Harmony and Mercer's Gap Face Ills and Weather Tale
Fragmented notes recount measles subsiding in Harmony while Mercer's Gap endures outbreaks. The piece also mentions illness in Leona Ward and Roy Dutton's sickness, a new daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Brewer, and a mother's letter from the State Insane Asylum. Community events include singing on the first Sunday in April and a busy school scene with basketball games and growing enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Mercer's Gap
Messrs
Cultis
Milford Brown
Arthur Lake
Tom Ward
Leona
Ward
George Brewer
Ster Roy Dutton
Arthur Lemons
Austin
John Norrid
J. P. Durham
Mart, Limestone Co
M. G
Rev. Wilson
Local Social and School Visits Reported
Mrs Frank Ross of Comanche visits Mr and Mrs J C Ross this week Lena Langston teaches at Cottonwood and visits her parents Rev Black of Thorp Springs attends Christian church over weekend Mr Rome Walker teaching at Arbor Springs visits his parents J S Walker Saturday night Robert Eaton of Blanket visits friends in Sidney Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ross
Comanche
J. C. Ross
Lena Langston
Cottonwood
J. Langston
Rev. Black
Thorp Springs
Christian Church
Rome Walker
Arbor Springs
J. S. Walker
Robert Eaton
Near Blanket
Bibb County News Snippets and Community Notes
No illness reported in our immediate area. Rev S D Hart preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. Newt Allen of North Bibb had business in Sipe Springs Monday. Rev Jeff Sanders of Beattie to preach next Sunday. Tom Chaney bought cattle locally this week. A crowd attended ordination at Stag Creek last Sunday. Farmer R T Jaynes shipped cattle and hogs to Fort Worth last week. Local farmers urged peanuts peas popcorn pumpkins and potatoes to boost pork production. Mrs Lilly Courtney of El Paso visiting her mother Mrs M E Fielder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Hart
Baptist Church
Newt Allen
North Bibb
Sipe Springs
Jeff Sanders
Beattie
Tom Chaney
Stag Creek
R. T. Jaynes
Fort Worth
Jaynes
Lilly Courtney
el Paso
M. E. Fielder
Marital Blessing and Community Notes From Local Parish
A blizzard hit last Friday cooling the season and damaging fruit blooms. Homer Freeman and Miss Linnie Creamer wed, beginning life together as they travel toward Mansfield for their future home. Wilson Northcutt returns from Corpus Christi to rest, while health and seed corn readiness lift community spirits. Brother Easley misses an appointment. Stewart visits near Dublin for a few days. The Stubblefield family’s daughter marries a popular local man. friends offer best wishes for a happy future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easley
Homer Freeman
Linnie Creamer
Wilson Northcutt
Corpus Christi
Stewart
Dublin
D. J. Stubblefield
Mansfield
Local Notes on Farm Work and Community Movements
Last Friday work began on Bill Johnson's farm with about forty teams using turning plows and most land was prepared. Jim Owens returned from Dallas after an extended absence for an operation. Ed Wallace and wife with Sam Wallace left Friday for Brazoria county to settle there. Mrs. Alice Little and her children visit her mother Mrs. Phillips. Rev Day conducted services at Liberty Saturday and Sunday. Clay Short and Olivia Pittman were married at the bride's home Sunday evening. The couple have lived here all their lives, and well wishes follow them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Johnson
Jim Owens
Dallas
Ed Wallace
Sam Wallace
Brazoria County
Alice Little
Olivia Pittman
M. M. Pitman
Day
Oak Valley Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits
Oak Valley residents report visits from Sam Christfal and family of Cottonwood to J. T. Howell. Mrs. M. A. Roe of Sipe Springs visits relatives. Arthur and Roe Thompson visit Strawn. A singing draws Oak Valley crowds at J. J. Johnson and Indian Creek. Uncle Jake Hodges of Duncan is very ill. Galloways host a young folks party. A B Shutter of Mansfield wed Ellen Stubblefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Valley
Sam Christfal
Cottonwood
J. T. Howell
M. A. Roe
Sipe Springs
Arthur
Roe Thompson
Strawn
J. J. Johnson
Indian Creek
Jake Hodges
Duncan
Galloway
A. B. Shutter
Mansfield
Tex
Ellen Stubblefield
Mild weather ends with damage to local oats
Following an unprecedented spell of mild weather a fierce weather struck here Friday morning which damaged oats. Milton Loftis and family from Comanche visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Abe Shutter from Fort Worth is visiting his brother Lonnie Shutter this week. C. A. Nabors from Comanche visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. John Brinson from Vandyke visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. Charley Carnes and wife from this community visited Dan Carnes and family at Vandyke Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Loftis
Comanche
Abe Shutter
Fort Worth
Lonnie Shutter
C. A. Nabors
John Brinson
Vandyke
Charley Carnes
Dan Carnes
Freeze harms crops and spreads sickness across Copperas Prairie region
The article notes a hard freeze causing widespread oat and fruit damage amid persistent dryness. It reports multiple local sicknesses and hospital visits including J M Hood of Gap and Cat Jones with pneumonia. It also mentions relocations and travel between Comanche Copperas Prairie Gap and nearby towns.
Gustine Clean-Up Day Proclaimed by Local Club
Gustine Improve ment Club designates Thursday Feb 19 as clean-up day. Also reports on local happenings including Merle West visiting Comanche, Minnie Green illness, birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs M C Odell, and changes in Gustine Mercantile Co with Ed Palmer elected director and secretary. DeLeon notes improvements by Telephone Company and local deaths and real estate activity. W W Nance ships 3000 dozen eggs worth about $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustine News
the Gazette
Gustine
Gustine Improvement Club
Merle West
Comanche
Minnie Green
W. G. Green
M. C. Odell
Faulk McCullough
Gustine Mercantile Company
Ed Palmer
FE. B. Adcock
E. B. Adcock
Gustine Mercantile Co
J. W. Moore
Mr. Moore
H. M. Neel & Co
Adcock
Vermifuge Claims Rapid Health Gain for Child
A child with intestinal worms is said to show immediate improvement after a few doses of White's Cream Vermifuge. The advertisement claims the medicine destroys and expels worms and helps the child thrive. Price 25e per bottle. Sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Smith
Armour Fertilizer Arrives For Second Carload
Armour Fertilizer items arriving soon will include a second carload. The shipment promises essential supplies to farmers and agricultural users awaiting replenishment.
Armors Truck Special and Related Grower Items
A fragment lists Armors Truck Special alongside items for growers including vegetable and potato grower references, and mentions King Cotton and raw bone super phosphates. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cotton
Seed Fertilizer Sale Pitch From Commercial Grain Co
The Commercial Grain & Com. Co. offers fertilizer in quantities from 100 pounds to a car load. They propose credit options with a good note, and invite interested buyers to call for literature or to request mailed information about pricing and quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havn
Commercial Grain & Com. Co
Seed Irish Potatoes Sold By Comanche Mercantile Company
Seed Irish potatoes offered at 1.25 dollars per bushel by Comanche Mercantile Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Comanche Mercantile Company
Fre hored by hail syrup advert for lungs disease
A heavy lung cold described as self resolving is linked to fatal disease in the item. It promotes BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP as a sensible remedy to check progression and aid nature. Prices listed 25¢ 50c and 1 per bottle sold by Paris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Paris Smith
Methodist Minister Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
MilacaMinn Rev James A Lewis endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds coughs and croup praising its long use in his home and urging trial by others for lasting effectiveness noted as available from all dealers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
James A. Lewis
Milaca
Minn
Triumph Potatoes at Bargain Prices
A brief classified line from Kilpatrick and Son and Higginbotham advertisements. W. W. Kilpatrick offers a cheap second hand item at cash price with a 31 batch listing and Triumph Potatoes priced at 1.25 per sack from Higginbotham, promoting genuine Triumph produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick & Son
Hammock Seat Case Cultivator Display Near Completion
In 1914 Hammock Seat Case Cultivator is nearly finished and now on display at Higginbothams. Bath tub enamel is offered at Carrolls Drug Store while W. W. Kilpatrick and Sons advertise foot harness oil heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbothams
Carroll’s Drug Store
W. W. Kilpatrick & Sons
Higginbothams Announces New Spring Skirts on Display
Ladies are invited to view the new spring skirts now on display in Higginbothams front showcases as the season arrives.
Saddles and Harness Repaired at Kilpatrick Store
Kilpatrick & Son repairs saddles and harnesses, offering service and maintenance for riders and teams. The local shop emphasizes quality workmanship and timely turnaround for customers in need of leather gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kilpatrick’s & Son
Triumph Seed Potatoes For Sale By Higginbothams
Triumph offers genuine Triumph seed potatoes at $1.25 per bushel through Higginbothams. The ad promotes an affordable agricultural item with a clear price and seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triumph
Higginbothams
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Texas
Higginbotham Brothers & Company
Ourty UN Encyponten
Ector Clark
May
J. T. Roberts
Doris
EB. H. Jones
Sidney
Bibb
Warren
Mr. Little
Lacey
Sidney News
Creamer News
Rucker News
Shiloh
Copperas Prairie and Gap
W. W. Smith
Copperas Prairie
J. M. Hood
Gap
J. W
New Mexico
George
Fisher Co
A. A. Hilly
H. H. Burnett
Lagrippe
Tom Englen
Dalton Parsons
Collie
L. E. Adams
T. E. Burnett
Near Gap
FE. A. Reece
H. B. Jones
J. B. Lacy
Russell Bennett
Brownwood
K. PD. Jones
DeLeon
Free Press
Telephone Company
J. T. Smith
McLean
Jack Smith
E. C. Thompson
H. J. Jones
W. W. Nance
Comanche County
Armour Fertilizer
Fletcher
Astoria
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