Local Correspondence Reports Weather Swings and Social News
The report notes boll weevil presence and scarce fruits, with beans shipped to Kansas. It lists visitors and residents in Edge, mentions Doctor Gay Eaves tending a sick Mrs Eaves, and recalls a recent rainfall. Commencement at nearby town drew crowds. many locals travel to Bryan, Greenville, and Beaumont for events and oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cound
Vegetable Association
Kansas
Gay Eaves
Bremend
J. F. Eaves
McCorquodale
Buchanan
Bryan
Eaves
Mattie Dodson
Nannie Kirkland
Alice Dunlap
Mary Lou Monroe
Houston
Belton
Lettie Cunningham
Greenville
Sam Meredith
Burleson County
G.S. Sandel of
Wellborn
Methodist Church
Col
Nip and Tuck and Local News Roundup
Local notes report visits and travel among families including Mrs Meredith and Miss Clyde at Ficky, L E Edge and wife, Mrs Shaw of Cottonwood, A Carroll of Steep Hollow, Harvey Suttles returning from Pearland, Elder I J Taylor heading to Houston County, W Cheatham to Kurten, Carrolls visiting Bryan, Estella Edge returning from Bryan, and Alex Carroll visiting Ficky. Mohie Girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearland
I. J. Taylor
Houston County
Mr. W. Cheathams
Kurten
Mrs. Carroll
Laura
Bryan
Estella Edge
Alex Carroll
Ficky
Mohie
Rainfall Report Cheers San Angelo Area
A heavy downpour occurred yesterday around 7 p.m. in San Angelo and nearby rural areas, delivering a splendid rain event that benefited the countryside and local agriculture. Communication lines to the west and south were affected by the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
Cottonwood Texas News Roundup May Rain and Local Happenings
Rain and bad roads delayed Wheelock debaters as residents departed early. Mrs Zimmer men and Mrs Gilpine visited from Kurten, Rev Nunley preached at the schoolhouse, and Miss Minnie Bullock taught a musical class from Reliance. A Cottonwood school picnic is planned for Friday June 7. Also mentioned are Mr Chew of Bryan and attendees Scott, Gallatin, and Zimmerman at a Kurten debate. May b ee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. C. Elliott
Clarence
Bryan
James Murphy
Phill Carter
R. Nash
Leonard McDonld
J. T. Leathers
Miss Maude
News
Wheelock
Zimmerman
Little Son
Kurten
Gilpine
Reynolds
Chew
Rev
Nunley
Minnie Bullock
Reliance
Cottonwood
Prof
Scott
Earnest Gallatin
Roy Zimmerman
May Bee
Boll weevils reported on Harvey farms
Local farmers in Harvey report boll weevils appearing on several plantations. A Galveston News method suggests widening cotton and covering squares to trap air and kill the pest during its larval transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Galveston News
Local Notables Report Miscellaneous Farm Losses and Events
Mr Charley Jones lost a $150 mule last week believed killed on a barbwire fence. A W Dyess found four pigs dead Sunday morning. Rev J M Bullock held services at Bethel inviting all to attend Saturday night prayer meeting. Bright Light Sunday featured splendid singing and new officers: Tony Dyess president Thurston Cole VP Mrs Tillie Dyess secretary. Ice cream supper at Rev S R McClung’s in honor of Prof Sims drew large crowd with music by Amos Williams and Edna Weeden. Eugene Suber and Tom Goodwin traveled from Providence Sunday. Correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mally
Charley Jones
A. W. Dyess
J. M. Bullock
Bethel
Bright Light
Tony Dyess
Thurston Cole
Tillie Dyess
R. McClung
Sims
Amos Williams
Edna Weeden
Eugene Suber
Tom Goodwin
Providence
Debates at Kurten Hall on religion and science
May 27 report from Kurten Texas describes a Saturday night debate at Kurten Hall where Cot tonwood argued that religion is a greater civilizer than science, with Kurten's side losing. Details list champions, affirm and negative speakers, upcoming topics, and social events with local residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurten
Texas
Kurten Hall
Cottonwood
R. E. Scott
Joe Suttles
Paul W. Edge
Dee Robinson, Jr
Pearle Kurten
Roy Zimmerman
W. B. Edge
H. L. Palmer
L. E. Edge
Wixon
Bedias Community News Notes Health Rain and Meetings
Bedias residents report good health after a much needed Sunday rain. Alfred Lahman was bitten by a rattlesnake but is recovering. Mrs. John Mooring has improved after a week on the sick list. The Bedias Literary and Debating Society will meet next Friday at the regular time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lahman
John Mooring
Bedias
Local Social Notes From Iola And Calvert Visitations
Miss Lola Guerrant visited friends at Iola during the past week. Mrs Amanda Morgan was here Friday. Mesdames Bell Albertson and L J A Hall visited friends in Calvert last week. Mr Walter Weathersbee began a hog drive Monday. The oil fever remains strong here. Miss Ida Colson and Cora Perkins of Ida visited friends here last week. Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Guerrant
Iola
Amanda Morgan
Mesdames Bell Albertson
L. J. A. Hall
Calvert
Walter Weathersbee
Ida Colson
Cora Perkins
Ida
Almanac
Lynch mob hangs man in Alabama crime case
In Butler county Alabama a mob hanged Frank Reeves after he assaulted Ada McMillin and tried to abduct her from a buggy. Reeves fled but was captured, identified, and confessed before execution. In Texas W Ramirez, Carrizo assistant postmaster, shot himself dead. no motive given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Frank Reeves
Georgiana
Dunham
Butler County
Ada McMillin
Reeves
Laredo
Tex
W. Ramirez
Carrizo
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Correspondenge
EDGE
Hugh Bullock
C. K. Whittington
Bullock
Beaumont
J. M. Slaughter
San Angelo, Texas
Tobe Tobias
Victor Edge
Chas. H. Edge
Henry F. Prinzer
Messrs
Deg Prinzel
L. White
Tol Tobias
V. White
Texed
Jamaica
Red Cross
Hermitage
Belle of
Nelson
Annesette
Monks Liquor
Kentucky
Vermouth
Jas. E. Pepper
Guckenheimer Rye
Fleischeran’s Matt
Kummell
Golden Rose Rye
Concord
Cabin
Stony Brook
Rye
Bryan, Texas
Pao
Svsossove
Sox
Lansdale
John Wittmann
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