Wellington Leader Friday Morning Edition
The Wellington Leader published every Friday morning with editorial by Thos Durham. The issue notes second class mail status and lists the editor as Thos Durham, serving Wellington, Texas.
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
10
Church Directory Notice for Weekly Services
Baptist services every Sunday at 10 and 7 pm. Pastor Cantrell leads Sunday School at 9 am with To AL Reith as Superintendent. Prayer meeting each Friday at 7 pm. Meetings every Sunday at 9 am and 7 pm in various rooms. Formal notices restate weekly gatherings for local worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantrell
tOa
AL Reith
Fok P
Sop
Bolum
Fragmentary 19th Century Text Scraps Show Stylistic Echoes
The readable parts depict fragmented lines about work, family, and old social customs. It hints at a narrative involving personal history, possible oblique references to mothers, and distant events without clear coherence or identifiable subjects.
Ministers condemn Sunday base ball as Sabbath desecration
A Wellington pastor notes a Sunday base ball practice by young men and other attendees, urging church leaders to warn congregants. He argues the Sabbath is for rest and worship, and that playing or patronizing Sunday games violates God’s commandments and harms morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Pdkpit
Jesus
Sabbath Reform Message From Wellington Preacher
An earnest plea urges Wellington residents to end Sunday games and join a Sabbath reform, calling for a townwide reformation led by a humble gospel preacher. The author warns that breaking God's day invites divine judgment and urges observance of the Christian Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
J. G. House
Prohibition Stance Echoes Through Generations
W Alexander argues for statewide prohibition urging voters to follow his father and grandfather who voted against the saloon in 1911. He frames the issue as a moral battle over the influence of drinking, urging a no vote on liquor to spare future generations from life destroying consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Bam
Jada
W. Alexander
Local kids split two games with Hollis guests
The home team and Hollis visitors played two ball games. In the first game the visitors won 9 to 6. In the second game the home team dominated 15 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Austin Fake Yarn on Governor Assassination Circulated
A fabricated prohibition story alleged Gov Colquitt faced assassination calls after a Featt Worth rally. It failed to run in Dallas News or Ft Worth Record and was pushed by the Ft Worth Star Telegram as a sewer pipe hoax. Local papers dismiss the danger as mere rally theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Colquitt
Antis
Dallas News
Ft. Worth
Bargain Counters and Brands Highlight Local Stores
Local merchants advertise deals on millinery goods at the Famous and angel food at City Bakery. Angel offerings and line of Packard high grade oxfords at The Mamons join promotions, with Hardin & Company noted for teen doors as shoppers are urged to ask about selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Food
Asku
Mamons
Local Sheriff Sale Notice and Lumberyard Ads
Public sheriff sale notice from Collingsworth County for J Perry Brown et al to satisfy a bank judgment of 673.75 with property in Wellington. Also multiple local ads promote Shamberger and Hardin lumber, Pioneer Hardware, laundry services, insurance, photo work, and Moon Bros. buggies along with fresh groceries and dry goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Collingsworth
First National Bank of Wellington
Texa
J.perry Brown
John Williamson
C. W. Roberts
Court House
Collingsworth County
Wellington
Texas
John Willamson
First National Bank of
L. T. Sullivan
Becks, Quail Texas
Junior Bible Program Dismissed by Superintendent
The Junior B Y P U program featured songs and prayers led by the president Tell and teachers Dell Myers and Ralph Roy. Readings included miracles of Jesus and the life of Jonah with Luke chapter explanations. Special music by Violet Good Montie Arm. Short prayers by Rose Williams Grace Couch Nellie Payne Lola Benge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Blanton Wells
Jonah
Ralph Roy
Dell Myers
Violet Good
Montie Arm Name Books of
Rose Willams
Grace Couch
Nellie Payne
Lola Benge
Supt
Hatred theme outlined in B Y P U program
The program centers on the subject Hatred with scripture Psalm 25 1-6. Miss Lillie Dukeminier defines Hatred and its consequences while J M Sullivan urges Christian conduct avoiding hatred. Leader Cleve Self leads scripture imitation and discussion by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Dukeminier
J. M. Sullivan
Cleve Self
Fire destroys home of A P Watkins
Last Sunday night between 10 and 11 o clock the home of A P Watkins burned with flames gaining rapidly before discovery. Mrs Watkins and the children were away visiting relatives and Mr Watkins was staying with his wife's parents. The origin of the fire is not known and the home had little insurance. We extend sympathy for their loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Watkins
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