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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
4
Local notices highlight The Nickel Store selling songs and music and advertising post cards for a cent while detailing visits by residents like Mr J H Wilson and Hon Wm Rushing. The column notes alterations at Phil's Tailor and various travels to Franklin Calvert Fort Worth and Dallas. A tragic line mentions Glenn Whitaker, age 5, carried away by a gust.
Those who have gladdened our hearts by renewals accompanied with coin of the realm since our last issue include W. B. Davison J. D. Hall Jacob Cohen Mrs. MP Royster W.D. Henson Dee Evans J. W. Pinkerton Industrial Cotton Oil Co. J. P. Ayers W. W. P. Easterwood Dr. W. H. Cummings Misses Smith Sam Kenner J. M. Liles Liles Bros Mrs. L. H. Parnell L. CG. Smith from Winnsboro Texas. Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
Those desiring to attend the base ball game at Taylor Sunday May 19 may secure full information regarding rates from Philip Teeling or John C. Lewis. The game will be arranged so parties can leave Hearne at 11 50 a m and return at 7 49 p m. Base Ball Management.
Notice declares strict enforcement of game laws and prosecution of all violations. Authorities seek genuine citizens to aid enforcement and promise confidential handling of any reported violations.
The Hearne Texas May 6 1912 Advertised Letter List asks recipients on the Popular St address and others to say they are on the advertised list. Names include Chase Marvin Curran Mrs H L Howard Lern Hurren Lee Jackson T F Jones R J Lott Rev J C Mack Tom Perkins Terrell Poe W M Stevens M D Shelter R A Smith Leonard Wattinger Fred Westbrooks Warren Yoto Tompito Mechano Marselino Rodriguez Pedro etc. Postmaster Chas Hostrasser notes final claim.
A hail storm on Thursday May 9 caused heavy damage to crops and gardens in the neighborhood of Mr D. Kennerly and Mr E C Vaughan and others. Details are incomplete but their valuable garden plots were nearly destroyed.
Special to The Democrat from Houston reports frogs from Louisiana dressed ten pounds to the dozen sold for 83 to trade, with most going to Houston. New potatoes rise to about 1.70 per crate while strawberries and blackberries fall after rains. Sugar prices drift downward despite looming canning season, vanilla expected to rise June 1 due to war in Mexico, coffee steady, rice firm, and building activity uneven amid rains. Dry goods and South Texas shipments show ongoing movement as seasons warm.
In Gills Mills Tennessee Justice Eli Cherry faced a lingering leg sore feared cancer until Bucklen's Amica Salve cured him. The item notes salve benefits for burns, boils, ulcers, and cuts and mentions a local drug store. Sutton Mayor W D Henson attended Tuesday business shaking hands and increasing his subscription, seen as good news for the Democrat camp.
A terse note warns about counterfeit paint sold by Po Hardware. It argues linseed oil and rubbery coats fail to seal water and compares counterfeit paint to counterfeit money. The message blames DEVOE LEWIS-SAULTZ and highlights prices of 1756 and 1502 units as examples.
Washington May 12 The article discusses a sermon on John 21 15 17 where Jesus questions Peter about love and commissions him to feed his sheep The piece argues under shepherds must feed the flock and correct misguided methods in modern evangelism highlighting humility and steadfast pastoral care.
In a humorous verse from Chicago Record-Herald the Ladies Aid boasts a full treasury and plans to spend the income on church needs while deacons fret over an old debt. The meeting ends with dismissal as funds remain unpaid. A second poem extols the Sweet Girl Graduate, praising her intellect and poise as she reads her essay and envisions a future of fame and peaceful paths.
For sale a five room house with a hall and underground cistern. Two 50-foot lots included, located three blocks from the heart of the city. Contact WILL Coon, 5-17 tf Box 173, Hearne, Texas.
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