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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
1
A newspaper note states a local paper has enlisted with the government in the cause of America for the period of the war. It highlights civic support and the community’s contribution to national defense during wartime.
Calvert resident James H. Adoue, son of the late Jack Adoue, visited Windsor Castle as part of an American aero squadron guest party. Officers from Texas New York Illinois and Vermont accompanied the group, received by Princess Mary and the king and queen, with souvenirs stamped from Windsor Castle. The piece notes the king’s limited power under constitutional monarchy and views democracy as a wartime watchword.
Rev J C Wilson of the West Texas Methodist Episcopal Church South closed a two week revival at Hearne Methodist Church Sunday night. The conference evangelist, appointed by the bishop, was invited at friends' request, delivering earnest sermons without sensational stunts and earning high praise for humility and eloquence.
Mr and Mrs Ed Sallie and Mr and Mrs Julius Christian of Bryan spent Sunday in the city.
Minutes detail a 3 PM Franklin court house gathering forming the Robertson County Women’s Democratic League. Delegates from Bremond Calvert Hearne Franklin and 8 precincts elected officers led by Chairman Mrs J C Holman and Secretary Miss Ruby Smith. A platform committee led by Mrs F R Pugh presented resolutions endorsing Wilson and equal suffrage, with commitments to uphold home protection and societal uplift.
An interview with Emil Coreénbleth of the National War Savings Committee outlines Texas visits and the U S War Savings plan. June 28 is declared National War Savings Day with a government summons to pledge savings for the war effort and support the boys in France.
Thaddeus Cason Hare longtime Bethany resident died at his son Nathan Hare's home on June 10 1918. Born March 13 1841 in Decatur County Georgia he moved to Texas as a child. He married Susan Tanner in December 1862. He was a devout member of the M E Church South and funeral services were conducted by Rev R S Marshall with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by R. M. McCarver, superintendent. Preaching at 11 a.m. by the pastor. Sun Beam at 4 p.m. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. Preaching by the pastor at 8:30 p.m. Baptism following. Public invitation extended. Miss Lucile Riley and Martis Wilson mentioned.
The head of the extension department at Agricultural and Mechanical College asks county agents to devote ten days starting June 10 to silos. meetings are limited due to small interest, but bulletins and personal consultations will be offered. The piece covers silo history, proper filling, spoilage, fermentation, and best practices for corn sorghum mixes and dairy cattle rations.
The church announced twelve Sunday school students signed for church membership following last Sunday's meeting. A special service for these new members is planned for next Sunday at 11:00 AM, with a sermon titled The Greatest Thing in the World at 8:45 PM. Pastor R S Marshall urged members to keep church vows and attend divine worship.
Patrons are informed that Walter Waltman has received orders to depart for military service as a first lieutenant dental surgeon within ten or fifteen days. Those wishing to see him should not delay.
Mesdames Tom and Scott Field of Calvert were seen shopping in the city on Monday, a brief local sighting noting two residents out for retail or errands in the downtown area.
Miss Olive Zerline Larkin and Benjamin Nelson Garrett were married Wednesday morning at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. F E Fincher officiating. The ceremony drew relatives and a few friends as the couple left for a three week honeymoon in New York and Washington. Garrett, president of the Houston Bank and Trust Company, is a Houston newcomer. guests from Galveston attended.
Miss Fay Yeldell and Ruby Mayo of Mexia were in the city for a few hours Friday while traveling to San Marcos.
Mrs. Miles Scrivener goes back to her home in Navasota after a several days visit with her mother Mrs. J. H. Jett.
Mr. DeWitt Waltman returns from Austin where he attended State University. Rev. J. C. Wilson departs for Texarkana after a two week revival in town. Miss Katheryn Moseley leaves for Austin to attend the university summer session. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shindler and young Frances Edna depart for Austin to establish their future home.
Misses Helen and Frances Cummings have returned from Austin where Frances attended State University and Helen visited Mrs James McLendon.
Miss Bonnie Enlow departs Sunday for an extended visit with relatives in Pennsylvania. She is accompanied as far as St. Louis by Miss Eliza Stieble, who was her guest here for a few days.
A garbled archival entry references Sotir, drugs, and a claim to cure an ailment with a first publication by Base. The fragment mentions bleeding and efforts to cure a condition, but details and context are unclear.
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