Revival Meetings Schedule From Rev Henry Francis
A list outlines six to eight protracted revival meetings planned for summer led by Rev Henry Francis. Towns include Briar Branch Aledo Rocky Moung Whit Gooseneck Tonk lley Cenge Loving and Conn with multiple assistants named and dates ranging July 1 to August 12. Additional notes mention cor ed te al ings and a Carroll Cor contact phone 91-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Francis
Briar Branch
F. M. Atchison
Aledo
Rocky Moung
C. A. Ferguson
Henry Chapel
K.S. van Zant
Whit, Assis
Gooseneck
A. Ferguson
Tonk Lley
F.s.ston
Cenge
A. N
Conn
Maryinster
Loving
Swenson interests back Rock Island line via Stamford plan
Albany Texas June 25 News that Judge Andrews of Stamford and Col Baker reached an agreement to back a Stamford and Eastern Railway penetrating Shackelford Stephens and Throckmorton coal fields with a tie to a Rock Island project. A special Rock Island train visited Stamford and then toured toward Newcastle to inspect the survey setup and local reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Texas
W T. Andrews
Stamford
Swenson
Col
KR. H. Baker
Judge Andrews
Col. Baker
Stamford and Eastern Railway
Rock Island
Eastern
Shackelford
Stephens
Throckmorton
Graham
Dallas
Ah Runamford
R. A. Mudge
Rockland
Stamford Commercial Club
Newcastle
Questio
H. A. Mudge
J. E. Gorman
M. O. Melcher
H. Gower
H. W
Comment on Secondary Primary Rules and Fairness
Reader letter questions how second primaries are conducted when three candidates contend for an office. It argues the law requires two finalists, but scenarios show possible unfair outcomes for candidate C. The writer urges a committee ruling and criticizes primary processes and politicians, referencing Cone Johnson and urging party unity.
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Rome
Republic
Cone Johnson
Cone Jane Johnson
L. P. Brooks
Local fishing trip charms Boggy community readers
A. F. Stewart told of a Boggy Creek outing with J. W. Stowe and son, where villagers gathered by the river and 125 attendees joined a lively fish fry after seining. Stewart praises Boggy folks for hospitality and notes fine crops and busy farmers nearby. Also ads seek agents for Roosevelt hunt and trafficking in girls, with outfits and commissions offered.
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A. F. Stewart
J. W. Stowe and Son
Mr. Stewart
Stewart
Roosevelt
A. B. Kuhlman CO
A New Railroad Proposal Reaches Graham Texas
Temple North Western Railway Company seeks Graham citizens view on surveying and building a line from Abilene to Graham via Albany and Crystal Falls. A favorable reply could give Graham a Southwest outlet, opening coal fields and boosting the Clear Fork River agricultural belt development.
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Abilene
Graham
Albany
Crystal Falls
W. E. Dozier
Temple Northwestern Railway Company
Texas
Clear Fork River
Attendance Call and Baptism at Baptist Church
The message urges all church members to attend a Sunday morning roll call and covenant reading. It aims for 300 in Sunday School, asks attendees to come early, and notes baptism will be administered Sunday night after the service led by Pastor W. T. Rovuss.
Acetylene Light Plant Promotion by Rost Bryan
Rost Bryan announces purchase of E C Stovall Acetylene Light Plant and offers full time service for home and business lighting. He claims the acetylene system is the best light at any price and urges a fair trial to prove it.
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E. C. Stovall
Rost. Bryan
Henry Chapel notes rain request and revival talks
The column reports drought concerns as farmers urge rain for cotton and corn near Henry Chapel. It mentions a possible summer revival tabernacle, local illnesses, and social visits including W A Ribble from Graham and Mrs Groves visiting. The Holiness band finished a Ming Bend meeting and a singing event at A Anderson's drew crowds.
Local and Personal Notices From Mason and Nearby
Mason PK Yar tops and rubbers at J L Kimr Sons. H W McGown made a business trip to Jean last Monday. Mrs Emily Padgett has been sick several days. Lorraine Rouse arrived in Graham last week. George Courtney was here from Farmer this morning. Rev F M Atchison is here from Aledo Texas. Mrs A M Craxton of Ada Okla and Mrs McGill of Waco are visiting sister Mrs J W Jackson. Mrs T C Wadley and son and daughter of Tank Valley visited relations in town. J D Sparks sold his blacksmith shop to Edgar Cheat and left to look for another location. Mr and Mrs John H Wood left for Gladewater and Longview to visit relatives for several weeks. Jim Allen and wife of Ivan spent the first of the week in the city with Mrs Allen's mother Mrs L E Gilmore. Mrs S A McCuiston and daughter Mrs Alice Moore of Olney visited Mrs McCuiston's daughter Mrs A B Wood this week. Rev Henry Francis and family returned from Meridian Texas and attended district conference at Weatherford.
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Claud Ratcliff
Bro
Francis
Henry Chapel
Holiness
Ming Bend
W. A. Ribble
Graham
H. L. Ribble
Powder and Guns Through the Ages
Cassier's Magazine notes gunpowder origins in ancient Hindoo codes and early wars. References trace fire weapons from Alexander the Great to sieges in 668 through 1346 and show European adoption by Elizabethan times.
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Quintus Curtius
Alexander the Great
Asia
Philostratus
Alexander
Ganges
Julius Africanus
Constantinople
Thessalonica
Belgrade
Toulouse
Europe
England
Elizabeth
Crecy
Cassier
Sheridan's Dinner Plan Settles Old Wine Debt
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, famed dramatist, once settled a longstanding debt with wine merchant brothers Chalie. At a dinner he invited the brother, asked for three dozen burgundy two dozen claret two dozen port and a dozen old hock for guests. The clerk sent the wine, the guests enjoyed it, and Sheridan claimed the debt was paid through his friend.
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Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Chalie
Sheriday
Sheridan
Obituary of J. M. Rogers and family ties
J. M. Rogers born December 16, 1563 joined the Primitive Baptist church at Lindale in Smith County and later moved to Newcastle. He died Tuesday June 21 after an illness described as an abscess on the brain and was buried at Belknap Cemetery. He leaves a widow, no children, and his brother arrived after the burial to assist the widow’s affairs.
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J. M. Rogers
Primitive Baptist
T. C. McClenney
Lindale
Smith County
Newcastle
Belknap
Rogers
J. H. Fisher
A Queer Fish of Lake Tiberias Hatches Young in Mouth
The Chromis pater familias, found near ancient Capernaum in the Lake of Tiberias, breeds by mouth brooding. The male collects eggs after the female spawns in sand and nourishes up to about 200 young in his gill area until they hatch, then release them. The seven inch fish displays olive blue back and silver white belly with green and blue markings.
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Tiberias
Palestine
Capernaum
No Common Dog
A London Answers quip jokes about a dog praised as a burglar-detector, more attentive to burglars than barking. The dealer claims the dog’s value lies in its protective instincts and identifying culprits, not mere barking.
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London
Sermon Series At Baptist Church July Morning Services
During July the Baptist Church offers a series on Church Life and Growth in morning services. The topics are The Church Covenant Sunday School Its Place in the Church The Growing Church The Ideal Church and The Evangelistic Church. Evening services are evangelistic led by Pastor W. T. Rouse.
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The
Baptist Church
Inherited. A Lecturer Bloodline In Pensacola Dialogue
Professor Long hunter greets Henry Peck and notes a son’s taste for lecturing. The parent agrees the boy inherits the inclination from his mother, highlighting a family trait passing through generations.
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Professor Longhunter
Henry Peck
Delicate Table Clash Over a Picture
A humorous exchange shows Martha insisting a weighty moment will not break a table. Her mother warns the table is delicate while Martha balances on one foot claiming it will bear her. The dialogue spotlights domestic banter and family dynamics.
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Martha
Trust in Unseen Friends Echoes through Time
A meditation on belief in strangers who have never harmed us, echoing a proverb about trust beyond familiar faces and the idea that reliability may reside in the unknown.
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Assista Sale
W. S. ‘Castle
Assis
Graves
Rock Island Extension
D. G. Vick & Go’s
S. Graham
Graham Commercial Club
Temple
Commercial Club
Grahm
Attention Baptists
W. T. Rovuss
Kenry Chapel
Graham Texas
H. W. McGown
Jean
Emily Padgett
Lorraine Rouse
George Courtney
Aledo, Texas
A. M Craxton
Ada, Okla
Mrs. McGill
Waco
J. W. Jackson
City
T. C. Wadley
Tank Valley
J. D. Sparks
Edgar Cheat
John H. Wood
Gladewater
Longview
Jim Allen
Ivan
Allen
S. A. MecCuistion
Alice Moore
Olney
Meridan
Weatherford
Jobaosva
Dogo
Geo. H. M
Lawy BR
W. A. Morris
Graham National
Graham, Texas
J. E. Simpson
G. Drummond Hunt
Guaranty State Bank
C. W. Johnson
Young
West Side Square
Arnold & Arnold
Attorneys-at-Law
City Bakery
North Em Street
Home Bakery
S.W
DR. R. 0
Cartwright
Henderson’s Wagon Yard
Orchight
Bridge¢ Part Marble Works
J.W. Still
Sexton Oak Grove Cemetery
Monut
Nts
Cisco and
Stamford Marble Works
W. E. Baker
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