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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
5
The pulpit committee has not chosen a preacher yet but it is practically certain a capable speaker will be invited and attend both the morning and evening services. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
A Black city resident, Will Owens, a driver for the local ice plant for two years, plunged into a city well on Wednesday around midnight seeking relief from distress. He died from the fall, with the incident framed as a wrongful plunge into sorrow.
Modern Woodmen held a Wednesday banquet after a seven member initiation at their hall in town. The Hearne Commercial Band offered sweet music through the courses, enhancing the evening’s enjoyment.
A series of property transactions are recorded including J K Holman to J B Allday for 1 800, Jno Mitchell to Franklin Independent School District for 2 400, and Joe Weiss to J A Lastar for 25. Other listings show multiple lot and acreage deals in Franklin and Calvert with varied payments, plus notes on court business, flood needs, and a Teachers Institute session with around 90 teachers in attendance. The Commissioners Court met to authorize material procurement and related actions.
Sun day school members are invited to meet Santa Claus at 10 o'clock next Sunday at the Methodist church. A Christmas service follows at 11 with choir music and a sermon on the Birth of Christ. Evening service at 7:30 features presiding preacher I. F. Betts replacing the morning schedule.
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