July 3, 1909

Now In a Dangerous Condition

Bouldin Mims, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Mims, who had his knee cap seriously cut by being struck with the heavy bottom of a celery glass thrown by a younger brother, Otho, two weeks ago today, and who till a few days ago seemed to be progressing nicely, was taken by his mother to Dalhart Tuesday afternoon to have a surgical operation performed by Drs. Hedrick and Dawson of that town. The entire leg seemed to be affected, and the little fellow had to be carried to the train on a stretcher. To touch him even with the hand on the injured limb seemed to cause acute pain. The operation was performed Tuesday evening, a large piece of proud flesh being removed and something like a pint of puss flowed from the incision. The little sufferer has been steadily growing worse owing to the fact that sceptic affection in a serious form has developed in the knee joint, and he is now in a critical if not dangerous condition. Another operation may have to be performed, and the Courier with the many Channing friends of the injured boy’s family, anxiously await the result and hope for the best.

Mrs. Mims was accompanied by her brother-in-law, Otho Mims, who went for the purpose of lending any assistance that might be required of him. [I didn't find another article but Bouldin is found on the 1920 census.]

 

At the Bat

Dalhart’s aggregation of ball tossers came to Channing last Friday afternoon. About 4:30 game was called, and everything started off as lovely as one could wish, the visitors goose-egging and the home team getting in two runs the first inning. Up to the sixth Channing had five scores and Dalhart none. Then things begun to happen. While Prof. Todd is only calculating to reach an altitude of ten miles with his balloon to communicate with Mars, judging from the suddenness of the Channing teams ascent upwards and their prolonged absence, they unquestionably went several mile higher. When their feetsteps again touched mother earth Dalhart had seven to the good, and in the seventh run in three more. Channing seemed to be light-headed during the remainder of the game, owning in all probability to the rarity of the air they had so recently been breathing, but managed to add three more runs before the game ended, making the score 10 to 8 in favor of the visitors. Notwithstanding errors, wild throws, and wilder pitching at intervals, the game was well worth witnessing, and with proper handling Dalhart wouldn’t look like one-half of 30 cents, for the material is here to make a good ball team. Let’s get to work and have it made.

 

K. of P. Memorial Services

The regular annual memorial services by Channing Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was held las Sunday, June 27, at the Baptist church.

Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock the knights assembled at their castle hall and marched en masse to the church, where they were given front seats.

Rev. J.H. Clouse, pastor, delivered the sermon. His text was: “Greater love hath no man tha this, that a man lay down his life for his friend.” He first gave a brief historical sketch of Syracuse, and of Damon and Pythias and of the drama upon which the Knights of Pythias order is founded. In most eloquent words he spoke of “Friendship,” the keystone upon which this grand order is founded. For about an hour Rev. Clouse held the close attention of the knights and the visiting friends, while he delivered a most eloquent, thoughtful and convincing sermon. The beauties of the order in the shaping of man’s character, if adhered to, were clearly shown, as also food for thought in the care and watchfulness of the good name of our friends while they are absent, and in honor preferring one another. It was certainly a fine discours and appreciated by all who heard it.

At the close of the sermon the knights marched to the cemetery, where the beautiful ritualistic service was performed over the grave and last resting place of the body of Capt. E.F. Batte, our late decease member. At the close of the ceremonies flowers were placed upon the mound by loving and kind friends.

Thus again is shown in clear colors the beauties of this order. May its numbers increase, and be as the stars in the sky, for such a band of brothers.

 

School Board Meeting

The trustees of the Channing Independent school district met Monday evening in the rear room of the First State Bank of Channing building in regular session.

Miss May McAllister was endorsed by the board as music teacher for the Channing school.

Miss Jessie M. Gardner, recently of Pampa, was elected as first assistant teacher in the Channing high school.

The returns of the school tax election, held in Channing June 19, were canvassed and the result declared, 22 to 2 in favor of the school tax.

There being no further business the board adjourned.

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Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Collins and Misses Annie and Belle Burns were in Dalhart last Sunday visiting relatives and friends. They made the trip in their White Steamer automobile. It is certainly a fine machine and runs swiftly and smoothly.

W.J. Corder went to Dalhart Saturday morning. He returned on the afternoon train, bringing with him Mrs. Corder, who had been visiting friends and relatives in that city for a week or more. It is unnecessary to say that “The Old Reliable Restaurant” again presents that air of homelike cheerfulness and comfort that only the female part of the establishment could give it.

W.A. Hamilton, section foreman at Duncan, went to Amarillo this week to take charge of the Fort Worth and Denver yards at that place. This promotion is deserved recognition for ability, as Mr. Hamilton is a man with years of experience in his branch of railroad work. Having favorably considered a proposition from another road, he had sent in his resignation to the roadmaster at Amarillo and that (can’t read two or three words) being wise in his generation, and not wishing to lose a good man, offered the place at Amarillo with the result as above stated.

(Can’t read first line) about one mile north of town, belonging to Wm. Powell, was killed by lightning during the thunder storm Thursday night of last week. And speaking of lightning, the display on that occasion was far above the average, the pyrotechnics constituting a continuous performance for a couple of hours. It was a brilliant affair of the awe-inspiring hair-raising kind, and being of a nervous temperament with a blood pump the gearing of which is not always in good running order, the end of the display was appreciated to the fullest extent of our ability, which was by no means small.

The Channing ball team left this morning for Dumas, where they play this afternoon. A few rooters went with them to encourage them with their presence as well as to enjoy the game.

Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Tanner were in town from their ranch northeast of here last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Tanner reports that conditions are fine in his locality and that the bounteous (a line cannot be read) a most pleasing aspect.

R.E. Mims received the first of the week his new soda fountain, which he recently purchased of O.K. Stephens, of Dalhart. Mr. Mims is having a substantial counter built for it, and he expects to have the fountain installed and in running order in the near future. He will then be better prepared to handle his ever increasing trade.

Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Sprinkle, and their two charming young daughters, Evalyne and Francis, of Fort Worth, arrived in town Wednesday and are visiting with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hovencamp. Mr. Sprinkle is switch engineer for the Rock Island at Fort Worth, and to enjoy a much needed and well earned vacation to the best advantage, he brought his family to the best spot on earth for that purpose. For where are summer days more ideal? And the nights! Why they seem solely for the purpose of enjoying luxurious repose.

Fulton Thomas, the accommodating clerk in the dry goods department at Lard, Weeks & Gardner’s, returned Sunday evening from a visit of a couple of days to Amarillo, where he had been to accompany his sister and brother. Miss Jennie and Master Noble, and to place thm on the Santa Fe train bound for Artesia, N.M., where they will visit their friends, Wm. Wagley and family, for three or four weeks.

R.L. Allen, of the firm of Allen & Byrd, dealers in steer cattle, with headquarters at Dumas, was in Channing last week. While here he purchased the pick registered Hereford yearling bull from a herd of 85 belonging to Wm. Powell, one of the oldest Hereford breeders in the state. Mr. Allen informs us that his firm is in the market looking to the purchase of 1,500 steers. He also spoke optimistically of Dumas future prospects and predicted that the engine’s whistle would awake the echoes in that town, not later than early fall as railroad work was being done as rapidly as it could possibly be pushed.

Mrs. Gardner, of Pampa, wife of G.J. Gardner, of the firm of Lard, Weeks & Gardner, arrived in Channing Wednesday. Mr. Gardner had come on some two weeks ago. They have rented the old Price place in West Channing where they will be pleased to meet the Channing people. We gladly welcome these people to our midst. Mr. Gardner is a merchant of fifteen years experience—twelve years in Tennessee and three years in Pampa—and comes here most highly recommended.

 

For Sale At Low Prices

At H.S. Boice’s residence the following, with some things not enumberated: Majestic range, two coal stove heaters, kitchen cabinet and tables, dining room cabinet and table, dining room cabinet and dining room table, writing desk, bedsteads, swinging porch settee, washstand, etc. Rich Stephens will show any of these articles.