Fur King Visits San Saba This Week
S H Smithwick of Lampasas fur king of Texas organized the San Saba Hide and Fur Company to operate as part of his Texas fur network with J B Smithwick as manager. He has built a large wholesale and retail fur business spanning Texas and St Louis, handling many furs and wool. Lost pig found notice ends the item.
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H. Smithwick
Lampasas
Texas
San Saba
O. K
St. Louis
United States
J. 8. Smithwick
San Saba Hands Richland Springs 36 to 6 in Thanksgiving game
The Thanksgiving football clash at Fair Grounds field drew a strong crowd as San Saba High outplayed Richland Springs despite a late surge by the visitors. Final score 36–6 with standout teamwork and solid defense from the San Saba squad and a high-scoring aerial threat from Richland Springs.
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Fair Grounds
the Oval High School
Richland Springs High
San Saba
Reavis
Richland Springs
Buster Irewn
San
Meor Richland Springs
Hunter
H-ouards
Woods
Garrett
Glaze
Ponies
Ransome
W. Miller
Moone
Turner
Terry
Spur
Richland Springs native coaches Wichita Falls team to district title
Charlie Moore, Richland Springs product and Howard Payne College alumnus, coaches Wichita Falls High School to a 13 to 10 victory over Oak Cliff, already clinching district honors and contending for the state championship. Moore previously starred at Howard Payne and scored the Kyle Field goal last year for the Bulldogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba County
Richland Springs
Charlie Moore
Oliver Moore
Charlie
Howard Payne College
Wichita Falls
Wichita Fall
Oak Cliff
Howard Payne
Kyle
Kirkpatrick
Dennis Sullivan Moves His Store to Odd Fellows Building
Dennis Sullivan moves his army goods and furniture shop from the east side of the square to the Odd Fellows building on the north side. He enlarges stock and plans to accommodate a growing business starting on the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. D. Sullivan
Army Goods
Odd Fellows Building
Mr. Sullivan
Box Supper at Live Oak Club a Successful Event
The Parent-Teacher Club at Live Oak hosted a box supper that raised about 164 dollars. A library fund purchase of 25 dollars in new books and new shelves was organized. Mr Terry outlined needs at the school. Next meeting set for December 7 at 3 00 pm to plan Christmas program support. Urgent appeal for patrons to join the club.
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Live Oak
Terry
Dee
Phini
Irrigation Proposal Dismissed by Judge McLean
The San Saba Conservation and Reclamation District petition was dismissed in district court. Judge McLean sustained the opponents’ general demurrer, finding the petition legally insufficient. The case began in the Commissioners Court with an election order and a single publication notice. The organization plans to circulate another petition and seek a new election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Organization Committee For the Irrigation District
Riverside Golf Club ThanksGiving Membership Tournament Wins
The Riverside Golf Club held a Thanksgiving membership tournament won by Dr. Jarvis after close battles with Gene Hagan Newman Walker and Jim Cummins. Prizes included golf balls. The event featured a driving contest and a putting contest with lively upsets and a notable playoff between Gene Hagan and Leonard Skaggs.
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Riverside Golf Club
Dr. Jarvis
Gene Hagan
Newman Walker
Jim Cummins
Jim
Ben
Leonard Skaggs
Gene
Leonard
Newnan Walker
Mixed social notes and local business changes
Cecil B. Smith hosted a bridge party for Mrs. John Lee Walker, with high score prize from Mrs. Clarence Gosch. The gathering listed numerous attendees and menu items. A. J. Reavis leased barber shop rear for a studio to E. E. Hoyt, with improvements planned. Brock Ashby and Miss Lonnie Lackey joined City National Bank staff after Geo. W. Horton’s retirement to become chamber secretary. Also advertised are four mules and two mares for sale by B. R. Russell, San Saba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gosch
Brock Ashby
John Bawards
Houston Huntner
James Ellis
William Harbuck
W. T. Morris
Rivers Morris
John F. Campbell
P.H. Walker
H. H. Taylor
May Maline Johnston
Florence Edwards
Pauline Low
A. J. Reavis
E. E. Hoyt
Lonnie Lackey
City National Bank
Geo. W. Horton
Chamber of Commerce
Mammoth Yellow Yam Sweet Potato Grown in Valley
A 14 pound potato dug by Mrs J H Bogard of Harkeyville grew on dry land and, after handling by local women, now weighs nine pounds. The Yellow Yam variety demonstrates what can be grown in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bogard
Harkeyville
Jack Smith Takes Over Local Land Agency
D J Smith Jr proprietor of Jack's Driving Station closes a contract as local dealer for the Over land automobile in this territory. The car gains a local representative after years without one and Smith will handle it with his filling station. Frances Petty underwent an appendicitis operation in an Austin sanitarium last Friday. Eula Sullivan visits relatives in Dallas Denton and Tyler for two to three months. Mrs E C Simmons visits her brother Lon Lewis who is dangerously ill at his Reges Oklahoma home.
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D. J. Smith, Jr
Jack’s
Frances Petty
Austin
Eula Sullivan
Dallas
Denton
Tyler
E. C. Simmons
Lon Lewis
Reges
Oklahoma
District Singing Convention at Bowser
The district singing convention will be held at Bowser next Saturday and Sunday with an all day Sunday program including turkey and coffee. All county classes are urged to send delegates to help perfect a county singing convention at this time.
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Bowser
A New Auto For Thanksgiving Present
Elgin Texas December 1 Hallet K Ballard rural mail carrier on route No 4 was presented a new Ford car on Thanksgiving Day by patrons of his route in appreciation of his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Texas
Hallet K. Ballard
Secretary Horton Takes Post For County Groups
Geo W Horton has begun as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and has also been elected secretary of the Retail Merchants Association. He is active for county interests. A Baptist bazaar will be held Friday December 14 in the courthouse basement offering sandwiches pies coffee and Christmas items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Horton
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Court House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fur King
J. L. Lanham
Richland
Dennis Sullivan
Qualls Harware Store
W. G. Jarvis
THE
First National Bank
A. Horton
Live Gak
Elizabeth Kuykendall
Oak Cliff High School
Johnson
Campbell and
Owens
Fort Worth
Campbell
J Owens
Mrs. Wilson Lincoln
Boston
Massachusetts
J. M. Kuykendall
Clay and
Reeves Kuykendall
McLean
B. R. Russell
Jack Smith
Overland Agency
Horton
Carter
J.C Campbell
Spot Cash Store
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