Community Notices and Local Moves Pack Harper Scene
Mr and Mrs John Koch took a trip to Fredericksburg late last week. Mrs Louie Bierschwabe was very ill last week. Willie Lennon Jr of Eldorado passed through Harper Wednesday. Emma F Rogers and children visited London last Saturday to see Mrs Rogers daughter Mrs Ernest Nichols. A C Allen dined with Frank M Floyds. J Whitewood and daughter Lydia plus Mrs Spencer Whitewood Jr visit Eden. P C Bode moves west of town from Faris place. Hardin Tobin buys a ranch near Rock Springs and moves. Roger and Patton Rogers and Raymond Jones help. Willie Neffendorf and Petersburg family guests of Henry Fischer. Faris Faulkner hall dance last Friday a big success with a grand time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma F. Rogers
London
Rogers
Ernest Nichols
Couples Move In And Local Dances At The Reservation
Mr and Mrs Roy Cottle move to town this week to the leased residence of R B Moore. Mr and Mrs A C Wendel reside with Mrs Wendel’s parents Mr and Mrs J S Whitewood. Messrs Frank Staudt Werner Gochmann and Edgar Seelig of Fredericksburg attended the dance here last Friday night. Mr and Mrs R T Bier schwabe of the Reservation community were pleasant visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cottle
R. B. Moore
A. C. Wendel
Mrs. Wendel
Mrs. J. 5. Whitewood
Frank Staudt
Werner Gochmann
Edgar Seelig
Fredericksburg
Schoolhouse Cleaning Ahead of Monday Opening
A group works this week to ready the schoolhouse for Monday morning classes. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Arthur Allen of Junction stopping by last week to see Mrs Allen's parents the Rogers. Families and neighbors join in for social visits and local business moves as Frank Jones and wife relocate to run the City Cafe and Meat Market leased from Roy Cottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Allen
Junction
Frank Jones
Eldorado
Roy Cottle
New Cafe Opens Near Harper Hotel
Last Thursday marked the opening of a new cafe connected with the Harper Hotel. The four day event offered delicious chicken dinners and drew town residents and community members to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Mr. E. E. Kneese Visits Town Wednesday
Mr. E. E. Kneese was in town Wednesday afternoon for undisclosed purposes, prompting local residents to note the brief appearance and timetable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Kneese
Roland Taylor and Winnie Whaley Visit Home Folks
Mr Roland Taylor and Miss Winnie Whaley spent the past weekend with their own folks, returning from a short trip and sharing time at family homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Taylor
Winnie Whaley
Lennon Family Visits Eldorado and Kerrville
The Lennon family spent Wednesday afternoon in Eldorado with Mr. Bies and Mrs. Conrad Bierschwale, who had been in Kerrville for medical treatment. Mrs. Bierschwale suffered a severe headache and eyesight issues but has shown great improvement after several days of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Bierschwale
Kerrville
House Votes Cut in Motor Fees
Austin with the 39th Legislature in special session passes a bill cutting passenger vehicle registration fees by 60 percent and adjusting taxes. The measure links motor revenue to road funds with schools and highway department shares, while amendments fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Dale of Fannin
Dale
Highway Department
Purl and
Jacks
Dallas
Willamson
San Antonio
Kemble
Fort Worth
Wisconsin High Court Allows Referendum On Volstead Modification
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to grant an injunction blocking a Nov 2 ballot question on amending the Volstead Act to permit 2.75 percent beer with on premises consumption prohibited. Secretary of State Zimmerran had ordered the measure onto the ballot amid a challenge by Anti-Saloon League director S A Fulton. Chief Justice A J Vinje announced the court’s opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
State Supreme Court
A. Fulton
West Allis
Wisconsin Anti-Saloon League
Fred R. Zimmerman
Congress
Fulton
High Court
A. J. Vinje
Texas Senate OKs chicken and turkey theft bill
The Texas Senate passed a measure making fraudulent stealing of chickens or turkeys a felony with penalties up to imprisonment or fines. The bill, amended to apply only to poultry, takes effect 90 days after passage and moves to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Ward
Senate
Bailey of
DeWitt
Murphy
North
Texas
Woodward
Coleman
Senator Murphy
House
Van Brunt Drilling Machines Offer Varied Disc Options
Van Brunt Drilling Machines come in various sizes with single or double discs. They drill the smallest grain and the finest oats with equal effectiveness and are guaranteed. Priced very reasonably at...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Brunt
Getting Best Results From the Oil Stove
The article advises women on maximizing heat from oil stoves. Light the wick and, after blue flame lasts about three minutes, raise wick until yellow tips reach one to one and a half inches. Keep flame low briefly after lighting to heat the burner and drum. Clean wicks daily to avoid smoke.
Farm Implements on Hand for Sale
Complete supply of farm implements available including Disc Plows in heavy and light pony styles single double and triple. Also Disc and Tooth Harrows Stalk Cutters and related equipment.
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John Koch
Louie Bierschwabe
Willie Lennon, Jr
A. C. Allen
Frank M. Floyd
J. 8. Whitewood
Lydia
Spencer Whitewood, Jr
Eden
P. C. Bode
J. L. Faris
Hardin Tobin
Rock Springs
Messrs
Robert and
Patton Rogers
Raymond Jones
Willie Neffendorf
Petersburg
Henry Fischer
Faris-Faulkner Hall
R. T. Bierschwabe
Reservation
R. C. Little and Children
Oliver Robertts
Marguerite Bein
C. E. Bein
Willie Groan
Iona
Hy. Fischer
Goodyear
Goodyear Balloons
Hohmawn & Stehling
Archie Lennon
Mr. Biesnesday
Lennon
Anti Saloon League
RCA Radiola
Loyal Music Store
Better Radio
China
Walter
Jewelry
Taylor-Burke Motor Co
FORD
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