Henry Henderson and Scott Named For District Posts
For Congress seventh District ROBERT L HENRY of Waco For representivee 55th district SAM Rh HENDERSON of Bryan For district attorney 20th district J O SCOTT of Franklin Thursday September 22 1598 Kelly Preston s gin at Wixon neighborhood ginned up to last Saturday morning 220 bales ginned at same date last year 282 bales Henry Kurten s gin near Kurten ginned to Saturday evening 340 bales ginned at same time last year 274 bales John McCallum s gin at Tabor ginned up to last Saturday 114 bales Gus Stevener of Cottonwood has ginned 203 bales of cotton up to Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly & Preston
Wixon
Henry Kurten
Kurten
Quiet Wedding in Waco for Frank Clarke and Bes sie Ross
Mr Frank Clarke and Miss Bes sie Ross were quietly married at 7 pm at the Methodist church in Waco with Rev Dr Nelms officiating. Miss Josephine Clarke served as maid of honor and Dr F R Ross as best man. The ceremony followed the death of the bride’s father Gov L S Ross and the couple left for Ashville North Carolina after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Clarke
Bessie Ross
Methodist Church
Waco
Nelms
Josephine Clarke
F. R. Ross
M. Stella Shepard
Carrie Henderson
Kate Parker
Katie McKenzie
Champe Eubank
Nane Shel Willis
Dollie Padgitt
W. H. Oliver
Shapley
Texas
Clarke
Bryan
Local Notes On Dry Weather And Community Moves
Harvey remains dry as cotton pickers and doctors report steady work. Prof. McDonald of Grimes County will teach Bethel school this session after traveling to Bryan for exams. Miss Martha Ann Rains, who died Tuesday, was buried at Bethel Wednesday. W. S. McClung, Dick Jones, R. P. Andrews, Ida McClung, Fannie McClung, Mary Ferguson traveled to Rock Prairie Saturday night. Mrs. George Graham has been ill for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
McDonald
Grimes County
Bethel School
Bryan
Martha Ann Rains
J. L. Rains
Bethel
Messrs
W. S. McClung
Dick Jones
R. P. Andrews
Ida
Fannie McClung
Mary Ferguson
Rock Prairie
Birth Announcement for Baby Girl in Bethel
A baby girl was born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carroll of Bethel. The brief notice notes a healthy birth with no complications and mentions the parents' names and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Carroll
Bethel
Joker
Rain brings cooler air as churches, notices, and visits listed
A refreshing weekend rain cooled conditions and eased illness. Rev Blatherwick preached at the Baptist church and Brother Wharton spoke to youths before leaving for another call. The Steele child burial occurred at Wheat graveyard. Mrs Kate Whaley visited her ill mother. Various visits and social plans feature, including engagements and schooling updates in Grimes and surrounding areas.
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Blatherwick
Navasota
Brother Wharton
Bremond
Jack Steele
Near Allen Farm
Kate Whaley
Rosse
A. G. Steele
B. H. Peverley
Rosa Connell
Houston
Nannie Kirkland
Ruby Walker
Kate Steele
Annie
Buena Smith
Bryan
W. H. Dunlap
Fuqua Prairie
Grimes County
Florence Mills
T. P. Taylor
Allen Farm
Sam Beene
Marlin
Knox T. Williams
Lizzie Hayse
Edgar Moore
U. S. Immunes
Gee. W. McMichael
Letter List for Bryan Post Office Remains
The list shows letters remaining for the week ending Sept. 20. A one cent charge is made on each piece of mail advertised. Callers must say advertised and give the date when claiming letters.
Kurten Choir Organizes After Saturday Meet
The Kurten community held a Saturday night choir meeting at Tryon Hall led by Toba Tobias Jesse Hicks and Ed Edge. The group elected Ed Edge as choirister George Edge as second choirister and Miss Mary Hester as secretary. They will meet on the first and third Sundays using the Dawning Light. Walter Edge left for Huntsville to attend school nine months. School resumes at Kurten Tryon Hall on Monday October 3 with Prof E E Marriott as principal and W K Marriott as assistant.
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Tryon Hall
Toba Tobias
Jesse Hicks
Ed Edge
Dassie Outlaw
Grimes County
Powell
Harris School House
George Edge
Mary Hester
Walter Edge
Huntsville
G. W. Buckhoult
Kurten Tryon Hall
E. E. Marriott
W. K. Marriott
Knights Templar Jewel Presented to H B Stoddard
In Houston Ruthven commandery Knights Templar amid a large gathering presented General H B Stoddard past grand commander of Texas and generallissmo of the grand encampment of the U S with a jewel. Sir Knight R M Elgin delivered the presentation amid a touching tribute and fraternal appreciation. The event drew many prominent members.
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Houston
Tex
Ruthven Commandery
Knights Templar
H. B. Stoddard
United States
R. M. Elgin
Stoddard
Gelveston News
Rain showers heard as community health noted
It has begun to shower around. The health of the community seems to be better at this writing. There were services at the Baptist Church Saturday night and Sunday by M. M. Wadsworth of Buffalo Leon county. Among the visitors were J. M. Zimmerman Clarence Sheppard Victor Edge Mollie Watson Kurten Georgia Maggie White Mary Robinson Wixon. Dave Lloyd and Prof. B. F. Bullock Reliance. Gabe Freeman and family of Wixon visited Cottonwood Sunday. Ed Walter Denton Edge visited Cottonwood Sunday. The home of A. D. Locke was made happy last week by the arrival of a fine boy. I will conclude for the present. Cotton Picker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
M. M. Wadsworth
Buffalo
Leon County
J. M. Zimmerman
Clarence Sheppard
Victor Edge
Mollie Watson
Kurten
Georgia
Maggie White
Mary Robinson
Wixon
Dave Lloyd
B. F. Bullock
Reliance
Gabe Freeman
Walter
Denton Edge
A. D. Locke
Cotton
Wellborn News Cotton Ginnings Report
Cotton is coming in fast as J. H. Royder & Bro. have ginned 350 bales to date and 827 bales have been received locally. Everybody is busy picking cotton while the weather is very dry and stock water is growing scarce. Rob Roy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Royder & Bro
Frank Bullock
Choice Flowers Offer for Fall Bulbs and Plants
McDuff Simpson invites early orders for fall planting bulbs including hyacinths tulips narcissus jonquils crocus freesias oxalis Bermuda lilies and promises later supply of fine late and choice varieties of pansies carnations and violets with a specialty on pansies and top quality strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDuff Simpson
Bryan Water Power offers free wiring for three-light contracts
The Bryan Water Light Power Co announces a thirty day program to wire buildings with plain wiring and cord drops at no charge when three lights in one building are contracted for a year. Payments are monthly in advance, for premises on existing lines. Call the company office to contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Water, Light & Power Co
L. T. Fuller
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Palmer & Carnes
MaLcoLm Cannas
Senator C. A. Culberson
Joseph D. Sayers
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J. N. Browning
Armarillo
T. S. Smith
Hillsboro
R. W. Finley
Tyler
Geo. W. Finger
Ft. Worth
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Vernon
Allison Mayfield
Sherman
J.S. Kendall
Ladonia
Thos. J. Brown
M. M. Brooks
Greenville
Robert L. Henry
Sam Rh. Henderson
J.0. Scott
Franklin
Harvey News
George Graham
College of Medicine
Emmel’s Pharmacy
Millican
Kurten News
Cole Bros
United
Humboldt” Jeans
Woolworth
Templeman & Son
Wellborn News
Rob Roy
the American Laundry
Exchange Hotel
E. D. Beach
Our
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Paul M. Baylor
Bryan, Texas
James Drugstore
H. T. Coulter
B. S. Read’s
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