Magnificent monument for McCulloch County pioneer
Brownwood News details a grand monument planned for Dick Selman a McCulloch County pioneer rancher and breeder of Morgan horses and Aberdeen Angus cattle The granite statue will rest on a large base weigh thousands of pounds measuring five feet high and will require months to complete It will be erected on the Sellman plot in Brady cemetery next spring crafted by Brownwood Marble and Granite Works in Texas granite near Sellman’s home The project emphasizes West Texas pride and local craftsmanship
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Brownwood News
West Texas
Dick Selman
McCulloch County
Sellman
United States
San Saba
McCuldeh
Brownwood Marble and Granite Works
Roy Anderson
Anderson
Fomby
Brady Cemetery
Texas
West
Dick Sellman
Cherokee Gossip Celebrates Local Weddings and Visits
The San Saba News notes a popular young couple’s marriage and a string of visits and personal crews across Brownwood Cherokee and surrounding areas. Notables include Rupert Beacham and family from Wichita Falls visiting Kuykendall kin, Prof Rex Sallee and wives traveling between Barnet Georgetown, and Ira Belcher marrying Lou Alice Coffman. Old friends and neighbors extend good wishes as Roy Belcher and bride prepare for further schooling in Williamson County while local tradesmen and families stay connected through visits and pecan gathers. 29-4x
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Cherokee
Texas
San Saba
Rupert Beacham
Miss Erma
Wichita Falls
Wiley Kuykendall
Beacham
Day Carter
Wess Coffman
Brownwood
Rex Sallee
Barnet
Pick Sallee
Prentice Dickerson
Georgetown
Egan Crawford
Chaudrant
Messrs
Mmes
John and
Leonard Mitchell
John Session
3. C. Mitchell
Fayette Cates
Bend
Mrs. Robinson
Mr. Cates
Joe Pridgeon
Mr. Pridgeon
Ira Belcher
Lou Alice Coffman
Rev. Belcher
Mr. Belcher
W. A. Belcher
Methodist Church Services and Anecdote From Brady Trip
The Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 a m on progressive Christianity and a communion service at 11 45 a m followed by an evening sermon at 7 30 p m We are growing come thou and grow with us A brief incident from the Brady trip to a district band concert reports Dick Jackson injuring his nose in a car mishap but the horn was undamaged Also an ad note offers land loan consultations by E Fage with no obligation to invest.
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Brady
Dick Jackson
F. A. Park
Local druggist unveils new remedy for dandruff Mesala
A local druggist announces a novel dandruff treatment named Mesala. He claims many cases cure after one application and severe cases clear in one to two weeks. The product is described as pleasant, inexpensive, and sold with a positive guarantee at Simmons Drug Store. Also advertised is seed wheat rye and barley for fall planting from B. T. Rich.
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Simmons Drug Store
B.T. Rich
Walker's Prostate Specific Offers Free Trial
A strong sales pitch promotes Walker's Prostate Specific as a cure for age related urinary and vitality issues. The ad claims dramatic health improvement after taking one tablet after each meal and offers a $1 trial via the Walker Institute in Kansas City, Missouri with postpaid delivery and a limited 60 day window. It uses bold promises to appeal to both older and younger men.
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Walker
Walker Institute
Gateway Station
Kansan City
Aortiea
Paciis
Natore
Daye
Pete
Avery
Elderly Mrs Ellis Rites Mark Sloan Obituary
Sloan Texas Oct 4 1925 Mrs Masia Ellis wife of Henry Ellis aged ninety four passed away peacefully with all her living children present. Born in Winchester Kentucky Aug 31 1831 she joined the Methodist and Methodist Protestant churches. She and Henry Ellis married in the 1850s and moved to San Saba county in 1859 fronting Wallace Creek. Survived by nine children Hettie Dail Torna deceased Bob Frank Dick Bill Sallie and others with many in Texas communities. Funeral conducted by Rev R K McCall at the Ellis home and burial at the family cemetery at 2 30. A good woman has gone to her reward.
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Sloan
Texas
Msahsia
Henry Ellis
Ellis
Shipp
Bar
Loydren
San Saba County
Wallace Creek
Commonwealth
Hettie
Dail
Eden
Torna
Bob
Double Ford
Forom
Baker Valley
Frank
Concho County
Bill
Brady
This
McCulloch
Raymond
Ward Ellis
San Saba
Letter from Noah Hunt Reports Callahan County Visit and County Fair
Noah A Hunt writes from Callahan County describing two months there in a thinly settled area with farmers living in towns. He notes cotton picking with prices of twenty four to twenty five cents per pound, farm values from twenty five to one hundred dollars per acre, and details a September county fair with parades bands and speeches about regional betterment. He hints at returning if the letter avoids the waste basket.
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San Saba
Callahan County
Noah A. Hunt
Alviss and Stovalls Visit Town and Hospital
Mr and Mrs E E Alvis of Gatesville spent a day in San Saba visiting the town and local business. B T Rich and family went to Temple to visit relatives and the old home. Mrs A J Stovall wife of Rev A J Stovall of Locker was taken to Temple hospital for medical treatment last week.
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Sid Drouilhet
Houston
E. .Alvis
Gatesville
San Saba
B. T. Rich and Family
A. J. Stovall
Locker
Temple Hospital
For Sale Blue Star Remedy at City Drug Store
Advertisement offering Blue Star Remedy for skin diseases including itch eczema ringworm and cracked hands. Claims no clothing staining and pleasant odor. Sold by City Drug Store. 35-ics
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City Drug Store
Pure Jersey Milk delivers fresh at your door daily
An advertisement notes that Pure Jersey Milk is food for children and promises doorstep delivery by C. T. Loucks each day. It also lists See Sam Teylor for heating stoves, and mentions seed catt Red Rust Proof free graded by B. 7. RE.
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B. T. Rich
Jersey
C. T. Loucks
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M.culloch County
D. W. Sauer San Saba, Texas
Fage
Sloan Simmerings
J. H. Anderson
Henry
Temple
Noah Hunt
Wrigleys
Levi Strauss
THE
First State Bank
Hi. Gibbons, Pres
Richland Springs
J. B. Miller
Cashier
Abilene
Tle
Neme
Addreve
City National Bank
T. A. Murray
RB. W. Burleson
Brock
Nesco
Perfection
Qualls Hardware Co
San Saba, Texas
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