Death of Hubert Bishop in Elliott community
Death occurred December 12, 1916, at his brother Jack Bishop’s home. Hubert Bishop, long-time Elliott and Bishopville resident, recently moved to Sour Lake. He joined Elliott church at 17 and was fondly known as a good Christian boy. Survived by his mother and father, four brothers, four sisters, and many relatives.
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Elliott
Hubert Bishop
Jack Bishop
Hubert
Bishopville
Sour Lake
Elliott Church
W. E. Bishop
Mighty Nimrods Have Great Success
Messrs. B. W. Beckham and Oscar Robinson of this city and Mr. Robinsons father from Austin and Mr. Jim McLendon, an attorney, returned Saturday from a Rockport hunt. Each hunter killed at least the legal limit and many Hearne friends, including the editor, received ducks and other vegetables.
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B. W. Beckham
Oscar Robinson
Robinson
A.robinson
Austin
Jim McLendon
Rockport
Hearne
Building notes on early bungalow homes
The article lists several homes under construction. Mr. F. W. Karney’s bungalow, built by contractor G. W. Mann, nears completion. Mr. J. H. Collier builds a summer bungalow on his Goodland plantation with Mrs. Collier. Mr. W. D. Blackstone begins a six room bungalow on the East side.
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F. W. CG. Karney
G. W. Mann
J. H. Collier
Goodland
Albert Tobacco and Humidor Listed for Christmas Gifts
An antique ad describes an Albert Tobacco glass humidor as a Christmas present. It lists canned peas varieties at 25 cents per can and plum padding at 50 cents per can, suggesting a general goods sale from a historic store.
First Baptist Church Holds Sunday Services With Special Music
Rev. Mr. Bin ford of Silsbee filled the pulpit at both morning and evening services attracting a large crowd. Special music was arranged. There will be no services this week, but the Sunday School will host a Christmas tree. Rev. Mr. McAskew preached Wednesday night.
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Mr. Binford of
Silsbee
First Baptist Church
Mr. McAskew
Christmas Services At Methodist Church
A church notice announces special Christmas services across all departments. It mentions a special Christmas sermon and invites attendees to bring a companion. No clear names or dates are readable beyond the general Christmas observance.
Elliott Happenings on Birds and School Elections
The writer calls for a bill to ban killing birds in Robertson county and notes a quail shipment to Philadelphia for a club. He predicts birds will soon need protection in Texas. He opposes five-man county superintendent elections and urges voters to elect the superintendent, not trustees. The public school closes Friday for Christmas holidays. Will Tidwell visits. locals trap in spare time with mixed luck.
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Robertson County
Mexico
Philadelphia
Texas
State Teachers Association
Tuttle
Griffin
County Institute
Will Tidwell
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Mighty Nimrods
Gatling & Gatling
Albert Tobacco
Prine
Fier
Greet Maraschino
Morris Cohen
California
Abe
Proit Cake PLC
Perth
de Stone
Gebhardt
Alameda
The
Ie Speeiah Chetek
Lh. Hayes
the Star Cash Store
Elliott Happenings
the Hudson Company
Hearne, Texas
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