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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1918
Page
5
Methodist members toasted a popular pastor and his family with a generous distribution of gifts Monday night. Donors opened the parsonage door to a well loaded vehicle and a crowd sharing light refreshments after unloading parcels large and small.
Messrs J W Blackmon and Milton Sheppard of Blackmon and Sheppard have purchased the Hazlett drug store and will install new furnishings fixtures and enlarge the premises. Mr Sheppard formerly Oakwood has been connected with W T Maris at Franklin for several years while Mr Blackmon remains active in county affairs, extending a cordial welcome to the community.
The Baptist Aid Society invites the public to a sale at the home of Mrs Ike Hall on Tuesday afternoon December 20 at 3 o clock. Proceeds benefit the parsonage fund as the society works to raise a targeted amount.
Our Boys Who Made Supreme Sacrifice lists Robertson county servicemen who died of wounds or disease in the war. Arthur Scott Miles Scrivener Fount May Mr Webber Wyley Blair Mark C Campbell Emil J Scasta Forest E McClure Samuel Riley Jake Parker are named along with note that the list is incomplete and a full casualty roll will be added to the county monument when reports arrive. Readers are urged to contribute to the monument project.
Mrs B T Whitehead received a cablegram Tuesday night stating her son Private Bennie Whitehead was severely wounded in France. Mr and Mrs R Boswell received a message Saturday night confirming that Private Raymond Boswell had been wounded in service. The reports arrive late but readers hope for their speedy recovery.
Public school superintendent Prof R L Eaves has been named executive committeeman of the State Teachers Association from the sixth congressional district. The appointment is a notable honor as the committee settles many educational questions.
Robertson County Red Cross calls for a December drive December 16 to 23. Thomas R. Morehead, chairman, outlines county and branch officers, emphasizes unity and prompt reporting, urges every resident to donate one dollar to aid tuberculosis patients, hospitalized troops, and starving civilians in France and Belgium. aims to raise 2.5 million dollars.
Miss Frances Cummings and Brady Cole, both State University students, are at home as influenza forces a temporary school closure amid the outbreak.
Nut prices and can sizes listed with assorted nuts including walnuts almonds Brazil nuts and filberts. Mentions soft shell almonds and pudding in small and large cans with prices per pound or per can. ARANTE
A church gathering at the parsonage blends Methodist and other church members in a joyful, inclusive event. The note urges visitors to make the parsonage a social hub and emphasizes friendship as life’s greatest treasure. Sunday School 10 a.m. preaching 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays 7 p.m. Next Sunday topics: The Sinner's Attitude Toward God and New Testament and Modern Christians by Kk. S. Marshall.
Widow of Colonel R J White dies at home in Brazos bottom on Tuesday night December 8 after months of ill health. Remains sent to Nashville for interment. Son Stone White and daughter Mrs Bryant of St Louis travel for the obsequies.
J P Gray of Houston is in the city visiting relatives for a short stay.
Mrs. W. N. Greer and her children plan to leave Sunday for Hazleton to stay with relatives through the holidays. Mr. Greer will join them at a later date.
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