Oil strike near Stamford spurs optimism for local boom
A new Adams-Moody well on the Proctor ranch east of Stamford shows promising oil flow at 1685 feet and a gas kick of about 3,000,000 feet. Nearby Colbert and Carter wells drill as Stamford eyes a potential oil town with gas supply and boosted industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Colbert
Carter
H. H. Adams and Moody Oil Company
Proctor
Stamford
Haskell County
Lueders
A. G. Carter
Fort Worth
Proctor Ranch
R. V. Colbert
Adams-Moody
Throckmorton
H. T Wolfe
York
Houri
Haskell
Proctor and Colbert
Stamford Gas & Electric Co
Moran
Rotarians Dine With Methodist Women Speaker At Session
Rotarians joined the Woman’s Missionary Society of St John’s Church Tuesday for lunch in the basement. Rev. M. B. Harris of Central Christian Church gave a longer address, well received by the club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Womans Missionary Society
Methodist Church
St. John's
M. B. Harris
Central Christian Church
Rotary
Mr. Harris
Westerner Tumbles Down Cliff Finds Lost Ranch
In the melodrama The Mystery of Lost Ranch at Alcove Theatre Pete Morrison searches for a trail and tumbles down a cliff to discover a hidden valley containing the last ranch. The stunt scene led to three days of layoff for Morrison due to bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcove
Pete Morrison
Morrison
The Old Army Post at Fort Davis
The old Army Post at Fort Davis Texas sits decaying after years of neglect. Founded in 1852 by Jefferson Davis then War Secretary to protect the overland mail route, it served as a Southwest military outpost before and after the Civil War. The Stamford American Magazine will publish its full story in the August 7 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Texas
Southwest
Jefferson Davis
Franklin K. Pierce
Pacific Coast
Louisiana
Stamford American Magazine
Back From Colorado Harlan Family Return from Vacation
Mr and Mrs W M Harlan and son Rex have returned from a vacation trip to Colorado. They traveled in a Lincoln and report a fine trip with enjoyable sights and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Stamford Oil Mill Enters Modernization Ahead of Plant Overhaul
H. WV McFlreath and W. T. Irvin of the Stamford Cotton Oil Mill return from a Plains country trip surveying newly built mills. The Stamford mill is undergoing a complete overhaul with modern features as the pair also enjoys a vacation. Plains crops are reported as spotted with some food and some poor yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. WV. McFlreath
Oreman
Stamford
W. T. Irvin
Plains Country
Plains
Revival Held by Rev J D Crockett in Texas County
Pastor J David Crockett reports a strong revival in Elliott Texas Witbarger area with two sermons daily and growing attendance. He notes progress with 13 persons converted to date yesterday and last night, and forecasts continuation next week as the church meets nightly. He adds farmers are saving a third alfalfa crop and request rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Crockett
Witbarger
Texas
Elliott
Bro. Thomas
J. David Crockett
Rochester Revival Ends as Bates Returns for Stamford Meeting
Rev J L Bates pastor of the Nazarene church returned from Rochester after a 10 day revival that brought several converts. The Rochester services continued this week in a joint meeting with Methodist and Presbyterian pastors. Bates then headed to Stamford to begin a revival at his home church, leaving Rochester early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bates
Church of the Nazarene
Rochester
Bro. Bates
Stamford
Stanley Cole wed at Baptist church in Rockdale
Miss Ethel Stanley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley of the Corinth community formerly of Rockdale united in marriage to Obie Cole by Rev C Jones pastor of the church. The bride is from Rockdale area and the groom works for the Oil Refining Company of Breckenridge. They will reside in Breckenridge with many friends offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Kdale
Ethel Stanley
Obie Cole
C. Jones
Cleared
John Stanley
Corinth
Rockdale
Oil Refining Company
Breckenridge
Preckenridge
Constance Talmadge at Alcove Monday Tuesday
Constance Talmadge returns to Stamford for two nights at the Alcove Theatre with the picture Her Night of Romance. Audiences know her for romance and comedy, as with East Is West, and will expect the usual satisfaction from her performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Talmadee
Stamford
Gas well flight brings Dr Zigler home from Kansas
L D Ruch of Pratt Kansas flew from Plainville to bring oil geologist Dr Zigler to Stamford area after hearing of a gas well blowout. They traveled 450 miles in six hours with a stop at Elk City Oklahoma before landing at Crowell with plans to discuss leases around the new well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Ruch
Kansas Flyers
Pratt
Kansas
Plainville
Dr. Zigler
Stamford
Elk City
Oklahoma
Crowell
Visit with W. M. Smith and family after Memphis trip
W. M. Smith and his wife and baby visited Monday after returning from a motor trip through Mem phis, Hedley and Leila Lake country. He praised the region for good crops, abundant gardens and fruits, and fine water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
W. M. Smith
Anson Road
Baby
Memphis
Hedley
Leila Lake
Paradox of the Magic Valley Draws Local Comment
The Rio Grande region is praised as paradise by visitors who return with wondrous tales. Local figures Dr. Bickley C L Rogers and Claude Binkley are cited as the latest to promote or dispute the glowing reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Mag Valley
Dr. Bickley
C. L. Rogers
Claude Binkley
Southards Send Camping Outfit to Lyons Colorado
A telegram from Dr. Dallas Southard of Crossville Tennessee to Lt Montgomery directs shipment of his camping gear to Lyons Colorado. He is en route and plans to camp there for a while, adding he will likely beat frost back to Stamford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southards
Colorado
Dallas Southard
Crossville
Tennessee
Montgomery
Lyons
Stamford
Frost
City of Stamford bids on deposit of funds 1925
The City of Stamford will receive bids up to and including August 7 1925 for depositing the current year funds. Bidders must state interest on daily balances and furnish an approved surety bond to the city. City Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Stamford trio returns from South Texas with cotton yield forecast
D. K. Lyon J. A. Smith and J A Middleton of the Stamford Cotton and Produce Company returned Saturday night from South Texas where they studied the cotton situation and bought supplies. They left a representative at Mission to handle firm business. They report this year's crop about like last year and expect a yield near 90 000 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
D. K. Lyon
J. A. Smith
J A. Middleton
Stamford Cotton & Produce Company
Therree
Mission
Testerman Cleared of Murder Charge in Self Defense Case
The State versus C H Testerman, tried at Groesbeck for the death of James Fife, ended with a 15 minute jury deliberation and a not guilty verdict on the self defense finding. Hilliard Stevenson and Rennels face upcoming trials. Testerman, a local broker and lifelong county resident, is vindicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Testerman
Groesbeck
Jas. Fife
W. T. Hilliard
Henry Stevenson
Cobe Rennels
Testerman
Hilliard
Masonic Grand Lodge Officers Visit Stamford
Stamford Masons host open house for members and families next Wednesday night August 5 in honor of visiting Grand Lodge of Texas officers. Eastern Star chapter serves refreshments before the lodge enters closed session for unwritten work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Lodge Masons
Grand Lodge of Texas
Eastern Star
West Texas
Stamford
Brown Family Heads to Dallas and Bella Vista Visit
Mrs J T Brown and daughter Ruth accompanied by Mrs L F Brown and Dorothea Brown depart from Dallas in a Brown Ford Sedan for a short stay in Dallas and then a visit to Bella Vista with Mrs J T Brown's sister Mia and Royal A Ferris family. The trip promises a pleasant resort experience and the American will report on home affairs during their absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Vista
Arkansas
J. T. Brown
Ruth
L. EF. Brown
Dorothea Brown
Dallas
Mia
Royal A. Ferris
Stamford
Stamford Y
Shepard
Jones
Owen
Benton
Benton Mra. V. CG. Cur L. KR
Lighten Stamay
Corley JW
Robertae Ll. FE
Adams
W. H. Terry
J. A. Chapman
J. M. Mercer
G. W. Bosse
Roundtree
J. W. Raina
Curt Davenpor
Wash Rogers
M. Kingstor
W. Bray
A. J. Chapman
Hedlums
J. Kingston
J. H. Jackson
Fo Weeks
Musil
J. F. McGregor
Shanafelt
W. Frick
Linni
Williams
Cart Fischer
W. R. Taylor
Ruth Die
H. Parsons
Frank Kutach
Julia Odstseil
OB. Pergusor Mere M G. Tanner
New Orleans
Snyder Couple Leaves for Dallas to Replenish Stock
Manager Paul Snyder and his wife from Snyder Variety Store depart for Dallas to buy additional stock for the store. Miss Virginia Snyder and the regular force will run the store while they are away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Snyder
Snyder
Dallas
Virginia Snyder
Obituary: Mr V C Curtis Dies at 72 in Texas Home
Friday night July 17 Mr V C Curtis died at the family home in Bunkerhill after a long illness. He and his wife moved from Flant land county a month ago to join sons Leon Albert and Luther. He came to Texas 30 years ago from Georgia. He was 72 years 11 months and 6 days old and a Baptist church member. He was survived by his wife three sons two daughters May Rich and Bertie Simpson. Funeral services were held at Highland cemetery Saturday afternoon with interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V C. Curtis
Bunkerhill
Flantland County
Leon
Albert
Luther
Texas
Georgia
Baptist Church
Curtis
May Rich
Eastland County
Bertie Simpson
Young County
Highland Cemetery
Family Reunion Honors Mrs F F Kelly at Lindsey Home
Monday July 27 relatives gathered at G T Lindsey 812 East Campbell to honor their mother Mrs F F Kelly. About forty six relatives from Carnegie Fairley Temple Ralls Stamford gathered for a noon feast with watermelons and ice cream in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Lindsey
East
Campbell Street
F. F. Kelly
Joshua
W. A. Kelly
J. W. Needham
Albert Kelly
Carnegie
Oklahoma
PD. L. Kelly
Fairley
J. W. Allen
Temple
Texans
BR. L. Wyatt
Sam Allen
J. T. Hazlewood
Ralls
Fula Johnson
Warren Hilliard
Stamford
Tom Lindsey
Marie Frownfelter
Stephenville
Sermon by Dr. Atwood Draws Large Stamford Audience
De. FE. B. Atwood, Bible professor at Simmons University and former Wayland College president, filled the First Baptist pulpit in Stamford with strong discourses to large crowds. The article notes a better week in Stamford with widespread rain aiding crops, including 1-3 inch totals in several communities and overall benefit to feed and cotton despite some areas missing rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. B. Atwood
Simmons University
First Baptist Church
Atwood
Wayland College
Plainview
Wason Keeps Ancestral Scarves From Boyne Battle Era
C FE Wason displays a scarf and sash inherited from forefathers and tied to the Battle of Boyne in 1600. They were brought from Ireland, kept by his Matador sister after his father's death, and will be passed to his son. The relics honor old sect and Treland glory while fitting into American life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE. Wason
Boyne
Ireland
Charlie
Matador
Treland
Uncle Bob Warwick Heads South in Bold Escape
Stamford Cash Grocery chief clerk Uncle Bob Warwick and his family vanished last week vowing to leave the United States. Reports trace them moving southward, crossing Aeon and Matamor as they race toward Mexico, with Warwick driving hard and not easing until reaching the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Warwick
Stamford Cash Grocery
Geneva
Billie
United States
Uncle Bob
Queen
Matamoras
Mexico
Bob
Rio Grande
Revival At Post Methodist Church Draws Interest
Rev Doak of Saint John's Methodist preaches at Post Methodist revival led by Rev R I Hart with strong attendance and favorable reports on the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doak
Post
F. B. Doak
Saint John's Methodist Church
Post Methodist Church
R. I Hart
Allens Well Drilling Near Throckmorton Progress Report
C and R Allen and brothers drilling a well near Throckmorton report their well down 1080 feet a few days ago. Work is moving along and Stamford friends hope Mr Allen may soon achieve good results from his efforts not far off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allens
C& R
Allen and Brothers
Throckmorton
Stamford
Allen
Haskell Defeats Avoca in Storm Interruption
A ball game between Avoca and Haskell at Stamford Park paused by a sand storm with Haskell leading 6 to 3. The rough weather halted play after a spirited effort by both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Avoca
Stamford Park
Surprise That Lasts a Year
Mrs Emil Slovacek of our city ordered the American to be sent to her sister Mee Julius Odetecl of Corinth for a year as a surprise. The office notes several subscriptions given as gifts and wedding presents, all seen as lasting remembrances and home news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Slovacek
Mee
Julius Odetecil
Corinth
New Doctors and Head Nurse Join Stamford Sanitarium Staff
Dr. L. F. Metz of Tennessee joins Stamford Sanitarium as a physician described as capable and well recommended. Misa Burdette from Baylor Hospital Fort Worth becomes head nurse, replacing Mies Cooze who leaves for other work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Metz
Tennessee
Stamford Sanitarium
Misa Burdette
Baylor Hospital
Fort Worth
Mies Cooze
Avoca Businessman Visits Stamford on Monday
F. W. Taylor, one of Avoca's five businessmen, was in Stamford Monday handling business and called on our office. He runs a hardware and grocery store and is described as a capable, successful entrepreneur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Taylor
Avoca
Stamford
Mr. Taylor
Rainfall reports revive crops across the region
Residents report a two inch rain from Avoca to near Stamford on Tuesday afternoon with further showers from Abilene to two miles beyond Anson. Forecasters expect a general upcoming rain in Texas, reviving crops similar to prior years and prompting farmers to consider increasing feed crops to mitigate shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Amford
Abilene
Texas
Croga
Judge Walker R Chapman Joins Stamford Law Firm
Judge Walker R Chapman of Anson and Austin will move to Stamford and become a partner in Andrews & Andrews. Former district judge and state appeals court appointee, he resigned his post in this district and now returns to practice with strong local and district support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker R Chapman
Anson and Austin
Stamford
Andrews & Andrews
Chapman
Neff
Austin
Saint Luke's Church Morning Service August 2
Sunday service at Saint Luke's Church at eleven o'clock led by Lay Leader Charles Sledge with Percy Jones as pastor. The message reflects Episcopal Protestant worship in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sledge
Percy Jones
Stamford American Subscriptions Grow As Readers Multiply
Stamford readers increasingly subscribe to the Stamford American. over 1300 orders show strong demand. The note lists new subscribers and renewals including names from Stamford and other towns, thanking supporters and urging renewals for the $1.00 yearly rate.
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BPE Eng
Lee Aan
Bia
Stanley -Cole
Constance Talmadge
Gil Man
Cee
The
Masonic Grand Lodge
Kellys
DR. Atwood OF
Simmons
First Baptist
Voc
Succers
New Hope
Brickadahl
Anson
Abdene
S Por
Jayton
Pointe
Lubbock
Albury
Wichita Falls
Weinert
Old Mexico
Nobeh
W. R. Chapman
Saint Luke's Church
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