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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
4
Hearne resident Warner Williams, an elderly man long blind, disappeared Friday afternoon and was found drowned later that night in a pond near the town. Local authorities investigated but details remain scarce as the search continues for answers.
A night shift worker at Planters Oil Company premises was found in a water tank by James Floyd of the Planters Mill night crew. An inquest by Justice Cobb concluded the man had probably wandered into the water and drowned.
Our readers will be glad to learn that Childress Clanton who was seriously wounded by Jake Wilson recently is improved sufficiently that he was able to be out on the streets of this city Tuesday.
Advertisement claims a remedy that stops the cough headache and cold in one day. It promises a money back refund from druggists if it fails to cure and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box.
Over the county column from Black Jack recalls a bright May with birds singing and a stream of local happenings. It notes births, illnesses, new helpers, wells, woodcutting, school visits, and travel by residents including Mrs Banks of Hearne and families like the Suggs, Timmons, and Banks, with mention of a local preacher and a school evaluation by Mr Bush.
Frank Moore and others from Franklin arrived as cattle buyers. T. C. Kennedy and family from Palestine visited this week. Jim Cortney of Shiloah traded Monday, Sam Hanover of Oglesby and Ed Elliott of Henry Prairie were present. Mrs. Harve Mitchell and son Harvey Jim visited Sutton. Dr Felix Collard of Mumford appeared in a new car. Adolph Plagens has been drilling a well for Mr Ino C. Miell in Bramlin, striking a fine flow after over 200 feet. Prof Dr McDonald preached in Benchley Sunday.
Notice reads that trespassers are not allowed on surrounding property and that a reward of 1 dollar will be paid for evidence leading to conviction of anyone found guilty of breaking fencing or entering the area. Dated March 9 1919 by George W W Reis.
Branchville notes report the school closing April 80th with evening exercises to benefit the school library. Local social mentions include visits by Mrs. Platt Ferguson Tony Ferguson Roy Ely Talmage Simmons at Joe Harlan home, and Saturday trips by Miss Cleveland Blasienz Mabel Irwin Calvert visits.
Winter like weather persists into April with healthy conditions reported. No rural route for this section yet. N Moss visits Franklin while W T Grant surveys locally. A M Tomlinson of White Star Nursery Tyler Texas solicited orders last week. Emmett Rhodes resides in a country home south of E Moss Spring Branch on Spring Creek Forks.
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