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Newspaper
Taylor Weekly Press
Location
Taylor, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
10
A letter from Walter S. Scott to the Mexican Presbyterian Church thanks a benefactor for a donated lot and moral support. It notes plans to develop a chapel and property investment, aiming for a four hundred square foot mission valued at 1600 dollars and to reach 165 members by next April, surpassing Texas Mexican Presbyterian churches.
Mr and Mrs Paul E Root of Granger visited Taylor yesterday. Mrs Will Klause of Waco guests of sister Mrs A J Frisch. Miss Hattie Kr Ivan visits Brenham. W Knighton attended Experience in Austin. Miss Billie Curry and Maude Frank Bonds also attended. A Rosenberg named Jewish Relief Fund chairman notes Europe’s suffering, urging January 27 relief day designated by President Wilson and substantial local contributions.
District Court proceedings showed a busy week with burglary and habeas corpus actions. Frank Jones faced a two year penitentiary sentence, bond set at 500 dollars, while Otto Freitag’s habeas corpus had bond at 250 dollars. Several divorces granted on abandonment grounds. Jurors listed include Julius Becker and many others. Flewellen seeks a new trial after a 99 year sentence for a Temple killing. Judge Hamilton set to hear motion. Read the Press for the news.
The note cites Schlemmer Future Co and a Cedar Chest reference with a compact listing of items or a brief business mention.
A social event is planned at the Elks Club rooms this evening by the city’s young men. Expect a large crowd with noted visitors and lively interest as the season’s activities unfold. Five pastry lights and good tires will be provided. Sturgis-Goldstein 26-2w POT SALE OR TRA.
Dozier Auto Supply advertises a full range of electrical supplies for every description. The shop promotes its diverse selection and emphasizes availability of essential components for repairs and installations.
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