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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
2
The Hearne Democrat announces subscription rates of one year at 1.50 and six months at half-year, with publication details. It notes second class matter status and advertising rates of 25 cents per inch for display and 10 cents per line for local readers, valid in Hearne Texas on September 4, 1925.
G B Mears began as a farm hand on 200 acres in Robertson county Texas then built a 600 acre dairy operation with 225 to 250 cows most of them purebred Jerseys The milking herd averages over 100 cows delivering two gallons per day Whole milk is shipped by truck to Hearne and Calvert while butter goes to a railroad eating house contract The dairy uses steam sterilization and machinery powered by gasoline engines Silage and green pasture keep costs down supporting profits even in droughts The story credits persistence and good cows for success with contracted sales and local markets supporting the operation
Mr H G Hervey has sold his long established tailoring shop to Mr H V Martin and Mr Abe Hensarling at the same Hearne location. The new owners are popular local young businessmen and are wished success in their venture. Hervey leaves with many friends grateful for his genial service and openness in business.
The church holds Sunday morning services led by Reverend A. Wagnon. A sermon on Elijah will be delivered, with prayers and hymns following the service.
Humble Oilers defeated the Boston Bloomers 9 to 0 in a standout game. Green pitched effectively with 2 hits allowed and 9 strikeouts as Duke allowed 11 hits for Boston. Tommy Walston and Bob King homered. lineup details listed for both teams.
A Baptists church reports gracious services last Sunday with nine additions on Sunday night and two more baptized Wednesday night. The pastor urges separation from the world to bless the churches and rain, with next Sunday morning’s topic The Man on a Tree and Sunday night Has Hearne Sold Out to the Devil. Sunday School at 9 55 sharp.
After purchasing the tailoring establishment of Mr. H. G Hervey, H. V. Martin Hensarling invites patrons to share their business for fall and winter clothing, cleaning and pressing services. Samples available, prices reasonable, satisfaction guaranteed, and service promised.
Western Public Service Company, operating utilities in 24 western and northwest Beaumont area towns, was acquired by the Eastern Texas Electric Company in a deal consummated August 11, 1925 at Colorado Springs. The Eastern Texas Electric now controls the common stock and has taken over management. W. H. Bivin departed for Corpus Christi. Mrs W H Bivin and Miss Dorothy Bivin, Miss Eugenie Marshall and Miss Margie Coates were among travelers returning from abroad, staying at the Hotel Astor in New York aboard the S.S. Savoy.
Mrs C G Wood chaired a Wednesday bridge gathering at Mr and Mrs F L Wood home. Three tables played from four to six. Frances Ely won high score and received sherbert compotes. low score went to Mrs Tom Fox who got a bridge directions list. Table favors went to Mrs H W Cummings Mrs A R Weeks and Miss Irene Ferguson. Cream and cake served with Mrs EF L Wood aiding. Guests included Mrs H W Cummings and Mrs R W Marshall.
The Woman's Missionary Society will host an open program at the Methodist Church Sunday at 8 o clock, marking the launch date for a membership campaign. The notice urges strong turnout as collective effort and resources boost church influence and strength.
The Central Texas Teachers Institute in Robertson County opens at 8:30 a m Monday September 7 in College Station and runs through Friday September 11 All teachers are urged to attend and not request transfers The faculty includes Dr J L Henderson W L Hughes Miss Gertrude Earhardt Miss Eva Brown and Mrs Alma McManus County Superintendent Elmo L Reynolds announces the program aims to unify and train local educators and discuss county plans Mildred Carrington is home from Baylor University Baylor University student Miss Buckner of Moody visits and families announce moves as the Teelings relocate to Waco and Bertram Craig to Goose Creek with Humble Oil Company The article notes regret at the departures and best wishes for new beginnings
Mrs D C Tinkler and her young son spent last week with Mr and Mrs W T Dillard. Guests included Mr and Mrs W I Dillard and Cecil Sledge of Navasota, Miss Elizabeth Knobel of Bryan, and D L Hill. C A Griesenbeck hosted Mrs F Ellisor, Mrs Eddie Brown of Houston, and Mrs P L Burgess of Beaumont.
Mrs. W. J. Wilson and daughter Miss Margaret return to their Houston home after a stay with Mrs. A. Curry and daughters.
An ad claims LAXA Eve Bem Quinine Tablets have tonic and laxative effects without causing nervousness. The text mentions Grove’s signature on a bottle and promotes the product as suitable for anyone.
Mr. B C. Vanover and family hosted guests Mrs. Emma Vanover Mrs. May Smith and son Russell Smith of Paragould Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. J J. Tulloch entertained weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. J C. Harding of Del Rio en route home after visiting northern points.
Mrs O C Needham of Wichita Falls and Mrs L S Cunningham of Gause were guests of their mother Mrs Mollie Thorpe this week.
Druggists offer refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding hemorrhoids. Instant relief from itching, bleeding, and protruding piles with first application, plus restful sleep.
Mrs C L Dillard and Miss Anita Dillard reached home after a six week tour through California Oregon and Utah.
Miss Pet Bookman of Fort Worth arrived Monday for a visit in the home of her sister Mrs. J W Horlock before assuming her duties as teacher in the Fort Worth High School.
Mrs. S. F. Wilson and her daughters Frances and Mabel drove to Hearne last weekend to visit their grandchildren in Hearne. They brought along Lawrence Orvil Wilson from Tucson, Arizona, to stay with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Stewart.
A promotional syrup called LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN is claimed to cure habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days. The label promises prompt relief and urges regular use to induce steady bowel action. The product is described as pleasant to take and offered in a 60 cent bottle.
An old advertisement markets Hayes Healing Honey with Grove’s Oxygen Penetrate Salve for chest and throat use on children with cold or croup. It touts the salve to be rubbed on the chest and throat and claims the combination stops coughing by healing inflamed tissues. It appears as a clipped, messy OCR fragment with marketing language and stray characters.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Lamson, born and died Sunday August 30, interred Monday in the family burying ground at Groesbeck. The Lamsons receive sympathy from friends in their sorrow. Miss Janie Tulloch returns to Belton after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tulloch. Mrs C W Hornsby and son of Taylor visited Mr. and Mrs J. R. Barrett last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Weiss of San Antonio were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lauterstein on their way from Mississippi points.
An old medical ad promises quick relief for a cold with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. It claims to stop the cough and headache and work off the cold, with E W GROVE’S signature on each box, priced 30 cents.
For sale one acre of land in the eastern part of Hearne for non resident owner. For particulars apply to J Felton Lane.
Mrs. C. F. Belcher and Mrs. J. O. McGaw of Calvert spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Stewart.
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