Bishop Brown Appeals Heresy Case Sparks Church Debate
Cleveland dispatch reports Bishop William Montgomery Brown of Galion Ohio convicted of heresy by a church tribunal in Trinity Cathedral. He vows to appeal and launch a door to door push for justice citing scientific arguments and biblical critique. Also noted are local items: Mrs Estep returns to Morris-Mosley store after surgery and J W McConnell family heads to Memphis Confederate reunion with possible Alabama visit.
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Cleveland
Ohio
William Montgomery Brown
Galion
Arkansas
Brown
Trinity Cathedral
Charles L. Dibble
Jesus
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States of America
Joseph W. Shorts
Dayton
Darwin
Spencer
Hume
Haeckel
Ingersoll
Re Union World War Veterans Gather in Mason July 3 4
Fort Mason American LegionPosts prepare for the largest World War veterans reunion in this part of the state on July 3 and 4. Plan includes a parade with decorated cars, prizes for best float, platform dancing, airplane stunts, baseball games, a "Texas under seven flags" pageant and fireworks. Governor candidates and Gov Neff invited. Barbecued goat and calf feast announced for the fourth.
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Fort Mason
American Legions
World War Veterans and Friends
Fort Mason Post
Texas
Pat M. Neff
Buddy
Mason County
Old Settlers Prepare Big Day at Fair Reunion
The Old Settlers plan the August 18 reunion at the San Saba County Fair. In 1923 Buck Gray was president S E W Hudson vice president and John Seiders secretary. A general committee led by L E W Hudson will map the 1924 program and entertainment for wives is funded by a $60 donation from John E Sorell. County Treasurer C A Harkey and wife are visiting Brownwood and Coleman this week.
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San Saba
G. 5
Buck) Gray
S. E. W. Hudson
John Seiders
L. E. W. Hudson
W. F. Sullivan
A. J. Harkey
J. M. Kuykendall
Blanton vows to remain in Washington and fight costly bills
In a May 20 1924 letter from Washington D C Thomas L Blanton declares he will stay to watch bills from committees and on the floor after adjournment. He defends his voting record against the Howell Barclay and McNary Haugen bills and asks editors for political support. He says he will need weeks beyond adjournment to finish pending work for constituents.
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Washington
D. C
Daily Record
Treasury
Congress
Howell-Barclay
McNary-Haugen
United States
Smport
Tain
Thomas L. Blanton
Local Eastern Star Members Visit Goldthwaite Chapter
A delegation of local Eastern Star members joined district Deputy Matron Mrs Lillie Johnson for an official visit to the Goldthwaite chapter. The group enjoyed a social after the work and praised the hospitality of the Goldthwaite Stars. Attending were J Mitch Johnson Inez Johnson Dr and Mrs H H Taylor Mrs C T Jones Mr and Mrs W A Smith Earl Avery and wife Matt Moss a Mr Alvis of Llano and Thos Lynn of Kansas City. A sheriff sale of the old Dofflemyer ranch property south of town occurred Tuesday.
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Eastern Star
Lillie Johnson
Goldthwaite
J. Mitch Johnson
Inez Johnson
H. H. Taylor
C. T. Jones
W. A. Smith
Earl Avery
Matt Moss
Alvis
Llano
Thos. Lynn
Kansas City
Dofflemyer Ranch
Heart of Texas District Fair Organization Formed
Mason News reports the Heart of Texas District Fair organization formed at Mason courthouse with delegates from Llano Fredericksburg Brady and Mason. Frank Buttery named temporary chairman and Wim D Cargill temporary secretary. San Saba chosen to host the first fair pending director approval. fifteen county district aims to hold the fair with each county appointing a director.
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Mason News
San Saba
Court House
Mason
Llano
Fredericksburg
Brady
R. G. Striegler
Cargill
Heart of Texas Fair Association
Frank Buttery
Wim. D. Cargill
Heart of Texas
Gears of Texas
Edd Broad
Riley
W. O. Marshall
Old Coins Unearthed by F B Hall in The News
F B Hall brought in an 1829 dated coin with worn details, a large silver dime from 1852, and a 1851 one dollar gold piece. The 1829 coin dates to Mexico era Texas, and the 1851 gold coin marks early pre Civil War currency.
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Hall
Texas
Mexico
Union
News Reporter
Big Tent Revival With Dr. Truett In San Saba
A Sunday revival begins June 23 under a tent on the Baptist block north of Wallace street in San Saba. Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas First Baptist will preach. Organizers expect a large turnout with many from distant parts of the state arranging travel and business plans to attend. Reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
George W. Truett
First Baptist Church of
Dallas
Baptist Block
Wallace Street
District Candidates File Applications Roundup
District candidates filed applications with Chairman W A Smith and Secretary Joh Seiders to appear on the July 26 primary ballot. Names include James W. McClendon for Chief Justice, J H H Baugh for Associate Justice, Thomas J. Blanton for Congress, A E Wood N C Walker and W D Cowan for Senate, James Finlay for Representative, N T Stubbs and J H McLean for District Judge, and George E B for District Attorney. Time limits: district filings by June 2, county by June 14, state by June 2 with state names to be sent after the June 9 Dallas meeting. KR W Burleson plans July 15 vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Smith
Joh Seiders
Democratic Executive Committee
Civil Court of Appeals
James W. McClendon
Travis County
J. HH. Baugh
Brown County
Congress
Thomas J. Blanton
Taylor County
State Executive Committee
Dallas
Terry Crain Returns Home From Houston Visit
Terry Crain came back Wednesday after spending several days in Houston. He stayed away for multiple days and returned to his residence with no reported incidents or complications.
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Terry Crain
Houston
Big Singing for Locker Next Sunday
The district singing convention marks its quarterly meet at Locker s next Sunday. Attendance from across the county is invited with many baskets to share. The event features two beeves barbecued two barrels of ice tea coffee and bread provided by the men and ladies offerings. Mrs. E T Sanderson plans a trip to Hope New Mexico to visit her daughter D M Low and may spend the summer west.
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Lockers
Locker
Locker and
Shiloh
E. T. Sanderson
D. M. Low
Hope
New Mexico
West
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J. W. McConnell
Miss Blanche
Memphis
Tennessee
Alabama
Od Settlers
C. A. Harkey
Brownwood
Coleman
First National Bank
San Saba, Texas
A. Horton
Thos. Blanton
Blanton
Goldthwaite O. E. S
HEART
F. B. Hall
KR. W. Burleson
City National Bank
Waco
Big
SAN Saba National Bank E Bank For
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