Weather Turns Cold After Rain and Hogs Die This Week
The column notes a cold snap following rain and a hog die-off with back bone and spare ribs abundant. Rev. Smith delivered four sermons in his regular appointment. A revival with Baptists is planned in about a month. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Sprouse, Mrs. Carnes, and many from Arbor Springs and White Point. Literary school progress is reported. church services and Sunday school are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jesse Sprouse
Sprouse
Carnes
White Point
Emma Tullis
Comanche
Will King
J. R. Col
Ammie Tiner
Rev
Creamer
Rainy Weather Continues In Rucker Correspondence
Rucker reports ongoing rain as weather slows daily life. Regular correspondent notes Mr. S. J. Grisham has been at and discusses local conditions and happenings in the town.
Oil well setbacks and local life notes in weekly roundup
The Rucker Oil and Gas Co reports delays at Singleton No. 1 as a rusty swab line broke off while being retrieved. casing will be reset. Bill Short returns from the west with cotton work. A daughter is born to Ben Short. Community members attend Mrs. Butler’s funeral. Grandpa Glover is ill. D A Pitman suffers rheumatism. Local school shows progress under Miss Robertson and Miss Singleton. Sunday school small but active. preaching once a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Short
Rucker Oil and Gas Company
Jess Harvey
Butler
Antioch
Grandpa Glover
Glover
Allen Glover
D. A. Pitman
Ethel Robertson
Lillie Singleton
I Will Test Your Eyes Free Glasses Offer
Patient invitation to try Eyes Free service with an offer for vision checks and possible glasses through J.H. Huff at Hamilton Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Huff
Hamilton Drug Store
Victory Medal for Ex Soldiers Encourages Early Claims
A Dallas notice explains eligibility for the Victory Medal for service from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, with or without overseas service. It urges former service members to apply through local American Legion posts or the Dallas recruiting office, promising quick processing and home delivery within ten days after registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
England
Russia
Siberia
Italy
Servier
American Legion
Dallas
United States Army
Main Street
Texas
Prickley Ash Bitters touted for digestion and vigor
Advertisement claims Prickley Ash Bitters cleanses vital organs purifies bowels and restores strength and cheerfulness with a price of 1.50 per bottle. Special agents Hamilton Drag Co. and Win Reese Co. are noted. Mrs Horace Chilton and son from Waco visit Mrs W H Thodberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Drag Co
Win
Reese Co
Horace Chilton
Waco
W. HW. Thodberg
Local notes and visits fill cold weather issue
Regular correspondence from Creamer notes Rev Brumbeloe's sermon attendance visits from California to Oklahoma kinfolk gatherings at Cross Roads and Dunlap. Mentions box supper, new baby, moves, and kinship visits. Ends with kidney remedy ad for Prickly Ash Bitters sold by Hamilton Droge Co. and Wm. Reese Co. 12-1-16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumbeloe
Mary Warren
California
J. E. Howell
Hattie Coker
Kenney
Benleh Creamer
Truman Creamer
Elberta Isham
Eva Franks
Bonnie Bowman
Rena Woillama
Eda Franks
Key Wilhelms
Tyson
Oklahoma
Lizzie Tyson
Amos Tyson
Brownwood
Chester White
Out West
Claud Coker
Temple
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Ivor
Hanan
Gilliam Brothers
Leonard Cobb
van Dyke
SiaSt
Ben Short
Will Butler
Mercer Cemetery
Cdi
Leki
Owl
West
Masonic Building
Jim Moody
Prop
James Grace
Warren
Oglesby
Ancle
J. Ki. Stowell
M. Bo Warren
Dunlap
Baby
Oz. Ln Dunlap
Hamilton Droge Co
Wm. Reese Co
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