Revival Services Draw Capacity Crowds at Progress
Large nightly crowds attend revival services at the Methodist church in Progress with seating shortages feared. Plans discussed to move services to the McCarty Bros lot for better accommodations and a fuller program featuring music, singing, and evangelist Terrell Ho. The event aims to engage the community through a broader song service and collective participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becum
Sumilay
Hart
McCarty Bros
Heiney Hoek
Cutie Dassinger
We Weurtig
Rugour
Evangelist Terrell
Miss E Gwy Dyer Returns From West Columbia Visit
Miss E Gwy Dyer has returned home after a several days visit to her father in West Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egwy Dyer
West Columbia
Bernardo Prairie Well Casing Nears Test
Report from Bernardo prairie ten miles north of Eagle Take notes progress on a well thought to yield oil. Casing completed, a final test planned in a couple of days, with locals awaiting confirmation as drillers claim potential success despite disputes and rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernardo Prairie
Eagte
Altair Ferry To Be Launched For Use Next Week
A new ferry will cross the Coboro River between Eagle Lake and Altair near the San Antonio and Amosas Pass bridge. It will be 16 feet by 40 feet, same size as the Richmond ferry, and capable of carrying eight smaller crossings or six cars with wagons. The county will operate the ferry free between 7 and 9 p.m. daily, with hours varying by season. An attendant will be on duty, and approaches are being prepared for safe loading and unloading. Competing bids and contractor selection are under process to ensure competent service.
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Coboro
Eagle Lake
Altair
San Antonio
Amosas Paes
Trate
Lile Missioner
G. Weld
R. M. Eggers
Richmond
Smale
Hia
Maripog
Lewes
Pau Aise
Cours
Maringeiwert
Ciasloners
Aldermen and City Marshal Sworn In After Election
The three newly elected aldermen B. W. Hanly B. L. Mooney and J. Wintermonun and M. A. Tipedler were sworn in as city officers at Tuesday night’s meeting. Engle Lake’s elective city marshal was also finalized after a petition, and the public urged support and cooperation for enforcement of laws and a prosperous administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Hanly
B. L. Mooney Ant Oo
J. Wintermonun
M. A. Tipedler
Maralil
Rennet
Engle Lake
Ely
Dave
Mershal
Tee
County Awaits State Action On Dipping Program
The Coleraty County Commissioners Court awaits state action to proceed with the dipping program. The state has agreed to furnish the dip and one inspector, but no appropriations have been made. County Commissioner G W Keith told Port Worth committees that nothing can be accomplished until the state acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleraty County
Aptouy
Uake
Atandatin
G. W. Keith
Port Worth
Weimar to Have New Passenger Depot
Announcement by Superintendent McDonald states Southern Pacific will build a new passenger depot in Weimar. Work slated to begin in May with completion timeline and project scope to be announced.
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Weimar
Bave New & P
McDonald
Southern Pacific Iuway Company
Otake
Bert Vel
Spencer is Made County Attorney by Court Order
At a regular meeting the Columbus Commissioners Court declared the county attorney office vacant and appointed Ed K. Spencer to the duties. Meg Spencer, who had held the post temporarily, accepted and qualified. SY Williamson won the last election. The Chautauqua at Eagle Lake runs three days starting May 13 with tickets from $0.79 to $2.00. A fatal crash on Dead Man's Curve near Leisle injured three occupants but not seriously. Southern Pacific will take over the Arkansas Pass line May 1 and promises depot improvements and safer crossings after meetings with local chambers and officials.
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Ford
Grant City
Columbus
County Mitornyy
KR. Spencer
Meg Spencer
Kdve Bondatd
County Atttorney
SY. ML Williamson
Bugle
Lake
Alvethd
Ie Commissioners’ Court
Kagte Lake
Bible Lake State Bank
Liama
Cys Ehentanqua
Big Ag
Parent-Teachers' Association
Ted
Portrys
Taulet
Sudnuyers
Daira
Attornbon
Albert Marion Thyde Bie
Yight Dr. Hyde
Thornturga
Liswe
Clark Brame
San Antoni
Lissie
Althonugh
Eagle
Houston
Liewle
Dumer
Tly Highway Department
Winarton County
Pucitle
Sau At
Foul & Arancas
B.B McEshinney
M. Steinwell
W. E. Lanhart
Maser Stephens
Chamber of Commerce
Eallway Company
Colmell
Edty Diddy
Oll
Family Loses Home As Fire Wipes Out Ottawa Area House
Mr and Mrs Joe Slubar lose their home and all possessions when their residence near Nottawa is destroyed by fire on a Friday afternoon. The blaze razes the Lemsh whitewood house owned by Mrs Mitchner of Judie, leaving only cleared areas in a narrow lane. Slubars were away at the time. investigators suspect the kitchen flyer sparked the flames. Previously residents of Bale Lake, they had recently moved to Ottawa about a month prior, with extensive land and wells noted in the area.
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Joe Slubar
Nottawa
Theo
Slibay
Eagle Lake
Slibar
Berard
Everstiing
Fourraan Howe
Mitchner
Judie
Ile
Bain
Slubars
Bale Lake
Ottawa
Walle Terebeowis
Bayleaks PF
Canatay
George Class Injured in Monday Accident
George Class suffered severe injuries in a Monday accident while working near Taste and Eagle Tank. He fell from a harnessed area and was dragged for about half a mile, resulting in extensive skin loss on his back shoulders chest and face. Dr J Fite administered medical attention.
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Mr. George
Dr. J. Fitewerukd
Negro boy dies after Garwood house fire injuries
A 14-year-old Black boy, burned when the Garwood home of Ben Austin and his family burned early Sunday morning March 22, died last week from the injuries. The boy, awakened by the fire, fled through flames and suffered severe burns. Auntin's wife, related to the boy, lived with the family.
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Danwards
Ben Austin
Thimily
Walker
Garwoot
Wien
Man's Hand Injured in Accident
Mr. Drerett Isenhower of Lisele suffers a painful hand injury Tuesday morning when a Ford jack slipped while he worked, causing the jack to press on his palm and sever part of his hand and fingers.
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W. E Stedge
Houston
Tmouston Ly
Mattrete
Monsrs
John Staplestom
Buster Smith
John
Baxter
Uncle Lud Lawrence or Anderson on April 1
Obituary notice for Lawrence and Anderson, detailing passing of Mr Womack at home in Anderson Texas at age 82. Notes his service with Confederate Cavalry, beloved character Uncle Lad, wit and sunny disposition. Mentions W E Stedge ill in Houston, and several family visits and travels including Grand Valley trips and a Georgia trip.
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Miny
Bugle Lake
Lawrence
Wes
M Womack
Dane
Anderson
Texas
Quitphiee
Lawrene
Nina
Atv
Ayummek
Chong
Dale
Wil
Contending Again and the Advertisers
A clipped note from the week’s issue shows a brief exchange praising advertising and noting a reservation by G A Stoerin and Anstin. It reads as a short, period style proof of concept.
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G. A
Stoerin
Garwood Man Lands Big One On River Trip
Garwood resident Mr Ha Stallmany displayed a remarkable catch while fishing the Colerain River. The large specimen weighed 125 pounds and stood seven feet long, challenging and finally being landed after a struggle with heavy gear. The event marks a record setting fish for the area and drew attention from local onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha. Stallmany
Garwood
Shallmann
Colerain
Mittie Purchases Home on McCarty Ave
A paragraphed notice reports Sam Mittie purchasing a home on McCarty Avenue. Mr and Mrs Samy O Little Harves are said to occupy the residence, with plans for future occupancy by the Nash family. The item mentions Mrs NW Roborth, widowed recently, and a move to Lingoin, North Carethen, with sympathy extended.
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Samy
Boothe Howe
McCarty Avenue
Nash
Roborth
Lingoin
Carethen
Evangelist Terreus Subjects Announced at Revival
Dr Mark Terrell leads revival services at Eagle Lake Methodist Church with a schedule Friday at 7 45 PM Saturday 7 PM Sunday morning 10 00 AM and 11 00 AM Sunday afternoon 2 00 PM preaching topics include Jesus and loveship and marriage The plan includes a Tuesday High School Night and an evening sermon titled Devil in a notable church revival lineup
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Mark Terrell
Eagle Fake Methodist Church
Chieke
Gome Howe
Ghatite
Devil
Removal of raft may bring us new farmers
Government work notes a potential migration as flood controls on the Colorado River could open fertile river bottom lands in Matagorda Wharton and Colorado counties. Experts predict many farmers, including German and Bohemian settlers, may relocate to the richer soils once flood risks ease.
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Colorado River
Matagorda
Wharton and
Colorda
Grify
The
Nile
Btte
le Gome
Colorado Valley
New City Marshal Urges Autoists Cooperation
City marshal calls for driver compliance with new bicycle and auto safety rules to protect the public. He warns lax behavior will be addressed at the next city council meeting and urges all motorists to obey the coming regulations.
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Bernardo
Altair Ferry
Ounty
Spencer
Dead Man's Curve
Southern Pacific
Ubar
George Class
Garwood House
Uncle Lud
Lawren
Mia
Tomlinson
Mien
M.G. Calvert
Meallen
Felday
Alster
Irs
A. Daviidson
Ot Hoveton
Bentley
Meir Tomlinson
Te Grande Valley
Dawi
BIG A Veter
Sam MW. Mittle
M'Carty Ave
Terreus
Baste
Hudler
Arene Sauldsdt
Cary
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