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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat published weekly lists subscription rates of one year for 1.50 and six months. It notes second class matter status as of May 2, 1911 and announces advertising rates of 25 cents per inch for display and 10 cents per line per insertion with ads running until ordered out.
Leila Woolley, Milam county tax assessor since 1918, is the first woman in the county to win public office. Born in a log cabin near Yarrellton in the 19th century, she built a political career after women won the right to vote, earning praise for saving the county over $5,000 by handling duties herself.
Wood Rainwater of Morrilton head of the Rainwater Bank sends a cheerful letter to customers filled with caustic humor. He jokes about grass growing slowly, eight day engines, farmers quitting without stove wood and tackle, and describes a prosperous town with rich people, roads, a swimming pool, and novelty gadgets. The piece teases bankers, farming life, and tomorrow as it ends with Goodnight Wood Rainwater.
Mr and Mrs J W Horlock chaperoned a group of young folks for an early morning swim in the Big Brazos on Tuesday. A breakfast prepared by Chef Horlock followed, served on rocky tables. The party departed at 5 30 and returned two hours later.
A Friday farewell gathering at the W C Allen home honored Billy Mack Sanders as he prepares to move to McAllen. Guests played games, shared gifts, and enjoyed a cherry salad collation with iced tea. Notable attendees included Libbie Hall Dorothy Bivin Ercele Hamilton and Mrs J B Peel of Houston.
Music lovers enjoyed a home concert featuring Miss Ophelia Rodriquez of Austin. Mrs. F. W. C. Karney accompanied with a varied repertoire including Schubert and Nevin pieces. The trip marks her second visit to Hearne, drawing cordial local support.
Bridge club members meet on Wednesday afternoon with Miss Irene present to play ables and discuss strategies in a small home setting.
Mrs Minnie Bell McNutt and James H Williams of Fort Worth wed at 10 a m Wednesday at the bride’s Fort Worth home The Lucerne will house the couple He remains a noted figure in Waco music circles with leadership roles in the Texas Federation of Music Clubs Ensemble Club and the Chamber Music Society Williams also served as Waco Symphony president and conducted piano violin and organ programs and served as organist at multiple churches The groom is a well known Waco resident and music figure
The notice notes a wedding involving a cotton firm in Fort Worth. The bride, formerly from Frostburg Maryland, grew up in Hearne and has visited there many times since moving to Waco sixteen years ago. Hearne friends extend warm wishes to the couple Mr and Mrs Williams.
An aging Texas fort, built in 1852 by Jefferson Davis then Secretary of War, stands decayed as owls and bats inhabit the site. Long a Southwest landmark, it served to guard the overland mail route between Louisiana and the Pacific. A Hearne Democrat Magazine feature on August 14 tells its full human history in factual detail.
The Bible Study Class of the Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at Mrs W B Pyland home with nine ladies present. Mrs Sanders led the lesson from Supplemental Bible Studies. A business meeting at the church is set for Monday August 8 at 4 30 PM. All members able to attend are urged to be present. Reporter.
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