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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
2
Subscription rates listed for one year at 1.50 and six months. Advertising rates shown as 26 cents display and 10 cents per line local readers. Publication details note Hearne Texas May 15 1925 and postal matter classification.
Corsicana business leaders and 150 guests traveled by special train to Hearne for a Houston advertising convention event. Luther Johnson welcomed the delegation, addressed the crowd, and a children’s band escorted visitors to their train as Hearne celebrated the friendly visit.
An editor recalls prelude to an electric typewriter demonstration in Hearne on Tuesday afternoon. J. A. Orem, Woodstock Typewriter State Agent, introduced the first electric model to Hearne, featuring a personal electric motor and light current draw comparable to a small lamp. The device reduces keyboard pounding and fatigue, promising efficiency across industries.
Mrs J W Horlock leaves for California at week end and will stay six to eight weeks. She will spend most time with her sister Mrs C B Gustavus in Los Angeles, visit her brother Mr T M Bookman in San Francisco, and make brief stops in Denver and Salt Lake City during the return trip.
Robertson County delegates attended the M E conference in the Marlin district with three delegates and two alternates from Robertson County. Franklin won host district conference in May 1926 with plans for a countywide reception and plentiful food. The editor notes the county’s strong Methodist ties and offers to contribute a crate of chickens for the event.
Baptists urge full attendance for Sunday School and church revival on the lawn starting June 7 led by Rev. W. F. Frazier of Springfield Missouri. Frazier, once pastor here, inspires Hearne attendees to fill auditoriums and invite others as they vow to God and the church.
News of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cottle of Orange interests their many friends here. Mrs. Cottle is lovingly remembered as Miss Thelma Tally.
Mrs R M McCarver Mr and Mrs R M McCarver Jr and Miss Kate McCarver traveled to Bartlett Wednesday to attend the funeral of J J McCarver brother of the late R M Mc Carver.
National Music Week 1923 in Hearne featured church services, a Chamber of Commerce sing song, Shakespeare Club serenades, kindergarten programs, Fourth Street crowd singing, and a grand May Queen pageant on the J. G. Philen lawn. Maggie Pauline Josey was crowned Queen of the May with elaborate parade and flowered pageantry. events included a booming open air concert and praise for sponsor cooperation.
Advert says Hayes Healing Honey stops cough by healing irritated tissues and includes Grove Open-Trate Salve for chest and throat application to children with cold or croup. Salve enters skin to quiet cough. instructed to ask druggist for Hayes Healing Honey.
Negroes and choir members from the Methodist church and other groups plan an observance Saturday evening. The event gathers local Black congregants for a shared service and reflection.
The P T A met May 5 at 4 p m in the school auditorium for the last regular session. Attendance was good. Mrs Lyon and Mrs Ballinger presented a Mother's Day program. Treasurer Mrs Weston read the 1924-25 financial report. President Mrs Hall announced summer call meetings and continued activities to clear a small debt.
Mrs. M. M. Whitehurst visited Marquez last week to see her daughter Miss Gertie White, a member of the public school faculty.
An advertisement offers BLUE STAR REMEDY for skin diseases including eczema and ringworm. It promises a guaranteed effect without staining clothing and notes a pleasant odor.
Government wolf hunter W E Spaw trapped a female wolf near Camp Creek, likely the mother of four cubs found earlier, and fired at a male wolf. Wolves are reported along the Leon county river. Sam Cavitt has nearly completed terracing his large farm and values terraces at ten dollars per acre. County Agent services are available for terrace work. Eaton school closing exercises featured diplomas, a Hawaii set cantata, and lively student performances, prompting pride in the farming community.
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