Ladies Book Club discusses Macbeth and plans new books
The Ladies Book Club met with a large turnout on West Evelyn Street to discuss Act 1 Scene VII and Act II of Macbeth. Papers by Mrs. P Hutchings and Mrs. Charles R Burrow were read and Mrs. James Ury Crawford was welcomed back to the city club. A committee was appointed to select new titles for the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Book Club
R. A. Terrill
West Evelyn Street
P. Hutchings
Charles R. Burrow
James Ury Crawford
Oklahoma
W. O. Bennett
Travis Shaw
Please Sign Your Name. County mail items received.
Reader message requests senders sign with names to verify items mailed this week. Writer explains need to know who sends items to ensure confidence in contents and publish none of the sender’s details.
Do Not Be Discouraged About the Cotton Crop
The writer argues against giving up on cotton farming after two poor chances this year. He warns that leaving a bad proposition can wipe out savings and debts, and suggests staying put, reassessing costs and gains, and making the best of the present situation, noting regional differences in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baylor County
Christmas Goods Arriving In Abundant Variety
Merchants display a broad stock of presents and toys as Christmas approaches. Observers note unusually high confidence among shoppers and a rich variety with improved quality. Early selection is encouraged to avoid late shortages, ensuring no one faces an empty stocking this season.
Santa Fe Extends Line From Plainview to Lubbock
J B Holloway arrives from Lubbock and announces a contract with the Santa Fe railroad to extend the line from Plainview to Lubbock with a substantial forfeit. Work to begin immediately as the two towns are about forty miles apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
J. B. Holloway
Lubbock
Santa Fe Railroad
Plainview
Lame Back Treated with Chamberlain's Liniment
Advice on using Chamberlains Liniment for back pain mentions bathing the affected parts twice daily and massaging five minutes per application. A dampened flannel bound to the seat of pain is recommended. Sold by City Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
City Pharmacy
Stray Cow Seen Near Danfair Ranch Northwest of City
Brown and white cow with a tied rope around its neck found near Danfair ranch northwest of the city. Owner may recover by contacting C. L. Dantels at 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danfair Ranch
City
C. L. Dantels
Sam Marshall Resigns as Local Telephone Manager
Sam Marshall resigns as manager of the local telephone company to join White Swan Grocery Company. He had long service with the telephone firm and was well liked for his management. under his care the system operated successfully given the equipment provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Marshall
White Swan Grocery Company
Mr. Marshall
Wisner man visits sons on Black pasture lands prior to California trip
John E. K. Albers of Wisner Nebraska came to the city Monday to see his sons living on Black pasture lands east of town. He plans to spend part of the winter in California after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EK. Albers
Wisner
Nebraska
City
California
Horace James Sees Mose Wesley Over deer killing in town
Horace James arrived in the city from Ceta last Monday to assist Mose Wesley in verifying the killing of a deer. The two men were seen together discussing the matter amid local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace James
Ceta
Mose Wesley
Hereford Dramatic Company Delivers Entertaining Rural Comedy
The Hereford Dramatic Company drew a large crowd at the opera house last Friday presenting Jim Burley's Ranch a western plains rural comedy. Local Hereford talent carried the show despite a leading actor missing the train with a cast shift. An orchestra from the city provided music before and between acts and Wesley Sturdey earned encores with several songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford Dramatic Company
Opera House
Western Plains
Jim Burley
Hereford
Amatners
Wesley Sturdey
Local notes from Tulia and county events
Judge Buie visited Tulia on a business trip and Judge Lair with L E Cowling bought two new autos in Amarillo. R G Kirsch & Co architect on the new courthouse reports progress. Schultz & Schultz begin dining room catering at Rogerson Hotel. J M Whitaker from Falls City Neb considers locating here. Mrs B Frank Buie and Edithe are visiting Tulia this week. Be a News subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frank Buie
Edithe
Tulia
Rogerson Hotel
Schultz & Schultz
R. G. Kirsch
R. G. Kirsch & Co
Court House
L. C. Lair
L. E. Cowling
Claude N. Harrison
Amarillo
Judge Lair
J. M. Whitaker
Falls City
Neb
Program for Teachers Institute December 1908 schedule
A detailed two track schedule for a teachers institute from December 19 to December 22 1908. It lists opening exercises sessions on attendance psychology history geography and related subjects led by J L Redus J W Crowley Miss Emma Neale Miss Fannie Johnson and others. The Sunday night program includes songs recitations solos and addresses by Judge W M Jeter and Hon F P Greever. All topics are open for general discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Redus
J. WH. Crowley
Bryson
Emma Neale
Fannie Johnson
W. L. Breithaupt
J. M. Craig
KF. M. Wilson
J. D. Gleveland
Annie Kirk
Emma Bryson
Nellie Boyle
Ida Rowan
Belle Shotwell
Julia Frary
Association
J L
EF Fawkins
Kathleen Stewart
Willie J Eakman
Bessie Johnson
Misses Hawkins
W M Jeter
Hon F P Greever
Miami
Bil Baker
Hereford
Prof Peterson
Amarillo
Rey Groves
Thorndyke
For Sale At a Bargain Saddle and Buggy Harness
A saddle and a set of single buggy harness are offered at bargain price. See them at Hicks Feed Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick’s
Bakery for Sale and Turkeys and Livestock
The only city bakery is for sale due to strong business. Inquiries at City Bakery. Also offered: White Holland turkeys and Plymouth Rock roosters with listed prices, plus a Poland China boar. Contact J. H. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock Roosters
Poland
J. H. Bell
City churches announce weekly services and leaders
The city churches invite all to services across Methodist Christian Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist Baptist and other houses of worship. Sermon times include 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sundays with midweek prayers and Sunday schools led by church officers and named leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. White
H. J. Cavet
Frankie Gober
Junior Endeavor Society
Nixon
Senior Endeavor Society
Bessie Groves
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Edna Henson
C. S
Ava R. Hall
Local Classifieds Highlight Fresh Produce and Goods
Local notices announce fresh corn and celery from area gardens, used piano for sale, livestock including seventy head of shoots and pigs, buggies and harness, and furniture. Ads mention cleaning services, land sale seeks, and a touring car for sale with a dealer offering demonstrations.
Rotten or Ripe The Pessimist and the Optimist
A contrast sketch describes two viewpoints as clouds darken or sunbreaks appear. The pessimist proclaims decay while the optimist notes sunlit progress and Fulton Lumber Co building materials as a source of ripe opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Lumber Co
County Tools Wanted IL Appoints County Tool Custodian
County Tools Wanted IL has been appointed custodian of the tools belonging to Randall county. All persons are requested to bring in tools in their possession. A word to the wise is sufficient. W. J. ReprEARN, 36-21 County Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Christmas Bazaar at Canyon Mercantile
The Aid Society of the Christian church will open a bazaar on December 17 in the hardware department of Canyon Mercantile Co. 37-It. Proceeds support church activities and local charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Aid Society of the Christian Church
the Canyon Mercantile Co
For Sale One Mare and Colt Out of Carney’s Jack
For sale a good mare and a male colt out of Carney's jack. See Thomas Lester at Umbarger to inquire or purchase. 37-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
Jack
Lester
Umbarger
Lost one brown hair braid reported to News Office
A brown hair braid is missing and reported to the News Office for return. The notice requests the owner to come forward with identifying details to reclaim the item.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Ladies Book Club
Santa Fe
Matuer
Sister City
Judge Buie
C. B
M.F. Slover
Joe Foster
Jim Redfearn
Program For
Teachers Institute
Canyon City
IH Crowley
D Cleveland
W Randall
J C Hunt
Methodist Church
M. EK. Hawkins
Park
Angie Meyers Lee
M. Wilson
John Hibdon
Home Mission Society
Christian Church
J. M. Harder
J. C. Hunt
Columbia Redfearn
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. A. Harbison
Carl Coffee
The
Canyon Coal Company
Bryan
Iinquire
J. A. Wilson
I. L. van Sanrt
Railway Committee
L.G. Conner
L. G. Conner
W. H. Aldridge
Leader
Aldridge
No. 183
Bob Foster
Canyon Mercantile Co
W. D. Cleveland
Dip Canyon
Dorr
Cowart
F. L. Gano
Keiser BrRo's, & Phillips
J. W. Cowart
P. O. Box
Tex
W. J. Reprearn
Northwestern
Randall County
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