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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
7
A local prayer meeting last Friday drew sixteen attendees, with five new members. Thanks are given to Mrs. Annie Treadway for leadership. The group plans to meet June 2 at 3 o'clock with the topic The Spirit of all Christian Workers. Mrs. C. W. Grissom and Mrs. J. C. New extend the invitation.
An old advertisement claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic strengthens the body to endure summer heat. It asserts the tonic purifies and enriches the blood and boosts the whole system, targeting old and young alike. The price noted is 50c.
An expert aviator will visit Hearne on Wednesday June 14 and perform several exhibition flights the first of their kind in Hearne. Local spectators expect a record crowd as the aviator takes to the skies amid other pilots in the area, drawing many to witness the event.
Troublesome flies and larvae are targeted by Ross Dead Quick Spray. The ad claims it kills larvae in garbage cans stables and similar sites. It also advises light spraying on water pools rain barrels cellars for mosquitoes and light monthly use for home disinfection. Sold in Hearne by A. B. Boyd.
Local druggist John Parker notes Adler-ika with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients provides quick relief for sour stomach and constipation. Miss Katie Curry visited Bryan Friday, reflecting small town medical remedies and customer activity.
Secretary Mrs F R Pugh contributes notes for the Hearne Chamber of Commerce, detailing actions, events, and community involvement for the period.
A past city council traffic ordinance is defended as necessary for safety and order. The piece argues for enforcement, explains right-side driving, curbside loading, and Sunday-like parking concerns, then shifts to a Directors Meeting recap and reflections on barbecues and social gatherings highlighting community life and charity.
The speaker envisions a public gathering a picnic and a preparedness parade to break monotony. The aim is to bring life color friendliness and good fellowship to the people through music and communal celebration.
A sequence of declared candidates for state and local offices including N. P. Houx and E. A. Decherd Jr for State Senator Rufus Hardy for Congress in the 4th District Judge John Watson for District Judge W M Johnson for County Judge Gee W Davlin H P Lumpkin Chas P Haygood for Sheriff and K W Gilmore for County Attorney as formal notices.
A Hearne editorial urges countywide observance of traffic and delivery laws, pleads for town notices and penalties, and calls for leadership to revive community events including a long overdue Fourth of July barbecue to foster neighborliness, social contact, and civic spirit.
The Old Standard touts Grove's Tantelasa chill Tonic as a general tonic with tonic properties of QUINTNE and IRON. It claims to act on the Liver drive out Malaria enrich the Blood and build up the whole system. Price at 50 cents.
Lands in Robertson county are posted. Entering for hunting fishing or any purpose without consent will be prosecuted according to law. C. J. Hostrasser signs and posts the notice.
For sale one hundred five acres on Spring Creek between Sutton and Benchley as part of the Sam Bryant place. The portion set apart to Charlie Bryant in the partition and conveyed to Allen and Townsend. Lane & Johnson Hearne Texas handle particulars. Also Po-Do-Lax spring liver tonic ad claims spring cleansing and renewed vigor with Druggist ad.
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