Cooley Oil Rig Reaches Richland Springs Site
The News learns a standard derrick and rig were shipped December 6 from Desdemona to J. H. Cooley in Richland Springs Mother Pool Addition. Manager Woodruff inspected the rig December 8. The test well is planned in Block 68 about 2,600 feet west of the Richland Springs railway station and spud in by January 15, 1921.
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Desdemona
Texas
J. H. Cooley
Mother Pool
Richland Springs
Woodruff
Cooley
Block 68
Mother Pool Addition
Flowers as the Everlasting Gift Solution
Flowers offer a tender sentiment beyond words and are welcomed without concern for cost. They stand as a timeless answer to gift giving, expressing affection in their own language.
Paul Sullivan to Return Home After Marine Service
Paul Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sullivan, is due home Christmas eve from New York. A Marine veteran, he served four years, earned expert rifleman, rose to sergeant, and served in France over two years. He expects discharge next Friday and plans a trip to the South after returning home.
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Paul Sullivan
W. F. Sullivan
New York
Paul
U. S. Marines
Marine Corps
France
Paris
Marine Barracks
Brooklyn
Washington
San Saba
South
Notice to settle accounts before January first
All persons having notes or accounts with us please come in and settle up before January 1st, to avoid embarrassment when we request payment. L. N. Sanford.
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L. N. Sanford
Bazaar and Lunch Saturday at Court House Basement
Come to the courthouse basement next Saturday December 18 for a first class lunch served by the Baptist church women. Attractive Christmas gift articles and home made candy for sale. Everybody cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Baptist Missionary Ladies Enjoy Christmas Capsule Social
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church met Friday December 8 at Mrs. Burleson's home with 28 members present. The group revealed the capsule secret plan, praising six months of hidden courtesy and deciding to continue the charming activity. A salad course was served by Mrs. Burleson and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Leigh Bur Jesen
Mires
JV. Carr
Will Carroll
W. #. Pranklin
B.D. Sullivan
O. B. Mosley
Eurfes Devan
Chamber of Commerce Defends Action and Effort
Secretary answers critics by presenting facts and urging cooperation. Officials note some critics are members who have not attended meetings recently. Also mentions continued coverage on page three and a church style shop Christmas gift promotion. The Presbyterian church ladies fund a new sleeping porch and room at the Manse for Dr Greer and family.
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Chamber of Commerce
San Saba
Rig For Live Oak Well Now On Way
The drilling rig for Live Oak Oil Company leases has shipped from Jakehamon and is expected to arrive in San Saba soon. W. and E. Barrow arranged shipment after inspecting the rig two weeks ago. Cayce Petroleum Company closed the drilling contract and has teams on the ground awaiting arrival. Hauling begins immediately and rig construction proceeds quickly in preparation for spudding around mid January.
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Live Oak Oil Company
San Saba
Jakehamon
W. &E. Barrow
Cayce Petroleum Company
Mosley Sells Home to Thorp with January Possession
A. R. Mosley closed a deal selling his residence to W. T. Thorp. Possession is expected mid January as Mosley winds down his business and may move to Dallas, while Thorp plans to become a San Saba permanent citizen. Thos Grimes and Vivian Templeton wed Sunday. Vivian is Geo Templeton’s daughter and Thos is son of W. A. Grimes, both well regarded in Richland Springs.
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A. R. Mosley
W. T. Thorp
Thos, Grimes
Vivian Templeton
Richland Springs
Geo. Templeton
W. A. Grimes
Stolen Horse In Cherokee Texas Seeks Information
A brown horse about 14144 hands high was taken or lost from a lot in Cherokee last Saturday week. The animal bears a brand on the right shoulder and left thigh. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Contact W N Lucas Cherokee Texas.
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Cherokee
W. N. Lucas
Texas
Books Closed Notice From C H Biggs
A brief notice states that books are closed as of now per C H Biggs with no further entries accepted. The notice reinforces the closure and gives no additional dates or specifics beyond the stated policy.
Watch Night Service Planned at Methodist Church
Rev J F Pennybacker announces a watch night service at the Methodist church on December 31 from 7 30 p m to 12 00 a m to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one An extensive program of songs recitations music and speeches will be followed by refreshments at 10 o clock All members and friends are invited Prof J T H Bickley and wife of Cherokee passed through town Saturday en route to Brady for the consolidated teachers institute Mrs Jas A Collins and Baby Ann r have returned from Colorado and will winter in San Saba Mrs H G Dove of Wallace community was taken to a hospital for appendicitis operation in critical condition
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J. F. Pennybacker
Methodist
J. T. H. Bickley
Consolidated Teachers Institute
Brady
H. G. Dove
Wallace
Temple Saturday
Home Talent Play Promises Lively Comedy Friday Night
Mrs Mollie Moore Godbold of Comanche arrives to coach the home talent production The Microbe of Love a musical comedy presented by the PTA at the high school auditorium Friday night The author says the play is among the best of the day and features local talent Proceeds go to the school club for grounds improvement.
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Mollie Moore Godbold
Comanche
Parent-Teacher Association
Accidental-Discharge Gun Patent Showcased at Richland Springs
The News reporter tested a new firearm patent by A W Woodruff of Chicago. The device prevents accidental discharge for rifles shotguns and pistols and aims to allow dual use of rifle and shotgun barrels. A $100 reward is offered for proof of any accidental discharge.
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A. W. Woodruff
Cooley Oil Interests
Chicago
Richland Springs
W J West Accidentally Shot to Death
A telegram reports W J West was accidentally killed near his Lynn County home Saturday afternoon while hunting in a pasture. He crawled through a wire fence and the shotgun blast struck the back of his head, killing him instantly. West was a former Richland Springs resident, a teacher by training, later a farmer with a thousand acres of cotton. He leaves a wife and large family. The piece notes his industrious nature and local ties, plus a thanks from the Parent-Teacher Association for support of a home talent play edition that was not published due to time constraints.
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Richland Springs
W. J. West
Lynn County
Daily Spress
Parent-Teacher Association
San Saba
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