Death Toll and Community Notices From Local Church
The death of Mr. Seals, a longtime Missionary Baptist member, follows illness from measles and pneumonia. His widow and five sons mourn him, while Mrs. Seals lies ill with pneumonia. The community also records church and social visits, teachers’ exams, and local arrivals from Comanche, Gap, and East Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Seals
Missionary Baptist Church
Hasse
W. R. Kight
Proctor
T. W. McCrary
R. C. Dunn
C. B. Gee
Local Brights and Visits Spotted Across Town
Bryan Lusk of Dallas visited at home this week. Mrs. Codie Donaho and her children Lena Irena Ruth and Jessie Langston visited brother Roger at Energy Saturday night and Sunday. Local youths attended an all day singing at Gap on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Talley of Arkansas visit daughter Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. J. Walker
Cox
Bibb
Brother Rose
Comanche
Christian Church
Bernice Kelley
Gap
Claudie Strickland
Downing
J. W. Kellett
L. Cox
Minnie Hilliard
C.J. Graham
Copperes Prairie
Bryan Lusk
Dallas
Codie Donaho
Lena
Irena
Ruth
Jessie Langston
Roger
Energy
Mrs. Talley
Arkansas
Barn Burned by Lightning Kills Mare Near Here
Mr. Gilbreath, living two and a half miles west, lost a fine barn in a Saturday fire caused by lightning. A fine mare also died. R. R. Leone returned from Mexico as rain blessed the area, and farmers began busying work after the shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gilbreath
Here
R. R. Leone
Mexico
School term closes with community events and tributes
The school term ended April 18 with two teacher and student plays drawing a large audience. Fundraising netted forty five dollars for the library and thirty two dollars for refreshments. Several measles cases noted, all improving. Residents and visitors from nearby towns visited and attended a picnic, graveyard work, and social visits. Batteries caused a scare for children but no serious injuries.
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Ladies of the Home Mission Sciety
J. L. Howler
Fowler
Mittie James
Creamer
Lelia Gilbreath
H.L. Gantz
Comanche
J. F. High
Bob Loudermilk
Bob Loudermilk and Children Visited Her Sister, Mrs. B. Reed
DeLeon
R. M. Boyd
Callahan County
Grandpa Bishop
Rucker News Highlights Local Health and Social Ties
The column notes measles remains a concern while recovery continues. It lists visits among residents near Sidney Ranger and Gorman as well as attendees at singing events in Liberty Copperas Prairie and Gap. May 30 marks Stag Creek cemetery work day and Gap and May baseball games ended 8 to 4.
Local Notes From Town Report A Busy Week
Allie Hardin traveled to Dallas. Henry Box's baby died last week from eating tainted food. Sunday school attendance was good. Drue Hall and wife of Hasse visited Jess Bowl late last week. Several neighborhood boys appeared before the grand jury. Trustee elections drew a large crowd. three ties prompted a new vote set for May 17. Wilson Telephone group met recently to select new officers.
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Allie Hardin
Dallas
Henry Box
Drue Hall
Hasse
Jess Bowl
Grand Jury
Wilson
Death of J. W. Seals Shocks Indian Mountain Community
J. W. Seals, a beloved local figure active in the church, died at three o'clock this morning. The community extends sympathy to his wife and several children as friends note his passing is widely mourned. The brief item also notes other local items including Terry Hadaway recovering from measles and Carrie Burke traveling to Gorman for a week with relatives.
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L. A. Short
Mamie Reed
Johnnie Lois Short
Carrie Wallace
Ranger
E. M. Alsup
J. E. Grisham
Indian Mountain
Jesse Demees
Willie Bennett
Gorman
Liberty
J. W. Seals
Seals
Terry Hadaway
Carrie Burke
T RP Churchill
Local Notes From The Community Page
Work at 0. M. Vaughn's planned last week as a large crowd helped plant cotton. Elmer Reid died Thursday night and was buried at Theny cemetery last Friday. The funeral services were led by Rev. Shelby. Sympathies extended to the bereaved mother and siblings. M. H. Baker and wife visit Oklahoma to see daughter Dora Ellredd. Uncle John Martin visits from Rattle snake Gap. Miss Help Hale from Belton visits sister Mollie James and stays for the summer. L. C. Short returns from Ranger to see daughter Carrie Wallace. Rev. R A Strickland preached at Liberty. A W O L Circle to be organized soon at Rucker for local ladies. Dry season allows farmers to work. crops look good.
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Dora Ellredd
John Martin
Rattlesnake Gap
Help Hale
Belton
Saturda
Mollie James
L. C. Short
Ranger
Carrie Wallace
R.A. Strickland
Liberty
Rucker
Weather and community notes from a rural county
The item cites mild weather with cotton planting near completion. It mentions a Sunday school program for Mother's Day and strong afternoon singing. It records movements and visits by Ode Gatlin family from Coleman County, Walter Creamer family near Fleming visiting Sam Creamer, R. R. Looney resuming railroad work in Mexico, and dinners with C. Dublis by Jess Balin and family and T. M. Gatlin and family.
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Ode Gatlin
Coleman County
Walter Creamer
Fleming
Sam Creamer
R. R. Looney
Mexico
Jess Balin
T. M. Gatlin
C. Dublis
Vinol Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Promoted for the Elderly
An advertisement claims Vinol strengthens aging bodies by rebuilding wasting tissues and boosting digestion. It touts improved appetite, sleep, and activity, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to build strength. A testimonial from a Hamilton relative is cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton Drug Co
Gustine Couple Married In Home Wedding
Floyd Bolton and Stella Couch wed at the bride’s parents home near Gustine in a ceremony led by Rev. A B Jenkins. The couple, popular in the county area, were married Wednesday of last week in front of many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine
Floyd Bolton
Stella Couch
J. F. Couch
A. B. Jenkins
Buckthorn Bark Remedy for Constipation Promises Quick Relief
Comanche Texas readers are urged that a single dose of Adlerika a Buckthorn bark glycerine mixture relieves constipation sour stomach and gas instantly. The maker M W Carroll a local druggist touts its speedy effect and claims it antiseptizes the digestive system and draws out impurities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Carroll
Slack Manning Couple Wed in El Paso
Sam Slack and Miss Mary Manning formerly of this place were quietly married in El Paso last week, marking their union away from their former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Slack
Mary Manning
el Paso
Local Couple Wed as Mr Slack and Miss Manning Unite
Mr Slack son of Mr and Mrs R A Slack and Miss Manning daughter of Mr and Mrs John Manning long residents here formers now in El Paso join in wish for a long life of happiness and prosperity for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Slack
R. A. Slack
Miss Manning
John Manning
el Paso
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised by Newberg Junction Resident
Darius Downey of Newberg Junction New Brunswick reports his wife uses Chamberlain's Tablets and finds them very effective and beneficial for stomach and bowel troubles. The advertisement notes the tablets are sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Darius Downey
Newberg Junction
N. B
New Gin Company Organized by Gustine Farmers
A group of progressive Gustine farmers organized a gin company to buy or build a new facility. Temporary officers elected include C. C. Speed as president, S. W. McDonald as vice president, and E. W. Allen as secretary.
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Gustine
C. C. Speed
S. W. McDonald
E. W. Allen
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