Local Social Notes From Hempstead and Nearby Towns
A miscellany of visits and social appearances across Hempstead and surrounding towns. Names include John Wood Mathews, Mrs R H Whitaker, J W Horlock, T A Cullum, Harry Miller, Velma Simmons, Jewel Stewart, William Moreland, Alfred Brady, Tol Lord, Ruby Lord, DeWitt Waltman, Ann Brashear, Sophie Porter, Sam and Ralph Carson, J G Philen, Frances Green, James Jamison, Charles Gilland, Morris Gilland, Violet Wilson, Mervin Brown, Morris Anderson, Jyn Oliver, Helen Cummings, and others. Reported travel to Dallas, Houston, Waco, Den ton, Bryan, Austin, and Wellborn along with local room rentals and a health note on Pasteur treatment.
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for cold symptoms. It claims to stop coughing and headaches and notes E and W Grove’s signature on each box. The copy emphasizes quick relief and a branded remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E&.w. Grove
Social visits spread across Bryan and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs John T Welch Mrs W H Davison and Miss Pearl Smith visited in Bryan Sunday. Mr and Mrs C L Dillard have as guests their daughter Mrs M D Fleetwood and children of Ennis. Mrs H B McDowell and little Dorothy of Bryan were guests of Mrs J C Johnson this week. Miss Minerva McQueen of Oklahoma City was guest of Mr and Mrs Howard Shultz at the end of the week. Miss Norma Harding of Waco visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Howard Shultz for several days last week. Mrs R S Williams and sons Edward and Jack are visiting Mr and Mrs E S Williams at Austin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Green
Calvert
Mrs. Jamison
Horace Dillard
Katherine
Austin
John T. Welch
W. H. Davison
Miss Pearl Smith
Bryan
C. L. Dillard
M. D. Fleetwood
Ennis
H. B. McDowell
Dorothy
J. C. Johnson
Minerva McQueen
Oklahoma City
Howard Shultz
Norma Harding
Waco
Weekend News of Locals With Visitors From Nearby Cities
Mr and Mrs W M Wheeler and niece Pearl Kathryne of Hempstead spent weekend with relatives Mr and Mrs C A Griesenbeck whose brother L B Ellyson of Houston was a guest Also Miss Helen Cox of Calvert and Miss Eugenia Smith of Dallas visited Miss Edith Bullock Ed Crocker and son Ed Jr of Houston arrived to visit Mr and Mrs Harry Gray Leta Proctor visits Waxahachie with mother Mrs Anna Proctor and brother Tymon Proctor Miss Sue Cummings returned from Georgetown after two weeks with Rev and Mrs E P Williams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Wheeler
Pearl Kathryne
Hempstead
Helen Cox
Calvert
Eugenia Smith
Dallas
Edith Bullock
Ed Crocker
Ed Jr
Houston
Harry Gray
Miss Leta Proctor
Waxahachie
Anna Proctor
Tymon Proctor
Sue Cummings
Georgetown
Mrs. E. P. Williams
Huntsville Visitor Plans Summer in San Antonio
Miss Bess Farrington Smith of Huntsville arrived Monday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davison, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Welch, and Miss Pearl Smith before proceeding to San Antonio to spend the summer with her father, Mr. Tymon Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Farrington Smith
Huntsville
W. H. Davison
John T. Welch
Pearl Smith
San Antonio
Eyes examined glasses fitted by F R Dunn Optometrist
Eye care advertisement for F R Dunn Optometrist and Optician with permanent Hearne headquarters. Services offered include eye examinations and glasses fitting. Availability noted as every Thursday Friday and Saturday at the Hearne location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Dunn
Hearne
Mrs Hervey Leaves for Huntsville Normal School
Mrs W G Hervey left at the week end for Huntsville to enter the Sam Houston normal. She has accepted a position in the Hearne public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hervey
Huntsville
Sam Houston
Hervey
Hearne Public School
Miss Grace Fleming Visits Hearne on Way Home
Miss Grace Fleming, a popular public school teacher, traveled through Hearne as a guest of Mrs. I. D. Hall on Thursday while en route from Taylor to Clarksville, returning home after the last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Fleming
I. D. Hall
Clarksville
Taylor
Mrs. Fannie Reese Pugh to Undergo Cataract Operation
Mrs. Fannie Reese Pugh secretary of the Chamber of Commerce left Sunday for San Antonio for a cataract operation. Her many friends wish her a successful procedure and a speedy recovery.
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Fannie Reese Pugh
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Social notes of area families travel and visits
Mr and Mrs Judd Collier and others motor to Waco on Tuesday with stops in Marlin Hearne and Fort Worth en route to Galveston. The Wimberlys hosted at the Oxford. John Russell hosted a house party including Mrs J O Rhymes Temple Mrs Ella Watson Brownwood and Miss Hamilton Rice. Mrs I D Hall and Libbie Hall depart for Madison Georgia to visit Patrick Burney family. Patrick Hall recently returned from abroad and will visit the Georgia home briefly. Ek A Bryan and family return from Rice Institute commencement where son Andrew Bryan earned a PhD and plan work with Western Electric Co in New York before September return to Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd Collier
Hosea Collier
Mary Welch
Adamae Eckerle
Waco
Welch
Marlin
Glenny D. Martin
Alex McCann
D. M
Mort
Townes Major
Fort Worth
Hearne
Galveston
N. P. Wimberly
Oxford
John Russell
J. O. Rhymes
Temple
Ella Watson
Eloise Watson
Brownwood
Hamilton
Rice
I. D. Hall
Libbie Hall
Madison
Georgia
Ek. A. Bryan
Houston
Rice Institute
Andrew Bryan
Bryan
New York City
Western Electric Co
Freezone Corn Remedy Ad Offers Quick Pain Relief
An old advertisement promises instant relief from corns with Freezone. It claims a tiny bottle removes hard or soft corns or calluses between the toes without soreness, allowing easy removal with fingers. The druggist sells the product for a few cents.
Tailor John Miezio Dies In Houston Hospital
Mr John Miezio died Sunday morning in a Houston hospital after an appendicitis operation. Born in Augustow Poland he was 45 and had lived in America about sixteen years. A skilled tailor in Hearne he worked for W G Hervey and Brother and made clothing for many notable men. He is survived by his wife four children a sister in Milwaukee Wisconsin and was remembered as a cheerful master of his craft. The Democrat extends condolence to the family.
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Houston
John Miezio
Augustow
Poland
America
Europe
Hearne
Ludwik Ladwski
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
The
Democrat
Borrowing
Meeting Led by Rev J D Aldridge at First Baptist Tabernacle
Under church auspices and with aid from other denominations, Rev J D Aldridge of Jacksonville Texas conducts a gospel meeting under a tabernacle just south of The Democrat plant. He preaches sound sermons and the meeting yields good progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Aldridge
Jacksonville
Taxps
Tabernacle
Democrat
Brother Aldridge
Oak Jr Returns Home After Hospital Stay Following Accident
Hon Oak McKenzie and family met Mrs McKenzie in Houston to receive Oak Jr who has been at John Sealy Hospital after an arm operation from a February Hearne wreck. Friends hope the surgery was successful as Mrs Peeler of Calvert visited Hearne, and Francesa Wva Smith from Houston joined her mother in San Antonio after two weeks with local families.
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Oak McKenzie
Mildred
Kirby
Houston
Francesa Wva Smith
James C. Smith
San Antonio
Mesdames
W. H. Davison
J. T. Welch
Miss Pearl Smith
Surprise Appetizer That Delights Family and Guests
A quick to prepare hors d oeuvres item promises novelty and flavor. The text hints at a lived experience, suggesting a tasty, crowd pleasing starter that earns praise for its uniqueness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Wood Mathews
R. H. Whitaker
J. W. Horlock
T. A. Cullum
Harry Miller
Velma Simmons
Jewel Stewart
Denton
William Moreland
Alfred Brady
Mrs. Tol Lord
Ruby Ray Lord
DeWitt Waltman
Mr. Waltman
Miss Ann Brashear
Sophie Porter
Messrs
Sam and
Ralph Carson
Steep Hollow
J. G. Philen
State Bankers Convention
Charles Gilland
Morris Gilland
Franklin
Our City
Violet Wilson
Mervin Brown
Morris Anderson
Jyn ° Oliver
Helen Cummings
Stanley Miezo
John Miezo
Vivienne Royder
A. B. Keepers
Baby of
Keepers
Marie Royster
Batiste
Beau
W.C. Allen & Company
C. A. Griesenbeck
Kerry Krome
Iito Viviano Shoe
Hearne, Texas
P. L. Longmire & Son
Dillard & Company
Adaline
Long Beach
California
Circulara Free
J. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. D. Aldridge
Oak, Jr
Nabours & Vehle
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