Wecatur Holiday Attire and Local News Update
Wecatur plans holiday attire on August 19 as Little Eva Brock recovers from fever. Streets sprinkled. Sept Tinsley wed this week. Maggie Whipp improving after illness. J Lewipletast traveled to Grapevine seeking health. Rev D Boyle of Paris preached at the Christian church. Mr D B McCracken and family from Grayson County visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wecatur
Eva Brock
Sept. Tinsley
Maggie Whipp
Rev
D. Boyle
Paris
Christian Church
D. B. McCracken
Grayson County
L. D. Wright
Fatal kerosene stove blast in Willow Point ends with child’s death
Ida Sharp, aged child, was badly burned when attempting to light a stove with kerosene oil on the June day. She ran from the house engulfed in flames as her mother extinguished the fire. The girl died after hours of agony, and Mrs. Sharp sustained severe burns. The burial took place in Willow Point cemetery.
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Willow Point
Ida Sharp
Jesus
On Track for Nomination on First Ballot
The report states the figure will have 56 votes and secure the nomination on the first ballot, signaling solid support. Key observers note no competing candidates appear imminent as party leaders push for a swift confirmation.
August term grand jury summons for district court term
August term of the district court county meets next Monday. The grand jury men summoned include J. W. Stephene, J. Deering, Dock Davis, H. Hardis Simpson Bobo, G. W Short, A. J Costom, D. P. Morris, J. F Barlow, Jock Kincahan, Ge. Bradford, Jno. McCracken, RM. Reid, J. W. Hascher, Noah Hatchett and Henry Biewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stephene J. Deering
Dock Davis
H. Hardis Simpson Bobo
G. W Short
A. J Costom
D. P. Morris
J. F Barlow
Jock Kincahan
Ge. Bradford
Jno
McCracken
RM. Reid
J. W. Hascher
Noah Hatchett
Henry Biewett
Aurora Chronicles Local Happenings and Weather Notes
Miss Kate Knox of Decatur visited Miss Mamie Barr last week. Miss Mary Dick Cobb has been visiting friends in Decatur for some time. Dr. Fralin is slowly recovering from a fever. The cotton crop is good despite dry weather. Revs McRee and Sturgis hold a meeting at Rough Edge this week. A light sprinkle touched the area to remind readers the weather clerk is active. Young people held a large meeting at Serra Pin Neck church led by Rev Wise. The calaboose remains unoccupied, pleasing local citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Knox
Decatur
Mamie Barr
Mary Dick Cobb
Fralin
McRee
Sturgis
Serrapin Neck Church
Wise
Calaboose
Aurora
Fifth District Convention Votes in Texas Race
Gainesville Texas July 23 The fifth district convention tally shows Clay 2 Collin 18 Cooke 11 Baylor 1 Denton 8 Archer 1 Grayson 20 Montague 1 Rockwall 3 Wilbarger 1 Wichita 1 Wise 8 total 81. Bailey leads with Rockwall 3 Cooke 11 Denton 8 Wichita 1 Montague 7 Archer 1 Wilbarger 1 total 32. Hare has Grayson 20. Collin voters to decide at Aug 28 without primary. all 18 votes cast as a unit.
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Gainesville
Tex
Decatur
Sepoe
Clay
Collin
Cooke
Baylor
Denton
Archer
Grayson
Montague
Rockwall
Witbarger
Wichita
Wise
Bailey
Wilbarger
Hare
Grayson County
Collin County
Cullin
Saturday Sayings Opens Bright Local Paper At Whitt
The note expresses pleasure at receiving the new Saturday Sayings published by W. R. Carter in Whitt Parker County. It wishes Bro Carter success in his venture and growth of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Carter
Whitt
Parker County
Republican delegates chosen for state convention in Decatur
The county convention selected W. W. Barber Jas McLester J A Wilson and Joan Beyett as delegates to the state convention and urged support for a state ticket. A county convention at Decatur was called for August 16 to nominate a fall county ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Barber
Jas McLester
J A. Wilson
Joan Béyett
Remedy for Consumption Offered by T A Slocum
An advertisement from T A Slocum of 181 Pearl Street New York claims a positive cure for consumption and offers to send two bottles of his remedy YVREE to readers who provide their express and postal addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Slocum
Pearl St
New York
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D. Shhan
Square
Paradise
Police Gazette
Clnb
United States
Richard Kk. Fox
Franklin Square
New York City
Lisbusz
Io Erie Medical Cocg
Buffalo
Aurora Chronicles
Elk Horn
W. H. McKnight
Southwest Corner Square
Decatur, Texas
Hodge Wilson
J. B. Abbott
Real Estate Loans & Insurance
Lang
Texas
J.D. Ford
Frazer & 60
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