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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
6
Notice reports Dr R H Glass leaving Hearne for Lufkin after three years in Franklin County with remarks on his character and professional standing. The text also contains a court writ for final settlment objections in Robertson County due July term 1916 and official certification by county and sheriff.
A 25 cent bottle of Sloan's Liniment is touted to cure rheumatism and ease neuralgia backache soreness and stiffness. The advertisement urges readers to buy at any drug store, promising warmth soothing relief and major comfort after years of suffering.
Emmett Rohde administrator of Milton Felder deceased filed in Robertson County Court the final account of the estate. The notice informs any interested party to appear by a specified deadline and present objections if any exist to the account.
An advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as a pleasant syrup for coughs and colds. It promises guaranteed satisfaction with money back, urging buyers to keep the remainder for cough and cold insurance and noting long-standing user loyalty.
Receiver R W Marshall announces sale of about 200 acres of land, half cultivated, east of Hearne known as the old McGlasson place. Sale to be for cash under District Court orders. details available in Hearne Texas by mail or in person.
Parker Drug Store changes hands as Mr and Mrs John Parker and Mr Charlie Parker leave for Asherton due to Mr Johns health. Gatling Gatling of Somerville acquire Parker Drug Co with Miss Winnie Gray and Maurice Ryman carried into the new concern.
At rest about 9 30 Sunday morning Juneard Mrs Eliza Eunice Biggs wife of Rev A C Biggs of this city died at the family residence after a lingering illness. She was born February 22 1847 near Memphis West Tennessee and married to Rev A C Biggs February 17 1867. Mrs Biggs came to Hearne years ago with her husband who served as pastor of the M church here and her zeal and devotion are noted.
The obituary notes a devoted church worker beloved by all. Funeral services were at the M. E. church at 9:30 a.m. Monday with floral tributes, and interment followed at Norwood cemetery at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. W. J. Johnson of Dallas. She leaves a husband Rev. A. C. Biggs, two daughters Mrs. G. M. Clapp and Mrs. R. K. Traylor, two sons W. A. Biggs and A. A. Biggs, and many grandchildren. the Democrat extends sympathy to the bereaved.
The article describes steno typing as a dual function tool that records dictation and produces printed text. It compares its speed and accuracy to Byrne Simplified Shorthand, noting printed characters on standard typewriters. The business user values its efficiency for rapid correspondence.
The piece extols steno typewriting as legible fast and interchangeable notes written by eight fingers. It markets Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas as the largest school offering stenography bookkeeping telegraphy and business courses with strong graduate demand. A 230 page illustrated catalog is offered free upon request.
Miss Hazeltine Burns returns to Cameron after a two week visit with Mesdames Lovelace and Collard. Bryan Lovelace leaves for Georgetown to join Boy Scouts and Texas Older Boys Training Camp for a ten day outing on the San Gabriel river under Y M C A guidance. Miss Olive McGrehee finishes school and will not be back next year. Mrs. Oscar Baker of Caldwell visits her sister Mrs. Walter Williamson. Mrs. F R Collard spends the week with friends in Cameron and Lampasas. Mrs. James B Collier and children visit her mother in Cameron. Homer Collier of College spends the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W C Lovelace.
An advertisement touts Po-Do-Lax as a blood cleanser and tonic. It claims the laxative purifies the blood, moves the bowels, stimulates the liver, and releases accumulated poisons with the first dose. Targets young to aged users and even delicate women. Guaranteed trial convinced. Get a bottle.
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