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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes discuss roads as core to commerce and water access, noting roads as vital yet costly for farmers. Mentions animals traveling via thoroughfares and the uneven pace of improvement, with neighbors assisting neighbors in building better routes.
Death at fifty two years four months and fifteen days. He came to Texas at fourteen, married September 26, 1882, to Lala Jennings. Survived by wife, two daughters Mrs. Delhonmme of Mart and Mrs. Ferney of Hearne, son Ely, sister Mrs. W D Terry, brother Ely Ayres of Troupe, and grandchildren. Converted at 18 under Major Penn. Member of Hearne Lodge Woodmen of the World. Buried Friday at Norwood Cemetery. He was trusted, loyal, and a steadfast Christian who fought for his convictions. Condolences offered to sorrowing relatives.
Mr. T. L. Busch has purchased and received one of the prettiest cars ever brought to Hearne. It is a Buick 1912 Model style No. 29, painted a handsome maroon.
The road commission plans a bond issue of 156000 dollars with an election ordered by the commissioners. The vote will determine funding for a practical road system and the entire project. Central Texan reports the decision and anticipated expenditures.
A Baptist Standard clipping reports Rev. W F Frazier of Hearne led readings in Kennedy where the revival's closing June 4 yielded 97 church additions this year with 121 total for the year across congregations. Porter Herbert Reynolds Dallas directed singing and soul winning.
Market review from the Democrat Texas notes signals on cotton this year. It reports first bale prospects in South Texas, with San Benito aiming for a bale and weather aiding the market. Private wires cite heavy coverings and solid demand as exports avoid major selling, with belts split on rain and conditions.
Earnest Brazell, a young man from Robertgan county near Franklin, declares his bid for Tax Collector in the upcoming Democratic primary in July. He has never held office, finished second in a four-man primary two years ago, and is now seeking voter support with a call for careful consideration of his qualifications.
At a meeting after prayer Wednesday night the Baptist church arranged to set up a large 40 by 70 foot tent on the south side of the building. Once the tent arrives all meetings will be held in the open air as part of a revival beginning soon.
The text extols the wheel as mankind's greatest invention, noting its impact on progress and prosperity. It argues the wheel's advance demanded better roads and transformed public highways from trails to macadam, linking evolution with civilization and culture.
Felton Lane of Hearne appointed special district judge to try Jennie Scott vs. International & Great Northern Railroad Co for alleged personal injuries in Robertson County district court. Judge J C Scott disqualified.
A whimsical tale reports Mary transforming a sick lamb into a chicken, then shipping it to Packington where the animal is now labeled chicken rather than lamb. The quirky saga blends fantasy with misnaming and rural oddity.
A blaze was discovered around 80 Thursday rising in the roof of the dwelling owned by Geo Reichart and occupied by Miss Hattie Smith. Prompt action prevented major damage as the fire was extinguished with only small damage reported.
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