Rockdale Locals Highlights from The Messenger
Feb 14 notes list Edward Loper in Corsicana Col N H Tracy in Cameron Mrs Dr Gray of Milano visiting Mrs Sima C Hanson to Thorndale B Loewenstein Cameron on business Miss Imogene Hicks visiting in Cleburne Harry Passmore Cameron in town John Hicks left for Baylor University Annie Chevis of Cleburne visiting her mother Mrs A Wolf Gill hotel hosts Mr and Mrs McBride Cameron Linnie Manning Calvert visits Rev J B Sears Annie Laurie Lee Caldwell visiting Mrs Sue Hale H Lockwood to New Ulm funeral Mrs Dr Sessions and Miss Mae Donaldson to Mardi Gras New Orleans Welder returns to Beeville Mrs Henry Cone and children move to this future home R H Hicks Jule Coffield B Loewenstein Lee Clark Fred Graves A J Worley Judge Perry attend Cameron court Dr P A Ramsel moves to Thorndale J C Valentine and Dr Rob Wallis go to Fort Worth delegates from Pin Oak Camp 222 Woodmen of the World Romantic Milano marriage Amanda Graham and Dethridge of Seattle depart to home in Seattle crossings improved at Main and Cameron streets Methodist church concert well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gray of
Milano
Sima. C. Hanson
Thorndale
B. Loewenstein
Cameron
Imogene Hicks
Cleburne
P. A Ramsel
Rockdale
Texas
Ramsel
J.C. Valentine
Rob Wallis
Fort Worth
Pin Oak
Local grocer offers quality goods at moderate prices
The ad promotes a grocery store highlighting good quality at fair prices. It mentions carrying several grades of some goods and emphasizes that the store provides the best goods obtainable for the price. The copy uses a folksy tone to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Hefley Co. Sales Brochure Praises Cars and Fair Dealing
The sales room cars catch and hold the crew with graceful design and fine finish. Materials and workmanship are excellent. Prices and fair dealing are praised. A weather dampened event reduced attendance. J C Gaither bought Lee Clark's residence. Clark moves to W Clark’s home. Lee Clark starts new house construction soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JM & J.D. Hefley Co
Two Local Couples Wed in Hanover Texas
The community marked two weddings on Thursday the 14th. Dr. G A Robinson married Miss Vivian Stewart at the bride's home with Rev J H Pressley officiating. They will reside in Fairfield where he continues his medical practice. A second, more quiet ceremony united Foster Robinson and Mary Ditto at the Ditto home with Rev Pressley officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Texas
Fsb
G. A. Robinson
Vivian Stewart
Mea
J. L. Stewart
J. H. Pressley
Robinson
Our
Fairfield
W. M. Ditto
Foster Robinson
Iss Mary Ditto
Pressley
Robins
Temple Items and Local News Highlights
A string of local incidents and notes fills the page: a Santa Fe hostler J D Howard killed by a backing freight engine. four youths injured when a railroad trolley derailed after a Sunday ride. a new Christian church site purchased at Sth street and Adams avenue. Judge Eastland dies at 85 near Salado. a fatal gin accident near Ocker with unnamed victim. a large gun misfire injures a man at McGinnis gin. Mrs W W Bose of Bartlett dies in Daughters' hospital leaving a husband and eight children. Pendleton to preside over Crawford national bank startup. jury convenes for J B Messer case. Dr Volk Watkins of Belton dies in nat city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Howard
Santa Fe
Howard
Clyde Wilkerson
Walter McLeod
Will Cooper
Christian Church
Sth Street
Adams Avenue
Judge Eastland
Bell County
Salado
W. W. Bose
Bartlett
His Daughters’ Hospital
City
J. B. Messer
Volk Watkins
Belton
Nat City
Buckholts Marriages and Local Notices in The Bulletin
In the Feb 16 Bulletin, Mrs. Tom Culbreth visits family in Buckholts. Jim Grasham visits from Taylor. J D Daniel attends the funeral of his Uncle Tack McDonald from Onos Prairie. Octie Secrest and Ec Colburn wed with Rev K L Preddy officiating. Tack McDonald dies after pneumonia, leaving a wife and ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Culbreth
Rogers
John Hobson
Jim Grasham
Taylor
Bucckholts
J. D. Daniel
Ones Prairie
Tuck McDonald
Mr. Camron
Lyons
Claude Daniel
Arthur McDonald
Brenham
Dave Robinson
Cameron
Buckholts
Colburn
Secrest
Octie Secrest
Ec. Colburn
K. L. Preddy
Milam
Corinth
Tack McDonald
Me MaDeaid
I. E. Ehardh
Digwynaid
Local Painter Promotes Paints and Preservative
Bulletin expresses sympathy for the deceased and urges readers to visit UU C. Hale at 32-31 Painter and Paper Hanger to buy paints wallpaper and J. D. Wilson's creosote preservative. Advertises Ratation breakfast food at C. N. Green & Bro. for 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
J. D. Wilson
UU. C. Hale
Ralaton
C. N. Green & Bro’s
Grove's Tearsrete Chill Tonic Ad Claims No Cure
An old advertisement asserts Grove's Tearsrete Chill Tonic is simply iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It proclaims no cure and no pay with a price of 50e and registration code 16-D1-0 printed on the bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Popular Excursions and State News Notices
Listings for popular excursions and events across Texas and nearby regions with dates, rates, and destinations including San Antonio Laredo Monterey Dallas and Washington D C. Also a notice of intention to apply for passage of a special law to pay heirs of William S Hall five thousand dollars with interest dating back to 1886, signed by Julia Parker Robinson W C Hopkins Clio Sherrill Thomas on January 2 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
William &. Hall
Republic of Texas
William 8. Hall
Hall
Republic
W.C. Hopkins
Clio Sherrill Thomas
Cross Exam in Court Sees Old Doctor Captioned Ointment Gaffe
A cartoonish courtroom scene shows a lawyer cross examining an elderly man who says his medical aid is ointment for the head. The exchange lands the old man in a better mood as the lawyer stumbles over the punchline.
People imitate actions quickly, good and bad alike
A short attribution from the Atchison Globe notes that people mirror both virtuous and poor behaviors with equal speed, underscoring social influence and the power of example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchisen Globe
Whoppers Fish Tale From Grand Canyon Guide
W. E. Curtis recounts Capt. Hance’s tale of a colossal Colorado catfish. The guide describes a sleepinduced tow downriver by a fish line tied to his bootleg, the catfish dragging him 500 feet, then a dramatic rescue and a quick cut of the line to escape. The yarn ends with catsfish stoutly holding a grudge against white men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hance
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Colorado River
W. E. Curtis
Chicago
Skeerin
Uieh
Russia
Curly Beards and Historic Tidbits Highlight 1900 Facts
A collage of notes mentions Assyrian kings and long beards, Richmond newspaper founders, George III reign length, peerage at Victoria’s accession, US vessel build totals in 1900, New Orleans exports, postage rate changes from 1816 to later, and Mohammed’s beard dyeing among Arabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Pleindealer
George III
Victoria
United States
Bureaun of Navigation
New Orleans
Mohammed
Commercial Education in Saxony Sets Leading Example
A consular report notes Saxony's prominence in commercial education with about 50 Handelsschulen. Merchant unions organize schools under state supervision, with towns providing buildings and utilities. Directors earn 600 to 1500 dollars yearly. pensions vary by region. Students aged 15 to 18 balance shop floor apprenticeship with class work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Saxony
Handelsschulen
Kaufmannischenvereine
Merchant Union
German Empire
Prussia
French society records pets to aid restoration of stolen dogs
The society establishes a register listing each dog or cat presented, with an identification system. The plan includes an amnesty for owners to claim pets and a public listing to assist recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistance Aux Animerux
Vesey Abae
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the Messenger
Edward Loper
Corsicana
Col
N. H. Tracy
Harry Passmore
John Hicks
Waco
Baylor University
Annie Chevis
A. Wolf
J. C. Gaither
Mistrat Pros. & Co
Lee Clark
Mr. Clark
W. '. Clark
Hanover News
Dr. Robinson
Jers
Yom Robinson
Poster Robinson
The
Tribune
McGinnis’ Gin
Ocker
Acsiusotary
Pendleton
Fempin National Bank
Crawford
Bulletin
G. N
San Antonio
Texas Cattle Raisers Association
Hilleboro
Green’s Brigade
Laredo
George Washington
J. O. Red Men
State Plumbers’ Association
Monterey
Mexico
Marlin
Texans
State Senate
Dallas
S. S
Washington, D. C
Ladan
Ian
Myaaie
Zits Systems
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