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Newspaper
San Saba News
Location
San Saba, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
3
Published at San Saba Texas, San Saba County, every Thursday and entered at the Postoffice in San Saba as second class matter. Subscription rates listed: One Year Six Months Three Months.
A playful collage of jokes and light notes from multiple papers. Snippets include quips on Ouija boards, women’s rights, a dentist’s curiosity, Budweiser sobriety, jackrabbits with horns, and a long rat math aside. Local business prompt sounds: bring wool and mohair.
A verse lament notes the neglect of fathers in praise poems about mothers. The piece contrasts the devotion of mothers with the quiet strain of fathers who fed and sheltered the family. It urges readers to say a kind word for dad while praising mother.
Mrs Amanda Cornett Hilliard died after lingering illness at her home in San Saba on May 25. She was born February 26, 1851, near Cherokee Creek frontier. Survived by seven children, five living in Magdalena NM and San Saba. Funeral conducted by Rev P A Conaway and Evangelist Fay Wallace Jr. Burial at Cherokee Hanna Cemetery beside husband.
Directors announce printing and mailing of the 1921 fair catalog with a complete index and doubled print run. Breeders and businesses in the county are urged to advertise, with John Seiders and J. E. Bell directing. Also notes Unity High School commencement for 1921 and a community fair praised. Prickly Ash Bitters advertised by Cover Drug Store as stomach aid.
A devotional piece argues the blessed hope of Christ’s return should inspire holy living. It contrasts premillennialism and postmillennialism, urging believers to focus on the Savior rather than controversy. It recounts a Chicago girl's Bible-marked passages and ends with a call to join those who "look for the Savior."
The piece argues co workers with God align to create a free world free from political oppression and poverty. It warns that obstacle to democracy is unbrotherly and self serving individuals who corrupt associations and exploit others for profit.
The children thank the San Saba community for their kindness during our mother Mrs W M Hilliard's long illness and death. Your care will be remembered and appreciated, and we pray God bless you and yours.
Taken up on the streets of the City of San Saba on Tuesday May 24 1921 a brown horse mule about 15 hands high with trace hobble marks a wire cut on right front foot two small white spots on left jaw no brand Also a brown horse mule colt about one year old no brand just gelded taken up Friday May 27 If not claimed and proven they will be sold as law directs D Chadwick City Marshal
A committee reports resolutions honoring Sovereign A M Sanderson of Cedar Camp No 560 W O W. He helped found the camp, served as an officer, and was a regular attendee. The group will dedicate a page of minutes to his memory, send a copy to the family, the local press, and the Sovereign Visitor, and offer prayers for his loved ones.
The public school at Spring Creek will close this week with a community picnic next Friday May 3 at the Will Smith crossing on the Colorado river. Everyone is invited to attend and bring a full basket. Spring Creek had two good terms this year with teachers Elizabeth Holcomb and Eliz beth Reddock.
Mr Jonh Carr of this city and Miss Lula Davis of Houston were married at the bride’s parents home on Monday May 23. Carr is the youngest son of Mr and Mrs J V Carr, a tailor by trade. The bride, daughter of Rey and Mrs W H Davis, formerly lived in San Saba, was popular in church circles. The couple went to San Angelo where Carr works in tailoring at Hoyt Bros Moore. Mrs J R Ellis and Raymond returned from San Antonio last week. Raymond had been under medical care for months.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church announces morning preaching next Sunday at eleven with no evening service. Prayer service and Bible study Friday night at eight led by Pastor D Carter.
Friends of Miss Sallie Mass Burke as principal and Melba Wilcox assistant rejoice at the very successful Ter ry school closing. Burke will visit Venton La then return as guest of Wilcox and stop with sister Mrs C H Dickens of Barton before going home. Reuben Ashley came home from A M College after completing his course and plans to attend Missouri University next year.
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