Drilling Gang Struggles to Free Stuck Drill Stem
Last Saturday a drill stem became hung in a nearby oil well under development. Shooters have worked for days trying to lift the gear, but reports say they have not yet succeeded. Mrs. W R McCauley returned from Houston with news that her sister Ora Ford, in a sanitarium there, is progressing well. Prof Jesse Wilson will visit Brookshire to speak to melon growers on marketing this year's crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McCauley
Houston
Misa Ora Ford
Jesse Wilson
Hempstead
Texas
Brookshire
F R
Pierson
DeWitt Couple Relocate After Short Visit to Kyle Area
Olie DeWitt and former Miss Ruth Woods of Kyle left Wednesday night for Houston where they will reside. DeWitt is connected with a Houston lending bank. Dr J B Siglker of Bellville visited here last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olie DeWitt
Ruth Woods
Kyle
Houston
Mr. DeWitt
J. B. Siglker
Bellville
Community Socials and Visits Mentioned in Waller News
The Waller News notes a 42 party at J. B. Brown’s Ranch and a well attended dance at Mikel's Hall. Several residents, including Willie Robertson and family, J. Foster, Jno. Brown, and Mrs. Smith, made trips to Hempstead and Houston for visits, court affairs, or shopping. The 42 club gathering at the Robertsons was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Brown
Lall
Willie Robertson
Rine Lattimer
Essie Brown
J F. Grober
Albert Foster
Hempstead
Mikel’s
Probate of Emma H Semmler Begun in Waller County
Lella L Farra has filed in the County Court of Waller County for probate of the last will and testament of Emma H Semmler, deceased, and for letters testamentary. The matter will be heard at the next term commencing May 2 1921 at the Hempstead courthouse. publication is required for ten days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller County
State OF Texas
Emma H. Semmler
Lella L. Farra
Hempstead
Notice to contest estate proceeds in Waller County Texas
Hermin Fam Not has not appeared and a writ requires the said heirs to file a return showing execution of the order. The Clerk Rob t McDade of the County Court of Waller County Texas issues the writ dated April 9 1921 with Deputy Willie Bethany overseeing the seal and filing at the Hempstead office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermin
Hempstead
Rob't McDade
Clerk County Court
Waller County
Texas
Willie Bethany
Wander family visit to Max Wander home
W. W. Wander and his son Billie from Houston visited last Sunday and spent the day at Max Wander’s home, sharing time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wander
Billie
Houston
Max Wander
Brookshire Student Celia Taylor Wins District Spelling Title
Celia Mae Taylor of Brookshire Colored School won the Junior Spelling Contest at Hempstead on March 26 and clinched the District meet in Navasota, becoming the District representative to the State Meet. Accompanied by her teacher Mrs J E D Pierson, she earned the district victory after the county win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Mae Taylor
Brookshire Colored School
Hempstead
J. E. D. Pierson
Navasota
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The
G. T. Shearer
Agopian
Waller News
Chas. E. Schmidt
Alva Norwood
Hugh King
Ona Sullivan
J.C Smith
Mias Irma Mae
Mrs. H. Smith
F. J. Sullivan
Henry Madison
J. C. Smith
J.bealey
Eugene King
Miss Pearlie
Sam Weaver
Jno
Foster
H. E. Smith
Peppres
Mose Sumner
D. & B. Mercantile Company
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