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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1925

Page

6

Easter Greeting Cards and Local Notices In Holbrook

Personal items note a large Easter greeting card supply at Lyles Economy Store and a sizable Royal Neighbor camp attendance in Abilene for a School of Instruction. Mrs. J H Gillam of Hubbard visits her son R Gillam, with R M Kinard in Anson on business. Mrs. W C Cannon returns from Wichita Falls to visit family. Wind Shields from Brazelton Lumber Company.

Lyles Abilene Order J. H. Gillam of Hubbard R. Gillam City

Gruber Daughter Recovers After Dallas Hospital Operation

Messages from Gambill Bros indicate Mrs. Max Gruber, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Shell, is recovering well after an operation at St. Pauls Hospital in Dallas.

Max Gruber C. C. Shell St. Paul's Hospital Dallas

Corinth Couple Motoring Through Stamford for Seed Purchase

Capt. M. L. Ratliff and his wife of Corinth called at the office Wednesday while traveling Stamford thoroughfares. They enjoyed a light rain and were buying seed for planting.

M. L. Ratliff Corinth Stamford

Bartholomews of Abilene Visit Stamford Friends

Mr and Mrs A B Bartholomew and their young daughter from Abilene visited old friends in Stamford on Sunday.

A. B. Bartholomew Little Daughter Abilene Stamford

Bryant- Link Stores executives visit local territory

J C Bryant president and R B Bryant general manager along with Z C Nelson stock holder and Langenberg Hat Co. salesman visit Bryant- Link Stores in the region this week to inspect operations and promotion.

J. C. Bryant R. B. Bryant Bryant- Link Z. C. Nelson Langenberg Hat Co St. Louis

Huddleston Family Visit From Crosbyton Texas

Mr and Mrs C T Huddleston welcome a visit from G E Huddleston their father from Crosbyton Texas during a cheerful gathering at home.

C. T. Huddleston G. E. Huddleston Crosbyton, Texas

Local Lumber Firm Visitor Reports Good Crops After Rain

Brazelton Lumber Company hosted L Johnson and son C H of New Hope who visited the office Thursday. Johnson praised the recent rains on Tuesday and through the past week, saying conditions are favorable for crops and the community’s readers grow.

L. Johnson

Mrs W D Kight Travels to Gatesville to Aid Ill Brother

Mrs. W. D. Kight left today for Gatesville to be with her brother Mr. Bobbie Woolverton who is very sick.

W. D. Kight Gatesville Bobbie Woolverton

Albany Couple Visits City to Advertise Cotton Seed

F. W. Alexander and his wife stayed in the city Thursday with the husband placing an advertisement for choice Cotton Seed grown on his Albany area farm.

F. W. Alexander Albany

Rutherford Family Visits For Dental Work In Tuxedo

Mr I C Rutherford Mrs Rutherford and their daughter Miss Hazel of Tuxedo were in town Monday for dental work and other business activities.

I. C. Rutherford Miss Hazel

Latest Musical Hits in Columbia Records at Lyles Store

Columbia phonograph records feature new hits at Lyles Economy Store. Popular selections include latest artists and tunes aimed at bargain buyers, with emphasis on affordable prices and easy access for shoppers.

Columbia Phonograph Records Lyles

Avoca Druggist Culwell Noted For Fine Stamford Business

Dr S S Callicoatte cites a letter from his wife and mother in law ill at Mr Vernon saying the mother is improving slowly H F E Culwell Avoca's live wire druggist transacted business in Stamford Saturday with one of the finest drug stores in towns larger than Avoca and he does a fine business

S. S. Callicoatte Vernon H. FE. Culwell Avoca Stamford

Pustejovsky and Sons Make Stamford Business Rounds

Frank Pustejovsky and sons Arthur and Elvis visited Stamford on Saturday to conduct business rounds, appearing with local merchants and discussing opportunities.

Frank Pustejovsky Arthur and Elvis Tuxedo Stamford

Local Officials Attend Sunday Revival in Stamford

Miss Luella Hauk county superintendent and Mrs. A B Speer deputy of Anson visited friends in Stamford after attending revival services on Sunday.

Luella Hauk A. B. Speer Anson Stamford

Pleasant Valley Woman Visits Kin and Reports Rain

Mrs Tom Ansley of Pleasant Valley visited her granddaughter born March 25 in Clifton Texas and her daughter Mrs W B Bernhardt. She later went to Whitney and Fort Worth reporting dry conditions with a light rain the day she left.

Tom Ansley Pleasant Valley Gladys Ho i Lyles Ansley W. B. Bernhardt Clifton Texas Whitney Ft. Worth

Avoca Firm J C Turley Visited Stamford Media Office

J C Turley and son William and daughters Misses Josephine Leitha and Cornelia of Avoca visited Stamford on Saturday. Turley praised the American and expressed hopes to continue improving coverage and service.

J. C. Turley William Josephine Leitha Cornelia Avoca Stamford Mr. Turley J. C

Pratt Family Returns to St Johns Church Revival

Mr and Mrs W Iley Pratt and their children visited J R Pratt Jr and wife and attended revival services at St Johns Church last weekend. Mr Pratt formerly taught the Young Men's Class and was a valued church worker and is welcomed back.

W. Iley Pratt J. R. Pratt Jr St. Johns Church Pratt

Gust Ganzert and wife return home to Manor

Gust Ganzert and his wife, who had been visiting at the J. A. Hirscher and H. Moritz homes in the city, have returned to their residence in Manor.

Gust Ganzert J. A. Hirscher and H. Moritz City Manor Texas

Abilene Funeral for Mrs. G C Howe

Mrs. A H Matthews and her children traveled to Abilene Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. G C Howe, the wife of her brother who had suffered a prolonged illness.

A. H. Matthews Abilene G. C. Howe

Booth and Lloyd as guests during church lectures

Mrs M J Booth of Abilene and Miss Lucille Lloyd of Dallas stayed with Miss Lilias Pennick while lecturing at church activities this past week.

M. J. Booth Abilene Lucille Lloyd Dallas Lilias Penick

New Hope Resident Reports Heavy Rain Flooding Creek Near Bridge

Tom Kutach, a New Hope citizen, said rain drenched the area. California Creek rose high, nearly touching the bridge as he traveled home Tuesday afternoon.

Tom Kutach New Hope California

Stamford Saturday attendance listed for area families

At Lyles Economy Store 51 11e Mr and Mrs L C Knowles and family and others including Linds Lindsey and Lindsey families and Jennie Adelle of Avoca were among the number in Stamford Saturday.

L. C. Knowles L. M Linds L. Lindsey M. I. Lindsey Jennie Adelle Avoca Stamford

Refresher Stand Promotes Expanded Soda Offerings

Local soda fountain unveils a new line of drinks and accessories in a small storefront display. The presentation highlights a variety of refreshments and colorful bricks for a retro vibe, inviting customers to try the updated menu.

Visitors from Abilene Callers Include Several Ladies

Mrs Gordon H Haynes and Mrs W L Harrison with Mrs J Hugh Astin visited Abilene for a day recently, joining other callers in the county seat.

Gordon H. Haynes W. L. Harrison J. Hugh Astin Abilene

Nurse Avis Shell Sparks Noted Service at John Sealy

Miss Avis Shell, in training at John Sealy Hospital Galveston for about a year and a half, sends home a fire report of her work. She is Supervisor of the Woman's Ward and Stamford friends are glad to hear of her success.

Avis Shell John Sealy Hospital Galveston Miss Avis Stamford

Stamford Cotton Oil Mill Seeks Buyers for Seed

Stamford Cotton Oil Mill reports sale of 1500 bushels of reed me bane cottonseed at 1 dollar per bit and offers 2000 more seed for sale at the same price. Seed grown in Haskell County Stamford Texas area.

Haskell Co Stamford

Leeders Native Plans Move to Fort Griffin

N. H. Brown of Leeders called to renew his subscription for another year. He moves to Fort Griffin for property interests, leaving Stamford and a fine family behind, with Stamford losing a valued local figure.

N. H. Brown Leeders Stamford Good Weekly Mr. Brown Ft. Griffin

Monzingo and Duncan Make One Hour Forty-Five Minute Trip

E. B. Monzingo and J. E. Duncan embarked on a record business trip to Rule on Tuesday morning completing the round trip in one hour and forty five minutes.

E. B. Monzingo J. E. Duncan Rule

Penick Family Visit Highlights Wichita Falls Weekend

Mr and Mrs R E Penick and children Blanche Tom and Mary of Wichita Falls visited Col and Mrs R L Penick in a weekend gathering.

R. E.penick Blanche Tom Mary Wichita Falls Col R. L. Penick

Bricksdale Citizens Cartsewn and Ros Enquist Visit

Leading Bricksdale figures Cartsewn and Ros Enquist attended business in town on Monday.

Messrs. Cartsewn Ane W. Rosenquist Bricksdale Monay

New residents join city from Old Glory and Terrell

Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Smith and family arrive in our city, relocating from Old Glory and originally from Terrell, now living on East Davenport Street. Mr. Smith is currently in Abilene inspecting the guns. We welcome them to town.

T. G. Smith City Old Glory Terrell

Bricksdahl Man Luther Nelson Visits on Tuesday

Luther Nelson of Bricksdahl attended to business in town on Tuesday, appearing in the local notes with no further details.

Luther Nelson Bricksdahl

Visitor Call Spurs Local Office Note

Miss Fay Myers of Munday visiting Miss Rutty Rowland at South Wetherbee over the weekend paid a courtesy call to our office.

Rutty ‘Rowland South Wetherbee Fay Myers Munday Rockdale

Mrs Jarvis Family Ownership in East Moran Home

Mrs H A Jarvis and her children Harry Clifton and Floy reside with her parents Mr and Mrs Brewton on East Moran.

H. A. Jarvis Hary Clifton Floy Sajeni A A Brewton East Moran

New City Resident Herbert Woodson Arrives

Master Herbert Horace Woodson is new to the city arriving Sunday April 5. Mr and Mrs H V Woodson host the visiting child in their home in a welcoming notice.

Herbert Horace Woodson Our City H. V. Woodson

Olson Family Completes Subscriptions in Stamford Visit

Mr F E Olson and wife with daughter Miss Irene of Bricksdahl shopped in Stamford Tuesday and renewed their American subscriptions in advance of expiration. Olson, a thrifty pioneer, farms near his brother M J Olson’s store and gin, and the family expects rain to help great crop prospects after bountiful rains.

F. E. Olson Irene Bricksdahl Stamford Olson M. J. Olson

Real Estate Man G M Magill Recovers At Office

G M Magill, noted real estate man, battles flu and returns to his American office desk. He expresses eagerness to see friends and clients and to render his best service.

G. M. Magill

New Citizens R. J. Thomas Family Move to West Moran

The Thomas family from Abi lene joins the city as new citizens. R. J. Thomas is a Singer Sewing Machine representative for Stamford and has built a growing local business on West Moran Street, with strong prospects in the area.

R. J. Thomas Abilene Moran Street Mr. Thomas Stamford

Woodson Visits Hamlin for Meeting with Miss Essie Tunnell

H. V. Woodson traveled to Hamlin on Saturday to meet Miss Essie Tunnell who plans to visit at their home for a time.

H. V. Woodson Hamlin Essie Tunnell

Mes F D Germany Visits Family in City

A visitor from Los Angeles arrived this week to visit her daughters Mrs. Dr. Shell and Mrs. Geo. Owens and their families.

Mes.f. d Germany Los. Angelesy- Cattf Shell Geo. Qwens

Visit News Mentions Mrs Bickley’s Trip and Relatives

Fragmentary note reports Mrs Bickley left for a visit with her mother in an undefined ville and with friends and relatives at Fort Worth and Denton. The text is incomplete but indicates travel and familial connections in Texas.

Bickley Eenville Ft. Werth Denton

Mrs Robt Inglish and Breckenridge Visit Raines

Mrs Robt Inglish and Breckenridge are visiting Mr and Mrs J Ey Raines at an unspecified location. The note records a social visit between private individuals.

Cottonseed Sales Reported in Haskell County

1500 bushels Pedi bane cottonseed sold at 1.00 per bushel and 2090 bushels at the same price. Seed grown in Haskell County.

Local Residents Renew Subscriptions to The American

John Lunn and Elida Ericksdahl are noted for visiting Saturday and Wednesday to renew subscriptions. Agnes is mentioned as a friend, and Mr. Lunn remains a strong supporter, bringing many new subscribers and showing loyalty to the paper.

John Lunn Ericksdahl Elida Agnes Lunn

Mor Madison Ary Visit with News of Rain

Mr and Mrs J W Mor Madison and Ary of New in Stamford enjoyed a weekend visit. The text notes they were rejoicing in fine rains.

J. W. Mor Madison Ary New Stamford

Ideal Surgical Appliance for Rupture by Dr Johnson

Dr Johnson, rupture expert with 26 years in the field, offers a specialized appliance for 31 rupture types. He claims his device fits all varieties and positions, unlike generic store bought trusses. He urges professional fitting and notes many local cures and cautions against nonmedical approaches.

Dr. Johns Truss Dr. Johnson

Free examination and advice for ruptures in Dallas

Advertising copy promotes free examination and advice for incisional ruptures and strangulated hernia relief. It touts Ideal Surgical Appliances as uniquely effective, urges prompt action, cites government death stats, and invites appointments at 840 Wilson Bldg Dallas Texas with phone 99.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson & CO Stamford Cash Grocery CO Patton’s Paints Brazelton Lumber Company R. M. Kinard Wind Shields Brazelton Lumbeer Company Gambill Bros Louis B. Mayer Lewis Stone, Helene Chad Wick and Mary Carr LE. Larche Grocery CO Atamforda. Co W. Weg Mae Bert oLese E. Moran Street G. W. Coleman Stamford American Ivey Sisters Northwest Connell & Tayman Tfe N. Swenson Charter Oak Stores South Side Square Stamford Inn H. A. Crider Sunnyside DR. E. Tiedeman H. H. Hicks Guaranty Bank 8. B. Tadlock Tam N. Swenson Avenue Cooper Hotel United States Wilson Bldg Dallas, Texas
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