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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
1
Fragment summarizes subscription price schedule with two rates and dates. Notices list Three Months at 25 cents, Six Months at 50 cents, One Year at 1.00. Dated Hearne Texas August 1, 1913 and mentions Texas locale.
The Hearne Democrat laments the proposed move of the Robertson county courthouse from Franklin to Calvert or Hearne while praising Calvert’s growth. The Picayune of Calvert counters with pride in its town and argues the courthouse should stay near Franklin, the county center, to serve all residents fairly.
A night scene shows a vagabond collapsing on stone steps before a large building as light pours from stained windows. A follower of Jesus guides him back into darkness while the choir within sings of peace on earth. The poem, Night! by Karl King, contrasts mercy and neglect.
A contributed piece titled One of the Least of These presents a fragmented verse about a small thing that seems tiny yet causes pain when it rises into focus. The text emphasizes a paradoxical tension between size and impact.
A party of autoists traveling from Denison and nearby towns to Galveston for festivities arrived in Hearne Saturday afternoon. They were greeted by locals and the Hearne Commercial Band, hosted at Civic League Park with a bountiful supper prepared by Hearne ladies. J Felton Lane gave a welcome, Williams, association president, replied. Many guests stayed overnight. some continued traveling in the cool night. The hosts praised the committee’s service and the hospitality, while some outsiders circulated circulars disparaging Hearne. The piece notes Hearne’s key role and goodwill among neighbors.
Sick notes from the community say Mr. Pletcher Hoyt is up again after about two weeks illness. Mrs. John W. Green has been confined to bed for several days and friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Earl King has been sick for several days but is better at this writing.
Messrs Will Evans W D Evans and W R Boswell and two Italian farmers brought in bales of the new season's cotton. This may be the earliest movement of the cotton crop the section has known, with only isolated earlier instances.
Last Sunday night Mr. Grissom's residence was robbed of two watches a gold locket chain and seven dollars in money. City Marshal Griffin tracked down a Mississippi roomer who fled to Bryan and back to Hearne where he was apprehended. Some property was recovered and the suspect held for safe custody.
Mr. W P Ferguson undertakes extensive improvements on his two story building including a drop awning and new stairway, aiming to create a modern business house. Mr W H Ely overhauls Charles Later building with a modern front of press brick and plate glass. Ely also remodels a West Side rental house to be occupied by W A Biges.
Rev S F Thomas led a Baptist revival in Elliott closing last Saturday night with twenty five accessions to the church twenty two by baptism and three by letter. Baptism occurred Sunday at 11 am in Little Brazos river followed by a fellowship and a dinner on river banks. Thomas is praised for sincere gospel work and beloved by Elliott Baptist Church members.
In a terse exchange the remark about Daisy’s vow to confront Jack is followed by a report that she sang for him all evening. The response condemns the alleged behavior as brutal and unworthy of him, reflecting community sentiment on the incident.
A formal note asks to hand a card to the sister and request a talk on an important matter. The reply suggests contacting the sister’s secretary. The exchange highlights communication barriers and the need for proper channels.
A witty exchange about proper placement of a ring highlights a social moment. The dialogue suggests advice on manners and relationship decorum conveyed through sharp, humorous banter.
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