Early history of Robertson county chronicled
Bremond Press outlines Robertson county origins from the 1858 Texas Almanac. It notes geography with Brazos River and Navasota, timber, soil, and cattle stock. cotton and corn as staples. markets Galveston and Houston. Owenaville as county seat about 150 miles from Galveston. Wheelock as former seat. H and T C railroad. white population near 2500. creation date December 14 1887 from Milam County. officers listed 1857 statistics and land values.
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Robertson County
Falls
Limestone
Leon
Brazos
Brazos River
Navasota
Galveston
Houston
Owenaville
Owensville
Wheelock
Milam County
A. F. Brigance
Thomas L. Winkler
Mark LI. Clay
James D. Grant
Willam BH. Winkler
Bremond Press
Family visits hinge on Houston trip and illness
Mr J W Green returned Saturday from San Antonio where he visited his ill brother Mr Jim Green of Cooper. Mr and Mrs J B Peel came from Houston to accompany little Miss Emma Jane Peel home after a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Ely. Mrs H A Ely joined them to spend the week in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Green
San Antonio
Jim Green
Cooper
J. B. Peel
Houston
Emma Jane Peel
H. A. Ely
Illness In Calvert Child Merits Family Notice
News from Calvert reports Master Meredith McNeel youngest son of Mr and Mrs Marion McNeel is seriously ill with diphtheria. Friends in Hearne share the family concern and hope for his swift improvement.
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Meredith McNeel
Marion McNeel
Calvert
Hearne
Avaery Shakespeare Club Meeting Notes
The Avaery Shakespeare Club held its regular weekly gathering at Mrs. D D Stephenson's home. Presiding was Mrs. H W Cummings with Mrs. R S Williams secretary pro tem. Mrs F R Pugh gave a talk on poetry ending with Browning Evelyn Hope analysis. Program on Trees led by Mrs T P Griffin. Members D G C Weston H W Cummings J B Looney J W Sanders R S Williams contributed papers. Social hour featured chicken salad crackers stuffed dates and tea with little Miss Andree Stephenson assisting.
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Shakespeare Club
D. D. Stephenson
H. W. Cummings
R. 8. Williams
Horlock
F. R. Pugh
Browning
Evelyn Hope
T. P. Griffin
D. GC. Weston
J. B. Looney
J. W. Sanders
R. S. Williams
Miss Andree Stephenson
Wimberly Hosts Informal Oxford Evening
Mr and Mrs C R Wimberly entertained Saturday at The Oxford with thirty guests enjoying a dance program. Patriotic emblems decorated the rooms. sandwiches punch and stuffed dates were served. Out of town guests included Miss Virginia Hostrasser and Mr Thomas Blake of Houston plus Nelson Wimberly and Clarence Smith home from the University of Texas for a holiday visit.
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C. R. Wimberly
Oxford
Virginia Hostrasser
Thomas Blake
Houston
Nelson Wimberly
Clarence Smith
University of Texas
Frances Kathryn Martin Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party
A Martha Washington themed birthday party honored Frances Kathryn Martin on her seventh birthday. About thirty guests, including out of town visitor Mrs. W. G. Hervey and her son from Hubbard, enjoyed games, cake with a patriotic table, and a final lawn game before departure.
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Martha
Frances Kathryn
W. G. Hervey
Hubbard
Mrs R W Marshall Hosts Bridge Afternoon Ladies Event
Mrs R W Marshall hosted a pre lent en social in the past week with three tables playing bridge. Mrs C V Easterwood won high score a jade glass vase while Mrs O G Hudson took consolation prize a jade compote and Mrs Warren Wilkerson received a low score tray. Flags and bunting decorates the living room.
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R. W. Marshall
C. V. Easterwood
O. G. Hudson
Warren Wilkerson
Washington’s Natal Day Bridge Club Tea Menu
Guests, mostly Bridge Club members, enjoyed a spread of chicken galantine, cheese straws, deviled eggs, crackers, olives, and cranberry ice. The scene featured clusters of cherries in recognition of Washington’s birthday as refreshments circulated.
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Washington
Bridge Club
Golden Rule Lodge Honors George Washington Birthday
Golden Rule Lodge 361 A F and A M held an open meeting Monday to mark George Washington's birthday with addresses by George H. Zimmerman of Waco on Tombstones and Monuments and H C Lyon on The Character of Washington. Eastern Star ladies served refreshments to about 150 guests.
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Golden Rule Lodge 361
A. F
A. M
George Washington
George H. Zimmerman
Waco
H.C. ‘Lyon
Washington
Rev and Mrs Bullock Host Informal Baptist Dinner
Rev and Mrs C E Bullock entertained deacons of the Baptist church and their wives at an informal Monday evening dinner. An impromptu music program followed the meal and a heart to heart discussion about loyalty and the Lord's vineyard. The gathering included Mr and Mrs J T Hamilton, Mr and Mrs T L Bush, Mr and Mrs John Brock, Mr and Mrs M A Biggerstaff, Mr and Mrs C E Smith, Mr and Mrs George Williams, Mr and Mrs A Collins, Mr and Mrs Joe E Rogers, and Mr C B Elliott.
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C. E. Bullock
The
Baptist Church
Bullock
Lord’s Vineyard
J. T. Hamilton
T. L. Bush
John Brock
M. A. Biggerstaff
C. E. Smith
George Williams
A. Collins
Oe E. Rogers
C. B. Elliott
Houston outing features Wilson road trip and serenade
Janice Betry of Houston led a Saturday group along the Bryan road for an afternoon drive with games and a weiner roast with pickles sandwiches bread and coffee. Little Miss Charlotte Strong played violin at a Saturday evening gathering with Mrs J W Horlock Dorothy Bivin Clemmie Cummings Maurice Matthews Liobie Hall Lockie Wood and Elizabeth Easterwood in attendance.
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Janice Bétry
Houston
Bryan Road
Charlotte Strong
Birthday Party for William Henry Moss
William Henry Moss celebrated his third birthday Friday February 20 at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Ely. About 35 friends attended with his mother and the Ely family helping. Decorations featured patriotic colors and flags while games and cake followed by cherry cream and gifts marked the joyful event.
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William Henry Moss
Roy Moss
W. H. Ely
William Henry
Happy two year old Eugene Sanders group assembled
Two year old Eugene Sanders has enjoyed daily happiness for two years as his mother Mrs. J. W. Sanders gathers a group on Saturday afternoon.
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Eugene Sanders
J. W. Sanders
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Deafness Cure
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube lining and can cause rumbling and hearing loss. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to rid the system of catarrh and deafness caused by it, with over forty years of success. Sold by all druggists, J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Birthday Party for Neighborhood Favorite Eugene
The excerpt describes Eugene's birthday party with neighborhood friends enjoying two hours of outdoor play on the lawn and in the sand pile. They were refreshed with cream and cake and received pretty toy favors as gifts, showing Eugene’s popularity as a beloved playmate.
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Eugene
Dinner Guests At Brashear Home Testimony
Mr and Mrs T F Brashear hosted Monday evening with guests including George H Zimmerman of Waco W A Wilkerson and Gordon Farned.
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T. F. Brashear
George H. Zimmerman
Waco
W. A. Wilkerson
Gordon
Woman's Letter Credits Adlerika for Gas Relief
A Hearne reader describes severe digestive troubles from disliked cooking and sour intake. The letter asserts Adlerika clears gas and poisons by acting on both upper and lower bowels, claiming ten minute relief for gas and obstinate constipation, via Duffey Drug Company.
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Adlerika
Duffey Drug Company
Parent Teachers Association Meeting March 8 4 p m
Notice announces a regular Parent Teachers Association meeting next Tuesday march 8 at 4 p m in the school building all members urged to attend. Also notices visitors: Mrs W F Arendale and daughter Delia Frances of Somerville visiting Mr and Mrs A Curry and daughters.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Notice to hog owners near Spring Creek and Moss place
Public nuisance notice warning hog owners to remove hogs running at large around Spring Creek and the H. W. Moss place. Signed by O. M. Bailey.
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Spring Creek
H. W. Moss Place
O. M. Batey
Bullock Family Telegram Reports Mr Simon Ill in San Diego
Rev and Mrs C B Bullock announce a telegram from Mrs A E Simon and Mr A E Simon in San Diego saying Mr Simon is quite ill with flu. They expect to return to Hearne when he is able. Friends of the family hope for his speedy recovery.
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C. B. Bullock
A. E. Simon
A.E. Simon
San Diego
Cal
Horlocks Compliment Guests at Social Gathering
Mr and Mrs Horlock complimented their guests Miss Charlotte Strong and others at a social gathering. The event featured polite exchanges and formal introductions, reflecting a genteel 19th or early 20th century social page tone.
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Mr. and
Mrs. Horlock
J. W. Horlock
Charlotte Strong
In Cow Hide and Bull Durham Trade Gamble
A quirky note says cow hides fetch 1 and shoes cost 18, two sacks of Bull Durham outweigh a bull, and the sole route into cattle business is through a picture of one, hinting at symbolic trade notions in a rural economy.
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Exchange
Wall Street
Durham
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Hearne Democrat
J. Felton Lane
Texas
J. O. Jones
Mrs. C. R. Wimberly
Bridge
Golden Rule Lodge
Shakespeare Entertainment Success
Violin Club
W. H. Bivin
Glee Club
W. K. Waltman
Louise Allen
Beverly Hostrasser
Vaughn Carson
R. O. Ely
Katie’ New Hat
Gan War Rop Bai
Rev
Mrs. Bullock
William
Joe Harlan
Mary Joe Harlan
Cameron
Walter Thomas
Eere
L. A. Humphreys
Joplin, Mo
Mesdames
W. A. Craig
W. A. Scott
J. W. Waltmon
Tutt’s
E. Tulloch
Bulls
Ditor and Editorg
Bull’ Durham
Will Rogers
Ing
Ee Rupert P. S
Bull Durham
Incorf
Temple
Kathryn Flinn
Glenn Flinn
Hoover
Duffey. Drug Co
A. B. Boyd
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