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Newspaper
Bronte Weekly Enterprise
Location
Bronte, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
4
An archival fragment notes post office activity in Bronte Texas dated March 1 1918 under the 1871 act. Editor and business manager D M West is listed. Subscription rates in advance are shown as 100? 60 and 25 for several terms.
Rev W H Rosser closed a two week school with the Waxahachie lodge Saturday night calling it a most successful effort. He praised the attendees and the lodge members for their proficiency and support in the lectures and instruction provided during the two week study.
R M Williams and family spent the near end at Big Sprinka visiting his brothers John and Eugene. Mr and Mrs G P Kirkland and sons Hardie and John visited relatives at Hinckwell. Jeng remained over a few days. Mr and Mrs Sam Perry and Mr and Mrs Olie Perry returned from a trip to San Siba. Willie Crassap went to San Angelo to haul ice for W A Robbins. Robbins is building five miles of wolf proof fence. Farmers await rain. Mrs Kyle Deckennon visited the exchange Monday. On the tick list this week are Mrs J W Lehenske, Percys, and nearly every member of Buss Robbins family. Mr and Mrs Camber visited A R Harley Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lee Lehenske and daughter Mildred visited Winters. Miss Willie and Irene Perry spent the weekend at home. A Ruberiber.
C Kinrade, a California mineral hunter, possesses rare stones including blue-green chrysoprase from near Porterville and rose tourmaline from near San Diego. He sent a polished indented stone from Marin Beach to the Smithsonian, which labeled it Kinradelte.
Air expresses on London Paris routes offer 14 passenger seating with cushioned armchairs mahogany fittings and electric lighting. A carpeted central passage and heated cabins replicate a luxury Pullman car while shelves hold books and periodicals. The piece notes the novelty fades as air travel becomes common.
The article states more than 100000 cars are stolen annually in the United States, surpassing the number of motor cars owned in several countries. New York City tops lists with an average of about 10000 vehicles stolen per year.
Port Chadbourne merchant O D Spoonts markets a Drouth Profit Division Sale to help customers amid shortages. He notes last year’s $50 000 in merchandise and credits advertising, a well kept stock of seasonable goods, and generous fair treatment for patronage in Fore Chadbourne.
Jim Herron of Rochelle was a visitor this week, and an error in the advertisement prompted a correction. Local officials note Herron’s visit and urge readers to refer to the updated notice for accurate details.
O M Smith traveled to Hamlin on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday marking a brief local excursion likely for errands or visiting contacts.
S. A. Riker sustained a broken arm when kicked by a Ford truck. Sam Seay of Maine was in town Tharaly after a long absence and is recovering from a period of illness. Friends will be glad to see him again.
Friends recall W R Pruitt after a lingering illness lasting weeks. Mourners gather to honor his life and bid farewell on the streets where he walked.
Mr and Mrs O. A. Willoughby came back Wednesday night from Dallas after a short, pleasant visit with Mrs Willoughby's mother.
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