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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
5
Wellington holds another Second Saturday trading day with shoppers from Col lingsworth gathering for bargains. The event drew people, exhibitors, and attention to local merchants as residents traded produce and goods, with prize contests and penmanship displays noted.
In a rustic reflection, residents hear birdsong amid cold mornings as they contemplate planting trees. The text explores how beauty in nature lifts spirits, urging action to help others and bring joy through communal work and care for the environment.
The fraternal order elected a treasurer and appointed officers including Thos Durham as escort Jim Moore as watchman Dale Longino as sentry and managers N Bone J A Leach and W P Moore. The group has grown to about 100 members with roughly 40 new joiners in recent months.
Mrs I Painter advertises Dresamsking and various Fancy and Pinning sewing services at the Leader Store, inviting customers to bring items for skilled work and alterations.
Last Monday in Wise County two prisoners broke jail. one was quickly recaptured while the other, identified as Steel, led deputies on a daylight chase across creeks and hollows toward Decatur before capture. A second escapee named Buster rode a fast pony toward the Panhandle region and Oklahoma line.
Notice to stockholders of Wellington State Bank Wellington Texas requesting attendance at 8 o clock p m to view the capital of the bank for the purpose of a meeting dated October 18 1909 by A. Weis Wellingt on Texas.
The newly incorporated Wellington city officers qualified and held their first regular session Tuesday evening. Ordinances were passed, and the issue urges readers to review the proceedings and govern accordingly to ensure a successful city government.
A prize on Trades Day awarded for the 10 best reasons to make Collingsworth County home was won by Benard Smith. The essay lauds health as a primary blessing, notes minimal malaria and mosquitos, praises diverse soils for crops, and proclaims strong stock-raising capacity with ample grazing. It extols freedom, lawfulness, and local virtues while highlighting agricultural strengths.
Wellington Dramatic Club presents A Noble Outcast a four act drama scheduled for Tuesday evening December 21 with a cast including Gerald Weston Claude McDaniel Col Lee Leslie Meeker Blackburn Jim More Jac Worthington Eugene More Mrs Lee Willie Jenkins Frances McDaniel Sadie Jewel Arnold The proceeds go to buy paraphernalia for the club and help fund future productions.
In loving tribute, Mrs. Hugh M. Longino recalls the death of Myrtle Dobbs, who sailed to join her Heavenly Father after twenty one years. The message laments her departure, notes her bid to a distant land, and speaks of reunion with loved ones and a peaceful afterlife.
The Baptist Church invites strangers and visitors to attend Sunday School at 10 o'clock, morning preaching at 11 with the topic True value of service, and evening service at 7 on Some reasons why the Bible is inspired. W T Cantrell is the pastor.
The Honorable District Court of Collings woth county convened in this city Monday with Judge Hut presiding and Harry Mason Geo Wo Lee as clerk. Sheriff Singley attended as the court began empanelling the Grand Jury and calling the docket. Tuesday opened with trial of cases, details continued on another page.
A purchase by Mr. H. W. Holbert of the Wellington Drag business, formerly owned by De Vic Brooks, marks a notable local shift this week. Brooks is praised as a young, honest merchant with many warm friendships and anticipated prosperity for Holbert in his new drug business.
A. Handricks of J. A. Hendricks & Son dry goods at Venson Oklahoma returns home to prepare a banding to open a new steem atley frands in late February or March. His son Mr Hendreds runs Vater of Hearts at Vinson and hopes to join the venture.
Messrs Toa Stalland Thirreth complete the er launie nesy store building on the North side of the square. They claim their work is first class and among the nicest in the city. Mr Stall plans to move his stock to some location about January 1st.
Morning hour features The Christian Warfare from Eph 6 10 18. Evening hour offers Saul from 1 Bam 9 2 81 6. Young men invited to evening hour. Pastor M W Clark preaches.
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