Democrats settle on Davis and Bryan for ticket after 103 ballots
Delegates at the New York City national convention nominate John W. Davis of West Virginia for president after 103 ballots and select William J. Bryan as vice president. The process was long and tense with McAdoo and Smith defeated. the ticket is described as strong though a compromise.
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McAdoo
Smith
New York City
John W. Davis
West Virginia
Bryan
Eesceee
Nebraska
Commoner
W. J
Grand Jury Urges New County Jail In Jones County
The 1924 Jones County grand jury urges the county commissioners to build a new modern jail with separate spaces for women and juveniles. They call for a bath, better floors, cleaner conditions, and a improved courthouse lawn. The report notes crowded air, seven days in session, 118 witnesses, 29 indictments, and cautions about social friction with migrant workers.
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District Court
Jones County
Court House
State of
Texas
Jones
A. D
Chambers
Bruce W. Bryant
Whch
Commissioners Court
Hamlin Boosters Parade Through Stamford Today
Hamlin boosters head for Stamford to advertise Pot: nic event with 100 comedians and a band leading the march. They plan to reach around noon or a bit earlier if roads are not muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Nic
Perry Smith Resigns to Become Swift Gin Manager
Perry Smith, long time detail salesman at the Penick-Hughes store, resigns to take the manager post at the Swift Gin in Stamford. He left the store last Saturday night and started this week at the gin, preparing for the upcoming fall crop. He is well liked with a broad farmer following who will likely gin with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Penick-Hughes
Swift Gin
Stamford
Stamford High School Earns Additional Credits
A telegram from A. W. Evans, State Education official, confirms affiliation for Stamford High School adding one half credit in physiology and one half credit in Enpelegrenny. Total credits rise to twenty three and a half. Principal Wilton W. Cook led the department last year and taught the subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Evans
State Department of Education
Stamford
Wilton W. Cook
Ibeh
Veacher
Pois
Trinity University Quartette Delights Central Church Audience
A program of unusual interest at Central Presbyterian Church Sunday evening featured Trinity University Young Men's Quartette Waxahachie and Stamford orchestra members L M York Virgil Rowland Dick Rowland Jno Peterson and Mrs J C Pinson with piano. York performed a cornet solo adding to the strong lineup. Rev J M Youree announced the event and the crowd filled the church to capacity, matching expectations of Rev Youree's services.
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Central Presbyterian Church
Trinity University
Waxahachie
Stamford
L. M. York
Virgil Rowland
Dick Rowland
Jno
Peterson
J. C. Pinson
Yorkn
J. M. Youree
Rev. Youree
County Attorney Works on Galveston War Memorial Bill
Charles Theobald, Galveston county attorney, drafts a measure for the Galveston War Memorial Association permitting Texas cities and counties to use general funds or assist orders to erect memorials. The bill envisions ongoing appropriations for monuments, statues, paintings and documents of historical value, without affecting bond issues or tax levies. A copy will be shared with lawmakers at the January session and lodges will be asked to contribute to the campaign.
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Galveston
Charles Theobald
Galveston War Memorial Association
Texas
Summer School Term Ends in Stamford Schools
The first ten week term of Stamford Schools summer program has closed and the second term started Monday. Mr. L A Wooldridge of the High School faculty leads the program and the term offers a last chance for students deficient in one or two subjects to make up deficiencies.
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Stamford
L.A. Wooldridge
Governor and Park Board Inspect Local Park Sites
The State Park Board plans a tour of park sites this month in Jones County with options at Lueders Stamford and Hamlin. Stamford hopes for a tourist park to boost the economy though funds are lacking. A county chair is sought to present a candidate to Mrs. Phoebe K. Warner for Governor approval.
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State Park Board
Stamford
Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Leeders
Phoebe K. Warner
Park Board
Jones County
Lueders
Hamlin
Warner
Snyder's Variety Store taps Eastern market for fall stock
Paul Snyder manager and owner of Snyder's Variety Store in Stamford left Sunday for Eastern market points. He plans to enlarge stock with new lines in preparation for the big fall trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snyder
Snyder
Stamford
Popular Bookkeeper Ricks Weds in San Antonio
Stamford residents learned R. C. Ricks married Nina Evans on June 28 in a simple ceremony at the bride’s home in San Antonio. The couple then traveled to Corpus Christi and other points on a wedding trip before returning to Stamford to their new apartment on N. Swenson.
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Stamford
R. C. Ricks
San Antonio
Nina Evans
W. PF. Evans
Wilkins Ave
Patrick Henry
South Side
N. Swenson
Rain Deluges West Texas Transforms Drought Stricken Plains
Report of a heavy rainfall across Southeast West Texas with a brief flood surge. Observers note rain arriving Wednesday afternoon, slowing feed and cotton harvest, with toads seen and rainfall extending toward Avoca and beyond. Season's long dry spell interrupted by sudden storm activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Town Regis
Avoca
Rotan
Soldiers at Fort Crockett Report Easy Camp Life and Drills
Private HardinGers writes from Fort Crockett Galveston July 5 describing guard duty drills from 4 to 11 daily. He notes 5000 men stationed, daily reveille at 5:30, dances at the city auditorium and camaraderie despite blistered heels and fatigue.
Mock Wedding Highlights Epworth League Social
Epworth League at the Methodist church held a mock wedding on Friday with P C Owens as minister Kyron Lewis best man Roberta Guillet maid of honor and several flower girls and attendants The groom paid for the refreshments which included crackers and ice water The Sunday meeting featured Miss Gaynelle Porter leading a program with visiting Epworth League members from Yost The article praises the group as a strong factor for good among youth through pleasure work and Christian service.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church
P. C. Owens
Kyron Lewis
Roberta Guillet
K. A Bible
Gaynelle Porter
O. W. Carter
Bonnie Belle McClellan
Anna Belle Price
Ruth Moore
Verlyne Thompson
Ftuth Town
Jack Coates
Annabelle Guffin
Carter
Velle Porter
Yost
St. John's Organizations
Gambill Bros. Official Visits Waco on Business
B K Gambill of Gambill Bros Hardware travels to Waco for business. Mrs Gambill accompanies him to Abilene for a short visit.
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B. K. Gambill
Gambill Bros. Hardware
Waco
Anson Old Settlers Reunion Rodeo Advertised
The Anson band and several Stamford business men promote the Old Settlers Reunion and Rodeo to be held in Stamford on July 17 and 18. Many local old timers plan to attend to reconnect with longtime friends at the picnic.
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Anson
Stamford
Supt Holland Home For Holiday Visit
Supt N S Holland of Samford Schools spent the past weekend in Stamford from Dans pursuing special work at S M A. He is praised as an outstanding superintendent as he continues to improve. Mrs Holland joined him part of the time and stayed at Alba and Breckenridge before reuniting with him.
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Holland
N. S. Holland
Samford
Stamford
Dans
Joe
Overland Motor Co Showcases 1925 Models in Dallas
G. C. Carothers manager of the Overland Motor Company Stamford traveled to Dallas this week and unveiled three 1925 Overland models. Two were Blue Bird five passenger cars, one a roadster, and one Overland Coupe. The cars feature new refinements. R. Boswell and Roy Shook attended, returning with two cars.
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G. C. Carothers
Overland Motor Company
Stamford
Dallas
Overland
R. Boswell
Roy Shook
Womans Missionary Society Notes at St John’s Church
The Womans Auxiliary of St John’s Methodist met after noon with devotion led by President Mrs J B Dodson. Reports from treasuries and district secretary Mrs J H Rutherford highlighted the meeting and funds like Belle Bennett Memorial and Student Secretary Fund at Canyon College were urged.
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Womans
St. John's Methodist Church
J. B. Dodson
J. H. Rutherford
Dstrict
Belle Bennett
Canyon College
A. W. Waddill
Louisiana
Elmens
Government Lifts Tax on Pictures as Admissions Drop
The government on July 2 removed the tax on theater admissions up to fifty cents. The tax cuts accompany a broad bill reducing numerous levies including amusements and confectionaries. Alcove Theater has reduced its admission price accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Public School Faculty Named For Upcoming Term
Authorities released the new teaching roster for the next term. High School leaders include Leroy W. Johnson as principal and T. R. Tinsley as athletic director, with several new teachers joining from Oklahoma and local graduates. Elementary posts list Mrs Cromwell and others, while Washington and Liberty schools name re-elected and new principals. Several staff will attend summer programs at Baylor, Denton, Columbia, and Texas universities, with plans for a regional teachers institute under county superintendent Mrs Ula Brockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Leroy W. Johnson
T. R. Tinsley
Alys G. Knight
L. A. Wooldridge
Margaret Crockett
Bertha Ross
Martha Buttrell
Mattie Celeste Widney
Stella Doak
Lora Middleton
Miss Doak
Oklahoma
Miss Middleton
D. K. Lyon
W. T. Phillips
G. H. Addis
Alton Brady
Lris Johnson
Jno. Wallace
Missia Lilla Beth Graham
Ruth Waggoner
Willie Mae Fuqua
Dena Meyer
Olive McDougle
Lois
Lollar
Johnson
Teachers College
Denton
Miss Lollar
Miss Crockett
Columbia
New York
Baylor
Alyss
West Minister S S Class Meeting at Mrs Hudson’s Home
The West Minister S S Class of Central Presbyterian held a Wednesday 3:40 pm meeting at Mrs. Jno Hudson’s Oliver Street home. Attendees enjoyed a social hour with work for the fall bazaar and Mrs Hudson served orange sherbet and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Central Presbyterian Church
Jno. Hudson
Oliver Street
S. Cutbirth
Geo. Hinds
A. H. Goldsticker
Perry Smith
HH. H. Pennington
G. C Carothers
Jno. Pinson
H. P. Moody
Joe Payne
Frank Lindsey
Dick Rowland
EF. L. Murphy
Miss Lillie Ragedale
Woodman Circle Drill Team Winners Take Prizes
R. P. Bennett won first prize a cedar chest in the Woodman Circle Drill Team contest. J. KR. Masterson took second a wrist watch, Mrs. Burt King third an embroidered bed set, and J. FE. Duncan fourth a comforter. The team has earned honors and will use funds for further work.
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Woodman
Woodman Circle
R. P. Bennett
J. KR. Masterson
Burt King
J. FE. Duncan
Ladies Bible Class Hostess Party Honors Mrs Harvey
Mrs L L Loop hosted the Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class at 209 East Davenport Street. Thirty guests attended as Mrs J D Harvey, the former teacher, received a cedar chest gift amid fern and daisy decor. Mrs Roy E Smith helped with entertaining and serving.
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L. L. Loop
Church of Christ
East Davenport St
J. DD. Harvey
J. D. Harvey
Roy E. Smith
Saturday Market at Larche's by Central Presbyterian Church
The Central Presbyterian Church ladies hold a Saturday market at Larche's Grocery on July 12 offering fresh cakes for Sunday dinner and support a good cause.
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Larche
the Ladies of the Central Presbyterian Church
Club Royale Hosts Evening of Bridge and Socials
Mr R R Robertson entertained Club Royale at his East MeCharg Avenue home Thursday evening. Mrs Claude Yates won the ladies high score and Mr W B Harrison the gent’s high score after several rounds of bridge. A salad course and lemonade followed for guests including M Francis J F Upshaw G C Carothers W B Harrison Geo Zachary Claude Yates H G Andrews Pickens Smith H H Harman Arthur Vernon Mrs Edwin Kennedy of Houston Mr Murray Doyle and the hosts.
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Club Royale
R. R. Robertson
East MecHarg Ave
Claude Yates
W. B. Harrison
M. Francis
J. F. Upshaw
G. C. Carothers
Geo, Zachary
Marriage Unites Hattie White and Paul Bridler in Anson
At the bride’s mother's home on Fast McHlarg Ave Sunday afternoon, Hattie White and Paul Bridler of Anson were married by Rev M Youree of Central Presbyterian Church. The ceremony united their lives and they will reside in Anson.
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Marrei
H. M. White
Anson
Friday Forty-Two Club Hostess on West Moran Street
Mrs. J. P. Donal son hosted the Friday Forty-Two Club in her West Moran Street home. Guests enjoyed a sequence of games and a refreshment plate after the activities.
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West Moran Street
J. P. Donalson
Mmea
J. M. Hanna
Cliff Wallace
D. T. Perkns
C. B. Billingsley
G. L. Inglish
Joe Payne
J. A. Smith
J. i Wilemon
Elliott Purchases Home on East Reynolds Street
ME Elliott bought the residence at 60 percent East Reynolds Street through Tayman & Connell and moved his family in yesterday. The site is described as a highly desirable location with planned changes to the buildings.
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ME. Elliott
Reynolds Street
Tayman & Connell
Elliott
Boy Burned When Perfume Fire Sparks During Picnic
At a Bricksdahl picnic in Lueders two boys sprayed perfume on each other in a Ford truck. One boy, 11 year old Bob McGery, lit a match to see the amount on his companion and flames erupted, tearing clothing and flesh. He received first aid from Dr. R. Dunlap. The other boy escaped flames and helped save the truck.
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Bricksdahl
Bob McGery
John McGery
Lueders
Bob
Not a Deacon Says W H Wright at First Baptist
W H Wright writes to dispute being called a deacon at the First Baptist Church he attends. He clarifies he is a plain layman who strives to live by faith and teaches the Young Business Men's Class of the Sunday School. He also participates actively in church work as needed.
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W. H. Wright
the First Baptist Church
Anapn
First Baptist Sunday School
Westbound Limited at the Alcove Theater
Recalled thrill of boyhood spectacle as Westbound Limited is staged at the Alcove Theater. Vivid scenes of steaming engines, circus feats, college football and late home runs stir nostalgia and adrenaline for audiences revisiting the big mogul of the shiny rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Utte
Weatbound Limited
Fairbanks Joyful Disposition In Plot In Habit Of Happiness
Douglas Fairbanks brings cheer in the film Habit of Happiness devised by Shannon Fife and directed by Allan Dwan. He runs a laughing business to aid downhearted clients and becomes entangled in a Broad Street plot to abduct a wealthy old man and his daughter. He foils the scheme with ingenuity and athleticism. At the Joyland Friday only.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Shannon Fife
Allan Dwan
Fairbanks
Nicholas Nickleby
Blues
Broad Street
Dails
Golden Milk Bread Costs Mixed for Bakery Consumers
The notice notes Golden Milk bread costs merchants slightly more than cheaper water breads while Home Bakery faces higher production costs per loaf. It urges buyers to choose Golden Milk for health benefits and includes a contact phone number 218.
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Home Bakery
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Davis
Grand Jury
Hamlin Boosters
Trinity University Quartette
HardinGers
Company K
Revielle
Oid
Revelle
City Auditorium
Fred C. Hardin
Fort Crockett
Overland CO
Womans’ Missionary Society
Strg
Westround Limited
Alcove
Rogers
Will Rogers
Jimmy
Mary
Java
Hal Roach
Joyland Theatre
Will
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