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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat published weekly lists subscription rates of one year for 1.50 and six months for 75 cents. It notes second class mailing entry on May 2, 1911 and provides advertising rates of 25 cents per inch and 10 cents per line per insertion with ads running until ordered out.
The editor recalls advising Mr Browning of New York who sought a companion for his bachelor life. An innocent young debutante, twenty one, was taken to be a poor immigrant girl but turned out to be a talented actress. The piece warns adopting boys instead, and recounts a separate clergies versus ram lambs anecdote. Also notes Dr and Mrs Cummings hosting guests and Howell Peel’s travel for work after Tyler studying.
Miss Bessie Drew resigns from Southwestern Bell and returns home to Madisonville. Hearne friends welcome updates on little Ethel Wallace birthday in San Antonio Hospital. she shows progress in infantile paralysis treatment. J Felton Lane home hosts visit from George Butts of Potosi Mexico en route to Longview. Butts is nephew of L Wooley and J Felton Lane.
The executrix Ellen Crenan has filed her final account in Robertson County Court for the estate of William Crenan deceased. The September 7 1925 hearing at Franklin courthouse invites all interested parties to appear and contest the account. Given under the court seal on August 13 1925 by Clerk Mamie Skains Demaret.
Notice is hereby given to all persons that any further trespassing on the A F Wilson farm or cutting of fences thereon will be prosecuted. Considerable annoyance and damage has been sustained from this conduct and we feel forced to prosecute any further violation of the statute in relation to trespassing on this farm or cutting fences thereon.
The Mumford Independent School District invites sealed bids from banking corporations associations or individual bankers in Robertson County Texas to serve as depository for the district funds for the coming year. Bids must include interest rates on daily balances and be filed with the secretary by September 7 1925 at 8 p.m. The board may reject any or all bids. Each bid requires a certified check of at least fifty dollars and a bond as provided by law. Witnessed at Mumford Texas August 8 1925.
An old ad promotes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as a remedy for worm infestations in children. It claims regular use for two to three weeks improves blood, digestion, and overall strength, helping the child achieve perfect health. Pleasant to take, 0c per bottle.
Mrs S C Beckham entertained Wednesday night for granddaughter Floy Ross Robinson of Austin and grandson Henry Beckham. About forty children attended the lawn games then refreshments of chicken sandwiches and punch were served, with hours from eight to ten.
Announcement from Los Angeles dated July 18 reports the marriage of Miss Walton Gillespie to Mr. James Hervey Copeland. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Gillespie, noted Hearne friends during Mr. Gillespie’s tenure as school superintendent.
Rotary Club luncheon welcomed 30 Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Aubrey McNeel and Assistant Alan Clapp. Speaker H. C. Lyon stressed cooperation with Scouts in service. Hearne scouts, motto a good deed daily, were honored along with Girls Violin Club performing for the second time since the club’s founding. Dr. John W. Black of Bryan attended with two new members, Herman Wilkerson and F. W. Easterwoold, expanding the roster to twenty-five.
Combined with the regular Bible Study meeting came a cleverly planned surprise party Monday afternoon for Mrs. J. W. Sanders. Mrs. Wapman hosted the Woman's Missionary Society with Mrs. Clapp leading the session.
A round table discussion on Jesus and His Disciples preceded a surprise gift for Mrs Sanders, long‑time Mission Study superintendent, as members praised her service with a set of sterling silver tea spoons bearing her initial. Guests sang Bless Be the Tie That Binds and adjourned to fruit punch. Next meeting is August 31 with Mrs Horlock.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs Wm L Sadler hosted a pink and blue themed stork shower near the Humble Refinery for Mrs J I Anderson of the Pipe Line Station. A program of songs readings embroidering contests and gift wagon preceded a tea with pink and blue treats and Favors.
An advertisement offers BLUE STAR REMEDY from Duffey Drug Company claiming relief from itch conditions including eczema tetter ring worm and cracked hands. The pitch promises a stain free formula with a pleasant odor and a guarantee.
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