Wheelock Summer Gossip Mixed With Local Tales
Wheelock residents share summer posts from Port Arthur and nearby towns. Daughters Velma and Jessie Gilstrap return from teaching duties. Mrs Jesse Moore visits from Norman, Oklahoma. Mr Vernon Wheeles and sister Miss Lella Archer travel from Easterly. Ed Crenshaw of Bryan buys beef cattle. Opal Gilstrap returns from Sabinal high school work. Local veteran H Herndon of Wheelock Mercantile plans to wed, with wedding lore and church notes, plus a sermon on The Unjust Steward and reflections on responsibility and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma
Jessie Gilstrap
W. P. Gilstrap
Port Arthur
Vernon Wheeles
Lella Archer
Moore
Ed Crenshaw
Bryan
E. W. Crenshaw
England
Opal Gilstrap
Bishopville Deacon J M Murray Recalled as Faithful Leader
An obituary notices the passing of J M Murray at age 70 on June 2 and burial June 3. A longtime bishop and deacon of Bishopville Baptist Church he served 50 years as a member and 20 years as deacon. He married Lizzie Matthews 41 years ago and leaves a large bereaved family with several siblings and surviving relatives. Mr and Mrs S S Reynolds extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Murray
Baptist Church
Lizzie Matthews
Bishopville
Gore
Ray
Somerville
McGuire
Rockdale
Conley
Buckholts
Rhodes
Abilene
Grayson
Jeff Murray
Moody
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises New Vitality
Purports to purify blood and enrich it with iron and quinine. Claims to restore energy, color cheeks, and improve appetite. Described as a pleasant tonic for all ages, including children, priced at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Family visits and travels reported in local notes
The column records multiple short visits and returns. Donald and a son left College Station for Mexia. Katy Murray, Marine Murray, and Jeff Murray returned to Moody. Ethel, Twinkle and Billy Matthews attended Jasper Middleton's funeral. Calvert relatives visited Mrs. W. W. Bishop. Arthur Griffin of Mexia spent the weekend with his sister and brother. Fantley Kinnard of Elliott spent the weekend with J. M. Cadle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
College Station
Mexia
Katy
Marine Murray
Jeff Murray
Moody
Ethel
Twinkle
Billy Matthews
Jasper Middleton
Calvert
W. W. Bishop
Arthur Griffin
Fantley Kinnard
Elliott
J. M. Cadle
Community Visitors and Family News in Bethany
Miss Ella Fay Dudley of Austin stayed with Mrs. J. C. Banks over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Lloyd of Elliott were visitors Sunday. Mrs. L. A. Nunley and Mrs. J. W. Pilgreen suffered a broken limb. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones visited Sunday. EB Nunley and Mrs. Peel visited A. M. Nunley. Olive Tanner of Hearne spent Sunday with N. T. Hare. Grandmother Tullous returned home after visiting Mrs. John Brock of Mumford. Rev. E. W. Nunley ill near Caldwell. A. M. Nunley called to bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Fay Dudley
Austin
J. C. Banks
Dallas Lloyd
Elliott
L. A. Nunley
J. W. Pilgreen
Bill Jones
EB. L. Nunley
Frank Peel
A. M. Nunley
Olive Tanner
Hearne
N. T. Hare
Tullous
John Brock
Mumford
E. W. Nunley
Caldwell
Elliott News Reports Farm Work Accelerates After Rain
After scattered showers Houston area residents report rains moved on guiding farmers to intensify field labor. Corn is being laid by and other crops receive attention. Vegetables are not as plentiful as expected though plums and berries are being gathered and canned. Evening services announced by Rev Roberson. H Haygood family returns from Franklin visit. Fantley Kinnard from Goose Creek visits relatives. Miss Velora Griffin concludes Bethany term and stays home for summer.
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Texas
Elliott
Roberson
H. P. Haygood
Franklin
Fantley Kinnard
Goose Creek
Bethany
Velora Griffin
Stop That Itching Guarantee Jar From Rexall Drug Store
An advertisement touts a jar of Blue Star as a guaranteed remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema ringworm old sores tetter cracked hands poison oak sore feet and sores on children. The text claims scientific preparation penetrates the skin and will not stain clothing, attributed to The Rexall Drug Store.
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Rexall Drug Store
No Worms In a Healthy Child Tone Use Grove's Tonic
Advertisement for Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic claims to cure worms in children by improving blood and digestion. It states regular use for two to three weeks will strengthen the whole system and restore health, with a 60 cent price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Miss Kate Mitchell Seeks Re-Election As County Treasurer
Robertson county Democrat announces Miss Kate Mitchell as candidate for re election to County Treasurer. Mitchell, lifelong Robertson resident and trusted accountant, seeks another term to maintain accurate county books and faithful service. She emphasizes experience, integrity, and dedication to good government for the July Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Mitchell
Robertson County
Miss Mitchell
Hearne Freshman Wins Best All Around Track Honors
Hearne freshman Mateer at Southwestern University dominates a five-entry meet earning three first places in broad jump javelin throw and low hurdles and placing second in the 400 and third in the 100. Emory Marse of San Antonio and Kidd of Kingsville also score with multiple top finishes. Georgetown Sessions and Hearne praise Mateer amid local congratulations.
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Georgetown
Texas
Mateer
Hearne
Southwestern University
C. & B. Sporting Goods Company
Austin
W. J. Gardner
Emory Marse
San Antonio
Kidd
Kingsville
Sessions
Freezone Corn Remedy Advertisement
An advertisement claims Freezone quickly relieves corn pain and enables easy removal. It promotes a small bottle sold by druggists for a few cents, suitable for hard and soft corns between toes and calluses without soreness.
Citation to the Sheriff of Robertson County to publish four weeks
The notice commands Sheriff W. E. Thompson to publish a legal citation in The Hearne Democrat for four successive weeks. It requires summoning R. Roddy and multiple unknown heirs, I. T. Breedlove's heirs, S. R. Moss's heirs, H. L. Camp and heirs, E. C. Wells and heirs, Carl R. Peugh and heirs, and H. Dial and heirs. The suit, Cal Davis v. defendants, seeks to quiet title and cancel an oil and gas lease on two Robertson County tracts totaling 120.6 acres. The return day is the next Robertson County District Court term in Franklin on the first Monday in July 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
R. Roddy
I. T. Breedlove
S. R. Moss
H. L. Camp
E. Oc. Wells
Carl R.peuyoh
H. Dial
District Court
Franklin
Cal Davis
Texas
E. C. Wells
Carl R. Peugh
J. S. McNeel
RH. C. Wells
Roy P. Moody
San
Roy P. Moopy
Hearne Democrat
Divorce Petition and Citation for Charlie Love Robertson County
A court order requires the sheriff to publish a weekly citation for four weeks summoning Charlie Love to appear at the Robertson County District Court in Franklin on July 3, 1922. Rosa Love seeks a decree of divorce after alleging abandonment for over three years and requests costs and relief. Roy P. Moody, Clerk, signs the notice with the court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson County
Charlie Love
District Court
Franklin
Roy FP. Moody
Texas
Roy P. Moody
Clark
Announced candidates for county offices and public roles
The list names Luther A. Johnson Cecil A. Morgan Joe Reid W. G. Taliferro Ben L. Parten W E Thompson A J Frost Coy P Moody G O Galloway J C Rambo J W McCrary Sam Rogers Gus Kellogg Albert W Mauk J P Truett Miss Eldora Kegler Miss Clara Story H A Garland C Brown Ancil Boswell Cobb for various offices including Representative County Judge Sheriff Clerk Tax Collector Tax Assessor Treasurer Superintendent Constable Public Weigher Commissioner Justice of the Peace Prec II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Story H. A. Garland
C. Brown
Cardus Helped Woman Regain Strength in Alabama
Mia C. M. Stegall of near Paint Rock tells how Cardus restored her health after three years of illness and paralysis. She credits six bottles with improved appetite, sleep, and strength, noting many women have used Cardus for womenly ailments for over 40 years.
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Paint Rock
Ala
C. M. Stegall
Near Here
Cardus
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Wheelock
Jesse Moore
Doctor
Bro. Bell
Jon
Elihu
Bishopville News
Mr. and
Mrs. S. S. Reynolds
W. H. Ely & Bro. Meat Market
I. D. Hall
Bethany News
Southwestern
Galveston
The
Democrat
State of Texas
W. E. Thompson
Roberteon County
W. K. Waltman
Congress
Luther A. Johnson
Cecil A. Morgan
Joe Reid
W. G. Taliferro
Ben L. Parten
A. J
Jack) Frost
Oy P. Moody G. O. Galloway
J. C. Rambo
J. W. McCrary
Sam Rogers
Gus Kellogg
Albert W. Mauk
J. P. Truett
Eldora Kegler
Cobb
Alabama
Court House
Franklin, Texas
Guaranty Abstract Co
Scott Floral Co
Navasota
E. W. Grove
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