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SALADO A JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF TEXAS Second Quarter 2019 Published by Salado Village Voice saladovillagevoice.com
F i n d Y o u r s e l f
in Salado
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Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas
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(254) 947-5321
Third Quarter 2019 deadline is May 8
Tim and Marilyn Fleischer, publishers of Salado Village Voice newspa-
per and Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas magazine, ready for a
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night out in Salado. (Photo by Royce Wiggin)
Salado Village Voice: always Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas
independent, family-owned editor-in-chief Tim Fleischer
While the Salado Village Voice is not the first newspaper in Salado, managing editor Marilyn Fleischer
it has had the longest life-span, since being founded in 1979. The ad composition Stephanie Hood
Fleischer family bought the newspaper in 1988, marking 31 years in
Salado this spring. administrative assistant Royce Wiggin
When historian Dayton Kelley published the first edition of the
Salado Village Voice on February 17, 1979, it was the first time in web SaladoVillageVoice.com
more than 100 years that the village had a newspaper.
facebook Salado Village Voice
The first newspaper known to be published in the village was the
Salado Newsletter. Published by E.W. Billings, the first edition came twitter @saladovoice
out on August 25, 1874. Only one copy of the newspaper exists at the
newspaper collection of the University of Texas at Austin. phone 254.947.5321
The Grange published another newspaper, The Texas Farmer in
Salado, but it was later moved to Dallas. office 213 Mill Creek Drive, Suite #125
Reference to a third Salado newspaper has been found on a let- hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays
terhead in the Rose Papers at the University of Texas at Austin. The
Salado Sentinel was published by A.S. Hornbeck. No copies of the
news releases news@saladovillagevoice.com
Salado Sentinel are known to exist today.
Salado Village Voice founder Dayton Kelley was a native of Bell advertising advertising@saladovillagevoice.com
County, a journalist and a historian. He taught journalism at the Uni-
versity of Mary Hardin-Baylor for 12 years before accepting a position Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas magazine is a quarter-
as Director of the Texas Collection at Baylor University in Waco. ly publication of Salado Village Voice Inc., publisher of the
After Dayton passed away, his sons Dennis and Bill ran the Salado
Village Voice, selling it to the Fleischer family in 1988.
weekly Salado Village Voice newspaper., P.O. Box 587, Salado,
Since the Fleischer family purchased the newspaper, a week has Texas 76571 Distributed in Salado and all Texas Visitor Centers
not passed that the newspaper has not published. Tim and Marilyn
Fleischer purchased the newspaper outright in the early 1990s.
The newspaper is four sections and full color throughout. Salado MEMBER
Village Voice has published the quarterly magazine Salado: A Jewel 2010
in the Crown of Texas for more than 25 years.
Salado Village Voice launched its website as a compliment to its
weekly newspaper and quarterly magazine. When you visit salado- TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
villagevoice.com, you will find breaking news, the latest Calendar of
Events and information on many of the events in Salado.
Cover photo by Stephanie Hood
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Calendar of Events
April 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
Blow Your Own Easter Eggs at
Easter Egg Hunt. Kids pancake
and waffle bar on Patio. $5.
vations:(254) 947-5554.
• The Barton House, reserva-
June 28
Fourth Friday Sip ‘n Shop late
Salado Glassworks. Reservations April 19-21, 26-28 and May 4-5 tions, (254) 947-0441. night shopping and sipping in shops
online at saladoglassworks.com. Serendipity is offering paint your • Ramble Restaurant, reserva- throughout Salado.
April 5-7 own Teacup Planter sessions in cel- tions, (254) 308-2006. June 29
42nd Annual Texas Packard ebration of Mother’s Day. Reserva- • Stagecoach Inn, reservations, Tracy Byrd at Johnny’s Outback.
meet info: texaspackardmeet.org or tions online at serendipitysaladotx. (254) 947-5111. Tickets at johnnyssteaks andbbq.
Packard Texas Meet on Facebook. com • Inn at Salado, reservations, com.
April 21 (254) 947-0027.
April 6 July 20, 27 & August 3
17th Annual Smokin Spokes Special Easter brunches at fine May 16-19
Gathering of the Faithful, Texas 27th Annual Performances of
bike ride by Salado Volunteer Fire dining restaurants in Salado. Book Salado Legends at Tablerock.
Department. saladospokes.com early! MG Register gathers at Holiday
• Alexander’s Distillery. Reser- Inn Express. Car show in Pace Park August 3-4
April 6 on May 18. Salado Art Fair. Salado Cham-
Three-year Anniversary at vations:(254) 947-5554.
• The Barton House, reserva- May 19 ber of Commerce. salado.com.
Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. August 10
tions, (254) 947-0441. Art Opening Reception with
April 6 • Ramble Restaurant, reserva- Stephen King, 3-5 p.m., Salado Brew Day Silent Auction, 7-10
Artist Reception with Patty tions, (254) 308-2006. Winery. p.m. at Barrow Brewing Co. Pro-
Thomas at Salado Wine Seller, 841 • Stagecoach Inn, reservations, ceeds benefit Zack Rosen who lost
N. Main St. 2-6 p.m.Free admis- May 24
(254) 947-5111. Fourth Friday Gospel Singing at his home to fire.
sion. • Inn at Salado, reservations, September 21
Cedar Valley Baptist Church.
April 11 (254) 947-0027. Grape Stomp and Harvest
Westeros Dinner at Alexander’s May 24
April 26 Royal Street Art Walk at galler- Festival. Fundraiser for Montessori
Distillery, tickets on eventbrite. Eli Young Band at Johnny’s School, 4-8 p.m. at Salado Winery
com. Enjoy a Games of Thrones ies on Royal.
Outback. Tickets at johnnyssteaks Co., 841 N. Main St.
inspired menu by Chef Dave Her- May 24
andbbq.com. Fourth Friday Sip ‘n Shop late September 28
mann and the crew. Oktoberfest at Barrow Brewing
April 26 night shopping and sipping in shops
April 12 Fourth Friday Gospel Singing at Co., 108 Royal St.
Ostrich Egg Decorating, 7 - 9 throughout Salado.
Cedar Valley Baptist Church. May 25 October 11-12
p.m. at Salado Winery. Christmas in October at The
April 26 Second Annual Que on Main
April 12-14 Royal Street Art Walk at galler- Venue by Inn on the Creek.
The Barton House Spring Wine Barbecue cook-off sponsored by
ies on Royal. Salado Rotary Club. October 12
Festival. Call 254-947-0441 for Oktoberfest at Barrow Brewing
reservations April 26 May 27
Fourth Friday Sip ‘n Shop late Memorial Day Ceremony at Co., 108 Royal St.
April 12: Amici Wine Dinner at night shopping and sipping in shops October 19
Barton House, 6:45 p.m. Reserva- Salado Cemetery, Baines Rd.
throughout Salado. May 31 Cattlemen’s Ball, Tenroc Ranch.
tions, $79 per guest. Tentative date.
April 26-27 & May 3-4, 10-11 Last day of Classes SISD
April 13: Art and Wine Expe- Blow Your Own Mother’s Day November 1-3
rience on the grounds of Barton May 31, June 1, 7-8, 14-15
at Salado Glassworks. Reservations Blow Your Own Father’s Day Fall Stagecoach Wine Trail.
House, 2-5 p.m. $25 early, $30 day online at saladoglassworks.com. Visit 10 local wineries in Central
of event. Artists and wine and food Event at Salado Glassworks. Reser-
April 27 vations at saladoglassworks.com. Texas area including Salado Winery
vendors. Co. and Axis Winery in Salado.
B & B Bootmakers’ Gathering May 31 & June 7
April 13: Catena Wine Dinner, at Dustin Lauw’s workshop November 8-10
6:45 p.m. $89 per guest, reserva- Shakespeare On The Rock:
May 9 Hamlet, on the Tablerock stage. Annual Highland Games and
tions necessary. Gathering of Scottish Clans.
Fashion Show and Benefit Show starts at 7:30 - Adult $10,
April 14: Wine Brunch featuring Luncheon, Blue Heron Room at November 9
Rombauer wines, 10:45 a.m. seat- Child 12 or under $5. Gate and
Tenroc Ranch, 11 a.m. benefiting concessions open at 6:30pm. Empty Bowl Project
ings, reservations for $79 per guest.
Chisholm Trail ABWA. June 8 December 5
April 13 Christmas Parade, 6 p.m.
Granger Smith at Johnny’s May 10-11, 17-18 Texas History Days in Salado
Outback. Tickets at johnnyssteaks Blow Your Own Date Nigh at Salado Civic Center. Grounds December 6-8
andbbq.com. Event at Salado Glassworks. Reser- open and free from 9 until 5. Info: Salado Christmas Stroll
vations online at saladoglassworks. 254-947-9205. December 7
April 13-14 com.
Salado Market Days at Salado June 8-9 Christmas Homes Tour by
Antique Mall. May 11 Salado Market Days at Salado Salado Historical Society.
Aaron Watson at Johnny’s Antique Mall. December 6-7 and 13-14
April 14 Outback. Tickets at johnnyssteaks
Ostrich Egg Decorating, 12 June 15 A Christmas Carol, Tablerock.
andbbq.com. Salado Springs Beer Fest at December 12
noon-2 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. at
Salado Winery. May 11-12 Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. Salado Community Chorus
Salado Market Days at Salado June 28 Christmas Concert, 7 p.m. First
April 18 Antique Mall.
Ostrich Egg Decorating, 6:30- Fourth Friday Gospel Singing at Baptist Church.
8:30 p.m. at Salado Winery, $45, May 12 Cedar Valley Baptist Church. December 13-15
include a glass of wine. Special Mother’s Day brunches June 28 Salado Christmas Stroll
April 20 at fine dining restaurants in Salado. Royal Street Art Walk at galler- Visit saladovillagevoice.com for the
First Annual barton Hosue • Alexander’s Distillery. Reser- ies on Royal. latest Calendar of Events.
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Salado’s Boutique Marketplace
t u r i n g
Now Fea
Gelato, Coffee, Sweets & Eats
OPEN
7 DAYS 22 North Main Street
A WEEK Page 5
‘Que on Main will dot downtown with pits
The Second Annual ‘Que on Main
Cook-off will be May 25 with barbecue
teams competing for cash prizes and dotting
businesses along Main St.
BBQ smokers will be lined up and down
Main Street for tasting and voting.
Wrist bands are $20 each ($15 early bird
special) and $10 (ages 8-15). The wrist will
allow you to sample each team’s food, plus
you will receive a scorecard to judge the
BBQ entries on different categories. Each
scoredcard will be entered into a drawing fro
a grand prize.
There will be four entries for each team:
brisket, ribs, chicken and beans, plus an op-
tional entry for the cook’s choice. There will
be a $5,000+ jackpot. Grand prize will be
$1,500 plus the added money fromentries.
Reserve will be $750. Brisket: $500, first,
$350 second, $200 third. Chicken, $350,
first, $250, second, $150, third. Ribs: $350,
first, $250, second, $150, third. Beans: The ‘Que on Main will have barbecue teams lining Main St. on May 25. Wrist bands will get you
$200, first. Cook’s choice: first place, all en- samples from each entry and a scorecard. (Photo by Tim Fleischer)
try money.
Cook-off team entries will be $125 and For information about signing up your All proceeds will go to the Salado Rotary
$175 after May 15. The cook’s choice entry barbecue team, call Deanna Whitson at Club to be used for local community support
is $25. 254-394-4100. and scholarships.
Page 6
Indulge
your
imagination
Unique home decor
furnishings
gifts
and
accessories
21 North Main Street
Salado
254.947.4000 • twentyonemain.com • Open 7 days
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ho u se Sprin gh ou se
Spring r iu m
oriu m E m po
Emp CHECK OUT
OUR NEW LOOK
CHECK OUT 4th Fridays Sip ‘n Shop
OUR NEW LOOK Shops around Salado invite you to their monthly after-hours Fourth Fri-
Springhouse
nghouse are the current participating shops that
day Sip ‘n Shop. Theprifollowing
S Emporium
will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Fourth Friday of each month.
Emporion
Follow Salado 4th Friday umFacebook for the latest updates and partici-
pating businesses. Upcoming Salado Fourth Friday Sip ‘n Shop dates are
120 ROYAL STREET April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October
25 and November 22, 2019. Shops throughout Salado participate in the
events with different offerings and specials.
120 ROYAL STREET
Emporium Springhouse
Emporium
CHECK OUT
OUR NEW LOOK Check out
our new look
120 ROYAL STREET Page 8
120 ROYAL STREET
LOCAL ART
vintage boots
handmade soap
dog stuff
blown glass
QUALITY GOODS
open late. next to Barrow.
112 Royal Street
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SOFI’S at the Stagecoach
Amazing Gifts
Jewelry
Folk Art
Art
FLAX Clothing
Fly London
Shoes
Vintage Vinyl
401 South Main Street
OPEN 7 DAYS MON - SAT 10 - 5 SUNDAYS 11:30 - 3:30
Sofi’s at the Stagecoach (254) 947-4336
Flicka
Page 10ABWA Style Show
in Blue Heron room
of Tenroc Ranch
For the 24th year The Chisholm Trail Chapter of the Ameri-
can Business Women’s Association will hold their annual fashion
show and benefit luncheon. The event will be held at the Blue Heron
Room at Tenroc Ranch in Salado, on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
The usually sold out event starts at 11:00 a.m., but doors open at
10:00 a.m. to allow attendees to view the silent auction items and
the raffle. Spring fashions will be on display from Christy’s of Sala-
do, Magnolia’s, Susan Marie’s, Shoppes on Main and Springhouse.
One highlight of the show will be the Salado Shopping Spree raffle.
It will include several $100 gift certificates from the participating
shops. Raffle tickets will be available at the event as well as in ad-
vance from any ABWA member. The winner of the raffle need not
be present to win. Lynette Jones from McCain’s Café and Bakery is
catering the luncheon.
Show tickets are $30 and may be purchased from any of the five
businesses or by mailing a check made out to Chisholm Tr. ABWA,
c/o Barclay McCort, 406 Royal View Rd., Salado, TX 76571.
More information may be obtained by contacting her at barclay-
mccort@gmail.com or at 254 947-3617.
Reserved tables of eight are also available.
Shirley Gambrell is styles from Springhouse. (courtesy photo)
Page 11Building the Craft
a pair at a time
Bootmakers gather
in Salado April 27
By Stephanie Hood
The 10th Annual B & B Bootmaker’s Gathering brings together
leather craftsmen from across the southwest on April 27.
The gathering began when Duck Menzies, legendary Texas
bootmaker, invited his fellow makers to join him for a bit of BBQ
and boot shop talk.
The tradition continues, now hosted by Menzies’ successor
Dustin Lauw at Duck’s Heritage Cowboy Boots on Brewer Road in
Salado.
Lauw continues more than the annual gathering though. What
began as 20 year old considering a career as a saddlemaker walking
into Menzies’ boot shop in Belton to order his first pair of custom
Dustin Lauw makes boots one pair at a time at his workshop located on made cowboy boots turned into a lifelong bond between mentor and
Brewer Road in Salado. He will be joined by bootmakers from around the apprentice. That first pair fit so well, Lauw ordered another and
state on April 27. (Photo by Stephanie Hood) while he watched the boots take shape he realized that what he real-
ly wanted to do was make custom, handmade cowboy boots. Men-
zies agreed to teach him and Lauw never looked back.
Hours of painstaking, repetitive attention to detail is what it
takes to make a custom fitted boot. You have to love it to be good at
it. Menzies and Lauw shared that love of detailed craftsmanship and
a friendship that led to Lauw inheriting the business and customer
base after Menzies’ death in 2014.
There is a level of skill involved in the mechanics of shaping a
ATURE CO
custom boot. But the true mark of a master is in the artistry. “Duck
E N called me a top man.” says Lauw. One look at his handiwork and
TH of Salado . you will understand why. He is a master craftsman when it comes to
stitching and inlay work.
Clients meet with Lauw to determine a personal design, choose
colors and types of leather. Top stitching on a custom cowboy boot
is done with a single-needle machine, and it’s done one row at a
Bring Nature Home. time. Lauw guides the leather through the machine and lines up
the rows of colored thread next to each other, about 1/32 of an inch
Live in harmony with natural elements, apart. Inlay combines multiple layers of shaped and cut leather into
textures, and modern styles that process. Top stitching patterns are like calling cards for boot
that create a peaceful and makers.
nourishing space for A pair of boots takes about 38 hours from start to finish at Duck’s
Heritage Cowboy Boots. Each pair is hand cut and formed on a
mind, body, and well being. last that matches the shape of each client foot to insure a comfort
that you just cannot get off the shelf. Lauw is currently booking
appointments about a year out. To make an appointment, call (254)
NatureCoSalado.com 681-5300.
Custom handmade boots are something special in today’s world
2 Rock Creek Drive of mass-produced goods. The circle of modern custom bootmakers
is a small one, but they are a tight knit group of leatherwork artists
(254) 444-7175 that continue to improve and enhance their artistry through net-
connectandbewithnature@gmail.com working and the sharing of techniques.
Page 12Wine Tastings
Every Thursday
$10 per person*
101 N. Main St. Salado
254-947-0441
W–F: 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat: 10 AM – 10 PM • Sun: 10 AM – 4 PM
Where great food and wine collide
*Occasionally, price may be higher due to featured vineyard
Page 13Packards return to Salado
The 42nd Annual Texas Packard Meet will be held
April 5-7, 2019 in Salado. It is the oldest regional Pack-
ard meet in the country and one of the largest.
This meet is sponsored by
the Texas Packard Association,
comprised of the four Packard
Clubs in Texas.
This marks the return of the Packards A graceful
to Salado after an absence of about five years.
Typically there are 40 to 70 cars and well over 100 hood ornament
master registrations. Being the 42nd edition of this atop a classic
great meet will likely increase the numbers! Packard
Participants enjoy a tour, all Packard swap meet, peo-
automobile.
ple’s choice competition, seminars, and awards dinner.
Packard lovers from all over the country compete for the
long distance award.
Fees for registration vary according to activities selected
but fees are among the most reasonable for like events. were designed as luxury automobiles and were priced
Viewing for the public is free on Saturday morning much higher than the competition.
April 6 on the grounds of the Salado Civic Center. The In 1902, the Ohio Automobile Company was re-
cars will parade from the Holiday Inn Hotel to the Civic named The Packard Motor Car Company and moved to
Center at about 9 a.m. Detroit.
Packards were once seen as some of the most presti- The last Packard came off of the assembly-line in
gious on the market. The founder of the company, James 1958.
Ward Packard, was an engineer by trade and began pro- More information can be found at the website texas-
ducing automobiles as early as 1899. The first Packards packardmeet.com
Page 14From raw
to real.
Glass is an uncommon art form.
Primal, even. Raw materials are
transformed into rare beauty as the
artist’s hands wield tools, fire and an
innate expertise of precisely how to
allow that molten orb to begin to
take shape. This process is one that
is only understood and mastered
maste
with time. In my seventeen years of
glassblowing, nothing comes close
to matching the passion, tenacity
and effort that this craft requires.
There are days when it
gets the better of me.
Pieces end up on the floor,
a new idea
id falls flat or equipment
fails. But then there are days that are
unmatched in the artistry that
emerges from the persistant pursuit
of my art. Each Signature Bowl
bears both the struggle and triumph
of that soul endavor. You can hear it
in the rythmic use of
o the tools
during the glass making process. If
you look closely, you can see it in
the dance of the color. Most of all,
2019
you can feel it in each piece that
unveils its own signature story in my
hands during its creation. Come
PRODUCT OF THE U.S.A.
Second
“BLOW YOUR OWN” Easter Egg Event
experience the process and the art
April 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th
for yourself by participating in one
of our events, purchasing a one of a
kind piece from the gallery, or
“BLOW YOUR OWN” Mother’s Day Event
April 26th, 27th, May 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th
Quarter
comissioning your own custom art. I
look forward to welcoming you to “BLOW YOUR OWN” Date Night Event “Blow
P R O D U C E D I N P E D D L E R ’ S A L L E Y, S A L A D O, T X .
Your
the shop. May 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th
Much Love,
Own”
“BLOW YOUR OWN” Father’s Day Event
“B
May 31st, June 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th
all event reservations must be made in
advance online. Event
Schedule
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Page 16Salado Creek Antiques
Fine American Antiques and Accessories
Something for every discriminating taste!
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Dining Suites • Bedroom Suites • Mantels • ‘Murphy’ Beds
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Page 17Texas MG owners return
Spring Gathering of the Faithful May 16-19
The Texas MG Register 2019
Spring Gathering of the Faith-
ful will be held for the 44th time
in Salado on May 16-19.
The weekend gathering cel-
ebrates the magic of the cars
and the many friendships made
through the years. The GOF is
an opportunity to see old friends
and make new acquaintances.
The trials and tribulations of
owning, driving and maintain-
ing these small British sports
cars helps create a special bond
with MG owners as knowl-
edge is shared in keeping them
on the road.
The event starts at the Salado
Winery on May 16 at 4 p.m. for
wine and hos d’oeuvres. There
will be scenic drives, lunches,
dinners and time to visit other
MG owners during the week-
end. The car show will start at
10 a.m. May 18 in Pace Park.
The Awards Banquet will be
later that night in Jack’s Barn.
The host hotel is the Holiday
Inn Express in Salado. There
will be a pizza party with a DJ
at the host hotel parking lot on
May 17, where dancing under
the stars will be encouraged.
British automobile pioneer
Cecil Kimber and his MG
Motorcar Company Ltd. could
hardly have imagined the im-
pact their first sports car would
have on the automotive world.
And now more than 90 years
Texas MGs will be on display on the grounds of Pace Park on May 18. The Texas MG Register gathers in
later, and more than 35 years
Salado every year on in May.
since the last MG rolled from
the storied factory at Abingdon- time, TMGR members have the world’s favorite cars. tiny British roadsters they fell in
on-Thames, that passion shows always gathered in Salado – en- Most automotive historians love with during the war.
no sign of letting up. joying the town and celebrating agree that America’s affection Slightly more refined TD
This infatuation (some might their little British cars. with open, two seat sports cars and TF models followed, and it
say obsession!) is kept alive to- TX MG Register members began with the MGTC model was devotees of these “T Series”
day by the more than 200 en- are custodians of more than of the 1940’s, a distinction ac- MGs who formed the original
thusiastic members of The Tex- 500 classic British automobiles, knowledged in later company Texas MG Register in 1975. In
as MG Register (TMGR). The ranging from a 1930 M-Type advertising with the slogan “The 1993 the club welcomed owners
TX MG Register was formed fabric covered roadster to some sports car America loved first”. of “modern” MGA and MGB
44 years ago – and celebrated of the last MGBs produced. Like many a bride, servicemen models, and became the TMGR
their very first event in Salado at TMGR members are devoted to returning from England after as it is today; a diverse group
the Stagecoach Inn. Since that maintaining and enjoying one of World War II brought home the hailing from all parts of Texas.
Page 18602 Old Town Center
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Page 19Antique Rose
of Bell
Shop in romantic late Victorian ambiance of
Salado’s historical 1885 home that features
Antiques, Vintage Jewelry, Clothing and more.
Distributor of “All Hours” Sparkle Tops
402 N. Main • Salado • 947-3330
www.antiqueroseofbell.com
Gelato
Snoballs
Bulk Candy
Novelty Candy
Specialty Chocolates
Vintage & Retro Bottled Soda
Hot Chocolate Bar Dec - Feb
Toys & Balloons
Gift Baskets & Candy Club
Parties & Candy Bars
1 Royal Street
(254) 947-8840 sugarshacksalado.com
Page 20Page 21
The Mote Smith Mill site as it appeared in August 2015. (Photograph by Maurice Carson.)
Mote Smith Mill
Last mill on Salado Creek destroyed by 1900 flood
By Charlene Carson built in the late 1870s, the Salado River was Even though the Salado was a fast-flow-
Local Historian providing power for six other mills. The ing stream prone to flooding, there was
Chalk/Ferguson Mill had been sawing lum- something about the area that enticed peo-
“Just a little further,” our guide said as he ber, grinding corn, and ginning cotton for ple to make their homes along the banks of
coaxed us on. “It should be around the next over 20 years when Jeremiah Morton “Mote” the creek. Perhaps it was the tall, stately
bend.” Smith built a gristmill and cotton gin about trees that lined the river bank or perhaps it
The four of us, which included my hus- a mile downstream from Summers Mill. It was the river itself that provided an abun-
band and myself and two friends, pushed was the last of the eight mills located along dant source of cool, fresh water.
through heavy underbrush, crawled under a the banks of Salado Creek and was built in Nevertheless, by 1849 there were enough
barbed wire fence, and thrust onward in the a pasture owned by the Garrison family of people in the area to employ a teacher and
direction of our guide’s triumphant, “Here it Salado, accessible only through their prop- start a school. The first school in the Salado
is!” erty off of Campbell Hill Rd. area was in a cabin located on the bank of
“It” was the site of the Mote Smith Mill. The Mote Smith Mill was run by three the Salado across from the Mote Smith Mill
We stood in silence as we took in the scenery brothers, Jack, Bob, and Bill Holmes. The and gin. The cabin had been occupied by a
around us. Even though it was a hot August mill was completely destroyed in 1900 Mr. Kuykendall. When he moved, the peo-
afternoon, the tall majestic trees along the when, during the Galveston Hurricane, ple living along the lower Salado employed
creek bank provided a comfortable shade. heavy rains and floods prevailed throughout Mr. E.N. Goode as the first teacher for the
We could hear the rushing of the water as the State of Texas. After the flood the only new school.
we peered over the bank and looked into the item remaining from the mill was the mill The millwright of the Mote Smith Mill,
creek below us. There we saw the twisted stones. A miller by the name of J. A. Dice Jeremiah Morton Smith, was born in Or-
metal of a part of the dam that had once held salvaged the stones and installed them in a ange County, Virginia on April 20, 1848.
the water of the Mote Smith mill pond. small gasoline mill he operated on the Lam- His parents were George Andrew Smith
At the time the Mote Smith Mill was pasas River. See Mote Smith Mill, Page 26
Page 22Salado’s
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Page 23Salado Church of Christ
welcomes you to Salado
Come find out why our cacARTS.org
church family is driven 2019 Music Series
by the same purpose Jesus
gave to all his disciples – Apr 6 Kelly Willis
to love God completely, Jun 15 Joe Ely
to love our neighbors Jul 20 Vallejo
(as we love ourselves), Aug 10 Jim Lauderdale
and to serve all the above. Sep 7 Jeff Plankenhorn
You are always welcome! Oct 5 Shawn Mullins
Nov 9 Redd Volkaert & Bill Kirchen
Sunday Dec 7 The Black Lillies
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Page 25This drawing shows the location of each of the eight mills on Salado Creek and the year each was built. The first mill in operation was Chalk Mill,
built in 1848. The last mill to cease operations was Summers Mill in 1957. Although only nine miles long and not so deep as other streams, the
Salado attracted millers because of its never-failing water supply. The distance between the mills ranged from one mile to two and a half miles. The
dams were built just far enough apart to allow the water released from one mill to gain sufficient volume before it had to turn the wheel of the mill
below it.
Mote Smith Mill
Continued from Page 22 with her parents when her father, Capt. Jo- Texas at the residence of his son George at
siah Fowler, was employed as a mathematics 610 North Third Street. Interment was at
and Julia Somerville Smith, both of Virgin-
professor at Salado College. Cora Lee was the North Belton Cemetery on June 2, 1923.
ia. The Smith family came to Bell County
a student at the college and a member of the Smith was buried next to his wife, Cora.
in 1867. Jeremiah Morton married Cora
Amasavourian Society, a literary society for Charlene Carson is the author of Grist-
Lee Fowler, daughter of Josiah and Rebecca
young women. mills of Central Texas. The book is a photo-
McCamey Yett Fowler, on March 1, 1877.
At the time of his death on June 1, 1923, graphic history of the many mills of Central
The marriage took place in Salado, Texas,
Smith was living in Rosharon, Texas. Cora Texas, including the eight on Salado Creek.
perhaps at the Fowler home, one of Salado’s
had preceded him in death some 20 years It is available at the Strawberry Patch, the
historic homes. The couple had three chil-
earlier. Some years later, Smith married Salado Museum, and from the author by
dren, George A. Smith, Fowler Smith, and
Jessie Adams of Wichita, Kansas, and the contacting cccarson39@gmail.com. She has
Murray Mayrant Smith, all born at Salado.
couple was living on their cotton plantation written histories on each of the eight mills
Their second son, Fowler, died at the age of
in Brazoria County. Smith had been active on Salado Creek published originally in the
14 months.
in cotton buying, ginning, and milling for Salado Village Voice newspaper and in previ-
Cora Lee Smith Fowler was born June
several years. ous editions of Salado: A Jewel in the Crown
23, 1854 at Marble Hill, Burnet County,
Funeral services were held in Temple, of Texas and at saladovillagevoice.com.
Texas. She came to Salado as young girl
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PPage 27
age 27A chuckwagon will give visitors a sense of life on the frontier during Texas History Days in Salado June 8.
Texas History Days
By Jackie Mills
A class on genealogy is available, too. Harrison and by Linda Seawood who is a de-
Where do you get to have a day of “hands- Enjoy a living history experience! scendent of one of the most respected black
on fun” exploring an Indian tipi, eating from You will be meeting the Gault Site ar- families in Salado. The following sympo-
a chuck wagon as if you were on a Chisholm chaeological research gurus and hear about sium will be moderated by Salado’s Mayor
Trail cattle drive, watching the Bell County the newest and greatest prehistoric discov- Skip Blancett, enhanced by Superintendent
Sheriff ’s Posse rounding up bad guys, exam- ery in the world, then begin a chronological Dr. Michael Novotny SISD, and other area
ining native plants and learning about your adventure of Spanish Land Grants and ar- Superintendents telling how the history of
ethnic history. tifacts from a descendant of one of the old- early Texas is taught in schools today. Ques-
On Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 est Spanish land grants in Texas, plus learn tions and answers follow.
p.m., downtown Salado at the Civic Center about the vaqueros who taught the Cowboys Make your reservations early for the talks
grounds, that’s where! how to ride and rope from a noted collec- by noted speakers and the symposium since
But, that’s not all. Nope, venture from tor of Vaquero artifacts. Next the Bullock the seating is limited to 100. You also need
the Civic Center grounds to inside the old Museum has found Native American Indian to make reservations for classes in genealo-
red brick school house, built in 1924 and tribe speakers who lived in what is now Cen- gy. There is no charge for the outdoor ex-
now known as the Salado Civic Center, and tral Texas and will impart their wisdom and hibits except for the food. The inside talks
for a modest price you can attend an event knowledge of how they lived on this rough and symposium tickets will be $25 for the
that will broaden your knowledge and whet Texas land. The Mexican Consulate Gen- day. Genealogy classes $10. For informa-
your appetite for more culture than you eral will tell us about the ensuing phase of tion call Tablerock at 254-947-9205 or Sal-
could ever dream of crowding into one Sala- history that molded us into what we have be- ado Public Library at 947-9191.
do visit. All of the speakers and the follow- come. The Czech influence will be covered Spend the night at the recently refur-
ing symposium will show you why Salado by a representative from the Czech Museum bished Stagecoach Inn for a complimentary
has evolved into what you see today. and finally the African American influence Sunday brunch and a tour of the 157 year old
will be discussed by the noted Rev. Roscoe Stagecoach Inn.
Page28Salado
Art Fair
August 3 - 4
Salado Civic Center
Meet the artists
at the Soiree on Friday Night
15th Annual
Golf Tournament
October
Christmas Stroll
salado.com December 6 - 8
(254) 947-5040 December13 - 15
Page 29Pottery and Fudge Classes by Appointment
Fine Jewelery
Fashion & more
(254) 855-5538
Private Showings
Upon Request
Closed
Mondays
Mud Pies Free
Jewelery
Pottery cleaning
& inspection
Tues-Thurs
18 N. Main 254.947.0281 106 N. MAIN STREET
Beverly, Debbie, Bill, Savannah,
Paul, Melanie, Sue Ellen & Valerie,
Page 30Salado Family Dentistry
• Preventive care for children and adults
• Teeth whitening
• Cosmetic bonding
• Porcelain laminates (veneers)
• Lumineers
• Porcelain crowns and cemented bridges
• Dentures and removeable partial dentures
• Comprehensive restorative dentistry,
including restorations over implants
Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S.
Family and cosmetic dental services (254) 947-5242
with an accent on personal attention Main and Thomas Arnold Road
SALADODENTISTRY.COM
The Pizza Place 230 North Main Street
Open at 11 a.m. Daily
947-0022
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Page 31Paint your own teacup planter for Mother’s Day
Serendipity is offering paint your own
Teacup Planter sessions in April and May in
celebration of Mother’s Day.
We are so excited to have you join in our
celebration of mothers everywhere,” said
Mary Kelch, owner of Serendipity, which
is located in Old Town Salado, across from
the Salado Civic Center on Main St. “This
DISCOVERY DAYS
event is a perfect opportunity to spend a
with
little quality time with one of your favorite CHARLEY CHISHOLM!
youngsters. This event is geared for children
ages 4+, but we certainly won’t discriminate
against those who are children at heart.”
“Spend time with one of your small ones
(or tall ones) and create a beautiful teacup
planter,” she added. “You can choose paint
colors and create...and partake in one of our
provided snacks as well. Then, upon pick up
of your masterpiece, we’ll provide an option
to plant an annual flower in it.”
Reservations are taken online at seren-
dipitysaladotx.com. Click under events and
find the date and time that works best for
you. Space is limited. Get your reservations
in early. Dates are April 19, 20, 21, 26, 27,
28, and May 4 and 5. Paint a teacup planter for Mother’s Day at Serendipity in Salado.
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Page 32Shakespeare on the Rock
“To be or not to be...” Tablerock will answer that time immemorial ques-
tion when Shakespeare’s Hamlet takes the stage on May 31 and June 7.
Kelly Parker has chosen one of the Bard’s most popular plays, Hamlet, to
perform on the Tablerock stage. Contact Mr. Parker at 254-424-2025
for auditions date. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Adult ad-
mission is $10, Children 12 or under $5. Gate and concessions open at
6:30pm.
Experience
Salado
after hours April 26
May 24
June 28
Late Night July 26
Shopping August 23
5 - 8 p.m. September 27
October 25
November 22
friends
Grab your t out December 27
nigh
& enjoy a
emories
making m
Salado 4th Friday
Page 33882 North Main Street
Burgers
The Old Fashioned
Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, The Salado Reunion brings together lifelong and long lost friends on the
Red Onion, American Cheese second Saturday of June every year. (Courtesy photo)
Dirty South
Salado Reunion
Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg,
Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato
Texas Mushroom
Sauteed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese
Chicken Burger
Turkey Burger
Veggie Burger
set for June 8
The annual Salado Reunion is always held on the second Sat-
Sliced Brisket Sammy
urday of June, which falls on June 8th this year. The reunion will
Grilled Chicken be held at the Salado Intermediate School at 550 Thomas Arnold
Road.
The reunion provides an opportunity for former students, teach-
Add a Side ers, families and friends to enjoy a time of visiting and remembering
Onion Rings | Fried Okra together. Any current or former residents of Salado are also invited
French Fries | Fried Pickles to attend, as well as anyone interested in attending!
The registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Attendees are welcome
to stay and visit until 3:30 p.m.
Catering Available A catered lunch of chicken fried steak, gravy, red skin potatoes,
green beans, salad, bread, drink will be prepared by Captain Red’s
of Hutto. Dessert will also be provided at the reunion.
Hand Dipped The meal will be served at noon, following a short business meet-
Shakes, Floats and Smoothies ing. There will be ample visiting time both before the meeting, and
during and after the lunch. Lunch tickets are $10/a plate and reser-
Order online: http://goo.gl/EOwRD5 vations should be made by June 1.
CALL IN ORDERS WELCOME Special recognition will be given to classes celebrating anniversa-
ries of graduations (such as 25th, 50th, etc.) Recognition will also be
(254)-947-5271 given to the one who traveled farthest to attend, the oldest graduate
Breakfast Tacos in attendance, the youngest in attendance, and the oldest teacher in
attendance.
Find the Full Menu Online at In conjunction with the reunion, the Salado School Alumni As-
facebook.com/burgersICEcream sociation (SSAA) will also sponsor its Annual Food Drive in sup-
port of Salado Family Relief. The Alumni Association has deter-
plus.google.com/+OldFashionedBurgersandicecreamSalado
mined that this is the best way to reach the most Salado students
and their families who are in need of assistance. Please bring one or
more current non-perishable food items. The Association hopes this
will be a very successful annual event.
For any questions regarding the reunion, contact Gary Bartlett at
(254) 947-5593 254-760-4440.
For questions regarding the Salado Alumni Association or the
882 North Main Street order.subway.com association’s food drive, contact Nancy at 254-947-5196.
Page 34Wine z Liquor z Beer z Cigars
1109 W Village Road | (254) 947-7117
Monday - Saturday 10 - 9
Salado’s finest selection of spirits
Page 35Gault site
southwest
of Salado
one of richest
archeological
finds in U.S.
By Tim Fleischer
Editor-in-Chief
More than 2.6 million artifacts have
been found at the Gault site, about 12 miles
southwest of Salado off of FM 2843 (Flor-
ence Rd.), making it one of the
richest archeological sites in North
America.
“There is a stone floor there,”
D. Clark Wernecke says. “It is
12,700 years old and there are
clues to a structure being built
on top of it.”
“That makes it the earliest
house in North America,” Dr.
Wernecke added.
The Gault site has been known
for its artifacts for almost a cen-
tury. In 1929, the first anthro-
pologists from the University of
Texas were able to excavate the
site, named after the owner of
the property at that time, for
about eight weeks.
A burnt-rock midden pro-
duced Clovis-era tools two
years before the Blackwater
find in New Mexico.
Over the years, the property
changed hands several times
and fell victim to archeological
looting. In fact, at one point,
people could pay just $10 to dig Bifacial tools found at the Gault site 12 miles southwest of Salado
all the artifacts they would want are shown above. At top of the page are adzes and just above are
to dig in a day. knives. Tours of the Gault site leave from local museums including
Despite this damage to the original site, the Bell County Museum and Williamson County Museum.
there remained an archeological record (Photo courtesy of Gault School of Archeological Research,
that may prove that the Americas were Texas State University)
Please turn to page 46
Page 36Volunteers sift through the archeological dig at the Gault
Site. While the excavation is complete, tours of the Gault
Site are ongoing.
(Photo courtesy Gault School of Archeological Research,
Texas State University
Gault site provides ‘earliest art in the Americas’
Continued from Page 44 carefully noted where exactly it was found. of a prison escape movie,” he said, “I have
populated much earlier than scientists have Each piece is highly documented, resulting never heard of that much earth moved with
originally hypothesized. in a catalog of paleo-Indian America that such small tools.... the chopsticks.”
In 1998, the lower jaw of a juvenile has not been seen in any other location. The patience has yielded rewards as
mammoth and ancient horse bones sur- Wernecke explained that one section the Gault School is now in the process of
rounded by a large number of Clovis arti- measuring measuring 10 centimeters in analyzing the finds and publishing a book
facts were discovered. depth and one meter squared resulted in based upon those analyses.
Archeologists, Dr. Wernecke said, finding 16,629 flakes.. “If it was larger than While the excavation work is complete,
discovered a great deal of chert, some of a quarter, we know exactly where in the the Gault School partners with the Bell
it engraved in what he described as “the earth it was taken,” Wernecke said. County Museum to offer half-day tours.
earliest art in the Americas.” Pieces have been examined at the micro- The tour covers about one mile of gentle
The University of Texas was able to scopic level to determine how it was made terrain. Space is limited to 30 persons.
secure a three-year lease, during which time and how it was used, whether it was for Participants will meet at the museum and
more than 1.2 million artifacts were re- cutting bone, hide, plants or for some other will leave at 8:30 a.m. in our own vehicles.
covered. About half of those artifacts were use, according to Wernecke. Maps will be provided and a staff member
from the Clovis era. “We would like to use our favorite tools will also guide drivers to the site. The site
In fact, about 85 percent of all Clovis-era out there, which is the trowel,” Wernecke is 30 minutes from Belton, between Salado
artifacts that have been recovered in the said, “except chert comes from the rock in and Florence. Fee is $10 per person,
Americas come from the Gault site. the Edwards Plateau and is stronger than payable to the Gault School. For tour dates
Volunteers, students and archeologists steel. Hand trowels would just leave a big and pre-registration is required, please call
have carefully made their way through more silver and gray scar.” 254.933.5243.Call 254-933-5243 for infor-
than 48 cubic meters of the site down to the So instead, the carefully scrape away the mation.
Comanche Peak bedrock. Wernecke ex- layers millimeter by millimeter, centimeter For more information about the Gault
plained that whenever a chert is found, it is by centimeter with chopsticks. “Outside site, go to gaultschool.org.Page 37
TABLEROCK
Amphitheater
Royal Street Salado
418 N. Main Street May 31 & June 1
Vision Eye Examinations Shakespeare On The Rock - Hamlet
Medical Eye Examinations Directed by Kelly Parker
7:30 p.m. | Gate opens at 6:30 p.m.
Designer Eyewear Adult $10 | 12 or under $5
Sunglasses
Contact Lenses Services
Eye Emergencies June 8 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eye Disease Management Texas History Days in Salado
Explore the history of the cultures who made
Red Eyes, Dry Eyes Salado what it is today.
Eye Allergies Speakers | Classes | Exhibits | Activities
Salado’s eye doctor July 20, 27 & Aug 3
Dr. Michael Reyes Salado Legends
Directed by Donnie Williams
8:15 p.m. | Optional dinner 7:15 p.m.
Adult $20 | 12 or under $5
Dinner by reservation $13
SAVE THE DATE:
Tablerock’s Fright Trail
October 19, 26 & 27
A Christmas Carol
December 6, 7, 13 & 14
Medical Insurance Accepted
Vision Plans Accepted
tickets and information at
(254) 947-3783 tablerock.org
ask about group rates
FirstEyeCareSalado.com
(254) 947-9205
Page 38Music, meetings and more
Mondays Center. Social hour at 9:30 a.m., 10
Salado Masonic Lodge #296 meets a.m. meeting.
Monday on or before Full Moon, 7:30 Third Thursdays
p.m., 6:30 p.m. dinner. 90 S. Church Priest’s Pint at Barrow Brewing,
St. Practice Mondays, 6:30 p.m. 108 Royal St., 6:30 p.m.
Third Mondays Fridays
Salado ISD Board of Trustees, 6 Live Music and food trucks at
p.,m., Salado Civic Center. Barrow Brewing, 108 Royal.
Fourth Mondays Live Music at Chupacabra Craft
Library Directors Meeting, 5 - 6 Beer, Shady Villa Shopping Center.
p.m. at Salado Public Library Fourth Fridays
Tuesdays Salado 4th Friday Sip and Shop,
Salado Village Artists meet at the 5 - 8 p.m. across Salado. Follow on
Village Art Center, 9 a.m. Facebook
Salado Rotary Club meets at 11:30 Royal Street Art Walk at partici-
a.m. for lunch at Johnny’s Steaks and pating galleries downtown Salado.
Barbecue. Gospel Singing, 7-10 p.m. at Cedar
Second and Fourth Tuesdays Valley Baptist Church.
Texas Moon Domino Tournament, Saturdays
6 - 9 p.m. at Barrow Brewing. Sample over 100 varieties of
First and Third Wednesdays gourmet foods noon - 6 p.m. at The
Salado Lions Club meets for lunch Strawberry Patch. Food truck on-site
at Salado Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. all day.
First and Third Thursdays Live Music and food trucks at
Salado Board of Aldermen, 6:30 Barrow Brewing, 108 Royal St.
p.m. at Municipal Building, 301 N. Live Music at Chupacabra Craft
Stagecoach Rd. Beer, Shady Villa Shopping Center.
Third Thursdays Wayworn Traveler are among the many performers who play Sundays
Salado Ladies Auxiliary meets at Barrow Brewing Co. Barrow Brewing has live music and Live Music at Barrow Brewing Co.
at Salado Church of Christ Activity food trucks every Friday and Saturday night.
Breakfast & Lunch
LIVELY Sandwich • Soup • Salad
Gourmet Coffee • Espresso • Smoothies
COFFEE Homemade Breads & Bagels
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SUN 10 - 4
MON 9 - 4
in Salado Square Page 39 closed TuesdaySmokin’ Spokes
Annual bike ride April 6 will benefit Salado VFD
The 17th Annual Smokin’ most of our rest stops at very
Spokes Bike Ride, benefitting scenic locations,” said Shane
the Salado Volunteer Fire De- Berrier, Salado Volunteer Fire
partment, will be held April 6, Department Chief. “One is on
2019 with the ride beginning at the shore of Stillhouse Hol-
8 a.m. at Salado Intermediate low Lake; one is at the Over-
School. All routes will begin look Park on top of the dam to
and end at Salado Intermediate Stillhouse Hollow; and one is at
School on Thomas Arnold. Summer’s Mill.”
As in previous years, a vari- On-site registration and
ety of routes will be available for check-in begins at 6 a.m. On-
riders to choose from, with each site registration is $45 per
route differing in distance and person and there is no guarantee
overall difficulty. that T-shirts will be available.
Riders can pick from 15, 27, Click on saladospokes.com/
57, 70, 85 and 102 mile rides. to register via the internet and
All routes will begin and end learn more about the race,
at Salado Intermediate School. including maps of the various
Most routes will take cyclists routes.
east to the Summer’s Mill area, King and Queen of the Hill Free food and drinks will be
and also west to Stillhouse Hol- The first male and female to reach the top of Eagles Nest Hill will be handed out to riders all day long
low Lake. crowned the King and Queen of the Hill during the annual Smokin’ at the finish line.
There are rest stops designat- Spokes April 6, 2019 in Salado. For information about routes and regis-
ed with each route. “We placed tration, visit saladospokes.com.
Lynette’s
Church Street Bake Shoppe
100 North Church Street
947-4006
Open Tues - Sat 7:30 - 1:30
We feature Salado's Best Coffee
Breakfast, Lunch and Bakery Served Fresh Daily
One Great Bakery Two Great Locations
McCain’s Bakery and Cafe
417 North Main Street
947-3354
Mon - Tues & Thur - Sat 7- 2
Sun 8 - 1:30 Closed Wednesday
mccainsbakeryandcafe.com
Gourmet Espresso Bar
Page 40Page 41
Salado Grange was first in Texas
The following story is taken from for a time, but at last with droughts and hard
George W. Tyler’s History of Bell County, times, they went upon the financial rocks.
1985 Edition, page 299-301. The Texas Cooperative Association, a
Back in the seventies the farmers had rather ambitious enterprise, also organized
a great national organization, styled the and incorporated at Salado, set up its office
“Patrons of Husbandry.” It was commonly in Galveston with Mr. John S. Rogers,
called, “The Grange,” and its members were of Salado, as manager. Its mission was to
referred to as “Grangers.” The organization receive by consignment, cotton and other
covered the farming district of the whole farm products from the farmers (through
United States, and at one time its mem- their local Grange stores) all over the state;
bership numbered hundreds of thousands. to sell these products direct to spinners’
It comprised a National Grange, a state agents and exporters; to purchase, at whole-
Grange in each state, a County Grange in sale prices, the supplies of all kinds required
each county, and local Granges in the com- by the farmers, consigning such purchase,
munities. in carload lots, to the Grange stores, where
Bell County pioneered the movement in they were to be distributed among the mem-
this state. Salado Grange, No. 1, opened in bers and customers. To pay its overhead
the summer of 1873, was the first Grange expenses, the Association charged a small
organized in Texas. Among its charter fixed commission upon all transactions. It
members were A.J. Rose, O.T. Tyler, Wil- was well planned, and for many years was a
liam P. Hancock, J.F. Fuller, John S. Rogers, decided success. Even after the Grange was Detail from an old Patrons of Husbandry ad-
L.A. Griffith, N.L. Norton, Wm. J. Caskey, superseded by the “Alliance,” the latter orga- vertising poster.
Joe W. Love and many others. nization used the facilities of the Grange
The order soon spread rapidly over Bell Agency at Galveston. bership; and what with the financial straits
County and throughout the state. County The local Grange stores and the Texas of the individual farmers and the arrival of a
Granges were set up and then the State Cooperative Association were all based new organization, the Farmer’s Alliance, the
Grange, all in 1873. Wm. W. Lange of theoretically upon spot cash transactions, Grange gradually disappeared as an active
Marlin became the first Grand Worthy for they had but little capital and could not body.
patron of the State Grange. By 1878 the extend credit. When droughts and other The Order still exists in other parts of the
membership had become so large and its calamities visited the farmer they were United States and still holds well attended
political power so great that Mr. Lange forced back to the credit accommodations National Grange meetings; but it no longer
became a candidate for governor before offered by the regular merchants and these exists in Texas, so far as is known to this
the Democratic State Convention, on the cooperative enterprises, handling only cash writer. (After this article first appeared in
Grange or farmers’ ticket. Lange resigned transactions, lost a large percent of the busi- this magazine, we have had reports that the
the leadership of the State Grange about ness of even their own membership. In a Grange continues in parts of the country).
1882 and was succeeded by A.J. Rose, as one-crop country the cash or “pay as you go” The membership included all members of
Grand Worthy Patron. The ordered pros- system seem to be impracticable, however the farmer’s family - men, women, and chil-
pered for some ten or twelve years before well managed. dren (above a certain age) and all of them
it was largely superseded by a radical and The Texas Farmer was launched by Wil- participated in the Grange meetings held in
active organization, the “Farmers Alliance.” liam P. Hancock and J.F. Fuller, of Salado, halls or rooms prepared for the purpose. The
The leading objects of the grange orga- about 1880. It was devoted to the interests meetings were secret and were conducted on
nization were cooperation among farmers of the farmers generally and of the Patrons the lodge plan, with a ritual for the initiation
in the marketing of produce and in the pur- of Husbandry in particular. At first it was of new members and installation of officers.
chase of farm supplies, implements, building printed at the office of the Belton Courier in While women as well as men held office
materials, etc.; the bringing with the “mid- Belton, but later equipped its own print shop in the Grange, the more responsible active
dleman;” better provisions for education - in Belton, where it was edited and managed duties in that body were performed by the
especially agricultural education; the social by J.F. Fuller. The paper became the official men of the Order.
uplift of the farmer and his family; a strong organ of the State Grange, and enjoyed as The Grange did much to promote social
code of morals; law and order; lower taxes; a statewide circulation. Later it was moved intercourse among farmers and their fami-
and greater participation by farmers in to Dallas and there it was edited and man- lies, brought about a more general habit of
making the laws. And during those days it aged by Wm. A. Shaw, generally known as reading and investigation, especially along
was the usual stunt for politicians to cater to “Farmer Shaw,” who made it an influential economic lines, and included broader think-
the Grange vote and to identify themselves factor with the press and farmers of Texas. ing and a more liberal attitude in the minds
with the political demands of the farmers. Such an organization, with an over- of a great body of citizens whose outlook had
The first incorporated Grange store in the whelming farmer vote throughout the State, been too much limited by the hard routine of
State was started in Salado, whence others, was, of course, catered to and preyed upon life on the farm. The Grange left its imprint,
too, spread all over Texas. They flourished by politicians, within and without the mem- virile and lasting upon the period.
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