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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
5
The Friday evening December 20 program at Shakespeare Hall featured short plays recitations songs and dancing by the schol children of the first through sixth grades led by Miss McGee of the high school. Funds raised plus prior subscriptions paid for a victrola, a long sought school need, with praise for teachers children and generous patrons.
Mrs Martha Jane Hitchins aged about 78 died Tuesday after a six week illness. Born in Alabama she was the mother of Mrs A B Boyd and had lived with the Boyds for years. Funeral Thursday at 4 30 from the family home with interment in Norwood cemetery. Rev Minter of the Austin Presbyterian church and Rev Bullock of the First Baptist church conducted the services. The Democrat extends condolence to the family.
The public school closed Friday afternoon December 20 until Monday December 30. Out of town teachers left on night trains to spend the Yuletide with homefolks. Three Christmas trees stood in the school building Friday afternoon as older pupils and primaries enjoyed gifts and toys.
The article highlights the unseen force behind Billy Sunday’s Fort Worth meetings, focusing on the quiet, unassuming woman who guides the Sunday entourage. It suggests readers have seen his public persona but seek a portrait of the directing genius behind his success and the movement along the sawdust trail.
Mr and Mrs Wm H Sory with Mrs Mary W White host their son Wm Horace Sory Jr and friends at the Oxford Hotel on December 24. A large tree held gifts then hot chocolate fruit cake and layer cake were served. Guests included Mrs Sorys mother Mrs S H Sory sisters Miss Lois Sory and Mrs J S Leachman of Dallas Eugenia Steffan R W Marshall and Miss Eugenia and Miss Ann Marshall, plus the editor.
The A M College will place a cotton classer in about thirty counties, paying 500 toward salary with the rest to be funded locally. The classifier may charge per bale and no one is required to buy cotton by the classification. Interested locales should contact the county agent. advisory board meets January 7 at three oclock in Franklin to set scope. R B Ewing, County Agricultural Agent.
At the B of R C meeting on Thursday evening December 20 officers for the term were elected including W C Bishop as President H V Martin as Vice President T E Green as Secretary Treasurer S C Carson as Chaplain H Cosby as Seargent at Arms W S Hanna as Inner Guard Protective Committee named M M McNeil chair H V Martin S C Carson J A Ward The lodge is newly organized with about fifty members.
Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m. Christmas program last Sunday was well attended. Invite everyone to join next Sunday’s services.
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to remove the cause of colds and grip and influence. Only one Bromo Quinine is on the box with E W Groves signature. Priced at 90c.
A fragmented advertisement lists numerous condiments and foods with prices. Items include mustard at 15 cents, horseradish 20 cents, pickles 20 cents, chow chow 20 and 35 cents, cranberry sauce 25 cents, ketchup 35 cents, Del Monte peach jam 1.50, baking powders 40 cents, oleomargarine Fanciest grade, various poultry and feed items, nuts priced per pound, peanut butter 5?5 cents per quart, pails 1.50, pudding prices, and other groceries. The list emphasizes quality notes and bundled items.
A vintage advertisement urges mothers not to risk child illness and promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless quick fix for constipation and colds. It warns to beware of counterfeit syrups and to buy only from the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosing directions for all ages.
Mrs Fielding Crump and her children are in Brenham to enjoy the holiday season, visiting local relatives and taking in seasonal events around town.
A landowner informs the public that most of the plantation lies in the stock law district while the remainder is fenced. Any stock found inside the enclosure will be dealt with according to law. Signed 10-11 Stone W. White.
A fragmentary OCR reading mentions a substance with purifying effects and strength, referencing a Pestivine or Energade style product alongside unclear terms. The text is garbled with no clear entities or context to identify a definite event or subject.
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