Planter Shot and Lynching Reported Near Franklin Texas
Reports from Hearne and Franklin say J R Robertson manager of a C G Woods plantation was shot. Bill Williams a negro was hanged and his body riddled with bullets after a quarrel with Robertson. A companion negro fled as a posse sought him. Sheriff Rushing and Constable McMillan acted on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
Robertson County
J. R. Robertson
C. G. Woods
Bill Williams
Williams
Robertson
Franklin
Woods
Will Rushing
G. C. McMillan
Death of J. D Touch stone of Sandy Creek settlement
Milana residents report the death of J. D Touch stone at 1 PM at the suburban home of J. N Touch stone aged 90. He was a 50 year Baptist and died after a long life of devotion. Funeral services were held at Sandy Creek with burial on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milano
J. D. ‘Touchstone
Sandy Creek
Surburban
J. N. Touchstone
Baptist Church
Milano Gazette
Superdreadnought Texas Commissioned by U S Navy
The battleship Texas was formally commissioned at Norfolk under Captain A W Grant after leaving Newport News. A tug crew was rescued when Dauntless capsized in heavy wake near St Helena. The Texas, launched at Newport News, features ten 14 inch guns and 21 five inch guns, 578 feet long, 27 000 tons, speed 22.28 knots. Total cost with armament runs into millions. Sister ship New York under construction. James Reno Jr. visits Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States Navy
Norfolk
A. W. Grant
Newport News Ship Building Company
Norfolk Navy Yard
Usher
Grant
Dauntless
M. F. Bradley
United States
Richmond
St. Helena
Newport News
Claudia Lyon
Cecil Lyon
Panama Canal
Maine
New York
New York Navy Yard
Roddy Bros Buy Stock at Temple
Roddy Bros of Cameron have purchased the dry goods stock of the Sherill Mercantile Company in Temple and will consolidate the West store with the Temple location. The new firm, already owning a Cameron store and another at West, plans to open in the former Temple building and run the business with modern methods. Advertising Manager Young of Roddy Bros visited to arrange the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherill Mercantile Company
Roddy Bros
Cameron
West
Temple
Young
Temple Mirror
Yarrellton Notables and Local Visits Report
Yarrellton residents share latest travel and visiting news. Cleve McCall returns from Waco. J M Liddell visits in Fort Worth. Miss Mae Elliott back from Meeks. Miss Merion McCall from Austin college. Reverend Rice delivers services. Jim Clements and Clara Wilkerson attend Cameron church. teachers plan a picnic but rain disappoints. Clark remains on sick list.
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Cleve McCall
Waco
J. M. Liddell
Fort Worth
Prof. Hitchcock
Mae Elliott
Meeks
Yarrellton
Jim Clements
Clara Wilkerson
Cameron
Rev. Rice
Farmers Await April Planting Amid Frost Forecasts
Mr A J Hildebrandt of Liberty says he will not plant corn before April 1 as frost is expected before Easter. He notes February 12 thunder and groundhog signs warn farmers to delay planting. Hon Graham Gillis of Cameron visits Thorndale Tuesday, courting support for county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Gillis
Cameron
Thorndale
Thorn
Not Guilty Verdict in Moore Case Shocks Houston Jury
A federal jury in Houston acquitted Monta J. Moore J. D. Hefley N. B. Sligh and A. R. Sheffer of unlawfully using the U S mails after a weeklong trial. Jurors deliberated after supper and were kept in the courthouse with two hotel rooms prepared. The trial drew witnesses from several Texas towns and beyond. The same report notes 1914 Rockdale fair dates July 8–10 and officers directors elected. a committee considers an experimental farm at the fair. Temple Woodmen meet for May 6 convention with 3000 delegates expected and $500 drill prize money raised.
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Milam County
Houston
Monta J. Moore
J. D. Hefley
N. B. Sligh
A. R. Sheffer
American Trust Company
United States
Court House
Bender Hotel
Texas
Rockdale
Henne & Meyer Furniture Department
H. C. Meyer
Leonard Isaacs
W. E E. Gaither
C. R. Isaacs
John Hicks
P. H. Perry
George Banzhaf
A. E. Perry
J. N. B. Williams
D. S. Gilliland
Will Davis
J. H. Burnett
J. W. Gore
J. J. Hillin
H. H. Camp
W. W. Kyle
Geo. A. Doss
George Doss
Tom Beesley
Temple
Woodman Lodge
Belton Lodge
Temple i
Belton
Col. Ruff
The
Woodmen of
Dallas
Doctor G T Vanzant Shines in Granger Medical Scene
The Granger News notes Dr G T Vanzant recently graduated with honors in Louisville and gained experience at a New York hospital. Now with Drs Denson and Queen of Cameron he conducts an extensive practice and is praised for exemplary habits and intellectual vigor. He is son of J N Vanzant of Granger and has won many professional and social friends locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Vanzant
Louisville
New York
Granger News
Vanzant
Thorndale School District to Vote on Bonds and Tax
At a March 9 meeting of the Thorndale Independent School District Board of Trustees an election is set for April 15 to decide if twenty thousand dollars in bonds will fund a new public free school building. A second ballot on the same day asks voters to approve a maintenance tax up to 20 cents per hundred dollars valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Thorndale Independent School District
Iip
Thorndale Thorn
Buckholts Busy Burg Herald visit boosts subscribers
A. V. Smith notes Buckholts Saturday gains in new and renewing Herald readers as merchants report strong business. The Buckholts Bulletin adds that Judge John Watson, up for re election as county judge, would not oppose using convicts on public roads if demanded by the people. actions will follow popular will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Smith
Herald
Buckholts
John Watson
Buckholts Bulletin
Getting Old But Young Mr Bethea Visits Gazette Office
The Milano Gazette notes Mr J C Bethea of Milam County who lives on Route 2 near two to three miles from town. At nearly 79, he remains hale and walks to town and back, despite hardships in pioneer days and Civil War service. He has lived in Milam County for 30 years and is content to stay. He is described as pleasant, agreeable and intelligent, and the Gazette welcomes his visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bethea
Route 2
Gazette Office
Bethea
Milam County
Milano Gazette
Palestine League Promotes $10,000 Crop Contest
The Young Men's Business League of Palestine mails 400 entry blanks to Anderson county farmers urging participation in the Texas Industrial Congress crop contest. The league promotes best cultivation methods to boost Palestine and Anderson county, seeking prize money and economic growth. Miss Thelma Woodward arrives in California to visit sister Mrs. Moore until May.
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Texas Industrial Congress
Young Men’s Business League of Palestine
John Gaffney
Business League
Anderson County
Congress
Palestine
Thelma Woodward
California
Moore
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George Wohlch Sr
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Rogers News
James Reno Jr
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A. J. Hildebrandt
Liberty Settlement
Rogedale
Woodmen
Doctor
School Board
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