10 Jul 1914
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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
1
The fragment shows a citation from 1914 with terse rate notes and unclear items. Readable bits point to a rates or prices listing, mentioning a figure near a quarter somewhere and a date in October. No clear event, people, or organizations are discernible.
The Hearne Commercial Band is camping ten miles up the Brazos river for a week of rest fishing hunting and swimming. They brought tents hammocks and instruments to practice and let campers nearby know they are around.
Col A L Westguard vice president of Trans Continental Highways and his delegation including W H Beck D B E Colp Chas B Monday James Westguard and Thos Bates arrived in Hearne around noon Tuesday en route to Galveston Their message advocates national highways and good roads while noting a tight schedule limited public meeting chances in Hearne.
On the last Thursday evening a crowd of young people enjoyed a hay ride and moonlight picnic at Rocky Crossing. Attendees included Millicent Ward Agnes Taylor Verna Taylor Thelma Jarred Lottie Whitlow Lougenia Terry and chaperon Mrs Whitaker with Warner Bounds Weese Bill Kirby Charles Terry Talmadge Simmons later arrivals Myrtle Simmons Janie Larkin Fleetwood Reuben Mathews. A boat outing followed by supper and a return to the wagon ended without serious incident apart from a minor scrape to Bill. Mayor W D Henson reported rainfall was light in Sutton area and crops need rain. roads near H T C and Black Jack washed by the shower.
A Texas poet is praised for his work finding homes for homeless children and for inspiring care in childless homes. The piece contrasts warm, loving homes with cold, grand ones and ends with a blessing for the poet. It shifts to agricultural advice on alfalfa cultivation, soil lime needs, and farming practices by R. R. Claridge.
Alfalfa can be grown without irrigation on fertile well drained loamy soil with porous sub soil. It may require two or three planting attempts, but is worthwhile. Fall is generally the best time for planting, especially for establishment.
Mr. B. E. Peeler of Franklin purchases City Livery Stable from Mr. Chas Later and leases from Mr. Sam E. Kenner. The barn has been disinfected and set to sanitary condition as Peeler plans a first class reliable operation. Peeler, a Robertson County native, is welcomed with his family to the city.
Mortgage and banking entries outline resources including secured and unsecured overdrafts, real estate owned, notes of other national banks, legal tender notes, and reserves. The document lists capital stock, surplus funds, undivided profits, deposits, and liabilities across State and private banks, with cashier and signatures. It reflects formal bank accounting with headings for assets and liabilities and dated reserve requirements.
The banking statement shows the Planters & Merchants State Bank of Hearne Texas as of June 10 1914 with details on assets including cash reserves and loans and discounts and liabilities including deposits and capital. The report is published in the Hearne Democrat on July 10 1914 and bears signatures of president H W Cummings and cashier W G Whiten.
Notice to creditors of J J Moseley who executed a deed of assignment on June 29 1914 to the assignee in Robertson County Texas. Creditors consenting must write within four months and file claims within six months with the assignee residing in Hearne Texas. Dated June 30 1914 T G Brown Assignee.
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