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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1925
Page
5
D. T. Watson Ben Weeks Neal Humphrey Geo Lawrence and E. W. Barnard of Avoca conducted business in Stamford Monday, meeting local merchants and discussing trade matters.
In a tense Enfield college meet, Stickney McVey roared from the start after a night of Mu Nu hazing and a gun-test setup by trainer Jake Jones. McVey surged to win the 100 yard dash with his teammates second and third, the final seconds captured as the crowd watched the sizzling finish.
Mrs. Sam Griffith, 40, died Thursday at the family home in Avoca after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband two daughters from a prior marriage and several siblings. Funeral services led by Rev. Edmondson in Rule and burial at Spring Creek cemetery were conducted with Stamford Woodman Circle in charge. Many friends express sympathy to the bereaved.
An announcement states a large revival starts Friday at the Bunker Hill Se House. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the event.
Mr and Mrs W W Allen and daughter Lorene of Tuxedo and Mr and Mrs Barnett and baby of Lager ton visited the Allen home in Stamford this Saturday.
The Stamford Mutual Life Insurance Association moves its office to the Patillo Building above the Larche Grocery after May 1. Jas H. Womble, secretary, reports the new contact phone 172. 1-Lte
Rev J S Moore will fill the pulpit at Avoca Methodist Church Sunday at 11 o clock. Pastor Rev E A Short will be absent and his place will be supplied by Bro who will bring the message.
Barbara Catherine Ricks daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R C Ricks arrived April 17 weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces. Fred Gray Junior son of Mr. and Mrs Fred Gray also arrived April 17. Both mothers are at the Domine Sanitarium. J A White and daughters Theresa Wanda visit Ft Worth and plan to attend Moab Temple Shrinedom meeting in that city Saturday the 26th.
Advertises a black cow with white spots taken up at J. C. Sullivan’s Clarke home in Stamford Texas. Owner may reclaim by paying the ad cost and keep expenses. Removed branding on right hip left ear split and half crop right ear tag listed.
Change in schedule for Wichita Valley trains lists West or South bound No and arrive 6 30 depart 5 40 am No 1 arrive 7 20 depart 7 40 pm Pact or North bound and arrive 8 00 depart 8 10 am 8 arrive 8 25 depart 8 35 pm Old papers for sale at this office.
Mrs Culbreath hosts a Just Lew Club meeting with fancy work and salad. Central Christian Church Auxiliaries plan for a fall Flower Show with hostesses serving tea. Mrs Claude Yates hosts at Kolonial Kard Klub with bridge and prizes. Guests include numerous local residents and club members in ordered social scenes.
The seller announces replacement of lost tees for all buyers of Feergonre trees. Climate issues caused the loss, and replacements can be substituted with any other trees at a price he could not control.
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