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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
7
The notice lists multiple Dallas and Houston trips by locals, cheap dry goods at Hart's and Allen stores, fresh mackerel at 15 cents from Dillard & Co, Gulf Gasoline at Miller's, and auto services from Hearne Motor Co with Felix Sieberling Cord Tires. It also notes visits by Mrs. Philip Johnson, Miss Katie Curry and Miss Katie Ely, plus general car care offerings and promotions from several merchants.
Mrs. Robert King visited Dallas and Ennis last week. Mrs. Bryan Finch of Franklin stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reid Tuesday.
A lost diamond bar pin has been reported with the reward promised upon return to The Hearne Democrat Office. The notice indicates the office will handle the reward arrangement and coordinate with the finder.
Mrs J T Hamilton and her daughter Nella June visit Dallas relatives. TRY HARTS DRY GOODS D H Harrigan visits Dallas with her brothers C E and Frank Banks. Make your car look new with Simonize polish at Miller Filling Station. Mr and Mrs J W Montgomery of Baytown guest here. Get Handy Andy at Millers. A Reed at home from Marlin reports Mrs Reed improving.
A reader-letter targets Will Rogers and Clown ads for Bull Durham tobacco. The writer brags that Bird drafted the ad and mocks critics while praising the product as the world’s favorite tobacco. The piece ends with a quip about paying two cents for another act.
A jumble of snippets notes travel through town life. Mr and Mrs Bill Cheeseman and family head to Burk Burnett to establish a home while Mrs J H Moss visits Ennis hosts Mrs Morrow Burney. Humble and Mobil Oil lines appear with Hearne Motor Co among ads for rentals and local visits by Judd Collier family.
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claim to stop coughing headaches and cold symptoms in one day. E W GROVE signed each box. Price 30 cents.
Advertisement notes Miller's for automobile supplies with prompt courteous service. Mentions visits by Mrs S C Beckham and Mr and Mrs Beckham to Taylor and Austin. Dr and Mrs John W Black of Bryan guests of Mrs W A Scott. Small ad for pasture stock at $1 per head cash in advance by G D Stewart Hast Hearne. Billy Scott Craig from Baytown visited grandparents W A Craig.
A historical school curriculum lists English Mathematics History Science Latin Spanish and more by level and topic. Subjects range from English and Mathematics to Latin Caesar Spanish Beginners Advanced and Public Speaking with page-like numbers attached to each item.
James L. Tarwater and Helen Rainwater were married in Shallowater and have moved to Running Water to make their home. Tarwater is recently from Stillwater Oklahoma, per Exchange. Mesdames Busby Lambert Nabors of Calvert wafts as guests at the McNeel home.
Advertisement for AX-FOS WITH PEPSIN Syruphonic Laxative promises cure of habitual constipation in 14 to 21 days. Claims prompt relief, regular action, and pleasant taste. Priced at 600c per bottle.
A list of individuals including Dr. H. W. Cummings Dr. J. J. Alexander G. B. Palmos J. B. Looney Roy Biggerstaff W. C. G. Allen O. G. Hudson L. T. Self E. Rohde J. T. Hamilton W. Thomas Pat Cobb Homer Peel A Peel and Rev A. A. Wagnon were among the spectators at the S. M. U. versus A. and M. football game held at College Station on Friday.
Advertisement describes worms in children and promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy. It claims the tonic enriches the blood improves digestion and strengthens the whole system. The text notes worms will be expelled and presents the product as pleasant to take at a given price per bottle.
An old label from E. W. Grove’s store shows the only Bromo Quinine tablet brand used to claim relief from colds grip and influenza. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and reads Ste. as part of the product’s listing.
Citation by publication commands Maggie Stovall to appear before the Robertson County District Court in Franklin on the second Monday in November 1925 to answer a petition filed June 13 1925 by C. H. Stovall seeking a divorce on grounds of adultery. The petition requests dissolution of the marriage, custody of two minor children, Orr Stovall and Maggie Stovall, and costs. Clerk G C Galloway signs.
Frances and Katie Ely traveled to College Station Friday to witness the 8 M U A and M football clash.
A brown fur throw was misplaced between J E Mooney’s store and the Baptist Church and may be returned to Mrs C E Bullock. Also noted: several brief items about residents visiting, a sale of work mules and a cake and pie sale by the Methodist Missionary Society on October 24, and local transfers of refinery workers to Baytown.
The Claud Riley family and their young son are moving to San Augustine this week after two years of residence here. They take with them the good wishes of many local friends for happiness in their new home.
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as restoring energy by purifying and enriching the blood. It claims improved color, appetite, and vitality, noting the tonic contains iron and quinine and is pleasant for children. Price shown as 60c.
The letter from Old Timer in Robertson County praises Forks of the Creek mail carrier Monroe Sikes for daily timely deliveries and commends Precinct Commissioner H P Hill for substantial road work on county line and Hearne public road. The writer notes alignment with Commissioners' Precinct No 2 on the map.
One acre of land in the eastern Hearne area offered for sale to non resident owners. For particulars contact J Felton Lane.
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