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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
2
The notice states that church entertainments with admission charges and all non news items like obituaries and cards of thanks will be billed at regular rates. It welcomes corrections for any erroneous reflections upon any person or firm upon the management’s prompt attention.
Fragmented column notes political jabs and humor from Ferguson Forum, jokes about John Bull, Uncle Sam, and Prohibition, plus a quirky steam-locomotive invention. Letters from readers praise Texas towns like Corpus Christi and San Saba County, with light social commentary on weather and travel.
Fragmentary rural columns note a sign warning trespassers will be persecuted with a double-barreled shotgun. The piece then shifts to reflections on public figures James Finlay and Gov. Fergusonism, plus tributes and holiday greetings from readers in a Texas community, with anecdotes of hog butchery and civic life.
The San Saba Building and Loan Association will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the secretary office in San Saba Texas on the second Monday in January 1925 at ? o'clock p.m. Elections will be held for nine directors and three auditors with other business as needed. John Seiders secretary.
Rev Belcher filled his appointment here Sunday with a large crowd in attendance. Several former residents and friends, including Mr and Mrs W B Hubbert and Miss Dorothy of the Bend, visited. They arrived in a new Chevrolet. Roy Ragsdale returned home from Post City where he works as a carpenter. Griffin Kolb of Ft Worth spent Christmas at home. Miss Bell Towerton visited her brother Israel at Whiteland. Justice of the Peace U T Chamberlain returned from Oklahoma City. Mr and Mrs Sam M Walker of San Saba welcomed a baby girl born January 1. Oma and Lucile Hendrick of Dallas spent holidays with their father I J Hendrick in San Saba. Pete Graves of Kimble county visited his aging parents. G D Heath and daughter Mabel Ruth returned from spending holidays with son Arnold Heath in Waco. Arthur and Harvey Moore, Howard Payne College students, enjoyed Christmas at home near Richland Springs.
An advertisement offers BLUE STAR REMEDY for skin ailments including Itch and Ring Worm. The seller promises a stain free jar with a pleasant odor and notes it is for sale at Simmons Drug Store.
A portrait of Jenkins an eternal optimist who lifted sagging ventures and churches with belief and humor. His tireless faith spurred the Country Club Baptist church and Kiwanis revival, while his bald head became a running joke as he chased remedies for hair growth and better days for the town. Also notes Betsy Walters and Fort Worth visitors over the holidays.
A new liquid medicated with gum tissue healing and germ destroying ingredients claims to reach tooth roots, heal pus pockets, and kill decay causing germs. Marketed as an at home painless alternative to dental chair treatment. Recommended by Simmons Drug Store.
Notice that the First State Bank of Cherokee Texas has been closed and is under custody for liquidation. Creditors and guarantied depositors must present claims with proof by April 8 1926 at the bank office or to Special Agent J L Chapman Banking Commissioner of Texas with strict deadlines and consequences for late filing.
Eye specialist Dr Jones will be in Dr Stone's office on Friday for one day only the 16th. Eyes examined glasses fitted. Relieve headaches and eye strain. Call early. 168x
A photographer G F Bichon promises free pictures this week for Wynogene Taylor of Live Oak Conditions require sitting on the Saturday after the paper issue. He plans to leave San Saba around March 1. Meanwhile, Misses Estelle Brown Grace Brown and Georgia Speed from Algeria host Christmas with parents and await spring business college graduation in Abilene.
Weather remains mild and dry with farming at a standstill in Fairview. Misa Hate of Coryell County visits relatives in Grek and Pecos. Roy Crockett and family, including Mrs. M. J. Crockett, enjoyed Easter at Crags Plains and Mrs. Crockett plans an extended stay. Mrs. Henry Goodlea visits her daughter Mrs. Roy Crockett while local officials Sheriff Edgar T. Neal and Mrs. Neal travel to San Antonio and Austin Friday through Monday.
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