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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
On April 6 Gilmer held a two week revival led by Rev. D. L. Coale of San Antonio and singer Robert E. Huston. The main auditorium filled each morning and nights, with merchants closing for prayers. Crowds were turned away at times as Coale led the gathering with strong gospel preaching.
Rev H M Timmons reports a revival near the church that deepened bonds with the pastor. The meeting converted over a hundred individuals and 75 joined the church on the final Sunday. Bro Coale preached Why I Am a Methodist, strengthening local Methodists. Bro Huston led a powerful chorus and effective sales. About a hundred members joined since conference.
May 8 Franklin news notes the Robertson county court room is being overhauled with modern fixtures to improve seating and acoustics for juries officers and attendees. May 12 a site near Franklin’s business district and public school has been chosen for a Carnegie library with about $22 000 projected cost backed by citizens and a Carnegie contribution.
A poem narrates a runaway's thwarted plans and hard lessons after traveling to Cameron and beyond. It contrasts crime, punishment, and faith with a steady preference for Hearne, Texas, and mentions local businesses and shoppers. Carrol Sapp, Dillard Furniture Co., and Mrs. J Jenkins of Mumford appear in brief society hints.
Real estate notice offers for sale a block with three residences, vacant lots and blocks, and a number of dwelling houses in multiple city areas. Advertisement appears under the name Pp. L. Brady.
Mrs. D. W. Love, long ill, died in Dallas last week and was buried here Saturday. Visitors included Oscar Lusk and wife of Bryan and J. Maris and wife of Franklin. Attendees at Edge Methodist services reported. quarterly conference held with Rev. A. A. Kidd and Bro. Beaty. Local health and travel updates note nose surgery on Bryan’s Curtis Shelborn, Rio Medina teacher Nick Hornsby home, Mrs. Cavitt from Houston, Lola Mauk from Henry Prarie visiting Lillie Mae Wallace, Ben Collard sick, Louis Hanover home from Franklin. A clipped quote from Grand Rapids Press ends the item.
An advertisement promotes Phone 71 for suit cleaning and pressing services. Phil The Honest Tailor offers professional alterations and garment care through a local tailoring shop.
City urges all taxpayers to take lights from the city to sustain the light plant. Some businessmen have not yet switched. On June 1 the day current begins and continues through summer for day and night fan and light service, announced by Mayor Pp. L. Brapy.
Land offering of 320 acres in Calvert area with 75 acres cultivated and one tenant house on Calvert and Elliott road. Priced at 12.50 per acre with $1000 cash balance to suit purchaser. Kid McLendon, owner, Calvert Texas.
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