Harmony resident and community notes from Cotton Grove
Silas Phillips of Harmony is visiting for a few days with Hill Lambreth. Mrs Fountie Waldrop of Mercers Gap moves to be with her husband during the school session. A local singing was held at Lee Cleer’s Sunday afternoon. Charley Bowling moved near Sipe Springs. Miss Ada Roe is ill. Maude Hutchinson visited Mrs Thacker. Ora and Cora Stevens started school. Ethel Couch visits Dickens county relatives. Iola Bruiton of Comanche and Roy Johnson visited with Olene and Ethel Robertson. J T Howell and wife visited relatives on Sweetwater. A rare snow fell Sunday night. Jim Johnson returned from Colorado preferring home. Olene Robertson returned from a two week visit with Mercers Gap friends. Road work improved the area last week. A preaching service confusion occurred Saturday night. efforts to clarify continue. Mrs Mammie Howell stays in town with her sick sister Emma Gabbott. John Hart’s family visited W W Thacker Sunday. Joe Evans of Sidney visited the community Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Phillips
Harmony
Hill Lambreth
Fountie Waldrop
Mercers Gap
Lee Cleer
Charley Bowling
Sipe Springs
Ada Roe
Maude Hutchinson
Robert Thacker
Ora
Cora Stevens
Ethel Couch
Dickens County
Iola Bruiton
Comanche
Roy Johnson
Olene
Ethel Robertson
J. T. Howell
Sweetwater
Jim Johnson
Colorado
Olene Robertson
Mammie Howell
Emma Gabbott
John Hart
W. W. Thacker
Joe Evans
Sidney
Peoper
Gap
Arthur Lake
Thelma
Lonie Pennington
Jim Jefferies
Democrat
Olene Roberson
Oak Valley
C. R. Gore
Sallie Fletcher
Fisher County
Ollie Fletcher
R. R. Core
Dock Edwards
Mary McKenzie
Edna Murphy
Toil du Nords at Rob erson Sisters
Local page item notes Toil du Nords performing with the Rob erson Sisters in a community event. Focus remains on the musical act and venue offerings, highlighting a shared bill and city attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toil du Nords
Roberson Sisters
Newburg News Local notes and visits in Comanche and Indian Gap
Mrs. Wilcoxin of Comanche spent a few days here last week with her daughter Mrs F A Cunningham. W A Cunningham and J B Burton made a business trip to Indian Gap Tuesday. R A Cunningham was in Comanche Saturday. Miss Lillie Goosby left Sunday to resume studies at Indian Gap school after visiting her parents. Mrs Aaron Cunningham of Comanche visited her son LeRoy Saturday and Sunday. School progresses with Miss Lillian Bond and Miss Lucile Hogan as teachers. W A Cunningham and John Burton motor to Hamilton Thursday. Mrs J I Goosby spent Sunday night and Monday at Indian Gap with her mother Mrs Allen. Mack Henson went to Indian Gap Saturday. K A Cunningham and OH Goosby were in Comanche Thursday. O A Brazil went to Gustine Saturday. Rector Cunningham of Comanche spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mack Henson and family. Dr F A Jack returned home from Comanche Friday. T H Luckey and son Barney went to Shire Friday and back Saturday. Dayton and Jessie Cunningham of Comanche spent Saturday and Saturday night with home folks. Mrs R A Cunningham returned home Saturday from a two weeks visit to her parents in Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoxin
Comanche
F. A. Cunningham
W. A. Cunningham
J. B. Burton
Indian Gap
R. A. Cunningham
Lillie Goosby
Aaron Cunningham
LeRoy
Lillian Bond
Lucile Hogan
John Burton
Hamilton
J. I. Goosby
Mrs. Allen
Mack Henson
K. A. Cunningham
OH. Goosby
O.A. Brazil
Gustine
Rector Cunningham
F. A. Jack
T. H. Luckey
Barney
Shire
Dayton
Jessie Cunningham
Rockdale
Gaines Child Improves After Horse Kick Incident
The report notes the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Gaines is slowly recovering from a horse kick. Nearby, Clemens Luker and Miss Pau line Stevenson were quietly married last week and received a warm greeting at Mrs. Purvis's on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Gaines
Clemens Luker
Pauline Stevenson
T. H. Purvis
Mammie King
Baggett
Grace Evans
Alice Roberson
Conine Luker
Miss Evans
Pave
League at the Chapel Invites All to Join
Misses Alice Robertson and Grace Evans attended a gathering hosted by Mrs. Effie Purvis on Tuesday night. The event promoted community participation at the chapel and encouraged everyone to come and take part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Robertson
Grace Evans
Effie Purvis
Aplendid showing of New Ginghams at Roberson Sisters
Aplendid showing of New Ginghams at Roberson Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson Sisters
Vandyke News Roundup From Terrell To Local Hogs
Miss Vera Huffman returns to work at Terrell as hog shipments pass through Vandyke. Codie Martindale is off the mend ing list this week while Josh Owens plans a blacksmith shop trade. Ginners still press a few bales of cotton and grind corn on Saturday. Mrs Dykes remains ill, new combs and pins fit the latest hair dressing style from Roberson Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Huffman
Terrell
Vandyke
Codie Martindale
Josh Owens
Roberson Sisters
Musical Night in Mercers Gap and Harmony
The Gap and Harmony residents enjoyed a Friday night musical at M. L. Brown's with Arthur Lake and daughter Miss Thelma Lonie Pennington and Jim Jefferies of Democrat providing the tunes. Visitors Olene Roberson returned home near Oak Valley and several locals sent updates on travel and health.
Sidney School News on Good Roads Tax Vote
A school program features a America choir song, a Cleo Turner map, and Lucy Moore cleanup. Talks address road conditions, costs, and rural district funding. Patrons vote in favor of taxing for good roads as a basis for a rural school district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cleo Turner
Lucy Moore
Mr. Carver
Evans
Erskin Trice
Mr. Jones
Gladys Steele
Moore
Cotton Grove School News Highlights
Cotton Grove School reports full enrollment as picking ends and welcomes the Waldrop family. Mrs Waldrop joins as Mr Waldrop returns home more often. Founts and Junior Societies meet next Friday. Miss Iva Cleere visits with friends after basketball practice. Ethyl’s boys joke about her fan like a pepper box. New players Miss Cryswell and Miss Stevens join the basketball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Waldrop
Mrs. Waldrop
Miss Cryswell
Miss Stevens
The Mechanical Department's Greatest Minds at the Fair
Lecturer Peter Radford extols mechanical science giants at the fair, praising inventors of the sickle, binder, and cotton gin. He frames them as world-changing minds whose work furthers civilization, economy, and efficiency without seeking praise or price.
Farmer Radford on Woman Suffrage
The speaker extols the home as the greatest contribution of women and says the hearthstone is her throne. He argues social order rests on women, but says motherhood of the farm inspires, while directing government is not within woman's sphere and politics would harm domestic duties. American chivalry should shield women from political burdens.
Rural Social Centers Promoting Youth Entertainment and Guidance
A call for social centers to entertain, amuse, and instruct youth under cultured leadership. Centers should provide aesthetic surroundings that foster love of beauty and inspiration, with innocent amusements to brighten young lives.
Texas Ahead in Global War Effort Reports
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Texas leading global wartime work, port operations, and West Africa connections. The text is garbled but indicates Texas and a fleet named Texas tied to labor and mobilization efforts during the war.
New Dress Goods Arrive At Higginbothams This Spring
Higginbothams displays new spring dress fabrics including printed voile lace voile embroidered crepe butterfly crepe tango crepe chiffon batiste imperial plisse silk stripe lace cloth embroidered rice cloth snow flake rice cloth and many other fresh items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higginbotham’s
Oil Gusher Near Strawn Sparks Local Hopes
Oil was struck in a well near Strawn Palo Pinto County last week. The well yields about a hundred barrels and is not strong yet but residents expect growth. Gas has also been found in the Thurber area.
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Strawn
Palo Pinto Co
Thurber
Big Shows for Brownwood at Lyric Theatre
George Evans Honey Boy minstrel with 65 performers and a large orchestra comes to Brownwood Lyric Theatre on February 2. Manager Mr Armstrong plans to bring major acts from Wort Worth and Dallas to West Texas at nominal prices, with Comanche bookings to boost attendance. Mr Ardis handles reservations.
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George Evans
Honey Boy
Lyric Theatre
Brownwood
Texas
Brownwood Theatre
Wort Worth
Dallas
Alma
Armstrong
New York
Comanche
Fort Worth
West Texas
Ardis
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Health
Invigorating tonic advertised for all ages claims to drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the system. Described as a true tonic priced at 50 cents for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Repair Shop Advertising General Services
Notice announcing M. T. Bowden has opened a general repair shop opposite the post office. Services include repairing furniture stoves sewing machines bicycles and various other tasks. Call to inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Bowden
Bids for County Depository in Comanche County
At 10 o'clock a m February 10 1915 the Commissioners Court will receive bids from bankers and banking corporations for county funds and school funds and then select depositories J H McMillan County Judge.
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Commissioners Court of
Comanche County
J. H. McMillan
Cunty
New Wagon Service Ad From Chuck Pitts
A brief notice from Chuck Pitts announces a new wagon service offering quick trunks and baggage hauling. Contact numbers are 337 or 149 for rapid pickup and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Pitts
Bryson School House News Notes Weather and Travel
The item reports fine weather and farming activity. Mr. Jack delivered a carload of cattle to Fort Worth on Sunday. S. P. Burns and J. H. Bryson traveled to Temple to buy cattle on Monday. W. Bryson received a letter from Plainview stating Mrs. Bryson was ill and left for home.
Roberson Sisters Debuts One Strap Purses
The Roberson Sisters unveil the latest fashion item one strap purses praised as the newest bag trend. Shoppers are invited to view the collection highlighting sleek designs and practical style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson Sisters
Employers' Liability Act Knocked Out
The Thirty third legislature’s Employers' Liability Act was declared unconstitutional by the Third Court of Civil Appeals in the Charley Middleton v Texas Power and Light Co. case, reversed and rendered from McLennan County.
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Austin
Jan
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Key
Charley Middleton
Texas Power and Light Company
McLennan County
Great Loss in Cotton Crop 1914 and Farmer Despair
National Farmers Union lecturer laments 1914 cotton crop at 15,969,000 bales the largest on record yet prices collapsed to six cents per pound with lower yields per acre. He accuses government bankers of failing to deliver promised relief funds and notes farmers were not consulted in the cotton lending program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union of Congress
Farmers Have Squared Accounts Unaided
A historical letter notes that farmers in the South face hardship after most of the cotton crop is sold and debts remain. It argues that farmers, business leaders, and government must unite to devise plans for relief, with organized farmers ready to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
America
New Novelties At Roberson Sisters Store In Houston
The Roberson Sisters Store in Houston features a line of the newest novelties for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson Sisters
Pleasant Weather Amid Busy Farm Season At Vandyke
The report notes nice conditions for farmers especially for peanuts as threshers stay active through the week. Mr. Huffman of Vandyke hosts visitors including his daughter from an asylum work assignment and Mrs. Huffman’s sister from Alabama. A social gathering occurred Tuesday night at Mr. Huffman’s with a prayer meeting at Claire Kerley’s last Sunday. Rev Rainy holds services next Saturday night through Sunday at Vandyke inviting all. Will Howard visits from Jones County before moving this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Huffman
Vandyke
Huffman
Alabama
Claire Kerley
Spivy
Rev
Rainy
Will Howard
Jones County
Higginbothams Big Clearance Sale In Full Swing
Local retailer Higginbothams announces a major clearance on fall and winter goods. Prices are described as extremely low to attract shoppers during the season.
Community notes from Gap and Harmony events and visits
Mrs. Fletcher hosted a youth party in Gap and Harmony on Friday night as the community has moved to Sidney. The W O W and Woodman Circle held a joint installation Saturday night. Singing gatherings occurred in Harmony and Mercers Gap on Sunday. Several residents visited friends and relatives, including Carmack of Soda Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Gore. Aunt Mary McKenzie is ill, and Mrs. Edna Murphy’s condition remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olene Roberson
R. R. Gores
Mercers Gap
Mary McKenzie
Edna Murphy
Family travels from Paris for Wetzel funeral
Mrs. H. R. Geron and her children arrived Sunday from Paris to attend the funeral of her father, G. P. Wetzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Geron
Paris
G. P. Wetzel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cotton Grove News
Newburg News
Graham Chapel
Vandyke News
Mercers Gap and Harmony
Sidney School News
Cotton Grove School News
Peter Radford
National Farmers’ Union
Farmer Radford
The
United
Texas of the World
West Africa
Africa
Bryson School House News
Higginbotham’ S
Fam
Houst
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