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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
5
Hillsboro Texans urge Wellington merchants to advertise to draw shoppers and boost the local paper. The piece praises advertising as essential for progress, notes strong subscription growth, and says the town aims to show the country its vitality and future prospects.
A Kansas City financier, KE M Lampkins, with Ed Kennedy and W V Kennedy of Houston, F L Aymond of Altus, says Altus Roswell El Paso railroad funds will come from a safe investor. He recommends the line as a solid investment, promising new life for construction and faster completion. Local Hollis readers feel optimistic about grading progress and potential steel laying and rail service soon.
The article outlines a beautification effort for Wellington, focusing on removing unsightly lakes in the town's sections. Officials say the aim is to enhance the town's appearance by eliminating features detracting from the overall charm.
A local advocate group led by T. Adkinson and Geo. Ford proposes private donations to sink a test well on Adkinson’s farm one mile and a half north of town. If successful, a stock company would form to fund a public water works system with lake recreation potential and park development for Wellington.
The article describes Squire Merriman being telephoned from his home to perform a solemn ceremony for Rev. Skipper of Marella. It notes uncertainty whether a court matter or street trouble awaited, but instead the Squire was called to unite Rev. Skipper with Mr of Marella in a quiet nuptial rite.
The Lubbock Avalanche notes rapid progress on the Altus Roswell and El Paso railroad with speculation it is backed by Ed Kennedy and possibly a major company like M K & T. The piece hopes for no delays and sees the line as vital to open commerce in a vast fertile region.
Miss Lena Vivian visiting Mrs. Roy Williams entertained a large group of friends last Thursday. The dining room glowed with candles as guests enjoyed a lavish display of cake and merry conversation. Attendees included Florence Wyles Lucile Isbelle Bennie Wayne Holbert Gertrude White Fisher Dukeminer Emmet Dobbs Arthur Bailey and Clyde Penrod.
The Leader announces a Friday picnic on August 18 at Dozier Creek old grounds. shaded, ample water, featuring music speaking bron riding tournament race base ball games cigar races and more attractions for all attendees.
Calvin B Lane died in Quail Texas on August 2 age 61 born February 26 1887 at Koppers Texas as a Modern Woodmen of America member his death caused by typhoid fever and his remains were laid to rest with lodge honors respected by relatives
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