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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
5
Caleb and Padilla clash with a bull as the rider and rope work at top speed on a plateau. A Welsh dowser Evans uses a hazel rod to locate water and reveal Caleb’s hidden talent, promising a public demonstration of power and a possible exhibition.
Caleb leaves town to investigate Caliente plain, testing a theory that a water-bearing gravel layer beneath clay could form a vast, pure water mine. He plans to use the diviner as cover while secretly sampling elevations and baselines near a suspected Sink. His goal is a commercial water reserve for Golden.
A belated birthday gesture crafted after a voyage to El Nido features two fishes joined by a ribbon. The giver mentions ordering the item on his return and presents it to Ietty Clinton.
Caleb and Evan test a dowser's power and find a glowing water signal beneath the gravel. Caleb feels confirmed as a Water Bearer with a prophecy of vast resources hidden in the valley, including land, water, and riches tied to Golden.
Caleb obtains a steady gaited saddle horse for his journey the following morning. The scene hints at a calm departure in the continuing chapter.
The American offers a free movie ticket to every child under 15 in Stamford and surrounding areas on their birthday. Geneva Morse 11 Bernice Lee Toney 11 Connie Mae Todd 9 are named in the notice, with Burt King, manager of the Alcove and Crystal Theatres, arranging the program.
Epworth League members and friends enjoyed a Tuesday night program at St John’s church with Miss Anna Belle Guffin and her recreation committee organizing games and a football finale. Refreshments by Mr and Mrs Tunnell accompanied the fun as officers led by Mr Davenport plan a strong year.
The Senior Aid of Central Christian Church held a Monday afternoon meeting to dispose of several important matters. Members present included Dolly Payne W T Grubbs Laura Dial L D Cooper John Hogan and others.
Fairless Schneider Mis Della Schneider and Mr. W FE. Fairless quietly wed in Abilene on Monday June 14. Rev Lawrence officiated. The bride, daughter of Hl G Schneider of Winters, was a longtime bookkeeper for local doctors. Fairless, a Peters Cartridge Co representative, has lived in Stamford. They returned to Stamford June 16 and reside at 322 Fast Hamilton Street.
A. L. Langford finishes three brick store buildings and a filling station on East Hamilton street. The filling station is leased to F. M. Locke, one store hosts HL K Langford feed, others awaiting tenants. The new structures are described as attractive and modern.
The American publishes notices for declared Democratic candidates. County Clerk W. F. Wright seeking re election. County Treasurer J. D. Pickens. County Superintendent Miss Luella Hauk seeking re election. County Judge Owen Thomas seeking re election. Sheriff Ww. E. Shields and Tom Hudson seeking re election. Tax Collector A. B. Reaves seeking re election.
Garland Bullock, three year old son of Mr and Mrs Hatlock, Rockdale, died in Stamford Jones 4 from injuries after being kicked by a horse. Funeral services were held June 15 with Rev Grimes presiding. Barrow Furniture Company managed funeral arrangements.
J A Hilecher and family returned from a three week journey visiting the Rio Grande Valley and other points of interest. They were joined at Orante Grove by two of Mr Hilechers nieces. He reports crops good across the territory except a section between Abilene and Stamford damaged by hail last week.
A. W. Stenholm and sons Lambert and Winifred of Frickedahl visited Stamford on Monday to pay Stamford Mutual Insurance dues and handle business. Lambert, the elder son, has just returned from his second year at Trinity College Round Rock.
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