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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
4
The Hearne High School Alumni Association honored the 1922 graduating class with an “Alumni Track Meet” at the school auditorium. The burlesque program featured debates, readings, and track events, followed by a luncheon and songs as pink and green class colors.
Miss Thelma Tally was honored Friday evening with a dinner party at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs R L Tally. The occasion celebrated Miss Tally and included guests Jewel and other well wishers in a formal social event.
Hearne friends extend congratulations as Nina Pearl Rawlins graduates from Ennis High School and Willie Farrar Holland from Columbus. Both former Hearne residents have many friends here who celebrate their academic success and welfare.
Following a reception and shower for Miss Lutie Stewart, Mrs. R H Ballinger hosted a dinner for Stewart and her hostess coterie. Prince Charming place cards sparked merriment, with sweet peas and nasturtiums as table adornments. Also seated were Mrs. C P Welch, Miss Carrie Hostrasser, and Ballinger's two sons Richard and Montgomery.
An outstanding social event of the week was a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mossin in South Hearne Saturday afternoon from four to six. Miss Stewart, a popular public school teacher, was named as honoree amid greetings from teachers Iscah Mateer Pauline Holden Louise Bomar Louree Peoples Thelma Tally Grace Fleming and Mrs. R. H. Ballinger. Fifty guests extended wishes to the bride to be as Jewel Stewart and Kathryn Bishop joined teachers in the hall. Early summer flowers, roses and lilies, adorned the reception area. An automobile romance contest led to the informal wedding announcement with the honoree stating the date would be some time in June. Mrs. W. K. Waltman sang Loves Reason with Mrs. Karney at the piano.
Miss Stewart received a pink crepe paper gift box centerpiece with a miniature bride and groom under an arch of roses. Music Lovers members including Hudson accompanied by mandolin sang All For You while Grace Fleming led the honoree to the dining room. Gifts were opened with delight and sherbet and angel cake were served, Miss Stewart wearing peach organdy and a blue trimmed leghorn hat. Lincoln Wilson of Sour Lake is the groom-elect who gifted sweet peas and fern.
A miscellaneous shower honored Helen and Grace Mateer who soon depart Wichita. Held at Kathryn and Nan Hearne Beverly’s home, the event ran 3 to 5 pm with Middle club members organizing and inviting friends. Flowers accented the setting as Ann Brashear spoke for the club, presenting a dainty bougat and a gift from classmates, with iced tea served.
Bulletin lists Sunday School classes and preaching at Ty N45 p. Me ys League and Junior Missionary Sc p. in Woman's Missionary Society with meetings Monday and Wednesday. An advertisement invites attendance to see the charming chorus girls in Kentucky Belle Friday May 19 at the school auditorium.
Local medicine box features the name Bromo Quinine with only E W GROVE'S signature visible on the label. The label notes a 90 cent price and references cold relief content matching a traditional remedy. No other ingredients or official branding are clearly legible.
Court-ordered foreclosure of a 48 acre tract in Robertson County Texas proceeds to public auction at the Robertson County courthouse in Franklin on June 6 1922. Sheriff W E Thompson sells the property to satisfy a $539.79 judgment for Sam Rosenstein against Alex Master and related parties.
Notice of sheriffs sale issued by the Robertson County District Court in 1922. J. A. Reinhardt vs James Craughan, with a $153.88 judgment on a vendor lien note, foreclosure of the deed of trust, and the sale of 22.5 acres portion of the 86 acre tract described in the deed of trust. Sale set for the first Tuesday in June 1922 at the Robertson County courthouse, Franklin, Texas, between 10 am and 4 pm, to the highest cash bidder. Property described from W. H. McGee league, with metes and bounds, beginning at Simon Philipps corner, with references to Louis Phillips and James Craughan deeds. Sheriff W. J. Thompson notices execution and sale as defendant’s property to satisfy the judgment and costs.
A notice announces a scholarship for sale at Tyler College Seetor. The item lists terms and conditions for transfer, seeking buyers interested in funding future study in exchange for specified commitments.
An old advertisement proclaims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifying iron and quinine syrup that strengthens and invigorates. It claims improved color in the cheeks and appetite, noting even children like it.
W J Thompson sheriff announces a public auction of 150 acres in the B F Burt survey Robertson County on June 6 1922 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door. The sale follows a May 2 1922 district court judgment for taxes plus costs against Ralph Wade and others in cause No 1189.
Public auction set for June 6 1922 at the Robertson County courthouse to sell parcels in Hearne and blocks 45 and 71 to satisfy a 1921 judgment in favor of J. Cohen against W. P. Ferguson. Levy dated April 27 1922. sale in Franklin Texas at 10 am to 4 pm.
The Robertson County commissioners court orders an oil and mineral lease sale of the county school land in Franklin at 10:00 a.m. on May 23, 1922. The tract exceeds 4200 acres, located in Baylor county, with portions reserved and bids to the highest bidder. the court reserves the right to reject all bids.Filed by County Judge Joe Reid.
An advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a health tonic for children, claiming it enriches the blood aids digestion acts as a general strengthener and helps dispel worms after two to three weeks of regular use all while noting the product is pleasant to take and priced at 60 cents per bottle.
A list of candidates for Congress and county offices including Luther A. Johnson, Joe Reid, W. G. Taliferro, Ben L. Parten, W. E. Thompson, A. J. Frost, Roy P. Moody, G. O. Galloway, J. C. Rambo, J. W. McCrary, Sam Rogers, Gus Kellogg, Albert W. Mauk, J. P. Truett, Miss Eldora Kegler, Miss Clara Story, H. A. Garland, C. Brown, W. A. Scott, Ancil Boswell, and G. Cobb for various posts such as county judge, sheriff, district clerk, clerk, tax collector, tax assessor, treasurer, superintendent, constable, public weigher, commissioner, and justice of the peace. The notice indicates these races are subject to Democratic primaries in July.
Advertisement notes Diamond Dyes restore color to worn garments and draperies with simple instructions. It guarantees the dye will not streak, spot, fade or run, with guidance on fabric type and a druggist consultation.
Smith Plant Farms of Milano Texas advertises field grown cabbage tomato and Bermuda onion plants with prices per quantity and delivery. Includes potato varieties with pricing tiers and prepaid delivery. claims satisfaction guaranteed and promotes Smith plants as better. x-Adv istribution note.
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