News Items From Mumford
A cold norther blows this morning with rain or snow threat. Cotton is mostly planted, corn and gardens growing well. Mrs J H Rozelle and children visited Bryan recently. Mr B I Sparks of San Antonio visited, then headed to Houston Galveston and south Texas. Iviez Wood visited Calvert and Cameron. F L Wood a local business visitor. J R Collier of Waco attended his plantation this week. J M Lawrence of Lawrence Grocery Co Bryan came by for a visit. Dr G D Cearnall learned his Houston brother is dead. condolences offered. Mrs T B Lipscomb Hempstead returned home after a week with sister Mrs W E Menefee. Mrs W C Lovelace and daughter visited the Hix community. T A Bullock Bryan was here today. Mr and Mrs Jenkins and Missner Wood went to Bryan in Jenkins new car. Jean Calloway left Ed win Wilson store for a shoe sales position in Houston. E H Astin passed through from his plantation to Bryan. Dr F R Collard attended business in Hearne Monday. F L Wood passed enroute to Bryan. Mumfordite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Sparks
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Iviez Wood
Calvert and
Cameron
F. L. Wood
E. H. Astin
Bryan
F. R. Collard
Hearne
Bridge Club Honors High Score At March 18 Meeting
On Wednesday March 18 Mrs I D Hall entertained the Bridge Club. Five games were played and Mrs Oderholz earned a pair of bath towels for the highest score. Guests included Mesdames Beckham Crump Davison Morlock Knowles Lewis Oderholt Pinkerton Smith and Wray Miss Sparks and Gibson Dy. T 8 Lovette visited Hearne en route to Bryan and stayed with Mr and Mrs A B Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. .D. Hall
Bridge Club
Oderholz
Mesdames Beckham
Crump
Davison
Morlock
Knowles
Lewis
Oderholt
Pinkerton
Smith and Wray
Misses Sparks
Gibson
Death of W L Haining in fatal hostler accident
One of the saddest community tragedies reports the death of W L Haining after an explosion while on duty as hostler. He was severely burned, transported to Dr H W Cummings office, then to his home where he died surrounded by family and friends later that evening. He remained conscious to the end, spoke with loved ones, and expressed readiness for death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Haining
H. W. Cummings
Nes
Trs Wilthorn
Warren. Com
Excerpt: Nanny Owensville resident dies in fire rescue
A respectful obituary recalls a man known as Tom Brett of Rockdale Rosalie and family in Owensville. He perished while trying to extinguish a fire at a cotton warehouse, leaving a widow and siblings. He joined the M E Church South and Odd Fellows, with funeral held at 1180 oclock from the family home and Perkins Lodge Calvert in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
Church of That Order
Hearne
Odd Fellow’s Lodge
Samé
Calvert Lodge
Norwood Cemetery
Li. A. McGee
Perkins Lodge
Calvert
Planters Oil Company Fire Ravages Hearne Plant
A major blaze struck the Planters Oil Company seed house in Hearne on Friday March 21. Fire fighters led by Sewall Harris contained the flames, saving the mill and nearby homes. The stock loss was largely insured and the water system’s effectiveness was proven by the rapid response and cooperation of townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Planters Oil Company
Sewall Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grocers
Dillard & Company
Mumford
J. H. Rozelle
J. R. Collier
Waco
J. M. Lawrence
The
Lawrence Grocery Co
G. D. Cearnall
T. B. Lipscomb
Hempstead
W. E. Menefee
W. C. Lovelace
T. A. Bullock
Jenkins
Missner Wood
Mr. Jenkin
Jean Calloway
Edwin Wilson
the Bridge Club
Dy. T
Lovette
Baylor Collége
A.B. Boyd
W.L. Haining
Welch
Armour
Burnett’s
Cole’s
Owensville
Tom Brett
Rockdale
Rosalie
Rowland
Robert
Luc Elle
Harry
John
Rosa Whittaker
Warren Ark
R.H. Whittaker
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