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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
2
Old notice from Hearne Texas outlines advertising rates with Display advertising priced at 25 cents per inch and Local Readers at 10 cents per line. It notes second class matter status as of May 2 1911 and requires ads to run until ordered out.
Funeral services for Grandma Garrett who died at 103 were held at Wheelock with ministers reading from a two century old family Bible. A 90 year Baptist member, she lived a Christian life loved by neighbors. Officiants included Rev J L Wallace Rev Hall Rev C E Bullock and Rev Tidwell. Grandmother of Mrs John Brock of Valley Junction and Mrs Melton of Hearne.
A Christian Japanese student, Sterling H. Takeuchi of the State University, will speak at both services next Sunday. In the morning he will discuss Creative Christianity in Japan, and in the evening American and Japanese Relations. He is described as a man of deep Christian piety and will be welcomed for sympathetic hearing.
Rev. 8. H. Rainey of Marlin leads a Lenten service at St. Philip's Episcopal Church on Thursday April 2 at 7 30 p m Communion will follow Friday morning at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Claud Henry hosts Ruth Craig of Beaumont visiting relatives. Weekend guests include Mrs. Joe Harlan Branchville and Miss Mary Joe Harlan UT.
Mr and Mrs A W Brademan of Houston stopped in Hearne on their way home from Cameron where they placed Mr Brademan's mother in the Sanitarium. He is with E C Palmer Co Houston and formerly edited The Hearne Democrat fifteen years ago.
The Hearne Chamber of Commerce held its first meeting under new leadership with strong attendance. Committee heads outlined plans to aid farmers against grasshoppers, improve streets and sidewalks, promote cement paving, and keep highways clean. The publicity drive urged more members and a thriving local business scene.
Allen E. Bowers named District Superintendent of Road Maintenance for District 17 and, with Homer Gamble of Rockdale, received commissions and began duties March 1, 1925. Headquarters start at La Grange, moving to Caldwell. Bowers covers Burleson, Lee, Bastrop, Washington and Austin counties. Gamble heads Milam, Brazos, Robertson, Falls and Leon counties from the northeastern end. Caldwell Ledger.
Public school participants from Hearne are announced for the Interscholastic League meet at Franklin on April 27 and 28. The roster includes many boys and girls divisions with names across events from sprints to field events, relays, and an essay writing entry.
Mrs A Howard reports fear of eating due to stomach upset, saying Adlerika lets her eat without discomfort. The ad touts Adlerika removing gas and old waste from intestines, relieving bloating and constipation and making users feel cheerful. Duffey Drug Company promotes the product.
The editor reports a new bridge being built across the Brazos River near Valley Junction. Forms for concrete bases are in place on Robertson county side, machinery on site, and work continues seven days a week. The contractor aims to complete in 800 working days. Residents from Gause and nearby areas watched progress as highway reaches Milam county side, with a bad Hearne to river road remaining.
Pugh and Marshall sell more than policies by tracking renewals and helping clients secure low rates with ample protection. Their office is located between Self's corner and Hudson's It Dry Goods at Hart's.
American Telegraph & Telephone Co. declares a regular quarterly dividend of $2.25 per share to stockholders of record March 17, 1925, payable April 15, 1925. Transfer books close for the annual stockholders meeting and reopen April 1, 1925 at 1:30 A.M. BLATR-SMITH, Treasurer.
The Sunday School drew 118 attendees and plans to host 250 next Sunday with teacher and pupil boosters. Rev J J Wallace of Franklin will preach at eleven. The pastor will also speak Sunday night on why some men of Hearne will not go to church.
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