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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1925

Page

2

Resolutions on Death of Walter B Johnson Stamford L O O F

Stamford Texas March 24 1925 committee drafts resolutions of sympathy for Walter B Johnson a Stamford Lodge 486 Odd Fellows member initiated 1906 rose to Vice Grand 1907 and Past Grand 1907. His life of faith and service praised and notice given to publish and share with family.

Stamford Texas Stamford Lodge No Walter B. Johnson Brother Johnson Stamford Lodge Lodge Walter Johnson Grand Lodge Stamford American H. F. Jackson Ray Rector F. M. Locke W. D. Meers

Death of Stamford Encampment No 52 Brother W B Johnson

A sympathy resolution from officers and members of Stamford Encampment No 52 notes the death of W. B. Johnson. The text praises his faithfulness and labor as an Odd Fellows member, his integrity in business, generosity, and fraternal devotion to social benevolence.

Ees I. O W. B. Johnson Brother Johnson Stamford Order Odd Fellowship Order of Odd Fellows pDr P4cen Stamford A No

Local Board Thanks Family of the Deceased

A brief note from L. R. Carlson J. C. Vaden and G. W. Dewoody Committee extends thanks to the family of the deceased for support and assistance during the time of loss.

L. R. Carlson J. C. Vaden G. W. Dewoody

Resolutions of Sympathy for Chevalier W B Johnson

The Canton Stamford No 23 committee drafts sympathy resolutions for Chevalier W B Johnson deceased first man mustered April 26 1910 in the Patriarchs Militant Army. He served upright loyal and defender of right and universal justice. His spirit and influence remain with the order and community.

Canton Stamford W. B. Johnson Walter B. Johnson Canton Stamford Chevalier Johnson

A Gratified Ambition Comes Up Short in Texas Heir Tale

A Texas inheritance triggers a local milliner's vanity and hopes for publicity. She believes Judge Henderson loves her but discover his motive was wealth. After a bitter confrontation she vows to sue for breach of promise to reclaim fame in town.

Texas Sally Hultz Sally Jasper Hank Hawkins Hank Judge Henderson Minerva Allacretch

Eddie Pops the Question in a Sleep Prophecy

A man writes an accidental diary entry about proposing to Violet in his sleep after reading a newspaper joke. He tells Violet and marries her that afternoon, only to discover she staged the prank by reading and altering his diary. Both confess and marry in a breezy tale of mistaken romance.

Violet Eddie

Stamford Rebekah Lodge Mourns Deceased Brother W B Johnson

Stamford Texas March 26 1925 the Rebekah Lodge No 11 I Q O F submits resolutions on the death of Brother W B Johnson a respected member noted for probity and stainless life. The committee offers condolence to Sister W B Johnson and family and requests copies to Stamford Leader American and to be spread on the minute book.

Stamford Texas Brother Johnson W. B. Johnson Clara Lively Ira Lindsay I. R. Williams

St Luke's Church Holds Annual Meeting in April

St Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church schedules its regular annual meeting for April 19 at 7 30 p m at the church All Episcopal ians and attendees of St Luke's are invited There will be no morning service April 19 as the congregation joins American Legion services at St John's Episcopal Church Wm Luce Sec Co B Sledge Sec Committee

ST. Luke's Church St. Luke’s Protestant Episcopal Church Church Sund St. Luke’s American Legion St. John’s Episcopal Church Wm. Luce B. Sledge Sec

First year Kash Cotton seed for sale Albany Texas

F W Alexander of Albany Texas offers first year Kash cotton seed for sale. Seed is recleaned graded sacked and delivered to your station at $1.50 per bushel. 51-6tp

F. W. Alexander Albany Texas

Notice from Home Keepers on Cleanup and Hauling Services

During Cleanup season we offer ready crew and wages to do your cleaning and hauling on short notice. If you cannot pay when work is finished we can extend credit. Old papers for sale available at this office.

First District W M U Meeting Opens in Abilene

The First District W M U gathered in Abilene starting Wednesday and continuing through Thursday. Stamford attendees listed include Mrs. G K Ashburn Mrs R L Penick and daughter Miss Lillias Mrs J T Halsell Mrs J M Martin and Mrs Hart.

Abilene Wednesda Stamford G. K. Ashburn R. L. Penick Lillias J. T. Halsell J. M. Martin Hart

White Leghorn Pullet Sale and Youth Show

White Leghorn pullets for sale with 500 birds advertised. A Stamford Junior Band and a one act play are scheduled at Joyland on Saturday at 10 o clock. The event promotes dental health with free toothpaste for attendees. Dr. Tiedeman leads the program and free tooth care materials are distributed.

Tommit Tucker Stamford Joyland Tiedeman

Local residents visit Stamford in Sun nyside area

Mr and Mrs J M Benson and Mr and Mrs T E Sherrer, from Sun nyside, were in Stamford Saturday. They report daughter Loris, now at Texas Business College, thriving in her work. The families plan to show the editor their new modern home and invite a visit. Sun nyside is noted for fine homes and friendly people.

J. M. Benson T. E. Sherrer Sunnyside Stamford

Stamford Cotton Oils Mill Aids Local Trade In Saturday Scene

In Stamford on Saturday a crowd from McConnell New Hope and surrounding areas mingled and shopped. 1500 bushels of Pedigreed Cottonseed sold at 1 per bushel and 2000 more offered at the same price. Local families including the Plands and Joneses visited during a busy day of business and socializing.

Haskell Co Stamford

Tar on Millburn Avenue Affects Prize Hen’s Color and Egg

In Maplewood New Jersey tar was spread on Millburn avenue by road contractors. Fanny, H M Reeve’s prize hen, was bathed in tar then lard to restore color, but the next day laid a coal black egg.

Millburn Avenue Maplewood N. J Fanny H. M. Reeve

Mad as March Hare Expression Explained

The text explains the origin of the phrase mad as a March hare noting it wrongly uses March instead of Marsh hare. It contrasts marsh hares as wild and ungovernable and traces how March hare became a staple figure in common speech.

Pleasant Valley Couple Visits Old Friends Here

Mr and Mrs John Blackstock and family of Pleasant Valley were meeting old friends and attending to business here Saturday.

John Blackstock Pleasant Valley

Tuxedo Family Visits Stamford Saturday

Mr and Mrs J M Amerson and children Howell Enola and Olin visited Stamford on Saturday joining other local locals during a day of social calls and greetings.

J. M. Amerson Howell, Enola and Olin Tuxedo Stamford

Hatchell Family Visiting Relatives in Texas

A. B. Hatchell of Wilson Texas is visiting his wife and their sons Ram Bert and Herbert along with her parents J. W. Reid and wife and brothers F. B. and W. W. Reid and families.

A. B. Hatchell Bertram Herbert Wilson, Texas J. W. Reid F. B W. W. Reid

Easter Service Attended by Local Knights Templar

Merrs and Mesdames F. E. Cow sert W. T. Phillips and H. F. Brill were among the number to attend the Knights Templar Easter Service in Anson Sunday.

Jacksons Join Stamford Readers Circle

Mr and Mrs W M Jackson of Tuxedo visited Stamford Saturday and enrolled in the growing family of readers.

Anson Resident Attends to Business Saturday

H. R. Hammer of Anson traveled here Saturday to attend to business and renew his appointment to the American, delaying the renewal for another year.

H. R. Hammer Anson

Park beautification plan attracts local visitor

I E Macon and W H Hargrove joined a Saturday crowd and Mr Macon praised the growing weekly necessity at the American office. He owns a modern farm home and a park on California Creek used for summer camping and picnics. He plans to improve and beautify the park and invites all to visit.

I. E. Macon W. H. Hargrove Mr. Macon California Creek

Local Visitors From Lueders Visit Here Saturday

Mr and Mrs J P Johnson of Lueders were business visitors here Saturday and the former called at our jail.

J. P. Johnson Lueders

Avoca and Rockdale residents visit Stamford on Saturday

C. D. Sampson of Avoca attended to business in Stamford Saturday. Mr and Mrs N M Hansen of Avoca were Stamford visitors Saturday. Mr and Mrs B G Anderson and J M Covey and sons of Rockdale were in Stamford Saturday for business.

C. D. Sampson Avoca N. M. Hansen Stamford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Firestone Hedberg P. M Canton Stamford No. 23 A. W. Ferguson M. P. Jackson F. Crump Unida Western Newspaper Union Brazelton Lumber Company Leeders Wind Shields Brazelton Lumver Company Asd W.W J. D Wilmer, Russell and Line Scanford G.M M. VY Orie Lee Velentine Henry Brown Ana Daucher Henrietta Otis Walker R. A. Cauthen J. D. and Chris Jones McConnell Messrs Mesdames M. L Woody F. B. Reid John Jared H. C. Rogers C. W. Sorrell W. T. Hilliard J. W. Morse New Hope March Hare DR. E. Tiedeman H. H. Hicks Goggan Sign Service W.H. Henson Sweetwater Yates’ Drug Store Lubbock Big Soring San Angelo Abilene Red Ball Great Northern Life Insurance Company Chicago, Illinois Wisconsin Ted State of J. L. Fuqua Stamford, Texas
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