West Texas Outlaw Luke Trammell Confesses to Lamkin Killing
Luke Trammell, an outlaw from West Texas, confessed to killing John Lamkin, Blackwell night watchman, on the night of May 31. The arrest followed a long probe by rangers led by Captain J. M. Robbins with a reward of 550 dollars. Trammell, linked with two brothers, was held in Abilene after a written confession to District Attorney George Mahon. his brother Doc was killed earlier, and Dave remained at large. Lamkin had been a respected officer in Blackwell, and justice is now anticipated after trial proceedings.
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West Texas
Luke Trammell
John Lamkin
Blackwell
Sweetwater
Rangers
J. M. Robbins
San Angelo
Trammell
Doc
Dave
Coleman County
Coleman
Abilene
Taylor County
Grandmother Henson Dies After Long Illness
Annie Price Henson, born November 22, 1861 in Cassville Missouri, dies September 6 1933 at her daughter’s home in Bronte Texas after a months long decline. Survived by twelve children ten living grandchildren and several siblings, she and husband John N. Henson long resided in Erath and Stephenville areas and were active Methodist parishioners. The funeral planned for Stephenville with services at Bronte and Stephenville followed by burial beside her husband.
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Annie Price Henson
R. R. McCloskey
Bud Abernathey
Cassville
Missouri
John N. Henson
Texas
Hamilton County
Erath County
Green’s Creek
Stephenville
Grannie” Henson
W. T. Henson
Mesdames
R. R. McCleskey
J. W. McCleskey
Bronte
Ollie Henson
Cisco
Rena Williams
Mabel Henson
Corpus Christi
Beasie Henson
San Anto
Nio
Dee Henson
Breckenridge
John Henson
Dublin
Gertrude Lattimer
Dallas
Evath County
Wallace N. Danson
Bronte Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Southern Methodist Church
Entertains Junior Study Club Bridge Party
Mrs. Cumbie Ivey hosted a Junior Study Club bridge afternoon at her mother Mrs. R. E. Hickman home. A business session preceded the social hour with rainbow crepe decorations and a salad course for members and guests. The club plans a September meeting hosted by Mrs. Charlie Baker to begin the new year.
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Cumbie Ivey
R. EB. Hickman
Tarlton
Nell Lowry
James Glenn
O. K. McQueen
Taylor Shelton
Charlie Baker
J. B. Mack
Marriage of Wm R Johnson and Della Harris at Editor's Home
Mr. Wm R Johnson of Fort Chadbourne and Miss Della Harris of Blackwell wed at the editor's home on Saturday night September 2 1933 with the writer officiating in attendance of Mr J G Leach and Miss Adrienne Harris. The bride daughter of H J Harris Blackwell and the groom son of W E Johnson Fort Chadbourne. After the ceremony the couple returned to Blackwell to establish a home there.
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Wm. R. Johnson
Fort Chadbourne
Della Harris
Blackwell
J. G. Leach
Adrienne Harris
H. J. Harris
W. E. Johnson
Coke County
Mrs. Johnson
Holder Family Returns from New Mexico Visit
C. C. Holder and daughter Miss Mary Louise traveled from Clayton New Mexico after visiting Mr Holder's sister. Mrs Mary Holder of Bakersfield California accompanied them and will visit here for an indefinite time.
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C. C. Holder
Mary Louise
Clayton
New Mexico
Mr. Holder
Mrs
Mary Holder
Bakersfield
California
Mrs Emma Whitt Returns Home From Visit
Mrs. Emma Whitt, after an extended visit with her son H. O. Whitt and family, has returned to her home at Goldthwaite. Those who have planted fall gardens have fine prospects.
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Emma Whitt
H. O. Whitt
Goldthwaite
The Brave Battle of Mothers Celebrated Silent Heroism
A widow in Israel is honored posthumously as a great grandmother whose life left a lasting mark on humankind. Her modest grace and strength are praised, described as a timeless contribution to the race of man, epitomizing the brave battle waged by mothers.
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Israel
What Constitutes Good Moral Character in Beer Law
A critique questions the meaning of good moral character in the Texas beer bill. It argues the law targets who may sell alcohol, cites age limits for workers and buyers, and mocks tying moral virtue to licensure. The piece condemns perceived hypocrisy in enforcing virtue on liquor vendors.
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Jim Lerguson
Caesar
Gus
National Democratic Party
Jim Ferguson
Roosevelt
Garner
Texas
God Save
Girlhood of
Fifty-Two Beer License Applicants in San Angelo
The town lists fifty two candidates for beer licenses with forty eight white men three women and one negro among them. Most hotels and cafes seek licenses though a few will remain decent. A planned printout will name establishments not taking licenses to guide families shopping from Coke County.
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San Angeloo
Coke County
San Angelo
Oy -Cafe
Bitten by Rattle Snake Near Edith Home
Stith of Edith was bitten Sunday morning while weed pulling in a small corn field. He heard a noise he mis attributed to a katydid, felt a sting above the ankle, and found the venomous snake coiled. He killed it, was treated at Cottage hotel Bronte, and is expected to recover with no lasting injuries.
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Jd. UH
Stith
Edith
Mr. Smith
Smith
Bronte
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