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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
5
The fragment mentions visitors from Dallas Bremond and Mississipp i along with a return visit by H Glass to his brother and a re visit by Mathews to Hemp. Franklin Harris from Dallas and Salley from Bremond are named among those visiting or hosting.
Calvert residents attended the Hearne High School commencement on Tuesday night. Prominent attorneys Henderson and Doremus were in Hearne visiting friends. A popular excursion to Galveston was announced for May 27 with trains arriving that day and a return on May 29. Leonard Keeling left for Damon for a job in the oil fields.
Two years at the local high school culminate as Miss Mary Guenzel earns highest honors upon graduation in Georgetown. Both daughters of Mr and Mrs Lewis Guenzel, they are celebrated by friends for their academic success this year.
Ad copy asserts the tonic strengthens the elderly and the young against extreme heat. Claims purification of blood and overall system enrichment. Price listed as 50c.
Read about municipal government shifts in the United States and Canada. Dayton Ohio employs a city manager earning 12 500 yearly while Largo Florida reports 291 residents. Amarillo Den ton San Angelo Sherman Taylor Terrell and Tyler Texas also use city managers alongside engineers. Tucson Arizona blends admin styles with a top engineer serving as city manager. The concept began in Staunton Virginia eight years ago, touted for cost effectiveness and strong civic leadership, with a city manager guiding city services rather than council direction. A related note previews an A and M College poultry livestock talk on June 10 featuring C C French, with farm wives invited. the College Extension Service News is a four page paper.
A garbled excerpt outlines prices for dried potatoes and sweet potatoes, with references to markets, storage till spring, and a plan to sell a bushel for about a dollar ten. It hints at community groups seeking to build a lant or plant, but details are unclear.
A fragmented notice notes the Chamber of Commerce directors did not meet last Tuesday night and that the fifth meeting in May is postponed. The directors plan to set a new date, with attendance expected from all members.
Fragmentary OCR text references a public event during Commencement night with mentions of Westbrook and a person named Cole. The readable phrases include old gold letters and a compliment to an individual, with mates rejoicing and a quoted line. Details are incomplete and unspecified.
Card of thanks expresses sincere gratitude to the ill Hearne and others who showed consideration during the stay. Mrs Black has returned to her Dallas home after visiting her son Dr John W Black. Mrs Stella Cole of Franklin spent the weekend with her Mr J Alexander.
A garbled note warns readers about calomel or quicksilver based medicines. The fragment mentions danger, stomach cramps, and fainting spells, urging caution and noting unpleasant effects. No clear dates or sources are identifiable in the readable text.
The Friday Hall auditorium hosted a crowd for a town theater group praised for its talented cast led by Carrie Karney and Adaline Shulty. Noting the show’s success and expense, residents call for a social center or opera house and a larger school auditorium. The Hearne Band and Mrs. W. H. Bivin provided piano and musical support, with attendees urging future home talent performances.
A cordial greeting invites attendance at the Methodiat church with sermons at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by the pastor and Rev. G. W. Davis of Marlin. Visitors are urged to come, bring a friend, and feel welcome at home. H. J. Haynes.
A brief Hearne ad promotes Ross Dead Quick disinfectant praised as clean and effective for home use and even vegetables and livestock. It claims it will kill all in insects and odors and is sold by A. B. Boyd in Hearne.
Landowner declares all lands in Robertson County posted and prohibits entering hunting fishing or any activity without consent, with prosecution as permitted by law.
A list of candidates and officials appears for various state and county roles including State Senator N P Houx and A Decherd Jr, Congressman Rufus Hardy for the 6th District, District Judge John Watson, County Judge W M Johnson, Sheriff Geo W Davlin and Chas P Haygood, County Attorney K W Gilmore, County Clerk Ri ARs Holbert and B S Crocker, District Clerk Arthur Hays, Tax Collector Guy Hearn red W Oderholt J W McCrary, Tax Assessor W L Blackmon, County Superintendent H A Bush and C G Dotson, and Commissioner Prec 2 P A Reed Herman Hill John Robb.
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