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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1924
Page
2
Advertising rates listed for Hearne Texas weekly paper with display ads at 25 cents per inch and local readers 10 cents per line per insertion. Publication details state second class matter and post office entry.
Hearne area citizens witnessed the spudding of a test oil well on a Warren A. Wilkerson farm near Hearne. Led by J C Bland, with Austin and Taylor bankers and business men, the project advances leases and titles as preparatory steps for potential oil tests. Attendees included Albert W. Wilkerson of Citizens State Bank, W B Garrett, H A Capitalists of Austin, and Captain da AG Thompson of Taylor. A barbecue followed with photos of the derrick and crowd. The Democrat hopes this sparks regional development and broad prosperity.
October 7 1861 narrative recalls Confederate volunteers from Giles County Tennessee and nearby counties marching by train to a Nashville area camp. They reach Fair Grounds near Nashville, receive tents and cooking gear, and experience initial camp life with novel sights and Texas Rangers feats entertaining troops.
The narrative recalls brave Texas sons called to deeds on Green River under Col. Terry where he fell leading them in battle. Their valor forged a fadeless name and a timeless reminder to live for God home and country, humanity and peace, signed by David Shires Bodenhamer.
Walter L Blackmon, longtime Robertson county Tax Assessor and former regional banker, visits his old home county from Port Arthur Texas where he serves as cashier of Gulf State Bank. He is greeted by many friends and relatives during a brief stay this week.
The church invites members to Sunday school at 9:55 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with a 8:15 p.m. service. Rev. Shelton will preach Sunday night and lead next week’s mission study and B Y P U work. Sunday evening services move to the church lawn all summer.
Dr and Mrs W K Waltman were in Waco Tuesday to attend the marriage of Arnold C Hoffman and Sarah Catherine Lattimore. Dr Waltman served as best man.
Miss Sue Cummings returned from San Antonio on Wednesday and will stay with Miss Mildred Carrington for a few days before traveling to Houston. She is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hostrasser.
Mr and Mrs C A Griesenbeck Beck depart Monday for Houston and plan a week or ten days with relatives after visiting Mrs Ellysor, Mrs Griesenbeck's mother, in Beaumont.
Mrs W H Bivin and her daughter Dorothy travel to San Antonio for a brief period. Mrs Bivin will pursue musical instruction with J F Harwood of Chicago, a Chicago Conservatory graduate, while Dorothy attends school during the stay.
Mr and Mrs W W H Davison depart Monday for Mineral Wells to sample mineral water for a week while Mr R W Marshall oversees the Davison Dry Goods Company store in their absence.
Readable fragments discuss curing eye discomfort with camphor and witch hazel. The garbled OCR includes stray words and misspellings, offering inconsistent guidance without clear authorship or source. The item resembles a short medical tip or advertisement fragment from a historical page.
Mr J W Allen arrives to head oil development in Hearne area joining Bland and associates. Charles Anderson Jr of Austin oversees immediate drilling on W A Wilkerson No 1, currently about 500 feet down with expected 50 feet daily progress. Allen and partners, prominent Austin Taylor capitalists, back extensive tests to establish Hearne as a new oil producing center.
Waltman and Karney hosted the Woman's Missionary Society on Monday afternoon. Mrs. J.B. Looney led an engaging Social Service program on Child Welfare. Miss Ruth Shoap performed a pleasing vocal piece. Cake and coffee sales netted 54 dollars. Hostesses served a refreshing ice course after the program.
A reader describes digestive discomfort and gas from sour foods and ineffective remedies before finding Adlerika effective. The ad claims Adlerika clears both upper and lower bowel, removing gas and poisons, with ten minute results. DUFFEY DRUG Co.
Mr and Mrs George Thomas were in Gause at the weekend, a brief social note noting their visit and location without additional details.
OCETV party for Ethel Johnson held Saturday from four to six. Birthday games on the lawn followed by ice cream cones and cake between games. Friends gave many pretty and useful gifts to the celebrant.
Carrie Turner and the Methodist Sunday school class invite members and guests to a porch and garden party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. GC Easterwood Friday evening from seven to ten. A small refreshment charge will go to the depleted treasury as the main aim is diversion and entertainment for the young people and all attendees.
A bridge party hosted by Mrs. Geo. Kempen featured a guest list from the bridge club. Zinnias brightened the living room as tables held players for the games. Mrs. A. R. Weeks won high score with a perfume holder while Miss Irene Ferguson received a miniature perfume set. Refreshments included frozen tomato cups with fruit salad crackers and iced tea after the games.
Mrs Dora Damron of Navasota and Mr R T Weese of this city wed Monday at 2 pm in the bride’s apartments. Rev W H Vance officiated with close friends present. The couple left for Galveston after a 4 pm H and T C train, to begin life in Calvert. The bride, sister of Mrs L E C Fitch, wore brown flat crepe. the groom, a longtime tailor turned insurance man, will base in Calvert.
Advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures PILES in 6 to 14 days and offers a refund if it fails to relieve itching bleeding or protruding piles. It promises instant relief of itching and better sleep after the first application for 60 cents.
Hearne friends plan to extend congratulations Sunday as Mr. and Mrs. Weese visit for the day, reflecting the ready-to-wear establishment’s social mingling in Navasota.
Mesdames W H Bivin and I W Easterwood suspended summer instruction and last week and this week held student recitals. Both programs featured memory piano solos, with patrons and friends attending. Readers include Eleanor Ely Maurice Matthews Agnes Cole Kathryn Hearne Beverly Martha Hearne Hosstrasser Lois Calloway Clemimie Cummings Willie Mae Brack Elizabeth Easterwood Eloise Matthews Erma Cecil Murphy Ercelle Hamilton Mamie Ohr Eleanor Brady Ann Brashear Estelle Cullum Ruby Nash Louise Sisson Master Ralph Blackstone Hixie Green Frances Green Alfie Mae Clark Alice Alexander Ruth Bullock Maurine Self.
Miss Elizabeth Teeling offered a musical program for friends at Mrs W H Bivin’s residence on Thursday evening. The selections, once played at Baylor College in a graduate recital, showcased her recognized piano ability and rapid progress, much admired by her circle of friends.
An old advertisement promotes a tonic named JROVI'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC to treat worms in children. It claims regular use every two to three weeks will enrich the blood, aid digestion, and strengthen the whole system, with nature curing the worms and restoring health. Priced at 0c per bottle.
The McLennan County Bar endorses Judge J A Stanford as Associate Justice of the Tenth Court of Civil Appeals Place No 2. Signers praise his citizenry, Christian character, and legal study, urging voters in the Tenth Judicial District to support his candidacy in this political advertisement.
Mrs. Wm Wheeler of Hempstead was guest of her mother Mrs R T Wood during the past week and was accompanied home by her nephew Master John Wood Matthews who will be her guest for two or more weeks.
An advertisement claims Piles can be cured in six to fourteen days using four drugs. It promises money back if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles within six to ten days. First application allegedly provides ease and rest for sufferers. Price shown as 50 cents.
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