Early Res ident Mary Harlow Bishop dies in Edwards County
Mary Harlow Bishop died suddenly at her son Buck Bishop’s home near Carta Valley Edwards County. Born May 26 1844 in Lauderdale County Mississippi she grew up in Arkansas and moved to Texas after the Civil War. She married J L Bishop April 29 1870 and lived in Kimble County for about 37 years. She joined the Missionary Baptist Church of Comanche over fifty years ago and remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held at the cemetery by the Rock Springs Baptist Church pastor, with a large crowd attending. She is survived by her husband five children seventeen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. The Eagle extends sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harlow Bishop
Buck Bishop
Carta Valley
Edwards County
Ben Fleming
Junction
Kate Johnson
Comanche
Nan Byrd
San Marcos
J. C. (Buck
J. R. Bishop
Carta Valle
Bishop
Gran ite City Luncheon Club Hosts Chevon Barbecue in Llano
The Granite City Luncheon Club in Llano Texas hosted a chevon barbecue at Badu Park inviting guests. Toastmaster W B Collins and secretary Allen Newsom led a 50 member booster group while Homer D Wade and R A Highsmith helped promote the luncheon club idea during their West Texas Chamber visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano
Texas
Granite City
Chamber of Commerce
Badu Park
W. B. Collins
Allen Newsome
Homer D. Wade
R. A. Highsmith
West Texas
Senior Class of 1924 at Junction High School
The Junction High School Senior Class of 1924 has 15 members, six boys and nine girls. Valedictorian is Bernice Chenault, salutatorian Nellie Bennett. The class plans the Brown Mouse play May 22, Baccalaureate on May 25 at the Methodist Church by Dr Chandler, and commencement May 26 in the new auditorium with Prof Roy Bedicheck as speaker. Relatives of Dr. R H P Wright visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction High School
Bernice Chenault
Nellie Bennett
Vann Martin
Lanan Bissett
Homan Johnson
Roy Hoggett
Sy Foley
Leonard Hensley
Agnes Schrier
Thelma Schrier
Velma Fleming
Lula Bruce
Lynette Fisher
Margaret Oliver
Mildred Maddox
Mohair Velvet Follow Up Article Explains Distinguishing Velours
Sanford Mills releases A Glimpse Inside a booklet clarifying mohair velvet from velours made of cotton linen or wool. Mohair velvet from Angora goat fleece offers greater strength and wear resistance. mohair fabrics have deep historical roots in upholstery and luxury.
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Sanford Mills
Marco Polo
East
Tigris
Nile
Egypt
Angora
Europe
Charles II
Senior Class Play The Brown Mouse at Hawkins Riley Hall
The Senior class presents The Brown Mouse by Samuel French at Hawkins Riley Hall on the 2nd at 8 30. The four act comedy concerns country folk and a school teacher in conflict with trustees. Reserved seats available Hawkins Drug Store. Prices 50 cents for reserved, 55 cents adults, 20 cents children.
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Hawkins-Riley Hall
Samuel French
New York
Hawkins Drug Store
Musical Comedy Aint Gonna Rain No Mo Delights Audiences
The musical comedy Ain't Gonna Rain No Mo played for the third time with strong audience appeal. Proceeds from last night reached 62.65 dollars as a stormy day added to the show’s charm. Cast members include Durst and a host of young performers with dances in Irish Dutch Italian and Egyptian themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Durst
Billie Miller
Mary Lee Graves
Nat Sandherr
Lota Pepte Graves
Robert Parker
Will Alwin Linn
R. J. Hensley
Lorena Henderson
Leon Turner
Juanita Cowsert
Lois Hawkins
Kittrell Durst
Velma Fleming
Olga
Lois Goodwin
H. T. Richardson
Cloma Murrah
LaVerne
Alton Fleming
Orville Taylor
Natalie Lowry
Eleene Newby
Grace Fisher
Marjorie Ragland
Alexa Browning
Dorris Jones
Modelle Jones
Mildred Hodges
Hulda
Peper
Roses
Jewel Riley
Blatkie
Brownie Motley
Stella Bissett
Changes in Working the Incoming Mail
Postmaster Tracy announces changes in handling incoming mail. Daily papers receive first consideration on arrival, followed by letters, then parcel post packages. Windows open after parcels are processed, and circular mail is handled as circumstances permit. This aims to improve service and explain why circular mail is boxed after windows open.
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Tracy
Banquet Honors School Winners At Hodges Hotel
Last Wednesday night a banquet was held at Hodges Hotel for A M boys and District Debate girls winners and school teachers. Plates served for 33 guests with equal numbers of teachers, boys, and girls. Mrs W P Riley presided and gave a toast to the boys, with Superintendent Miller replying. Musicians included Mesdames Atchison Moore Corkill and Misses Hawkins and Miller. Discussions on furnishing the school building followed the program. A humorous segment featured Mr Riley assigning peculiar subjects to men to speak on.
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Hodges Hotel
W. P. Riley
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Miller
Mesdames C. W. Atchison
Jim Moore
Lee J. Corkill
Lois
Blix Hawkins
Tarlton Miller
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New G.co. P. Chairman
Wm. M. Butler
Mass
Pres. Coolidge
John Adams
Iowa
French Murphey
Nacogdoches
J. F. Sullivan
Flatonia
R. H. P. Wright
England
Angora Journal
Go.p
J. W. Ragland
Dripping Spring
Austin
Gonzales
Smiley
al Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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