to have opening
Mrs. H.K. Langford and miss Ethel Rowell, instructors in charge.

S.J. Hodge, Abilene, is new manager of the Alcove and Crystal Theatres. 

J.C. Watson, new secretary of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.
	For two years, he was editor of the Dawson County Journal at Lamesa. He grew up in
West Texzas. He moved withhis father, a methodist minister, to Haskell county in
1907. In 1916-1917, he spent his freshman year in Stamford College and following that
spent two years in Southern Methodist University, Dallas. His fatehr is now pastor of
the methodist church at quanah. Mrs. Watson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R.
Green, rancher of Fisher county, eight miles northwest of Rotan.Mr.a dn mrs. Watson
have two childre, Lena Frances, age 5 and Dorothy Ann, age 2.

R.H. Whitt is new manager of the C.E. Stone company. He is formerly of Athens.

Ericksdahl
Swenson school will open October 14.

Rockdale
Von Cobb, Tony Shaffer and Chang Middleton left Monday to look for work.



The Stamford American
Friday, October 18, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 27

C.H. Ross and Miss Agnes Dillard of Stamford were married Monday in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
	Mr. Ross is a well-known business man of Stamford and has lived her many years. He is
the son of J.W. Ross. Miss Dillard is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Dillard of Hamlin.
She has made her home in Stamford for the past year and is employed by Strauss Dry
Good. The couple will live in Stamford.

Ericksdahl
Swenson school opens. Teachers; Mrs. Summers and her son and daughter. Miss Summers
will teach the higher grades. Mr. Summers the primary grades.
	Carl Ekdahl closed his gin. He may open again after the first frost.

Ernest McElreath of Stamford, Baylor University halfback has seven touchdowns this year.

Rockdale
Leo McKeever and Miss Clairene Newcomb were married October 7 at Alpine and have 
returned here to make their home. 
	Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cobb went to Ranger Saturday to take Mrs. Von Cobb and 
	Mrs. R.J. Fox to attend the funeral of a cousin.
	T.C. newcomb has gone to Flat Top to work on the Swenson ranch
	


The Stamford American
Friday, October 25, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 28

C.L. Rogers is remodeling placing a partition in his store. clint Brannon will open 
a confectionery store in the other half.

Clarence Yates home on East Wells damaged by fire.

Fire damages house on 609 N. Swenson owned by Provident Mortgage and occupied 
by H.A. Scott and J.H. Griggs.

Connell Family Reunion in Stamford.
56th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. (James) H. (Henry) Connell was held at
the residence of their son, Geo. W. Connell, in Symond Place. Attending: M/M R.H.
Connell of Stamford; M/M J. (John) W. (Wesley) Connell of Hamlin; M/M Charley “Mary
Ellen” Hill of Anson. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Connell are native of Missouri. They were
married in Coryell county, Texas, October 20, 1873 and moved to Jones county in 1895,
locating near where the city of Hamlin now stands.

Nugent
Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Middleton and little daughter visited in Nugent on Sunday.



 The Stamford American
Friday, November 1, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 29

T.J. Walker is new manager of Piggly Wiggly succeeding J.A. Bozeman who has moved to
Dallas. Mr. Walker will be joined by his wife and children, Paula Mae and Leta
Frances. They lived at 307 East McHarg avenue.

Confirmation at the Ericsdahl Lutheran church completed: Misses Bernice Nelson,
Florence Edling, Margaret Olson, Emma Pearson, Lily Lunn, Selma Swenson, Vera
Carlson, Eveline Seth, Helen Almquist.



The Stamford American
Friday, November 15, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 31

Claude Snow, formerly with Dodge Agency in Munday is now with the 
Dodson Motor Co. in Stamford.



The Stamford American
Friday, November 22, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 32

17,156 bales of Cotton ginned in Jones County

Rev. C.L. Cartwright, pastor of the First Methodist Churc at Plainview for the past
two years was appointed pastor fo St. John’s Methodist church. Rev. R.A. Stewart will
be appointed presiding elder of the district.



The Stamford American
Friday, November 29, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 33

New Hope school girls basketball team: Nettie Bean, Frances Mickler, Louise Burney,
Frankie Lusk, Pearl and Hazel Goree.

A.F. Wilson is new undertaker for Barrow Furniture store in Stamford. He lives with
his wife and little son on North Swenson avenue.



The Stamford American
Friday, December 14, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 35

Compulsory School Attendance will begin January 2.
School year will be 100 days.

Letters to Santa Claus
Mildred Rogers
Bobby Huston
Wayne Preston
Buford Rogers
Elmer Wedeking
Mary Louise Wedeking
The Cox Boys
Horace B. and Cye
Fern and Viola Faye Higgs
Pauline Jenkins
Florene Jenkins
Mary Numan
Leo Jenkins
Irene Jenkins
Norma Day
Jimmie Day
Miles Locke
G.C. Carothers, Jr.
Billie Jack Sorrell
Mattie Bell Buchanon
Harwell Dallas Chatwell
Inez Northcut
John D. Roberts
Earl Bates
Charles Henry Sorrell
Deewitt Meil
L.C. Plumlee
Inez Plumlee
Edwin Lee Terrell
Melba Maxine and Evelyn Anderson
Helen Joice Terrell
Billie Binnicker
Aline Hollaway
Eugene Teishelmer
Julia Louise Fuqua
Alamagene McMillin
W.G. Pritchett
Gerald Barnett
Edna Earl Cagle
Denzel Bill Moon
Bobbie Jean Griffin
George McIlwain
Billie Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. Elsia Harwell have moved to Sagerton from Center Point.



The Stamford American
Friday, December 20, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 36



Independent Ice Company bought by Arledge Bros.
The Stamford Independent Ice Company has been purchased by Arledge Brothers of
Rochester from T.T. Sanders and D.B. Earnest, former owners. R. W. Arledge will have
active charge of the plant. The family is making their home in the Cook apartments on
East Hamilton Street.

Mr. and mrs. John Blackstock have moved to Ericksdahl. They are living at the Carlton
place which is located about two miles north of the Swedish Lutheran church. They
were residents of this place many years ago. John Blackstock had a stroke of
paralysis while moving their furnishings. His daughter, Miss Fannie Mae Blackstock of
the Stamford Sanitarium is his nurse.

Ed A. Rainey teaching a class on barber science in Graham. This makes the fifth class
taught by Mr. Rainey.



The Stamford American
Friday, December 25, 1929
Vol. 6, Number 37

D.B. Earnest home in Symonds place destroyed by fire.

Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper N. Porter celebrated.
	Mr. and Mrs. Porter were married in Farmington, Missouri, December 16, 1879 and moved
to Stamford in May 1911. They have four daughters: Mrs. R.M. Macnish of Buffalo, NY;
Mrs. L.W. Cundiff of Stamford; Mrs. R.J. Mann of Wichita Falls; Mrs. R.R. Cunyus of
Longview. Mr. Porter is a retired roadmaster, having served 52 consecutive years in
that service.

W.P. Lyles sells brick building to McDaniel Brothers
	Building occupied by Stamford American changes hands
The two-story brick building on the south side of the square, occupied by the
Stamford American and the Elliott Cleaning Company, has been sold by W.P. Lyles to
Walter and Cecil McDaniel. The building sold for $11,000 setting a new high record
for property on the south side of the square. The building is 25 x 100 feet. The
Stamford American has the building under lease until September 1, 1929, and will
occupy until that date or later. The Elliott Clearning Company has just leased the
Grubbs building next door, formely occupied by W.P. Brown &Son’s Dry Goods Store, and
will occupy it about January 15. The McDaniels plan to move their dry goods store to
the building which they have just purchased when their lease on the building where
they are not located expires some two years from now.

Tuxedo
Joe Johnson died on December 25, 1928. He was buried in the Fairview cemetery being
conducted by Rev. R. A. Stewart of Stamford on Wednesday morning.

Shaw Tire Company moved from North Swenson to the new building just completed by P.P.
Fitzpatrick on East Hamilton Street. The business is operated by J.M. Shaw and O.C.
Powell.