Must Register On June 5 1917 Warns County Citizens
Robertson County Texas sheriff George W. Davlin urges all male US citizens aged 21 to 30 to register on June 5 1917. Registration applies regardless of disability or exemptions and may be done via an agent if ill or absent. Penalty for failure is up to one year in prison. Registration opens 7 am to 9 pm at polling places. drafting to follow. Publicity urged from pulpits to educate and inform.
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United States
Ater
Robertson
Robertson County
George W. Davlin
Robertson Co
Texas
Death of Mr Robert H Moss at San Angelo
News reached Hearne on Sunday of the death Saturday May 26 in San Angelo. Robert H Moss, born and raised near Hearne in Robertson County, was beloved by the town. Friends followed his long illness with anxiety. his passing was a shock to the community, and a fuller life tribute was planned but could not be completed for this issue.
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Robert H. Moss
San Angelo
Moss
Hearne
Robertson County
Bob Moss
Hearne receivers offer properties for partition
Several valuable properties to be added by receivers for partition. Properties include acreage and city houses or lots in Hearne Texas. Interested parties should apply to J Felton Lane Hearne Texas.
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Hearne
Terested
J. Felton Lane
Texas
Musical Recital By Miss Waltman's Class
The Friday recital by Miss Blanch Waltman's class delighted the public. Young students showcased training with a first chorus, lively solos, and costumes. Notable performances included Eleanor Ely George Brown as Uncle Sam and Let's Play Postoffice. Frances Barton of Jewett impressed for such youth.
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Blanch Waltman
Sam
Eleanor
Frances Barton
Jewett
Lucyle Haining
Hub Bounds Weds Millicent Ward in Local Affair
Hub Bounds and MV Millicent Ward were united in a Sunday wedding at 4 o clock with Rev. G W McNew officiating at the Bounds residence. Bounds, a longtime employee of R A Allen Son, leads the tinning and plumbing dept. He hails from a prominent family and is the nephew of Hon E W Bounds, a leading state lawyer in Marlin. Many friends in the city congratulate the couple on their good fortune.
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T. H. Bounds
Hub Bounds
Millicent Ward
G. W.mcnew
Bounds
R. A. Allen & Son
E. W. Bounds
Marlin
Death of Rev. A. C. Biggs Saddens Community
Our community learned with regret of the death of Rev. A. C. Biggs on Sunday May 27. He had lived among us for many years as a devout Christian, universally loved and respected. An obituary was promised for this week’s issue.
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A. C. Biggs
Brother Biggs
Christan
Missionary Society Meets to Close Second Quarter Dues Due
The Missionary Society of the Methodist church will hold a business meeting next Monday at 4 p.m. All members are urged to attend as the second quarter closes. Please come prepared to pay dues.
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The
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Taken Up In Hearne Texas Mare Details
Eight year old brown mare taken up about eight days ago in Hearne Texas. She bears a white star on the face and a white marking on the left hind leg just above the hoof. A wire cut on the left shoulder resembles the letter V. Contact City Marshal T P Griffin for information.
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T. P. Griffin
Hearne
Texas
For Sale One Barrel of Roof Paint
A barrel of roof paint from a defaulting debtor is offered for sale at a cheap price. Apply to J Felton Lane, agent.
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J. Felton Lane
Memorial Day Observed at Elliott Cemetery
Memorial Day observances took place Sunday May 27 at Elliott cemetery at 3 30 pm. A large crowd attended as the program opened with invocation by R Thomas pastor of the Baptist church in Elliott. The National Anthem was sung and recitations plus songs followed, then the Memorial address. Graves were decorated with flowers distributed by many local girls.
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Elliott
Elliott Cemetery
R Thomas
Robertson County
Bishopville Church and Community Notices
Friday night Brother Thomas preached here. Mrs. W. E. Bishop is on the sick list. Upshaw and family shopped in Hearne. Mr. Goldman Bishop at Elliott. Arnette and Rev Revinola PoP Ryte attended church Friday night. Harris Moss and family visited Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Pailey. Max Dotson and Jim Hancock attended Franklin and Calvert commencements Friday. Roy Smith visiting home folks this week. Will Smith and Margaret Middleton of Calvert spent weekend with Mrs. Bud Bishop. Lulu and Ruth Hancock and Eugene Wilson guests of Emma Upshaw. Y. T. Lloyd family spent Sunday at Elliott. Bass Bishop of Sour Lake visiting grandparents W. R. Bishop. Tom Morris sick. M. Caddle and sister Mrs. Jimmie Kennard visited Sunday. Will Lils of Elmo visited Max Dotson. Arthur Bishop and family of Elliott visited Sunday. Guynes visiting daughter Mrs. Middleton in Calvert. Decoration day services at Elliott Sunday afternoon. Brown Eyes.
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Will Smith
Margaret Middleton
Calvert
Bud Bishop
M. Caddle
DeWitt Ware and Montie Long Wed in Hearne
Mr. DeWitt Ware and Miss Montie Long, residents near Franklin, were married in Hearne on Friday morning by Rev. McNeon and left the same day to visit relatives in Galveston.
Plotie's Wrapped Cakes Ad Seeks Quick Sale
A vintage advertisement for Plotie's shop highlights wrapped cakes in multiple varieties priced at 18 cents, five cents, or a quarter to attract customers. The small ad emphasizes affordable sweets and catalog-like listing of options.
Misa Trane Brady Visits Friends in Dallas
Mrs. W A Craiz visits relatives in Galveston while Misa Trane Brady travels to Dallas to visit friends.
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Misa. Trane Brady
Dallas
Popular Attorney of Calvert Marries in Madisonville
Benedict Parten of Robertson County marries Miss Mary Lucille Wiley in Madisonville on Wednesday May 28. After June 1 the couple will reside in Calvert where Parten serves as Calvert city attorney and a leading member of the Robertson County bar.
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Robertson County
Benjamin Lea Fayette Parten
Madisonville
Mary Lucille Wiley
Calvert
Parten
Robertson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Out Malaria
An old standard tonic claims to strengthen the system and drive out malaria. Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as suitable for adults and children and indicates a price of 25 cents.
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Grove
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R. H. Moss
Bishopville News
Brother Thomas
W. E. Bishop
D. L. Dotson
Emma and
Eula. Upshaw
Mr. Goldman
Arnette
Revinola
Pop Ryte
Church Hare
Harris Moss
Sutton
Arents
O. M. Pailey
Max Dotson
Franklin
Jim Hancock
Roy Smith
Watham
Lulu
Ruth Hancock
Eugene Wilson
Emma Upshaw
Mr. Y. T. Lloyd
Little Bass Bishop
Sour Lake
Mrs. W. RB. Bishop
Tom Morris
Wateroo Be ‘Club House
California
fCalifornia
Jwatheon
Vienna
Gebhardt
Morris Cohen
Fleischmann’s Yeast
Cox’s
Baker’s C
Crisco
Alameda
He, Ey
Tees
W. A. Craiz
Galveston
W. G. Hervey & Brother
Hearne, Texas
Benedict
Star Cash Store
Dillard & Company
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