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Hearne Democrat

Location

Hearne, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

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Venizelos Urges Greeks in U S to Support War Aims

Provisional Greek leader Venizelos addressed Greeks in the United States, praising American aims in the war and urging unity against the monarchic regime. He commends President Wilson's declaration and the Star Spangled Banner as a symbol of humanity and liberty, expressing confidence in Greek American support for the cause.

BE. Venizelos Salonica United States America Venizelos New York City Europe

Subscriptions Paid To Honor Roll List Names

Our Honor Roll notes recent subscription payments from G. M. Clapp Mrs. L. H. Parnell S Lipsehitz J. E. Mooney A. R. Weeks T. R. Pryor Louis George M. M. Whitehurst H. A. Ely A. T. Rawlins Ed Jett G. Hart H. B. Easterwood W. H. Hensley J. W. Green R. L. Green Farrar Lumber Co. W. W. Ely Gatling Gatling W. W. P. Easterwood Rk. Batley W. C. Allen Jr Misses Smith W. B. Miers Mrs. H. K. Davis G. M. Williams all on Hearne list Dr. Hal J. Palmer Navasota L. C. Smith Taylor Mrs. William Ervin Jr. Houston Lynn Thomas Dallas Judge J. C. Scott Franklin.

G. M. Clapp L. H. Parnell S. Lipsehitz J. E. Mooney A. R. Weeks T. R. Pryor Louis George M. M. Whitehurst H. A. Ely A. T. Rawlins Ed Jett G. Hart H. B. Easterwood W. H. Hensley J. W. Green R. L. Green Farrar Lumber Co W.W. H. Ely Gatling & Gatling W. W.P. Easterwood Rk. Batley W. C. Allen, Jr Misses Smith W. B. Miers H. K. Davis G. M. Willams Hearne Hal J. Palmer Navasota L. C. Smith Taylor William Ervin, Jr Houston Lynn Thomas Dallas J. C. Scott Franklin

Scrivener Jett Unite In Methodist Church Nuptials

Miles Scrivener and Valeen Jett were married Sunday night May 20 at the Methodist church by Rev. Harry J. Hays. The bride is the Jett family's daughter and the groom works at A. B. Boyd drug store. They reside with Mrs. J. P. Ayres and receive many congratulatory wishes.

Miles Scrivener Valeen Jett Harry J. Hays J. H Jett A. B. Boyd Drug Store J. P. Ayres

Redpath Horner Chautauqua Praise Letter

In Kansas City on May 18 1917 J and Rodabaugh secretary of Redpath Horner thanked The Hearne Democrat for generous publicity about the Chautauqua. Representatives of Redpath Horner lauded the paper for its favorable write ups and excerpts to be used during the season.

Democrat J. &. Rodabaugh Redpath-Horner Management

Free matter and ads praised for Chautauqua service

The editor lauds extensive free space and paid display ads in The Democrat reflecting a shift from carnival shows to clean entertainment. It notes complimentary tickets offset some space costs, mentions obituaries and charity notices published free, and hopes for continued support next year.

Democrat The

Baptist News Notes On Prayer Meeting And Church Growth

Baptist notes report a strong prayer meeting led by Brother Cobb and praise the pastor’s leadership in Lufkin. Mercer returns from Ringgold with news of over twenty professions of faith and sixteen baptisms. Sunday school added six new pupils amid rain, thanks to Sister Wroten and Sister Westbrook. Former pastor R. E. Cornelius visits. now at Groesbeck. The church anticipates a June 3 special meeting campaign. News also mentions Sister Boyd’s legacy and local arrivals from Hempstead and Buffalo.

Brother Cobb Lufkin Brother Mercer Ringgold Exas Wroten Westbrook Lafkin R. E. Cornelius New Orleans Groesbeck Boyd

Old School Southern Gentleman Passes Away in Bryan

Captain A. F. Wilson a leading Bryan citizen and planter dies at the Bryan hospital at 12 15 am after years of ill health He was 69 and survived by his widow three children three sisters two nephews two nieces a half brother and a half sister reflecting a life centered on his plantation hospitality and Texas hunting legacy

Bryan Texas A. F. Wilson Bryan Hospital Captain Wilson Dallas Brazos County T. D. Wilson Brazos Big Brazos Rivers Mumford Washington & Lee University General Lee Robert EB. Lee Misses Mae Alice Wilson Perry J. Lewis San Antonio Houston Post

Funeral pallbearers named for Captain Wilson in Bryan

Captain Wilson, owner of a Robertson county plantation, is remembered by Bryan residents with a funeral held Tuesday morning. Active pallbearers included J. E. Covey and S. J. Adams, with honorary pallbearers such as Hardy Newton and Dr. Alexander among the listed mourners.

H.N. Adams Beverley Beckham Ed Reinhardt Dr. Alexander W. B. Hudson W. C. Davis J. Allen Myers

Decoration Day Postponed and Memorial Address Planned

Weather delays old soldiers graves decoration to next Sunday May Hon J Felton Lane to deliver memorial address here next Sunday decoration day A W McNeal and the Misses Griffin at Mr Barrett near Black Jack last Friday Nora Sanders visiting Hearne Misses Griffin visiting Seventy five percent of the cotton crop chopped prospects for corn and cotton good with favorable season ahead

J. Felton Lane A. W. McNeal Misses Griffin Barrett Black Jack Nora Sanders Hearne

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Promote Relief

An old time advertising notice urges parents to give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for a child's deep hacking cough. It claims soothing pine balsam relieves coughing loosens phlegm and heals irritated tissues. A bottle is recommended from the local druggist to start treatment at once.

Dr. Bell

In Memory of Mrs Willie Boyd

Memorial notice recounts Mrs Willie Boyd death from heart failure after long illness at Caldwell and Hearne Home. Describes her Christian life, charitable works, and deep community respect. Funeral held at daughter Mrs Cooper Allen’s Calvert home with large gathering. mourners offer sympathy. A separate note discusses local racial census impact and a colorful street revival with New York soldiers and newspaper boys observing the scene.

Our Willie Boyd Will Allen Charlie Oliver Caldwell Hearne Baptist Church Cooper. Allen Calvert Earth Soldier Boys New York Fuller

Man from East Aurora visits Hearne troop train

John Jay Fuller of East Aurora New York, a Roycroft shops manager, rode through Hearne with a troop train of United States regulars bound for Fort Sam Houston. He praised Hearne for letting troops briefly exit and exerc ise while noting the soldiers’ good conduct.

John Jay Fuller East Aurora New York Roycroft Shops Elbert Hubbard Lusitania Hearne United States Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Democrat

Bishopville Notes Reflect Community Weekend Activities

Mrs D L Dotson visited Mrs Laura Morris in Franklin on Friday. Miss Lola Reynolds of Elliott stayed with Miss Maud Robertson Friday night. Prayer meeting and church visits occurred in Elliott and Elmo. Our school closed Friday with teachers Gladys and Floy Quines returning to Calvert. Mrs Will Smith and children visited Mrs Tilda Bishop, and Georgia Reid of Elliott spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Floyd Bishop.

D. L. Dotson Laura Morris Franklin Lula Ruth Hancock Ruby Dudney Eugene Wilson Elmo Ladies Aid Harris Morris Lola Reynolds Elliott Maud Robertson Kula Upshaw Gladys and Floy Quines Calvert Will Smith Tilda Bishop Georgia Reid Floyd Bishop

Sloan's Ointment Promises Quick Pain Relief

Advert shows a clear liquid ointment that penetrates without rubbing and drives out soreness from muscle strain. It claims rapid relief for pains of rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises stiffness and back ache, available at druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Cemetery Association Meeting Notice

The regular monthly meeting of the Cemetery Association will be held on Wednesday May 30 at 4 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.

The Cemetery Association Chamber of Commerce

Methodist Church Invites to Sunday School and Service

A cordial invitation from H. J. Hayes to attend five Sunday school sessions and the preaching service at the Methodist Church. The note welcomes all and encourages fellowship with a warm greeting.

H. J. Hayes

Sallow complexion cured by herbine liver tonic

An advertisement states a torpid liver causes sallow skin and promotes a herbal remedy called herbine to purify and strengthen the liver and bowels and restore healthful color. Price 50 cents. Sold by Jas. L. Haz lett Drug Co. adv.

Jas. L. Hazlett Drug Co

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