Union Hill notes reflect 1914 civic and religious growth
The Union Hill column from January 25, 1914, details a growing community in Union Hill Texas with plowing and gardening plans, upcoming church activities, and praise for ministers Rev. Thompson Jr and Rev. Riggs. It notes sickness in families, a shift toward a town with a new general store, a request for a blacksmith and a doctor, and invites youth to join Sunday school and the Y M C A league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Threadkell
Douglass Ayres
R. R. Royall
Rachel Mills
Kurten
Bunk Carson
Roland Spiller
Thompson, Jr
Thompson
Riggs
the Hill
Bryan
Union Hill
Thomas of Bryan
Flinn
Jesus
Gordon
Lyr. Weaver
Missionary Baptist
Finly
Wheeler
Jim Riggs
League
Martin
Y. M.c
Lindsey
Tex
Union Hill League Meeting Sparks Debate on Responsibility
The Union Hill gathering last Sunday night shows members eager to take their own parts, arguing the president cannot carry every step alone and that collective effort is needed to accomplish goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Millican Man Dies at Home of G T Woodall
Millican Tex Jan 21 1914 Mr G T Woodall died last night about 4 oclock at his home in Millican He was past master of the Millicana Masonic Lodge and one of the best citizens of Brazos County Burial probab ly tomorrow at Wheat cemetery in Millican Mrs Mamie Autry left Sunday evening to be with her sick mother Mrs J F Taylor at Corsicana Correspondent Millican Tex Jan 21 1914
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Threlkell
Waco
W. H. Bates
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fannie Brownlee
Union Hill
Tex
G. T. Woodall
Millican
Wheat Cemetery
Woodall
Millicana
Mamie Autry
J. F. Taylor
Corsicana
Millican, Tex
A. G. Neeley
Galveston
J. J. Hensarling
Onie Williams
Wellborn
Wheeler
The
Baptist Church
Vivian Boyder
Wellborn News Highlights Local Visits and Health
Wellborn notices show residents visiting relatives in J J Hensarling and Neeley households while several families report illness and smallpox cases nearby. The Wellborn High School plans a February 20 entertainment to raise funds for the new library.
Carnegie Medals Awarded Honors for Heroic Acts Across Years
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission added thirty names to its honor roll at its tenth annual meeting in Pittsburg. Awards included eleven silver and nineteen bronze medals, with pensions and educational grants totaling thousands of dollars for dependents and worthy causes. Names span Oshkosh Wisconsin to Bayonne New Jersey and include rescuers from train and water incidents, as well as fatalities among the awardees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburg
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Oshkosh
Wis
Farmers Busy Preparing Land for Corn Crop
Farmers in Wellborn Texas begin preparations to plant corn, aiming to sow acres in the coming days if favorable weather continues after weeks of suitable conditions. Correspondent. January 26, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellborn
Tex
Galveston Leads in Cotton Shipping
Galveston Texas reports record cotton receipts for 1918, with 4 025 004 bales received for export, keeping Galveston as the world’s leading cotton port. Most cotton shipped to European mills, with a portion sold for Texas consumption. New Orleans ranked second with 1 437 000 bales.
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Galviitsa
Tex
United States
Cengus Bufjay
Galveston
Galyéaeh
Knights Templar Officers Elected at January Meeting
Ivanhie Commandery elects and installs new officers for the ensuing year after January 13 regimental meeting. R. Q. Astia named commander with R. A. Harrison as captain general and T. K. Lawrence as senior warden among others including G. M. Brandon, H. Stoddard, K. W. Howell, W. E B. Saunders, and J. M. Dunn in the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivanhie Commandery
Kiajgy
Templar
R. Q. Astia
P. S
Roan Generalissimy
R. A. Harrison
T. K. Lawrence
G. M. Brandon
Justtor
H. Stoddard
K. W. Howell
W. E B. Saunders
O. M. Ball
W. B. Saunders
J. M. Dunn
R. E. Cole
Sentinel
Waived Examining Trial In Collette Killing Case
The examining trial of Minnie Prestwood for the killing of Italian John Collette was waived by agreement of the attorneys. Bond fixed at 500 dollars. Prestwood posted bond and was released yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Prestwood
John Collette
University and A M College Seek Separation Plan
A prospective constitutional amendment could separate the University of Texas from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. Regents propose ending the A and M switch from a UT branch, repealing limits on tax funding for university buildings, and defining an equitable division of the permanent university fund. The college directors have not yet commented but may review the proposal later.
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Board of Regents
University of Texas
Board of Directors
The
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Permanent University Fund
Agricultural and Mechanical College
University Regents
Regents Stand by Fort Worth Fund Partition Decision
The board of regents express willingness to uphold the January 6 1913 partition agreement at Fort Worth transferring 400600 acres of land from the university to the college. If not approved by the other board a arbitration commission will decide, with one member from each board and a neutral chair. Directors endorse the regents courtesy and say they will address the matter again later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Regents
Board of Regents
Fort Worth
University
Entertainment of Ladies of Free Baptist Church
About seventy five members of the Free Baptist Ladies Society gathered at Rev J J Tatum's home Friday evening. The chronicles of the society were read and approved, detailing how each member raised funds in verse. Luncheon of sandwiches cake and hot chocolate followed, with prayers for the society's continued life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Baptist Ladies’ Society
J. J. Tatum
The
Good Ladies’ Society of the Free Baptist Church
Screenings for top dressing prompt city concerns
Years ago during Mayor Maloney’s term two carloads of rock screenings were sent to New Braunfels as a top dressing for streets. They were placed on Main Street near City Hall and became dirty and uneven. A recent survey found the screenings hardened into a compact mass requiring removal and raising questions about its suitability for future street work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Maloney
New Braunfels
Service at Methodist Church Echoes Y M C A Spirit
The Methodist Church service in Bryan drew a large crowd with the A M College Y M C A and the College Glee Club assisting. A fine concert featured two solos by C A Case and six young men from the College Y M C A and Allen Academy delivering talks on the International Student Convention in Kangag City, highlighting Christianizing and mission spirit.
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Methodis
A. & M. College
College Glee Club
Glee Club
C. A. Case
Bryan
Allen Academy
Kangag City
W. P. Martin
E. P. Cart
Exciting Runaway Near Bryan Street Injures Rider
A double team driven by Ca Read Wipprecht and H F Tilson fled yesterday from the south end of Bryan street to James dry store. The buggy struck a concrete post and halted. Read Wipprecht was thrown from the buggy and against a tree but only minor injuries. Tilson remained on the buggy and was uninjured.
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Ca Read Wipprecht
H. F. Tilson
Bryan Street
James’ Dry Store
Read Wipprecht
Tilson
Marlin caste endorses W F Doughty for re election
Mr John B Cavitt of Marlin visits relatives and supports Sta Superintendent W F Doughty candidate for re election. Doughty formerly led Marlin schools and has strong Falls County endorsement with local supporters working hard to secure his nomination.
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John B. Cavitt
Marlin
Sta
W. F. Doughty
Doughty
Falls County
Youth Confessed Bomb Thrower Faces Punishment
Alfred Leh an undersized youth confessed to six teen bomb outrages. His usual pin was $500 per explosion. He receive only two dollars for a robbery in whic h Chinaman was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred Leh
Chinaman
Goethals Named Panama Canal Zone Governor
The president signed an executive order creating permanent government for the Panama Canal Zone. Colonel Goethals is named as governor with the order to take effect in April and it goes to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal Zone
Goethals
Senate
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1914
Cess
Thomas
Millican Matters
J. W. Pool
J. P. Royder
Zaddie Hellen
Lockhart
W. G. Neeley
Henry Royders
Abram Hersarling
E. L. Myers
Lola Jones
Harvey
Zada Holland
Pinkey Graham
M. S. Dew
College Station
J. B. Neeley
Wellborn High School
Navasota
J. H. Royder
T. E. Wade
Brandon Trussell
Mary
Lillie Clampet
West
Lucile Graham
Ed Carl
Ballinger
Joe Roberts
Koppe Farm
Prof. Trussell
Commission
E. Donald Ryan
Paul J. Zenter
Harland
A. C. Léehnigk
Wille
Lake Winnebago
A. Cleveland Werfiér
Sithville
Texas
Child
Phelan
Frank O. Drake
Peoria
Alta M. Vaught
Paris
Ill
William’ Kerr
Vancouver
B. C
John Magne
Skagway
Alaska
Kash Stroig
R. D
Aurora
William
One Burden
Mutr
Edward A. Dalto
West Twenty-first Street
Bayonne
N. J
Gordon T. Granger
Samuel Reid
Putnam
Willian’ Beth
Edward P. Jones
Stewart CL. McLelland
Wilsitas Corners
Que
Leo Dore
McLelland
Eugene W. Rife
Hanover
George R. Gordon
Rife
Raymond R. E. Piret
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edward Adams
Jamaica Bay
Piret
Onderdonk Street
I. William Turk
Toivola
Mich
Gustav E. Kajula
Turk
Harry L. Biggs
Guy W. Dotson
Douda Leando
Sloan
Thomas J. Jensen
Westfield
Mass
Granville
George W. Brew
Mary I. Herbert
Chicago
South Park Avenue
Winfred
Rachel S. Dallas
Orcahid Lake
Lasalle Avenue
Detroit
Giuseppe
W. E. del Vecchio
Carlo Riccitelli
Hast Haven
Conn
Fast Haven
Michael Juhns
Angelo Peluso
Cleveland
Ohio
Cambridge Avenue
Franceso Corsaro
Clymer
Matthew Leonard
Bernard F. McMahon
South Ellwood Street
Tulsa
Okla
Everett O. Walcott
Lawrenceville
J. Wesley Manning
James W. Davis
Edward R. Hall
Shenadoah
Manning
Rothgeb
John W. Day
Robert H. Clark
Oakhill
Kentwood
Luther B. Weaver
Dallas
Weaver
South
Harwood Street
Myron E. Judd
Seventy-fourth Street
Frank Rance
Mary C
Regina
C Cryan
Delaware Avenue
Toronto
Ont
Philip R. Krummel
William Benn
Edward Jones
Lil
John D. Artieéy
Ralph FE. Knouse
Wrightsville Beach
N. C
Hill Street
Lagrange
Gedrie Wilkie
Brown City
Mid
Knights Templar
A. & M. Board
Ting
Arbitration Commission
Ladies OF Free Baptist Church
Methodist Church
College and
B. F. Faber
R. R. Allen
G. C. Moffatt
A. L. Hodgso
Vande Thornhill
Th Allen Academy
Presiden
Panama Canal
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