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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
2
Notice entered as second class matter May 1911 at Hearne post office under the 1879 act. Subscription rates listed for three, six, and twelve months with amounts noted in cents and dollars. Hearne Texas date shows June 18, 1915.
An ad proclaims a universal search for a steadfast friend. It seeks someone who offers help in hardship, fairness in fear, and honesty in both face and gossip, promising a deep, enduring companionship across the globe.
A playful collage from various papers mocks poets who hide their faces behind watermelons cantaloupes corn and buckwheat cakes. The snippets contrast rural imagery with humorous vanity while urging readers to consider how disguises alter confession and charm in light verse.
Mr H L Bentley of the State department of agriculture will lecture at Bremond Calvert Hearne Gause Milano on June dates each at 8 p m. The talks cover organization farm improvements rotation diversification and cooperative marketing. All farmers and ladies are invited to attend.
Forecast issued by the U S Weather Bureau projects a week of intermittent showers starting Friday across the West Gulf States with temperatures above seasonal averages. The period spans the week beginning Wednesday June 16 and emphasizes unsettled conditions.
Miss Orphie White with deep Christian faith died at her Hearne home on Saturday June 12 at 6 00 am She was born in Joplin Missouri January 3 1855 and came with her parents to Hearne at age 17 She leaves a niece Mrs Walter Stevens and nephews Jesse White and Sailors White Funeral at Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Randolph Ray of Bryan with burial in Norwood Cemetery The Democrat extends sympathy to the bereaved family
Mrs A F Banks and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Fuller returned from Dallas. Lena Suggs left for Cameron to attend a Normal. Mr and Mrs J R Barrett and family were Rocky Ridge visitors Sunday. H P Hill took a brief trip to Edge. Rev B D Wait of Bryan was a guest of H P Hill. W P Hare of Hearne visited here Monday. Bertie Suggs of Hearne visited Lena Suggs last week.
Hearne friends announce the marriage of Jennie Belle Pitts to Cecil Garland Dotson on Wednesday June 30 1915 at 8 30 PM at 117 Second Street Hillsboro Texas The couple will reside in Hearne Texas Dotson is described as a popular Hearne High School principal with many friends wishing them happiness.
Mrs B W Brashear entertained the Episcopal Guild last Monday afternoon after a brief business meeting. The hostess offered apricotice and guests reported an enjoyable time. Miss Webb Harding of Burnett was in town visiting Mrs W R Purifoy for the day.
A clipping from the Houston Chronicle notes a young lawyer named John C. Townes gaining confidence after taking up practice in Galveston and associating with Gaya, with past ties to Houston Electric. The piece mentions James Snow and Robert Downing, and refers to Sam E. Kenner as a town figure connected to the subject, who has been visited in Hearne.
Pupils of Mrs Floyd Ea held a Tuesday afternoon recital at Robert C Allen's home. The line of young ladies greeted guests as they entered and the decor featured Shasta daisies in the library and parlor. Performances included La Balena Lysberg Florence and Alice Allen Ren de Vous Rustling Leaves Hewi ory Frey Valse Intermezzo Ann Marshall La Fleurette Wellesley Frances Wilkerson Eugenie Marshall dhpilcanter deborah Pocketbook One Act Class Deborah's Pocketbook was well rendered with clear characterizations.
A school recital titled Miss Beaumont Gives Recital drew a crowd of invited guests and impressed attendees with a quiet, successful program. The Senior medal went to Thelma Talley with Augusta Ferg and Frances Me Austin among standout participants as Miss Beaumont plans further class work this week.
Hearne Chamber of Commerce discussion centers on public warehouses and credit facilities to handle a large upcoming cotton crop. The article cites the Houston Post urging storage and financing improvements and asks what Hearne will do to meet the challenge under the state warehouse law, suggesting inviting F C Weinert to explain the law to planters and businessmen.
Hearne discusses a volunteer fire department with about 25 men led by Sewall Harris. He describes midnight and daytime calls, the danger and wear on gear, and the small $3 or $4 rewards. He warns losing volunteers could raise insurance costs and hurt town credit.
Citizens propose city provisions for relief of firemen who race to fires and fight flames for long hours. They urge a Firemen's benefit event with prizes for drill excellence and a hose race from Cole's Corner to Boyd's, to boost morale and public support.
The D. and M. Association meets tomorrow the 19th to discuss marketing methods for tomatoes and watermelons. J. R. Bartlett will report on Hempstead marketing practices. The article urges all truck farmers to join the association, stressing cooperation and collective benefit.
Robertson County Texas executes a sale by constable on the first Tuesday in July 1915 to satisfy a $679.70 judgment in favor of W S Allen and Guy Townsend against Charlie Bryant. The property includes 205 acres of land in Allen J Adkinson survey, two tracts 105 and 100 acres, in Robertson County near Franklin, described in deed records Vol 50 page 581 and Vol 52 page 307 respectively.
An old-time advert promotes a 25 cent medicine chest featuring Sloan's Liniment as a universal remedy. It claims to treat toothache bruises sprains stiff neck bags ache neuralgia rheumatism and other emergencies by addressing congestion and inflammation. It invites readers to try a 25c bottle and asks druggists to stock it.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE JROMO QUININE as superior to ordinary quinine. It promises no nervousness or head ringing due to its tonic and laxative action. The copy urges readers to look for the full name and the signature of E. W. GROVE.
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