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Mr. B. Goodrum left Tuesday for Weldon to move the rest of his household goods here. Mr. J. K. Smith went to Wharton Wednesday. Miss Ethel Smith left Wednesday
for her return to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith and
family returned home Wednesday from Mr. Mittie Jarrell of Mr. J. K. Smith went to Wharton
Sunday to meet Mrs. Smith, who was returning home from The postoffice inspector was out the first of the week and found everything correct for our office. Mr. J. P. Chastun went to Mrs. Fred Gernand went to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Walker of |
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Messrs. Smith, Mr. H. A. Lyman went to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Chastun went to Caney Tuesday. Mr. Walter Brown of Mr. Moore left Wednesday for Mr. Oats left Thursday for his home in Weldon. Mr. J. P. Chastun and daughter,
Mrs. Gernand, went to Mr. Rhodes went to Mr. J. K. Smith went to Pledger Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smith left
Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gernand left
Sunday for Hitchcock and Mr. B. F. Goodrum went to Miss Anna Pointer passed through the city Saturday on her way to Pierce to spend the holidays with her parents. Miss Iszoria Toups has charge of the post office at Ashwood this week during the absence of the postmistress, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Ollie Neuman of Mr. Moore came down from Messrs. Moore of Houston and J.
K. Smith went to Mrs. S. M. Watkins of Rockport and Miss Nora Toups of Beeville arrived in the city this morning to visit their sister, Miss Iszoria Toups.
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On Friday evening, December 20, at 7 o'clock, the appointed hour, the little school house of Ashwood was well crowded with friends and patrons of the school to view the beautiful tree which was loaded with gifts for everyone present, and to hear and see the splendid program that was given by Miss Toups and her pupils, which each one acted well his and her part, as the program closed, old Santa's horn was heard in a far distance, so we all knew he was on the way and waited for his arrival which was greeted by all, and added much merriment for the little folks. After Santa had distributed all the presents from the tree, we found that he had a sack of fruit for his gift to each, which closed the affair for the evening, after which each departed for home, feeling that we had received our share of Christmas pleasure and wishing each other a very Merry Christmas, we bid good night.
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2300 Acres Being Sold in Small Tracts on Best of Terms In keeping with increased
activity in real estate in all sections of the county, Ashwood is coming
to the front with her part and as is well known, has some of the best
soil in One tract of 2300 acres recently
purchased by Mr. W. A. Moore, formerly of Some years ago the government of
the The people are fast finding this out and some of the most successful and best satisfied farmers we have are cultivating vast acreages of this wonderful land, all the way from Wharton south. The soil is ideal for potatoes, ribbon cane, corn and cotton, some almost unbelievable yields of all these crops frequently being made. Fortunes have been made on Caney Valley lands, and anyone who owns land there or who has ever farmed them knows that no mistake is made when one takes up the business of farming in that rich and fertile territory. Ashwood, in this county, is
located in the heart of
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Mr. B. E. Goodrum returned home Tuesday from Weldon. Mr. Jim Lyman of near Van Vleck was in the city Wednesday. Messrs. J. H. Chastun and Fred
Gernand went to Messrs. J. K. and J. F. Smith
and Willis Goodrum went to Mr. J. P. Chastun and Mr. J. H. Chastun and Mr. Fred Gernand went to Pledger Saturday to vote. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Chastun, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith and Miss Toups motored to Pledger Sunday afternoon. Miss Toups has received the good news from her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins of Rockport, who have been ill, that they are very much improved. Mr. B. Goodrum and family moved from Ashwood Saturday and we regret losing them from our midst, but we wish them well in their new home. Ashwood is coming to the front every day now, as the townsite has most all been sold and three new families have moved in this week, and others are to follow soon. Mesdames Gernand and Hanson went
to Little Miss Marion Chastun was on the sick list last week and unable to attend school on that account. The Ashwood Sunday school still
meets every Sunday afternoon at
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Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith went to
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Chastun went
to Mr. and Mrs. Pace and family of Ashwood was visited by a constant downpour of rain all Tuesday afternoon and night. Mr. W. A. Moore of Mr. W. M. Belcher of Mr. W. A. Moore left Friday for
his return to Mr. Bennett, of near Brazoria, was in the city Saturday considering a deal for property here. Mr. Pace and four sons, all of Ashwood is going to make a business town in the near future, as it is on the high way now for a good start, and anyone wishing a home here is the place to come. As we already have a good school, postoffice and mail service twice daily and religious services every Sunday where everyone is invited to attend and take part, what more could be asked for in a small town just beginning? Mrs. Holland of Pledger passed through Ashwood Saturday. Mr. J. P. Chastun and daughter,
Miss Marguerite, went to Mr. Albert Rhodes was in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith, Miss
Toups and Mr. W. A. Moore of Miss Marguerite Chastun and Mrs. W. D. Hanson went to Van Vleck Saturday.
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Mrs. Walter Brown has returned home from Chappel Hill where she has been visiting relatives. Mr. Rephfell of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown of Mr. George Walker is building a new residence on his property, which he recently purchased from the W. A. Moore tract, and other new buildings are to follow soon. Ashwood was visited by heavy rain Tuesday afternoon. Master George Newman was on the sick list last week and was unable to attend school for several days. Mr. Albert Rhodes was in the city Thursday, visiting friends. Mr. Nuttie Jarrell left Thursday
for a visit in Mr. Cates of Pledger was in the city Friday. Mr. W. A. Moore has opened up an office in Ashwood and is ready to transact business with anyone interested in a home in our city. Another new building is going up this week and new shipments for lumber are being made every week. Miss Toups went to Mrs. J. K. Smith and Miss Toups
went for a horseback ride to Mr. Oats of Weldon arrived Saturday with two more men interested in buying homes in our little city. There were four more pupils enrolled in the Ashwood school Monday, which makes an enrollment of fourteen for our school. Private Pace arrived in the city
Saturday from Everyone in Ashwood is urged to
be at the school house next Sunday afternoon at
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Mr. L. B. Pace went to Mr. Goodrum of Grovedale was in the city last week. Mr. Smith of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith and Mr.
W. A. Moore motored to Mr. Albert Rhodes was in the city Saturday. Mr. M. H. Martin, who has been in Camp Travis for the past five months, passed through the city Saturday on his way home in Palacios, having just received his discharge from the army. Mr. Freeman of Pledger came down Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith had as their guests for dinner Sunday Miss Toups and Mr. W. H. Martin of Palacios. Miss Mae Smith has been seriously ill for the past few days, but we are glad to report her condition very much improved. There is to be a Valentine party
and box supper given at the Ashwood school house by teacher and pupils
on February 14--Friday evening--at
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Mr. Freeman of Iago left Thursday for his return home, after visiting relatives in the city. Mr. W. A. Moore returned last
week from Surveyors from The following pupils have been on the sick list this week and unable to attend school: Willis Goodrum, C. L. Smith and Mae Smith. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith left Friday for Houston and Beaumont where they will visit relatives and friends. Miss Toups went to Wharton Saturday to be the week-end guest of Miss Bertha Clark at the Plaza. Mr. Nelson of Mr. Albert Rhodes was in the city Monday. Mr. J. F. Smith and Mrs. W. A.
Moore motored to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Walker went
to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gernand, Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Chastun were
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Mrs. Olie Newman of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith
returned home from Miss Toups went to Mr. Ace and Dill Pace went to Iago Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith and Mr.
W. A. Moore motored to Mr. Jack Gilmore of Mrs. J. P. Chastun and little
daughter, Marian, went to Mr. Freeman returned to his home in Iago Wednesday, after being in the city visiting relatives. Messrs. W. A. Moore and J. F.
Smith went to Mrs. J. K. Smith was the guest
of Mrs. Walter Brown of Mr. Smith and two sons of Weldon arrived in the city Sunday and expect to move to Ashwood in the near future. Mr. W. H. Martin of Messrs. J. K. and J. F. Smith and Mr. W. A. Moore left Tuesday for Angleton to attend the trial of Jim Martin of that place who shot and killed Mr. C. L. Smith last spring. The young people of Ashwood were entertained Sunday evening with music and singing at the home of Mrs. C. L. Smith with was very much enjoyed by all present. A Valentine Party Miss Toups and her pupils entertained at the school house Friday evening with a party and box supper. At 8 o'clock Friday evening the little school house was filled with a jolly crowd, and all patiently waiting to see what the Valentine mail sack contained for them--when soon Valentines began to be delivered in every direction of the room, bearing loving messages from friend to friend. After each one present had received a number of Valentines, then the beautiful boxes each containing a lunch for two were put on display and voted on by each gentleman present to see which young lady should win the prize for having the prettiest box, and after all votes were cast and counted the best decorated box was owned by Mrs. J. K. Smith, who was presented with a Valentine as her prize. Then came the time for every man present to put on his thinking cap and guess what letter was in the boxes, as each box contained one of the letters of the alphabet, and knowing that if he should fail to win a box he would not get to take part in the feast so each did his best, and soon all boxes were won, after which many games were played and enjoyed by all until the time came for us to open our lunches, and find the name of some young lady with whom we shared our box. So it was not long until
everyone was devouring his and her share of the eatables, and scarcely
before we could realize, as the time passed so rapidly, the late hour of
The out-of-town guests who were
present for the affair were: Mrs. Alice Newman of
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One of the season's most enjoyable affairs was celebrated at the cottage home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kilrain Smith February, in honor of the memory of George Washington's birthday. Forty-five guests were present. The home was tastefully decorated in the national colors. Three soldiers of the war of nations were present. Delicious refreshments, consisting of fruit salad, punch and cake, were served. Mr. L. D. Smith and family of Messrs. Lorenzo and Frank Freeman of Iago were visitors at the Pace home Saturday. Misses Blanche Kirk of Mrs. W. A. Moore and children of
Mr. J. A. South is cutting his first crop of alfalfa which is exceptionally good. Miss Anna Porter of Caney visited Saturday and Sunday with Miss Toups. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith have as
their guests Mrs. George Spaid of Port Byun, Farmers are all busy preparing for their new crop.
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Miss Hart, of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pace went to Iago Tuesday to visit relatives. Miss Freeman left Tuesday for her home in Iago. Mr. Smith of Weldon is moving to Ashwood this week, and Mr. Smith is going to build a residence on the track of land he has just purchased here, and we are glad to welcome Mr. Smith and his family to our city and wish them well in their new home. Mrs. Fred Gernand is in Mrs. J. K. Smith went to Mr. L. B. Pace went to Messrs. Freeman of Iago arrived in the city Saturday for a visit until Monday with relatives. Miss Anna Pointer of Caney came up Saturday to be the week-end guest of Miss Toups and to attend the party Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith and Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Moore motored to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore of Messrs. W. H. Martin and Glenn Claybourn of Palacios were visitors in Ashwood Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Fillmer of Mrs. Fred Gernand returned home
Sunday from the Sheriff Bert Carr and Mr. Dawson
of Ashwood was visited Monday night with a heavy rain. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith Entertained With a Birthday Party. The most elaborate entertainment that has ever been given in Ashwood was Friday evening when Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Smith entertained at home with a birthday party in honor of their friend, Mr. W. P. Martin of Palacios. The parlor and dining room were very artistic and beautifully decorated, the patriotic colors of red, white and blue being used. A large white bell hung from the center of the room with the three colors leading out from it in each direction over the room. The windows were draped in
curtains of the colors and from each side of the room waved our dear old
flag of the By The program began for the
evening when all were asked by the hostess to take part in singing
" Then Mr. Martin was asked to lead the way into the beautifully decorated dining room where he found a large birthday cake awaiting for him with red, white and blue candles burning, one to represent each year of his life. Over the table hung a large hoop of the colors, from the center of which a large white bell was added to the color scheme. After the candles had been blown out by the honored guest, Mrs. Smith assisted by her mother, Mrs. Fillmer, served delicious refreshments consisting of jello and nabiscoes, and the birthday cake for the first course, then Mrs. Neuman and Mrs. Fillmer presided over the punch bowl, when each enjoyed a glass of punch, and here the merry laughter of all was heard when Mrs. Newman gave a toast to Mr. Martin in honor of his birthday and future life. All too soon for the gay crowd had the last hour of midnight arrived so after expressing our appreciations to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for their kind hospitality each took his departure home, feeling sure that the hostess of the evening was [a] delightful entertainer, and we hope that we shall some day spend another such pleasant evening with the host and hostess. The out-of-town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Moore of
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Mr. J. H. Chastun and Mr. Fred
went to Mr. J. Fisher Smith went to Mr. Hall and son of Wharton were in the city Thursday. Mr. Denny Pace was on the sick list last week, but we are glad to report him very much improved at present. Sergeant Cates and Mr. W. H.
Martin of Mr. B. E. Goodrum left Friday
for Mr. Frank Thompson of Mr. J. K. Smith and
father-in-law, Mr. Fillmer of Mr. W. A. Moore left Saturday
night for The young folks of Ashwood were entertained Sunday night with singing and music at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Chastun. Miss Toups has resigned her position as teacher of the Ashwood school, owing to the fact that the school has been moved almost two miles away from Ashwood to a very undesirable place. Mr. W. A. Moore has been elected president and Mr. J. K. Smith vice president of the Sunday School, to take Miss Toups' place in this work. Ashwood did not have a Sunday school until Miss Toups organized this noble work, and with her as our leader for the past two years we have a Sunday school now that we can feel proud of, and even though we have to give Miss Toups up we want to carry on this great work; and we ask everyone to come each Sunday and work with Mr. Moore, and let's still strive for an A-1 Sunday school. On Sunday morning, March 16, at Mr. Oats of Weldon came down Saturday. Supt. W. F. Pack and Mr. Shoultz
of Mr. Erkinback and family have moved to Ashwood and are living in one of Mrs. C. L. Smith's rent cottages. Mrs. Walter Brown of Mr. Freeman of Iago was in the city Sunday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Bates of Miss Toups expects to leave next week for her home in Beeville. Matagorda
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Mrs. J. K. Smith and Mrs. Ollie Newman entertained with a farewell party in honor of Miss Toups’ departure from our little city Tuesday evening down at the little school house where Miss Toups has spent three successful years as a noble teacher in our school. The house was beautifully decorated in evergreen and moss; also the color scheme of red and white was used in crepe paper. So when the jolly young folks of Ashwood arrived they found not the lonely little school room which they expected to find but a real house of beauty in which to enjoy the last evening we could all spend together. Many games were played and enjoyed by all, until the witch appeared on the scene and said that each must have his and her fortune told; so, of course, we were all eager to know what our future should be which was a very interesting part for all. As the last fortune was told, refreshments were served, consisting of punch and cake. As the late hour of midnight drew near each felt that we must bid farewell to the one little teacher who has been a leader in the community for so long, but now we have to give her up. So here we parted. Each leaving Miss Toups their best wishes for her success wherever she may be, and we each felt that we had our share of pleasure and merriment for the evening. Miss Toups has gained many warm friends in Ashwood by whom she shall never be forgotten, and though she is leaving, she says she feels that Ashwood is almost home to her, and we hope some time to have her back with us as a visitor when we shall all enjoy another evening of pleasure. A. Friend.
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