Local residents and visitors listed in Fort Worth and area
Mr J H Jett visited in Fort Worth this week. Mr J L Rosson visited in Longview this week. Miss Madeline Moreland visited in Calvert last week. Mr George Vinson of Calvert was in our city Saturday. Mrs Ed Jett returned from Fort Worth. Miss Maxie Jett returned. Mr and Mrs John Welch returned from Dallas. Corporal Pete Ferguson of Camp Bowie spent Sunday in the city. Miss Frances and Maybelle Allen of Calvert were in the city Monday. Mrs P G Proctor and children returned to Dublin. Miss Eunice McIntosh of Austin is guest of Miss Lula Mae Pryor. Mrs P A Reed attended the Reinhardt Larkin wedding in Houston Sunday. Miss Gladys Jennings of Navasota is guest of Mrs J H Ferney this week. Mrs T C Westbrook, Misses Elizabeth Peeling and Addie Ely visiting in Houston. Mr and Mrs Frank Hostrasser of Houston visited relatives and friends in our city last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hostrasser
Houston
Our City
Local social notes log a busy week of visits and travel
Residents and relatives are visited by family and friends from San Antonio Mineral Wells Cameron and Galveston. Mrs Bivin Moss Springfield Ely Tabor and others plan trips. Private Henry Smith and Will Waltman relocate for duties and work. A wedding party traveled to Rosebud and several families returned home from visits. A lost tie clasp monogram P B H is reported at Rocky Crossing Camp plantation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B.H
Rocky Crossing
Camp Plantation
Mrs Bryan Peel Heads to Houston for Job Transfer
Mrs. Bryan Peel left Sunday for Houston to join her husband who has accepted a position as bookkeeper with Johns Manville Co in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Peel
Houston
Johns-Manville Co
Ethel Lee Barry Honorée Hosts Birthday Party
Mrs Ira Camp entertained a crowd of youths for her niece Ethel Lee Barry of Navasota in net and lace with pink ribbons. Guests includes Libbie Hall who received candy, and others enjoyed storytelling by Mrs Horlock, fairyland scenes, a Teddy bear game, dances, a guest book, ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Ann Brashear
Libbie Hall
Nan Beverley
Katherine Beverley
Wilma Welch
Clemmie Cummings
Lucille Stewart
Howard Blasangame
Beverley Beckham
Henry Beckham
I. D. Breedlove
Robt. McQueen
Savings Day Meetings Set for June 28 in Robertson County
Franklin Texas June 17 1918 Citizens urged to attend 2 PM schoolhouse meetings to subscribe pro rata to War Savings Stamps. Officers of school boards organize and provide written instructions. Rural and town meetings run 2 PM with emphasis on duty to support veterans and national drives. W C Crane chairman notes ongoing fundraising and calls for prompt participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Texas
Robertson County
United States
Red Cross
Reward for Liberty Bond and War Stamp Book Lost
Ten dollars reward offered by W. W. P. Easterwood of Hearne Texas for the recovery of Liberty Loan Bond No 340488 denomination 100 and War Savings Stamp book register No 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. PB. Easterwood
Hearne
Texas
Notice of Appointing Temporary Guardian
Public notice from the state to publish a temporary guardian appointment. It commands publication in a local newspaper weekly for twenty days, starting with the first publication, to inform the public of the court action and related details. The notice specifies compliance in the county and jurisdiction and requires dissemination to ensure official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobertson
Croton
Conlmois
Toonert- Song
Paxis
Temporary Guardian Appointed for Minor in Robertson County
The Robertson County Court appoints temporary guardian for Claudius Augusta Glenn, a minor, with the hearing for permanence scheduled the first Monday in July at Franklin Court House. Interested parties must appear and contest the appointment, with returns endorsed showing service. Court seal dated June 15, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yocil
Claudius Augusta Glenn
Husan Pyler Glenn
Robertson County
Texas
Winor
Dany
Suly
Court House
Franklin
A. D
1918
Endorsement Letter for Senator Decherd by Texas Equal Suffrage
The Texas Equal Suffrage Association headquarters in Galveston releases a letter dated June 5 1918 praising Senator E A Decherd Jr for his record on child labor laws anti-vice and war measures and urging Sixth District women voters to support his congressional candidacy arguing he supports woman suffrage and enfranchisement while his opponent opposes women’s voting rights. The message is signed by Mrs Minnie Fisher Cunningham president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Equal Suffrage Association
Galveston
Texas
Sixth
Tex
E. A. Decherd, Jr
Congress
Decherd
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Dodson's Liver Tone Promises Safe Liver Help
An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel irritates the liver, causes cramps and nausea, and warns of salivation from calomel while promising quicker, safer relief and improved energy with Dodson's product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Garth Seeks Senator Seat in 12th District
Freestone County lawyer D T Garth announces candidacy for Texas State Senate in the 12th District. He stresses Democratic allegiance, past public service, support for rural schools and higher education, and intent to keep citizens informed on government needs. He cites law practice in Brazos Leon and Freestone counties and wartime service in informing the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Loan
Red Cross Fund
Virginia
Bryan
Texas State Bar Association
Brazos
Leon
Freestone
Texas
Prussia
Washington
War Department
Bone
Palmer Sanitarium Cancer Treatment Appeal
An advertises cancer cures claiming 50 years experience at Palmer Sanitarium in Navasota Texas. It urges readers to investigate a so called special treatment and avoid delay, offering box contact for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Sanitarium
Navasota
Texas
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Drives Malaria
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria enriches the blood and builds up the system. A true tonic for adults and children. 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Jett
Fort Worth
J. L. Rosson
Longview
Madeline Moreland
Calvert
George Vinson
Ed Jett
Maxie Jett
John Welch
Dallas
Corporal Pete Ferguson
Camp Bowie
City
Frances and
Maybelle Allen
Dublin
P. A. Reed
Reinhardt-Larkin
Gladys Jennings of
J. H. Ferney
Mrs. T. C. Westbrook
Elizabeth Peeling
Addie Ely
Mazer's Tooth Specialty Dept
S. 5Th St
Philadelphia
Bill Kirby
W. H. Bivin
Dorothy
San Antonio
John Moss
Mineral Wells
M. A. Springfield
Henry Smith
National Guards
Laredo
Tom Peel
Clara Miller
Milano
Miss Brady
Cameron
Katheryn McQueen
Mrs
Paul Putnam
Will Waltman
Bowie
Mesdames
J. W. Black
A. R. Weeks
Carl Otts
Rosebud
Fred Klopp
Taylor
Mrs. H. B. Easterwood
Mabel Lewis
Mother
R. A. Parker
Irene Ferguson
Nelleen Miller
Patrick Hall
Watt Ferguson
Waco
Misses Pearl
Minnie Siegler
Owensville
Charlie Lamar
Ben Jackson
Caldwell
Gatling & Gatling
Rexall
Ethel Lee Barry Honorée
F. M. Jones
Palmer, Okla
Mrs. Jones
Cardus
Cardui
Jne
W. C. Crane
War Savings Committee
Dex
Senator Decherd
D.t.garth
Freestone County
JAS. F, Ballard
ST. Louis, MO
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