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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1911
Page
3
Public welfare plea urges residents to curb litter and trash disposal. The text warns against tossing waste on sidewalks and streets, mixing ashes with garbage, overfilling cans, damaging property, and chalking surfaces. It promotes immediate yard cleanup, proper dumping, burning burnables, whitewashing shelters, and planting grass and trees to foster a healthier city environment in Texas.
The Hearne Democrat offers a subscription blank in this issue with options for cash or fall payment. Editors claim postal rules allow credit for worthy readers and urge Texas citizens to support with as little as $1. Those unable can erase the clause and still receive the paper. The snippet notes Houston and Louisville population growth figures for a fort building period and cites Louisville up 274 percent and Houston 163 percent year over year.
Conducting Summer Normal W A Holland, head of Hearne Public Schools, visited Cameron with family and friends. He has led Texas summer normals for fifteen years in multiple cities and has supervised Cameron Normal for two summers. A large enrollment from Lee, Robertson and Milam counties will surpass sixty. We are proud of our Mr. Holland.
In district court John Steepleton was found guilty of aggravated assault against G. W. Meadows after shooting seven times with a Winchester rifle at 108 steps. He was fined $109 plus costs. none of the seven shots took effect on Meadows.
Hearne Giants returned to Navasota Friday for three high class games, winning two. Clinton delivered the only homer clearing the park fence with two on base. They plan to visit Mardini next Monday to Wednesday. An election on June 26 at Rosenburg seeks bonds totaling 76,000 for road building.
The article advocates forming Flood Water Lake Clubs in every precinct to dam creeks and gullies into lakes or pools, enlarge existing ones, and use the stored flood water for irrigation shade trees and cooling evaporation. It argues state and local support through water bonding districts could save vast amounts of flood water and fertilizing matter, boosting Texas agriculture and prosperity.
In Franklin on June 28 the district court tried Haywood Williams for horse theft and a mistrial was declared as the jury stood six for conviction and six for acquittal. This marked the first criminal case of the term.
A colored brother writes to the bishop asking for a preacher to deliver Sunday services. He outlines a chain of substitutions from a bishop to a slidin elder, a stationary preacher, a local preacher, and further options, asking for any available clergy to satisfy the pulpit need. The letter reflects urgency in securing service.
Governor Col quitt boosted the reward for Ben Myatt from 750 to 1000 dollars after the wife murder in Robertson county last July. Myatt was condemned to death and escaped from Corsicana jail.
The Cotton Palace Association will soon let contracts for two new buildings at Waco. The structures are to be completed by the Cotton Palace opening in the fall.
Postmaster Cuas J Hostrasser lists unpaid letters for Hearne Texas in Robertson County dated July 3 1912. Names include Fannie Anderson Verna Bendessa Mariel Brown Lillie Brown Verna Caran Isabella Davis Cassie Harrison Mattie Madkin Ida Robertson Dellar Sledge and others. Callers must reference the advertised list.
Secretaries of public meetings are urged to send reports to The Democrat for publication. Notices of speaking dates will be published once at no charge. Original ideas on pending questions may be published free if not too long. Outside statements or statistics will be charged. No content reflecting on individuals will be published. Keep cool.
Franklin July 1 Hon H A Ivey Sherman spoke to a fair audience at the net house urging prohibition amendment. A rain shower cut the talk short as the campaign gains momentum on both sides. Franklin July 3 Hon B D Dashiell Jewett spoke to a small crowd at the court house. weather kept attendance light. Hon B A Berry Madisonsville was in town en route to Wheelock to campaign in county precincts.
The Third Annual Cotton Carnival runs July 29 to August 14 in Galveston featuring beach racing on August 3 4 and 5 with five thousand dollars in prizes. Parades illuminate floats and autos by day and night while water pageants and a Boston Tea Party reenactment entertain visitors from inland areas. The aquarium showcases gulf fish including a devil fish a monster June fish and a man eating shark among other species.
Farmers nationwide express earnest support for the good roads movement, believing better roads will enhance social exchange and reduce transportation costs. The push emphasizes rural interests, improved access, and economic benefits from upgraded infrastructure.
A feature praises a road bond arguing future generations will pay for the good roads built now and enjoy the benefits, calling it just since posterity will share in the gains from present public works.
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