Local Social Roundup from Richland Springs and Nearby
A compilation of visitors and residents in Richland Springs and surrounding towns. Notables include Jim Horton of Tyler visiting uncle H. A. Graham and relatives. San Saba attendees at an Eastern Star installation. W. A. Smith and Mitch Johnson among Brownwood visitors. Dr. Taylor and F. J. Miller families in town. Also listed are trips to Temple for medical treatment, Houston visits, Brady relatives, Me nard and Liano travel, and stays in Lomota with Jim and family. Other mentions include J. W. Gibbons, H. A. Graham, R. York’s San Antonio jaunt, J. R. McAtee of Slaton with Grace, Paul McCorkle of Waco visiting his sister, and Galveston guests in Billie Self’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Horton
Tyler
H. A. Graham
San Saba
Eastern Star Oficers
Mines
Lillie Johnson
Bertha Jones
Belle Taylor
Lila Smith
W. A. Smith
Mitch Johnson
Dr. Taylor
F. J. Miller
Brownwood
F. B. McGregor
Temple
McGregor
Dock Chapman
Houston
J. D. Branscom
Brady’ S
Joe Miller
L. C. Davenport
Georgie Templeton
Gladys Archer
Menard
Thomas Brimes
Hubert Phillips
Liano
R. H. Chapman
Slaton
Miss Grace
Paul McCorkle
Waco
Lon Webster
Mrs. White
Miss Jewel
Galveston
Billie Self
Locker Community Notes From Locker
Arch Locker and Lizzie Walker visit San Saba relatives while Magie Barnett visits near Fairview. Maxcie Barrow and Fred Barrow guests of Bode Walker. Katie Myrl Park teaches music. Sunday school dull as youngsters attend Big Valley rally. Grasshoppers threaten crops. League meets at court house Friday at 3 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Locker
Lizzie Walker
San Saba
Magie Barnett
Bill Terry
Fairview
Maxcie Barrow
Fort Worth
Bode Walker
Katie Myrl Park
H. W. Barnett
Wellsview
Big Valley
Roy Snider
Fred
Neal
Emmett Hamrick
Locker
John Gates
Cone City
Leonard Crouch
Crisis in Grasshopper Infestation Warned by Officials
Farmers in San Saba county are told the grasshopper outbreak is nearing a critical phase as nymphs reach the wing stage. Extension Service urges ready poison supplies and precise Bray mash mix to protect cotton and corn fields, with a 75 to 100 yard outer strip around each field and coordinated purchase options through county agent F R Brison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
C. H. Gable
Liano County
Gable
F. R. Brison
Way of a Man Chapter Three Warpath Rescue
John rescues Ken from Indians but Ellen snubs him while Orme tails them for unknown reasons. Indians trigger a war, attack the camp, and whites struggle. An arrow wounds John as Ellen is assaulted. Cavalry arrive to drive off attackers, Orme secretly aiding. A canyon trap and rising flood force a perilous climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ken
Orme
Little Band of Pioneers
Ellen
Anya
Patheserial thrills with Indians and caravan clash
A dramatic patheserial episode titled The Way of a Man showcases a gun fight between a desert tribe and a caravan of covered wagons. The Majestic Theatre hosts chapter three on Friday night with Allene Ray and Harold Miller in lead roles, supported by Bud Osborne and others. Also noted are local visits and errands around San Saba and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona Desert
Emerson Hough
Majestic Theatre
George B. Seitz
Allene Ray
Harold Miller
Bud Osborne
Kathryn Appleton
Whitehorse
Chet Ryan
Lillian Gale
Florence Lee
Game Sanctuary Established in Comanche County
District Deputy L C Shaw reports the recent establishment of a game sanctuary in Comanche county. The 21,000 acre refuge leases for five years under Texas Game Department supervision to provide breeding and feeding grounds and protection of birds, with plans to establish refuges in each county. consideration underway in San Saba county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Shaw
Fish and Game Department
San Saba
Shaw
Comanche County
Game Department of Texas
Algerita Briefs From Petra Area Notes and Happenings
We need rain for a strong season. Grasshoppers caused little damage. Mrs. T. B. McCarley, recently fallen, remains seriously ill. John Newby and family visited Jasper Brown’s home. Miss Wilma Lane left for John Tarlton College. Burns Lane now works in oil fields and plays for the Olden ball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. McCarley
John Newby
Jasper Brown
Wilma Lane
John Tarlton College
Burns Lane
Card of Thanks for Walter Crawford and Notices
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Crawford and family express thanks for sympathy and attention after the death of their son Walter Crawford. The memory of these kindnesses will be cherished by them and they ask for rich blessings from the Giver of all good. Mrs. J. W. Hatsfield sister of Mines Piety Biggs and Joe Eiler died at her Lockhart home Wednesday night. Relatives attended the funeral: Mrs. H. H. Doran W. Biggs Wiley and Jeff Urquhart Mrs. Sykes of Robstown guest of her aunt Mrs. R. W. Johnston returned home. Jess Holder attended Mayhew managers convention at Brady last week reporting an interesting trip. The San Saba house led the Purina sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Crawford
Walter, Crawford
J. W. Hatsfield
Piety Biggs
Joe Eiler
Lockhart
H. H. Doran
W. ©. Biggs
Wiley
Jeff Urquhart
Jess Holder
Brady
San Saba
Lof Purina
Charley F Estep Dies After Prolonged Illness
Gas F Estep aged 28 son of Mrs Exa Estep died at his mother's home Wednesday morning at 6 o clock after months of illness. He leaves a mother a brother Paul Estep of San Saba and five sisters Mrs Frank Woods Fett Worth Louis Sutton San Saba Bill Brandon Waco Vida and Sycha Estep San Saba. Burial was at Bg Valley cemetery Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas
F. Estep
Exa Estep
Paul Estep
San Saba
Frank Woods
Fett
Worth
Louis Sutton
Bill Brandon
Waco
Vida
Sycha Estep
Bg Valley
Arch Woods Seeks Re election as County Clerk
Arch Woods thanks San Saba County voters for past support and requests re election as County Clerk. He notes the office belongs to the people, vows best possible service, and aims to canvass county though duties may limit in person visits. Political advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Woods
American Telephone dividend notice 1924 payment date
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company declares a regular quarterly dividend of two dollars and twenty five cents per share. It will be paid on Tuesday July 15 1924 to stockholders of record at the close of business Friday June 20 1924.
Mexia visitors include Abbott and sons and Otts
Dno Abbott and sons, Otts and George Holman of Mexia have been here this week, listed among local visitors and residents noted in the society section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dno, Abbott and Sons
Otts
George Holman
Mexia
Old Coins Reported by Sorell at Cade Ranch Site
Sorell submitted two coins to the office. One is a U S silver ten cent piece dated 1854 owned by C T Cade who has lived on the Sorell ranch for thirteen years. The other is an older Spanish or Mexican coin found by Cade while fishing on Brady Creek dated 1750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JE. Sorell
U. S
C. T. Cade
Boyce-ite the Super-fuel Ingredient
Car owners are urged to use Boyce-ite daily for greater mileage, reduced engine knocks, and cleaner spark plugs. Steady use promises quicker power, smoother operation, quieter running, and substantial savings on gasoline costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce-ite
Boyce-ita
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richland Springs
M. Quad
Flaxie
Vie League
Court House
Chapter
White
Pennsylvania
Ford
Jack
Homer Moody
E .M. Hennersdorf
of San Angelo
G. A. Arhelger
Master Ward Neeper
Mrs
B. H. Harkey
Wallace Creek
J. E. Sorell
H. D. Callahan
Madeline
Julia Callahan
Ft. Worth
Tom Weston
Dallas
Mrs. Cathcart
Algerita
Petra
Brassieres
Morris-Mosley Co
Watch US Grow
Arizona Olorado
New Mexico
Asuifer Aescripsion
Jouer
Harry Hopkins
Texas
GC. T
W. H. Kimbrough
San Saba County
American Telephone & Telegraph CO
Hibbard
Nesco
Qualls Hardware Co
Palm Beach
Searsucker
Monarch
Garner-Alvis Co
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