Local notes on crops and community events
The report covers crop health and seed concerns as residents battle goose grass while hoping for a good harvest. Mrs Hill and family visited a daughter near Hasse. Rev McKensey preached. a singing conven tion is planned for the third Sunday in July with all invited. Mrs Pope Guthrie returned from Dallas after an appendectomy and is improving. Jess Faulkenberg recovers slowly from mumps. neighbors assisted with his crop work last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Faulkenberg
Indian Mountain Happenings and Upcoming Events
The community notes a recent rain and reports residents returning from Comanche. An all day singing is planned for Sunday, June 29. Local gatherings include Miss Ira Burke with cousins and various visits. Prof Jenkins speaks Tuesday night June 24, urging school consolidation with Birdville. Rev Griffith from Boeman Texas visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Burkett and Son
Comanche
Ira Burke
Vainia
Bertha McClendon
L. T. Rasco
Jack Moore
Mary
Rena Burkett
Etta Harris
Vainia McClendon
Bertha
W. D. Jenkins
Law
Birdville
Indian Mountain
Prof. Jenkins
Dave L. Griffith
Ida Burke
Griffith
Boeman
Texas
Local Social Notes from Sidney and Surrounding Areas
Miss Wilson of Comanche visits sister Mrs Dan Dutton this week. Families from Jene Prairie Goldthwaite Gap and Brown County visit here and attend singing and preaching events. Mrs Joe Redwine recovers from paralysis stroke while L Bagley and Miss Woods wed. W J Jones welcomed a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney News
Addie Smith
Goldthwaite
Allie Stovall
Bernice Kelley
Gap
Benton Stailey
Lou Summings
Comanche
Mary Byrant
Mount Pleasant
Hall
Youngblood
Willie Ross
Joe Redwine
L. Bagley
Miss Woods
Brown County
W. J. Jones
Copperas Prairie and Gap News Briefs
Rev Lewis filled his monthly appointment at Gap on Sunday. Mrs Will Worth visits her mother near Blanket. Mr and Mrs S M Hilley of Gap visited their son Doc at Sidney Sunday. Stepfather and mother of Mrs John Jones of Rockdale visited Monday. Mrs J R Rushing of Mercers Gap spent weekend with daughter Mrs E L Wallace. Rain last week ruined the nubbin crop and threatens corn prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Prairie
Gap News
Lewis
Gap
Will Worth
Blanket
S. M. Hilley
Doc
Sidney
John Jones
Rockdale
Jones
J. R. Rushing
Mercers Gap
E. L. Wallace
Local crops promise large feed yields as season advances
The article notes favorable feed crop prospects with stubble planted for late feeds and cotton fields showing bolkweevil presence in many areas. It mentions residents A V and Zand Van Cleave returning from Newburg, the death of Mrs. James Drennan in Bibb with burial at Martin Branch cemetery, W C Thompson and H B Jones family visit, Henry Stewart hosting a party, and J R Bryson and children returning from Plainview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V
Zand van Cleave
Newburg
James Drennan
Bibb
Martin Branch
W. C. Thompson
Gap
H. B. Jones
Henry Stewart
J. R. Bryson
Plainview
Rucker News Reports Rainy Weather and Local Happenings
A light rain refreshed crops in the Rucker area and boll weevil talk increased as farmers monitor early cotton. Local visits include Hiss Help Hale near DeLeon, Herman Huckabee from Scurry County, Ida Johnson from the coast, and W. G. Baker traveling with his wife. Community events cover two sermons, singing at Liberty, a possible singing school, and several family milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiss
Hale
DeLeon
Bell County
Herman Huckabee
Scurry County
East Texas
Ida Johnson
Liberty
R. A. Pitman
Sanders Allgood
Louisiana
Martha Grisham
Ida Pitman
Marvin
Gorman
W. G. Baker
Rucker
G. Overstreet
John Higginbotham
William Bryant
McAdoo
J. H. Haynes
Harmony and Mercer's Gap News Marriage at Mercer's Gap
Clarence Gore and Eva Rushing were married at the bride’s parents home on Sunday afternoon June 15. The Gore and Rushing families hosted an infant dinner the next day. The couple will reside in Mercer's Gap as friends extend best wishes for a long, prosperous life. Mrs. F. E. Norrid left Harmony to spend summer in Childress county with son J. D. Norrid. John Norrid of Comanche visited E. D. Norrid’s family over the weekend. Grandma Skidmore had ongoing health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Mercer’s Gap
Clarence Gore
Eva Rushing
Clarence
R. R. Gore
Eva
J. R. Rushing
E. D. Norrid
Frisco
Childress County
J. D. Norrid
John Norrid
Comanche
Grandma Skidmore
Death of East Texas woman at Mercer's Gap funeral
A woman ill at her son's home in East Texas died last Monday in Mercer's Gap. She is buried in Mercer's Gap cemetery beside relatives. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Albert Greer of Mercer's Gap and Mrs. J. M. Patterson of Comanche, and two sons in West and East Texas. Funeral by Rev Teague of Zephyr. Delegates from the two communities will attend the Sidney singing convention on the first Sunday in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Texas
Albert Greer
Mercer's Gap
J. M. Patterson
Comanche
J. W. Skidmore
West Texas
Fort Worth
Teague
Zephyr
Sidney
Card of Thanks for Mrs. M. J. Skidmore
The Skidmore family thanks Mercers Gap and surrounding communities for kindness shown during the death and burial of their mother Mrs. M. J. Skidmore. J. W. Skidmore, T. M. Skidmore, Mrs. Neely Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Greer extend blessings and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer’s Gap
M. J. Skidmore
J. W. Skidmore
T. M. Skidmore
Neely Patterson
J. A. Greer
Resolutions of Respect for J B Tunnell
Co Manche Lodge No 154 K of P records J B Tunnell as a devoted husband and father and faithful member. The resolution notes his service to friendship charity and benevolence and expresses condolences to the bereaved family. The lodge prays for the Grand Chancellor of the universe and for the departed to be welcomed in heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B Tunnell
Comanche Lodge No. 154
K. of P
Brother Tunnell
Knights of
Dublin Businesses Close For Independence Day
The business houses of Dublin will celebrate Independence Day by remaining closed all day. Kermith Humbler, five year old son of Mrs. Willie Humbler, who is living with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mc Murry, is reported to have infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Kermith Humbler
Willie Humbler
J. J. McMurry
Classified Ads Offer Inexpensive Listings
Classified ads invite buying selling and exchanges with a penny per word rate and a minimum charge of 25 cents. The column promotes small ads for a wide range of items and services.
Preachers Remedies for Piles Eczema and Catarrh
An advertisement offers Preacher's Special Cure claimed to relieve piles eczema and catarrh. See or write P M Preacher in Comanche Texas for details or purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preacherc
Comanche
Texas
Central Church announces protracted meeting week plans
The Central Church of Christ invites all members to attend Bible school at 9:50 a.m. and morning services at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the upcoming protracted meeting, with evening services at 8:15 p.m.kreis. Minister W H Williams urges attendance and welcomes all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
W. H. Williams
Sympathy And Condolence Resolutions for Departed Brother
The resolutions express tender sympathy to the bereaved family and invoke divine healing of sorrow. A copy is to be spread in minutes, published in local papers, and sent to the family as acknowledgment of sorrow and respect for the departed brother. Signatures include S. P. Smith, John P. Hoff, and W. L. Reeves. See H. L. Ardis for stationery options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Smith
John P. Hoff
W. L. Reeves
Printing that pleases is our hobby
The Chief Exponent advertises printing services inviting readers with a special offer for a particular job delivered through a local telephone number.
Brownwood Big Race Meet and Auction, 1913
Invitation to Brownwood Texas for a three day race meet and sale of horses and mules on July 3 to 5 1913. Purses include 300 for free for all pace 200 for free for all trot and 100 for 2:30 pace or trot. Col C C Allen of Hydro Oklahoma acts as auctioneer. A F McAlister manager of sale and W D McCulley manager of races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Texas
Col
C. C. Allen
Hydro
Okla
A. F. McAlister
Mgr
Sale
W. D. McCulley
Thou Shalt Not and the Echoes of Scandal Through Time
A Georgetown Commercialarchival column reflects on the perpetual refrain Thou shalt not in human sin across civilizations. It traces adulterous drama from Helen of Troy to Anne Boleyn and modern betrayals, framing sin as a recurring scourge that shapes lives, reputations, and moral judgment through ten millennia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Cleopatra
Heloise
Jane
Cain
Georgetown Commercial
Abraham
Hagar
David
Israel
Caesars
Saligula
Julius
Anthony
Cleopatra’s
Albert
England
William
Henry VIII
France
Louis XIV
Helen of Troy
Saracene
Abelard
Heloine
Pompadour
Anne Boleyn
Avis Linell
Finnigan and Flannigan Rail Report Jokes in Ballad Form
Ballad style piece recounts Finnigan sending reports to Flannigan about rail accidents and misdeeds. Timeline and dialogue describe Finnigan writing pages and Flannigan replying to keep reports brief. Ends with Finnigan vowing to keep filing about rail incidents amid a shanty night and Strickland W. Gillian as author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flannigan
Finnigan
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Wilson Doings
Rucker News
Hamilton
R. W. H. Hamilton Optometrist—Jeweler
Central Church of Christ
H. L. Ardis
Chambray
Moskeag Chambray
Roberson Sisters & Co
Babylon
Sodom
Gomorrah
Christ
Mont of Olives
Wuz Flannigan
Wuz Finnigan
Minny
McCorrigan
Bilin
Fiannigan
Agin
Strickland W. Gillian
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