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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1926
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat weekly edition lists editors J Felton Lane and Mrs W Bishop with D B Carregton as plant manager. It shows subscription rates at 1 year 1 50 and 6 months 75 plus advertising and legal reader rates and notes entry as second class matter in Hearne Texas.
Many Harris County friends follow the DA race as Judge William M. Johnson known as Big Bill Johnson eyes the office. Born in Tennessee he moved to Boone Prairie as a boy, law graduate of the State University, practiced here, served two terms as County Judge, then Houston, First Assistant District Attorney under Dixie Smith, now reentering private practice as a capable prosecutor and Christian gentleman.
The editor notes Dan Moody spoke to large audiences in Hearne Calvert Franklin Milam and Brazos counties with speakers and crowds described as acres. He provided direct information on issues not printed by liberal press and praised Moody for telling the public what others avoid.
Hearne welcomes a new service station at the old First National Bank corner opened by W R Boswell. The Texas Company oil and gas line will be offered along with accessories, repair shop, and service station. The attractive facilities include a ladies rest room and refined offices. Local friends wish success as the town gains a stylish business presence.
Mrs Georgia Ann Breedlove nee Dotson died Monday at the Confederate Women's Home in Austin. Born January 5, 1830 in Pickens County Alabama, she moved with her family to Texas in 1868 and Robertson County in 1869. She united with the Baptist church as a young woman and lived 60 years in faith. Her only child Lula McGaw died in 1903. she leaves many relatives across Robertson County. Funeral services were held in Hearne with burial in Norwood Cemetery.
We express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy in the death of my husband and our father and for the beautiful floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. D. L. Dotson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Elon Stewart of Bryan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Griesenbeck Sunday.
A large Hearne crowd greeted Bryan visitors as the Allen Academy Band of Bryan Texas performed a fine program. The band tours North and East Texas under Bryan Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and Rotary Club sponsorship with a planned twelve hundred mile route visiting about eighty cities.
The editor narrates a Saturday morning drive through Robertson County with Roy Killough his wife and daughter enroute to Wheelock to visit his mother and kin. Killough a partner at Berry Stokes and Killough and former Vernon Rotary president leads in West Texas law and outdoor advertising leadership while friends in Hearne welcome the visit.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Cobb and family of San Antonio have returned home after a pleasant visit with Mr and Mrs John New and family Miss Viola Cobb and other relatives.
June first ceremony at First Methodist Church Gatesville joined Mr Patrick Burney Hall of Hearne and Miss Mabel Smith of Gatesville with Rev Bridges and Rev Rainey officiating. Floral decor featured sweet peas, gladioli, and pink oleanders. Attendants included Willie Whitley, Libbie Hall, Adele Smith, Erma Adams, and Orpa Mayo played during the service. Afterward the couple traveled to Waco for luncheon then returned to Hearne for a welcome dinner and homecoming gifts.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a park picnic last Monday at 6 30 pm. In the tourist park Mesdames Whitehurst Clapp Shellman and Blackstone led refreshment duties while husbands tended drinks. After thanks, attendees enjoyed open air dining, song, and a peaceful twilight amid the Ascon d hills and park summit views.
The report discusses a second observance of the fifth Monday with attendees from the party expressing joy at being present. The reporter notes assurances of another similar event in the near future.
Mrs W C Bishop hosted a late afternoon informal party on Tuesday to honor Mrs W H Bivin and Mrs Sallie Smith, longtime friends, who recently marked birthdays. Rooms brimmed with marigolds larkspur and gladioli and a candlelit question mark cake was cut for prophetic fun. Guests included neighborhood friends and Mrs Bivins mother Mrs J E Cook of Missouri City.
Mrs. R. C. Biggerstaff hosted Friday bridge with three tables of players in a prettily decorated apartment. Prizes went to Mrs. B. W. Beckham for high score and Miss Kathryn Bishop for the cut. A salad course and ginger ale punch were served.
Mrs Whit Doremus of Calvert Mrs J W Doremus Sr and Mrs George Thomson of San Antonio were dinner guests of Dr and Mrs T J Pugh at The Oxford Wednesday.
Mr John Luke states after careful consideration for business reasons he cannot hold the office of Justice of the Peace even if offered without a race. He thanks supporters and his name will not appear on the ballot. Say it with Flowers Mrs G M Sisson phone 22.
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