Wellborn Rural News Notes Highlights Local Socials
From Our Rural Staff Wellborn News Notes compiles a week of local events and people. A Tuesday tacky party at Mrs. Lee drew a large crowd with prizes and social chatter. Guy Neeley begins as day operator in Wellborn. many residents visit, travel, and attend gatherings. The ginning season closes strongly with over a thousand bales, and community activities including dances, Sunday school, and parties continue with notable local figures featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Wellborn
Brazos
Paul McSwain
Eula Eidson
Charley Royder
McSwain
Jeff Royder
Bryan
Erma
Nona Gilbert
Oakwood
Zonnie Seals
Guy Neeley
Neeley
H. & T. C. Railway Company
Guy
Bateman
Mrs. Ellis
Dr. Fountain
Johnnie Plagin
A. W. Royder
John McCullough
Walter McCloud
Hyde Parker
Dell
Hugh Dowling
G. F. Lee
Pansy
Grace McSwain
Sam Royder
Lyle Royder
Otis Williams
Massey’s Business College
Houston
John Hensarling
Malcomb
E. G. Gandy
Wilson
Newcomb and Holland Wed in Quiet Reliance Ceremony
J. T. Newcomb and Miss Bessie Holland of Reliance were quietly married Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of J K Mathis in Reliance. Rev. J M Bullock officiated. The groom is the son of Mrs. Newcomb and described as industrious and prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Reliance
J. M
Newcomb Is the
Son
Mrs. Newcomb
Young Couple Wed as Miss Holland Plans Nuptials
The article announces the marriage of Miss Holland the granddaughter of Mr J E Mathis to Mr Newcomb. The couple will reside in Reliance and receive warm congratulations from many friends who were surprised by the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Holland
Mrs. Newcomb
Reliance
Millican Freight Trains Collide Wreck-Damage Reported
Two freight trains collided near Millican on December 29 causing major damage to engines five box cars and two oil cars. The depot suffered extensive destruction with a box car forced into the whites waiting room. A few crew members were slightly injured amid orders confusion. Debris cleared after two days enabling main track use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fuqua
Aubra
Erwin
R. E. Dunlap
J. P. Taylor
Corsicana
Millican, Tex
Harvey Happenings From Harvey Texas January 5 1914
The holidays are over and all return to work as the school reopens. Sunday services were held at Bright Light church and a Sunday school begins at 2 20 in the afternoon. Miss Minnie Ferguson goes back to Baylor University Waco and several others resume studies at A M College. Mr and Mrs Patterson of Snyder Oklahoma and Mr and Mrs E K Barden of Orange visit relatives in Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ferguson
Waco
Baylor University
Elmer Pate
D. S. Buchanan
Preston Goen
A. & M. College
Tom Pate
East Texas
Will Goen
Patterson
Snyder
Okla
G. H. Rea
E. K. Barden
Orange
Harvey, Tex
Ark of the Covenant fate debated through ages
The article surveys theories on what happened to the Ark and the Seven Branch Candlestick after Solomon’s Temple. It cites Babylonian captivity, hidden caches, Jeremiah and King Joshua legends, and notes that no definitive relic has surfaced despite past hoax claims and scholarly debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylonia
Joshua
Babylon
Hebrews of
Jerusalem
Egypt
Jeremiah
God
Moses
Temple
Solomon
Bbss
Solomo Ple
Solomon's Temple
Collard
Rehoboam
Shishak
Texas Game Laws Take Effect In 1913 Season Rules
The regulations set deer season November 1 to January 1 with a three buck limit and no does, turkey season December 1 to April 1 with a three bird limit, quail and doves November 1 to February 1 with twenty five birds per day, prairie chickens closed until 1917, and open seasons for rabbit possum raccoon bear. Licenses required for county shooting residence $1.75 and non residents $15.00. Federal migratory law applies with specific waterfowl, rails, shore birds, woodcock seasons and prohibitions on spring shooting and night hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Federal migratory bird protection law described
The notice lists perching birds such as humming birds night hawks robins and warblers and states it is unlawful to shoot kill seize or capture migratory birds during closed seasons. Violators face up to a 100 dollar fine or 90 days imprisonment or both. Turkey deer quail and doves are not affected. state law governs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Texas Industrial Notes Reflect Regional Growth Patterns
Austin notes Game is abundant with 12 000 permits issued to hunters from many states amid violations and convictions. Orange reports resumed county road work after heavy rains while bonds of 200 000 were voted. Palestine records population 12 983 up by Young Men’s Business League efforts. Brenham cites heavy rain conditions prompting widespread use of the split log drag on Washington County roads. Corpus Christi inks street lighting contract with Ice and Electric Company to start soon. Port Arthur discusses brick factory talks with Dallas and Kansas City parties, now near certainty. Bedias reports oil in paying quantities at Kerr Bracewill gin depth 240 feet with more wells planned. Texas City sees rising building activity with thirty new residences in December and several business houses. Galveston forms Atlantic Gulf Orient Line to ship Gulf South Atlantic to Asia with monthly trips. San Angelo plans a large silo factory built by out of state interests. Celina Business Men’s Club elects Lov ing president Miller vice president Koenig secretary and vows greater 1914 efforts.
Nova Scotia Rail Improvements Planned for 1914
Railroads in Nova Scotia announce elaborate improvement plans for 1914. The California State Railway Commission orders wholesale gas rate reductions for Los Angeles. Missouri Attorney General sues Santa Fe to recover excess charges. New Haven Railroad directors weigh advisability of action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
California State Railway Commission
Los Angeles
Missouri
The
Santa Fe
New Haven Railroad
Railroads Plan Big 1914 Builds Amid Turbulent Tariffs
The report notes major rail systems planning extensive construction as 1914 begins while leaders expect prosperity despite tariff and currency legislation. It mentions a proposed 5 percent freight raise on malt suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Boston and Maine's move to purchase Hampden Road with talks to seek relief from building branches to Chicopee and Holyoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boston & Maine
Hampden Road
Public Service Commission of Massachusetts
Hampden
Chicopee
Holyoke
Real Estate Transfers in Brazos County Texas Listings
A series of land transfers in Brazos County shows multiple buyers and sellers. Transfers include Mrs. M. J. Parker to Philip Ventura and others such as W. T. Echols to C. B. Moore and J. D. George to G. W. Bingham with varied acreages and prices from $30 to $3,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Parker
Philip Ventura
Moses Blaine League
Brazos County
W. T. Echols
C. B. Moore
J. D. George
G. W. Bingham
W. J. Lewis
Kenard Benford
City of
Bryan
J. J. Merke
David Munday
Roland Durin
Edith Dunlap
Matthew Anderson
Frances Loriie Dobbs
Mitchell Brothers
J. D. Holcomb
F. M. Miller
John Rainey
J. C. Stateville
Town of
Enright
Lol Marshall
J. E. Covey
Mrs. Lela Cross
J. H. McCallum
Marriage License Notices Listed Couples
Marriage licenses issued for Shep Henderson and Mary Henderson. Charley Schwartz and Frances Hrdlicka. James Castles and Rosa Brown. Jack Druman and Lizzie Hodge. J T Newcomb and Bessie Holland. Tom Green and Gertrude Matthews. Isadore Hohm and Johanna Mayers. Henry Evans and Emma Williams. Wayman Goody and Rosie Lee Johnson. Louis Versea and Mary Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Castles
Rosa Brown
Jack Druman
Lizzie Hodge
J.T. Newcomb
Bessie Holland
Tom Green
Gertrude Matthews
Isadore Hohm
Johanna Mayers
Henry Evans
Emma Williams
Wayman Goody
Rosie Lee John
Funeral Of W. C. Pitts Held At First Presbyterian
Will C. Pitts who died at his Teague home was mourned today at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. R. W. Finley officiating. A large crowd attended and floral offerings reflected high esteem. Pallbearers included W. E. Mainard and J. A. Youngblood. honorary members from B of L F and E and associatedLadies' Society attended. Body sent by special train to Mexia for southbound Houston and Texas Central connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will C. Pitts
Teague
First Presbyterian Church
R. W. Finley
Mexia
Houston & Texas Central
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Wellborn News Notes
Daily Eagle
Nannie Williams
Will Pool, Jr
Miss Sanders of
J. P. Royder
Hockley
Clyde Parker
Goree Neeley
Galveston
Willard Dowling
Vivian
Katie Boyder
Mina Graham
Clint. Atkins
E. M. Board
T. H. Boyder
McKinney
Board
Woodmen's Hall
Edell Royder
Myrtle Broadway
Clyde
Lucile Stuart
Johnnie Plaggin
Mary Knowles
Carrie Mae Edwards
Irma Gilbert
Mesdames John Royder
Singleterry
Pllis
Fender
Messrs
Will Neeley
Louis Jones
D. D. Burkhalter
Abram Hensarling
Allen Academy
A. W. Boyder
Grace Gandy
Newcomb-Holland
J. T. Newcomb
Miss Bessie
Young Farmer
Millican Matters
Harvey Happenings
Couard
Texas Industrial Notes
Austin
Orange County
Palestine
Young Men’s Business League
Brenham
Washington County
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Ice & Electric Company
Port Arthur
Board of Trade
Dallas
Kansas City
Bedias
Kerr & Bracewill
Texas City
Atlantic, Gulf & Orient Line
Gulf and South Atlantic
Japan
China
Philippines
San Angelo
Celina
Business Men's Club
K. S. Loving
R. E. L. Miller
J. S. Koenig
United States
Shep Henderson and
Mary Henderson
Charley Schwartz
Frances Hrdlicka
Louis Versea
Mary Johnson
W. C. Pitts
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