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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1914
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat announces editor and proprietor J Felton Lane and notes second class matter status since May 2 1911. Includes subscription rates for three months six months and one year.
A landsman narrator sails from New York toward Panama noting the Bahama Group and San Salvador with reefs and wrecks offshore. He describes Fortune Island’s laborers and a white ruler, then Cuba and Guantanamo, observing lack of towns, rugged coasts, Morro Castle ruins, and reflections on American flags and piracy myths.
Regardless of context, the line credits white men and a Christiana reference as paving steps toward a new world and new people, attributed to Lou D. MacWethy.
Judge J. Felton Lane and Mr. F. Timmons visited our city returning from Cameron where they attended court. Lane, editor of the Hearne Democrat, praised Milano for progress and noted Milano Gazette reports on development.
A Tribune ad urging readers to support advertisers who fund Trinity's growth and charitable efforts. The piece argues advertising pays, contrasts advertisers with non advertisers, and praises live-wires who sponsor the newspaper and community causes.
A Baltimore Sun note lists women in many fields from stenographers to clergy, while a Humble Oil News quip contrasts informal giving with a lawyer drafted deed. The piece uses playful statistics and a legalese orange transfer example to reflect gender roles and language.
Judge J. Felton Lane editor and publisher of the Hearne Democrat and leading Central Texas attorney paid a courtesy visit to Cameron on Friday, according to the Cameron Herald.
Mr R L Moody of Franklin, кандидат for Representative in the next legislature, visited the city Tuesday. He met voters face to face and presented his claims for election in a concise campaign stop.
Mr M C Hardy aged about 74 died at his Hearne home after months of illness. Born in 1850 in North Carolina he lived in Rockdale Calvert and Hearne. He married Kate Drennan and leaves three children. A Missionary Baptist and Knights of Pythias member, his death brings sorrow to Robertson and Calvert communities. Trustworthy, peaceful, and charitable, he was remembered as a devoted husband father and friend. Funeral was held Saturday at 10, with Rev R E Cornelius officiating.
A mournful reminiscence on death and burial in a village setting. The speaker recalls grief, whispered prayers, and the somber ritual of laying a loved one to rest with a tender epitaph. The piece frames death as a common yet deeply personal event.
A series of real estate transactions are recorded including G C McMillaneaux to A G Scott for lots 1 and 2 in Franklin. First State Bank Bremond to Averyt Bros for lots 5 in Bremond. Rev N A Gallagher to R W Cole for parcels on FyzSlauter league. and multiple transfers between R W Cole, J K Holman, and others with prices ranging from 700 to 8250 dollars. Other listed deeds include 28 661 sq ft on F Slauter league and 7 acres on Daniel Bradley survey.
Marshall Garey and Gertrude Jefferson together with Will Mitchell and Nellie Por son have been issued marriage licenses according to the public notices section.
A cyclone struck a dwelling one mile north of Hearne on a Monday morning between 1 and 12. It ripped the roof and galleries from the house of Mr. Rogers and family, wrecked the well and smoke house, uprooted two mulberry trees, and blew parts of the roof and fence up to 300 yards away. The Rovgersi family inside escaped unharmed. Nearby homes suffered only minor damage, including a tin building owned by Mr. Schmidt lifted off its blocks and carried some distance.
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