Tit for Tat in Butte politics as poll tax threat looms
A livery democrat in the county arms with a poll tax receipt to counter the Butte Klux for Black and Tan group next year. County Chairman John McDade warned BKs that he will test voting eligibility in the democratic primary, urging Democrats to pay poll tax and prepare to support a cleansing effort against the BKs.
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Butte Klux
John McDade
Ma” Ferguson
the Times
McDade
Bks
Grand jury probes road conditions and public school funds
The piece questions grand jury attention to road conditions while urging scrutiny of county school funds. It notes an audit filed the week of October 5 and asks whether funds were protected or misused, accusing unspecified groups of obfuscation and secrecy.
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Corret
Grand Jury
Grand
Closing Out Sale Draws Crowds at 8 N Hovas
The closing out sale of 8 N. Hovas continues to attract crowds here as shoppers seek bargains. Manager D. Agopina says the crowd has diminished from its initial rush and forecasts the stock could be cleaned out in about three weeks if the pace remains steady.
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8. N. Hovas
D. Agopina
Hempsstead Items Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Mrs L Galewsky and children return to Beaumont after a visit with relatives. Miss Douglas Tompkins visited in Houston. Leila Dodd and Grace Vickers spent last weekend at the State Fair in Dallas. Harold Cullins of Houston visited here Sunday. H Scott and Deanie McKay of Navasota were in town last Sunday. R M Ramsey and Judge Perry spent last Friday in Houston. Keineke family from Clayton New Mexico visiting with relatives. Sallie Mae Kilgore and Ora Lee Kilgore spent last weekend in Monaville. Haney Browning of Houston was a weekend guest. Maryetta Harvey of Brookshire Rt 1 spent last week with her aunt Mrs W T Sartain. R M Johnson visiting in Pittsburg Pa. F Geeslin and wife spent last week in Dallas. Cecil Cooper returned from Dallas. Mrs A W Lay and children of Waller spent Saturday with relatives. Mrs Annie Mas Vaught spent last weekend in Waller.
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Misa Maryetta Harvey
Brookshire
Rt. 1
Brookshire Route 1 Dance and Community Visits
A Brookshire Route 1 page notes a Saturday night dance at Miss Clara Hilporid with a cheerful crowd. The report also lists visits and outings including Bill Lvach’s hurried trip to Brookshire, Miss Rosie Rubac’s Sunday with Miss Agnes Zadelsky, Mrs. John Sostak's family gathering, and Emil Balusek with Miss Sophie Goidosek at a Hempstead picture show. Additional items mention cement for sale at Gra's Lumber Yard and various social calls among local residents.
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Bill Lvach
Brookshire
Rosie Rubac
Agnes Zadelsky
Emil Balusek
Sophie Goidosek
Hempstead
Tax Payers Advised to Pay at The Times Office
Notice to taxpayers informs tax paying time is here for County and State taxes. Tax rolls for Precinct Four and Five will be available at The Times office for payment and review.
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Times Office
Precinct
Notary Public W D Mills Opens Office Location
W D Mills operates as a notary public with an office in Farmers' State Bank. The notice highlights his professional role and location to serve local clients.
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W. D. Mills
Notary Public
Farmers’ State Bank
Aged citizen dies after illness in Waller County
Winn Greer lifelong Waller County resident died at home north of Pattison on Wednesday afternoon at 5 30 aged 77 years 5 months and 13 days after a brief illness. He ranched and farmed and served as Justice of the Peace at Brookshire. Married Sally Cady April 1 1869 they had seven children five daughters and one son surviving with his widow fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 80 p m at the home with Rev Ed Prather of the M E Church and burial in Pattison Cemetery.
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Winn Greer
Waller County
Pattis
Mr. Greer
Brookshire
Sallie Cady
Mesdames Lottie Hall
Houston
Mary Cooper
Celeste Donald
Lou Moore
Irving
Edna Beyer
Cady Greer
Smackover
Ark
Ed Prather
M. E. Church
Pattison Cemetery
District Court News Report On Two Felony Cases
Antone Salas received one year in the penitentiary for manufacturing and selling intoxicating liquor. Martinez Lopez was found guilty of murder and sentenced by a jury to 25 years in the penitentiary.
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Antone Salas
Martinez Lopez
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Miss Douglas Tompkins
Leila Dodd
Grace Vickers
Dallas
Harold Cullins
H., Scott and
Deanie McKay
Navasota
Our City
R. M. Ramsey
Judge Perry
Keineke
Clayton, New Mexico
Sallie Mae
Ora Lee Kilgore
Monaville
Haney Browning
R M. Johnson
Pittsburg
F. Geeslin
Cecil Cooper
A. W. Lay
Waller
Annie Mas Vaught
Max
Jack Frost
Max Wander
Clara Hilporid
John Sostak
J. 8. Lewis
Gra
Julie
Fannie Goidosek
Hall Martin
Goose Creek
Brookshire Rt. 1
Miss F. Hammerling
District Court News
Dresa
Star Brand
Mole Sumner
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