Funeral for Floresville pioneer Mr Myers noted
The article recalls the life of prominent Floresville merchant and cattleman Mr Myers born December 24 1843 in Rankin County Texas. A Civil War veteran he settled in Floresville as a founder and loyal community member guiding local business and charity. funeral services were conducted by Rev Joe F Webb with family and friends in attendance as Mrs Myers grieved yet found solace in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Rankins Migs
Bee
Goliad
Havaca
21St
Axa Cavalry
Martin Oo
Brenham
Amos ‘Martin
L. D
Martha Leah
Lavaca Coun
E. W. Bokeh
Cal
Jim ‘McDaniel
Flores
Wilson Coun
Chris
Aga
Heaven
Long Beach
Joe F. Webb
Gonzales
Mr. Myers
Jim McDaniel
Floresville
Zirkel Monumental
San Antonio
Consoliu
Methodist and Presbyterian Church Notices
Sunday School at Methodist Church 9 45 with morning sermon at 10 45 by the pastor Young People’s Christian Endeavor TD evening sermon at 8 15 Woman’s Missionary Society Monday 4 pm Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 15 pm Roy G Rader P pastor Presbyterian notice Sabbath School 10 am Christian Endeavor 4 pm Supt Mrs P L Holcombe preaching on Fourth and Fifth Sundays Rev Marsh M Carlaway pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian
Endeavor
Woman’s Missionary Society
J. E. Wiseman
Christian Endeavor
P. L. Holcombe
Marsh M. Carlaway
Peace Lutheran Congregation
Dewees School House
Funeral Services In Floresville Parish Held
In Floresville parish funeral services were held for a deceased Christian. Among out of town attendees were Ed Myers of Long Beach California Mr and Mrs Frank McKinney W E McKinney J E McKinney Mrs Robi Hodges and family Beefille natives Mrs Ike Miller Miss Powell and others from Beefille Mrs Ormand and Mrs Jenkins of Alice Abe and Mrs Coughran of Coughran Weber and family of Nixon O A McCracken of San Antonio J B Seay and Henry King of San Antonio Dr Oxford and family sent regrets from Canada unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Myers
Long Beach
Cal
Frank McKinney
W. E. McKinney
J. E. McKinney
Robi. Hodges
Ike Miller
O. A. McCracken
San Antonio
J. B. Seay
Kenedy
Henry King
Miss Josephine Houston Honored At Floresville Party
The Jno W Reese home hosted a bridge party honoring Miss Josephine Houston on the eve of her June 24 marriage to Tom Howard. Guests enjoyed a tea service and flowers, with prizes awarded to Mrs Tom Weyman and Miss Lallah Warren. Houston, daughter of S. V. Houston, will wed in Floresville after a long engagement. The event followed by church notices and obituary content for Martha Jane Osborne born 1854 near Dateville, Ala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Murray
Gerrtrude Murray
Josephine Houston
Ridge
Horace Ridout
J. E. Dewees
Watts
Miss Houston
Martha Jane Osborne
H. A
Mary Jane Osborne
Dateville
Ala
Jno
Houston
8. V. Houston
Tom Weyman
West
J. T. Houston
A. Tom
Mamie Ballard
Virginia Houston
Mary Rose Kerr
Mary and Martha McCurdy
Bee- Ville
Kathleen Burns
San Antonio
Lallah Warren
Lorraine Davis
Gertrude Murray
Lela Tarkington
Cuero
Melba McDaniel
Lawrence Sheppard
Nell Butler
Kenedy
Nell Irvin
Josephine
Clyde Griffith
Sanderson
Galveston
Floresville
Mr. Griffith
R. H. Ware
Griffith
Minnie J. Ware
San
Gladys Thornton Hosts Weekend Party in Sutherland Springs
Miss Gladys Thornton of Sutherland Springs hosted a Monday afternoon swimming party with a buffet supper. Guests included Floresville area youths such as Josephine and Virginia Houston Melba McDaniel Gertrude Murray Lorraine Davis and others. The event featured a wedding bell decoration over a wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Thornton
Sutherland Springs
Josephine Houston
Floresville
Virginia Houston
Melba McDaniel
Gertrude Murray
Lorraine Davis
Mary
Rose Kerr
Tom Howard
Billy Compton
William Wright
Page Houston
John Cone
Victor Houston
Thieves Steal 140 White Leghorn Chickens Near Floresville
Thieves raided the chicken house of Mr. W. H. Mitchell near Floresville last Thursday night, taking 140 White Leghorn birds. Mitchell discovered the loss next morning. local officers have yet to make an arrest. Mitchell is a prominent county citizen and poultry raiser, and the theft is deeply regretted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Mitchell
Floresville
Mitchell
Epworth Leaguers Enjoy Day Trip To Sutherland Springs
The Epworth Leaguers at Fair view organized a Wednesday excursion for about forty members and guests on June 17 to the Sutherland Springs pool. They swam, shared a feast, chatted, played games, napped briefly, then enjoyed ice cream and cake as the day ended with promises to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Fairview
Jack
Sutherland Springs
Card Of Thanks And Local Marriages In Floresville
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy during sorrow. Notices new marriages: Emory Montgomery of Stockdale and Myrtie Smith of Llano wed June 13 at Floresville Methodist Church. Groom’s father C F Montgomery prominent in Stockdale area. bride daughter of H G Smith stockman. They plan to live on groom’s farm in Stockdale community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory Montgomery
Stockdale
Myrtie Smith
Liano
Roy G. Rader
Floresville Methodist Church
Montgomery
C. F. Montgomery
H. G. Smith
Llano
Sorrel mare and mule dance praised as enjoyable affair
An old sorrel mare and mule were part of a Sunday gathering near O on a pasture owned by Wilson. A dance was held and attended by Wi and Buske’s rchest, described as a most enjoyable and successful affair by all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Buske
Baptist Church Sunday Services and Activities
Sunday school starts at 10 a m with Sam Lane preaching at 11 a m on a topic titled ikag in Ashes Abs. Gordon will sing His Eye Is On The Sparrow There are no services Sunday night or Wednesday night due to the Christie meeting W M S meets Monday at 4 o'clock at the church Choir practice Thursday night at 8 p m Special cordial invitation extended by Pastor H H Chaffee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lane
Gordon
Dance at Hermann Hall Path Night June 20
A dance is planned at Hermann Hall Path on June 20. Attendees are invited for a good time with community participation and music.
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Christ
8. Y. Houston
C. A.’ Tom
Stella Tullos
Tom J. Weyman
J. L. Sheppard
J. B. Dewees
A. King
Aubrey Bailey
Fred Anderson
Karnes City
John Watts
Margaret Watts
J. Diekman
Methodist Church
Roy G. Rader, P
Presbyterian Church Notice
Floresville Parish
Dr. Oxford
Canada
J. A. Varnon
Church of Christ
Ashland, Ala
First Lutheran
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Poth
Bro
D. L. Varnen
Texas
M. B. Conner
Florence
Harvey
Gay Varnen
Lula
Reat House
Lister Ferguson
Unity Schultz
Hattie Haynes
Varnen
H. A. Osborne
Goodwater
E. D. Osborne
Culacago
Varnon
Wilson County
Foy E. Wallace
Runge, Texas
Miss Gladys Thornton
English
A. BE. Flathmann
Three Oaks New Hall
Three Oaks Hall
Mrs. J. ©. Myers
Teltschik
S. Oret
Baptist Church
H. H. Chaffee
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