Fragments of visits and memories from Franklin many years ago
Local notes recount visitors and family gatherings in Franklin including Mr. and Mrs. Parmley from Normangee, Hancock and Wicks families from Bryan and Port Arthur, Opal and Velma Gilstrap, Jennie Armstrong, Judge Norman G. Kitrell’s tribute to Confederate veterans, and remarks by Colonel Billie Hunt. The piece blends social rounds with a lengthy Confederate reunion speech honoring heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCullum
Parmley
Normangee
Orion
Hancock
Elliott
Edgar Box
Hardeman County
Texas
Will Hanover
Sam Hanover
Gregor
Henry Wicks
Bryan
W. S. Hanover
Opal Gilstrap
Donna
Land of Perpetual Blossoms
Velma Gilstrap
Port Arthur
W. P. Gilstrep
Jennie Armstrong
Hamilton
Austin
Volney Cavitt
Henry Herndon
Franklin
Jimmie Smith
Maladie Syptak
Hortense Spillers
Belton
Baylor College
Pritchett
Kate Mitchell
John C. Mitchell
June
Doctor Patterson
Billie Hunt
Shreveport
Dallas
Lee
Jackson
Norman G. Kittrell
Habitual Constipation Cure Promoted for 14 to 21 Days
An advertisement promotes LAX FOS with pepsin as a syruphonic laxative for habitual constipation. It claims rapid relief and urges daily use for 14 to 21 days to establish regular action. The product is described as stimulating, regulating, and pleasant to take, priced per bottle.
Notice of Probate of Will Application in Robertson County
The State of Texas issues a notice to publish in a Robertson County newspaper for ten days regarding Joe Y McNutt filing for probate of Miriam McNutt's last will and letters testamentary. The matter will be heard at the Robertson County Court in Franklin on the first Monday of July, 1928. Citizens may appear to contest the application. The writ is to be returned to the court with execution details. June 4, 1928. Mrs. M. S. DeMarot, Clerk. By R. G. Truett, Deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Robertson County
Robertson
State OF
Texas
Miriam McNutt
Joe Y., McNutt
Franklin
A. D
M. S. DeMarot
R. GB. Truett
Good Blooded Young Pigs For Sale Ad
For sale twelve week old Duroc Jersey and Poland China pigs. Price five dollars each. Contact R. Theis Route 6 Franklin Texas. Residence about five and one half miles east of Hearne. Adv. Pp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duroc
Jersey
Poland
R. Theis
Franklin
Texas
Hearne
Colds Cause Grip and Flu Linked to Laxative Product
Fragmentary report notes a link between colds and flu symptoms with a laxative quinine product. The text mentions a signature by E. W. Grove but lacks clear context or full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Miss Alice Reynolds Weds E W Pierce Jr in Houston
News of the marriage of Miss Alice Reynolds and Mr E W Pierce Jr solemnized in Houston at the groom's sister Mrs P G Longmire's home on June 5. The bride, daughter of Mrs J C Tullous and sister of Thomas Reynolds of Hearne, trained as a nurse in Baptist Sanitarium Houston and the couple will reside in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Reynolds
E. W. Pierce, Jr
Houston
P. G. Longmire
J. C. Tullous
Thomas Reynolds
Hearne
Baptist Sanitarium
Bridge Club Meeting at Oxford Wednesday Afternoon
Mrs C R Wimberly hosted a two hour bridge club gathering at the Oxford with several engaging games. Miss Irene Ferguson won high score and presented a basket to Miss Marie Dee of Stamford. low score prize went to Mrs B W Beckham and Miss Lizzie Mae Langford. Katye Ely received honors with vanities and handkerchiefs. Guests included Mrs DeWitt Waltman of San Antonio and Mrs Murray Doyle. Leaf cake squares and peach cream were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Wimberly
Oxford
Bridge Club
Yelow
Irene Ferguson
Marie Dee
Stamford
B. W. Beckham
Lizzie Mae Langford
Franklin
Katye Ely
DeWitt Waltman
San Antonio
Murray Doyle
Young couples enjoy Ely home dance in mayoral circle
Several couples of the younger set joined a Friday evening dance program at the home of Mayor and Mrs. W. H. Ely. Miss Katye Ely served as hostess for the social occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ely
Katye Ely
Stamford Visitors Entertained With Bridge Party
Mrs. W. P. Ferguson hosted a Friday bridge event honoring her Stamford guests Mrs. Murray Doyle and Miss Marie Dee. Four tables played from 4 to 6 pm with prizes including a crystal water pitcher, high score won by Mrs. Tom Fox and consolation by Mrs. J. R. Covington of Houston. low score trophy went to Mrs. Easterwood. A chicken salad collating was served along with beverages. Guests included Mrs. Covington, Mrs. G. D. Martin, Miss Nelleen Miller, and Miss Frances Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Ferguson
Bridge
Murray Doyle
Marie Dee
Stamford
Tom Fox
J. R. Covington
Houston
C. V. Easterwood
Relatives Gather for Sunday Visit at Looney Home
A house party of relatives visited Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Looney on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Croft of Tulsa Oklahoma formerly of South America, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kengle of Groesbeck, Mrs. Duncan Glenn of Houston, and Miss Effie Mae Kengle of Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Looney
C. D. Croft
Tulsa
Okla
South America
W. W. Kengle
Groesbeck
Duncan Glenn
Houston
Effie Mae Kengle
Fort Worth
Carson and Erna Pope Wed in Fairview Ceremony
Mr J A Carson of Hearne married Miss Erna Pope of Rosse Sunday afternoon with Rev Travis of the Methodist Church presiding at his residence. The couple arrived in Hearne Monday and will reside in the eastern part of town. Carson has long lived in Hearne and has worked in the grocery business with his brother R C Carson for four years. Friends extend warm wishes for a happy future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Carson
Erna Pope
Rosse
Fairview
Travis
Methodist Church
Carson
Hearne
R. C. Carson
Mrs Welch Hosts Lawn Party for Ruby Pippin’s Nuptials
Mrs John T Welch plans a Thursday lawn party in honor of Miss Ruby Pippin whose marriage to Mr R E Cornforth will be solemnized this month. The event invites neighbors and friends to celebrate the forthcoming wedding with light refreshments and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Welch
Ruby Pippin
R. E. Cornforth
The House by the Side of the Road
A poem by Harriet Paige Kimball reflecting on life near a busy highway. The speaker laments the noise and pollution from trucks and a growing urban jumble, questioning if they can remain a friend to humanity while losing quiet views and space. The verse laments immigration and urban crowding as a modern threat to neighborly virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Walter Foss
Harriet Paige Kimball
Spermatic Shield rupture treatment to visit Bryan hotel
Seeley Co of Chicago sends a Bryan truss expert to the Bryan Hotel Thursday June 18. He claims the Spermatic Shield can retain rupture cases and contract openings in about 10 days, without surgery or drugs. Warns against elastic or web trusses with understraps. Mr Seeley backs claims with U S government documents. demonstrations available at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeley Co
Chicago
Bryan
Seeley
England
Spain
United States
Washington, D. C
F. H. Seeley
No. Dearborn St
Local social notes show guests and visits
Mrs. Al Lajoie and baby of Wallace visit Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jett. Mrs. A. R. Weeks and her daughter return from Dallas. Mrs. Charles Briggs and Misses Minnie and Frances Burnett of Calvert were Hearne visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Lajoie
Baby
Wallace
J. H. Jett
Charles Briggs
Misses Minnie and
Frances Burnett of
Calvert
City Blocks and Lots For Sale Listing
Blocks range from four hundred to seven hundred dollars while lots are fifty to one hundred dollars. Seller P. L. Braply Sr. advertises these parcels for sale in the local market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Braply, SR
For Sale Day Old Baby Chicks From Hatchery
White Leghorns Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds from trap nested high laying strain 10c 15c and 20c each plus 50c per 100 or fraction thereof for packing and postage or Parcel prepaid Brazos Valley Hatchery 100 per cent delivery guaranteed Bryan Texas Dr Rost J Hunnicutt Manager and Owner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Brazos Valley Hatchery
Bryan
Texas
Rost
J. Hunnicutt
Notice to creditors of Florence Ogden estate Robertson County Texas
Public probate notice appears in Robertson County Texas for estate of Florence Ogden. Administrator J G Philen seeks court approval to sell Lot 13 and 14 in Birek 312 Hearne and an undivided half of 80 acres in Milam County W Harris survey. Notice to heirs to appear at July 6 1925 Franklin County Court. Court clerk M S DeMaret signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birek
Hearne
Robertson County
Texas
Milam County
W. &. Harris
Florence E. Ogden
Anthony Ogden
District Court
Florence Ogden
O. L. Kidd
J. Felton Lane
Franklino
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Ford
Gold Notor Company
Tudor Sedan
Forder Sedan
Detroit
Wheelock
Shiloh
God
Albert Sidney Johnson
Pickett
Dauntless
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Aera
Yours
Depeote
G Society
A. R. Weeks
Hearne Rotary Club
van Noy
W.K. Waltman
Sec
W. A. Wilkerson
Entormtisht
Stormtight
Hearne Lumber
J. G. Philen
M. S. DeMaret
KR. B. Truett
Cardus
Cardul
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