Evangelist Nathaniel Jack to Lead July Christian Meeting
A Christian gathering is planned for July with Rev Nathaniel Jack and his son from Dallas to conduct services starting Saturday night before the first Sunday of July. The event promises a large turnout with a strong emphasis on prayer, hymn singing, choir practice, and new books to be used during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Jack and Son
Dallas
Bro Jack
Evangelist
Christ
Gauds
Crist
The
Christian Church
Hardware and furniture sale by W. Al. Cook stores
Overstocked notice from W. Al. Cook offering a 30 day special account on hardware, queensware, furniture, and harness. Encourages in person inspection of the line and prices. Also advertises a hog dip claim to kill insects on hogs and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
W. AL. Cook
P.S
Jail Bond Issue Raises County Financing Questions
The June 24 jail bond election involves the county issuing $9000 in bonds at 1.25 percent interest. The plan aims to limit tax impact to about one cent per $100 valuation while enabling sinking fund payments and reinvestment in debt instruments to cover interest and principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istat
Commissioners Court
Baptist Church Invites Community to Join Choir and Services
The Baptist Church reports splendid services last Sunday with two additions to the church. The pastor preached at Cross Roads school house and evening worship was well attended. Sunday school begins at ten o'clock next Sunday. morning and evening sermons by the pastor. The choir, praised as among the county's best, invites all to join. Royale welcome extended to worship with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaldred
Cross Roads School House
Collingsworth
Baptist Church
Moses
Jethro
Cantrell
Lost Sow Pig Report From Wellington City
Notice to unknown owner about a black sow pig six months old weighing about seventy five pounds. Pig missing ear tip, caught running at large within Wellington city limits. Owner may reclaim by paying impounding costs and advertisement. if not claimed within ten days, animal will be sold at public auction. May 80 1911. Marshal M. L. Boss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
M. L. Boss
Old Batchlor News Roundup: Local Goings On
Bowen Items report farmers busy with crops and a chorus of health updates. Mrs E C LaHue improves this week while Grandma DGrewer stays with her daughter. Mr and Mrs G C Gatlue visit at Lockhart's last Thursday. Miss Louis Itiley visits aunt Mrs Ko Co Lakue. Regio Bowlsteon noted Hast this wok. Comedins preached at the schoolhouse with a large crowd. Mrs J M Mason visits Mrs J W LaHue last Monday. More notes to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Itiley
Ko Co Lakue
County Court weighs roads plan for faster county growth
The county judge and Commissioners court consider methods to build better roads before committing large funding. The aim is to improve access to the county seat and spur growth, with the judge favoring careful method selection prior to any substantial expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurdan Loaf
Coke Fe
Hot Dig Gibs Weed Voth
Pete Renen
Judes
Commissioners Court
Siume
Tut
Ous
Culture Club Notes Adds Two Members at Wednesday Meeting
The Culture Club met Wednesday afternoon in a warm room with thirteen members present. Mrs Wilkins and Mrs V V Davis were elected to membership, making twenty four members. Future applicants must submit names to Secretary Mrs J C Crook for notification and vote at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
V. V. Davis
J. C. Crook
Meeting Adjourned With Mrs J T Howell Wednesday June 2
A general meeting adjourned to reconvene with Mrs J T Howell on Wednesday June 2 as noted by a press reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Howell
Southwestern graduate R H Smith listed for A B degree
R H Smith of Wellington earns an A B degree from Southwestern University this year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T Smith of the city, and the community joins in their pride at his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern University
R. H. Smith
Wellington
T. Smith
Web Worms and Hoppers Threaten Local Cotton Crop
Farmers report minor damage from web worms and grasshoppers affecting cotton fields. Information is unclear on exact extent as counts remain uncertain.
Election Notice for Collingsworth Jail Bond Vote
Notice from Collingsworth County Texas announcing a June 24 1911 election to approve or reject bonds funding a new jail. County Judge Reed Cocke outlines bond amount 980000 interest 2 percent sinking fund and tax levy to pay interest and principal, with election managers and ballot wording for or against bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
Collingsworth
Cocke
Collingsworth County
City of
Wellington
Tamworth Hogs Prove Worth in Pasture Feeding
W. A. Laybourn promotes Tamworth hogs noting their superior lean meat, thrifty growth, and disease resistance. He recounts starting in Wheeler County two years ago with gifts and a first litter that yielded over 3000 dollars. now over 800 head and offering them at fair prices with a sale announced for Tuesday June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamworth
Tayworth
Wheeler County
W. A. Laybourn
Value of Farming Life Over Urban Living
The piece argues farmers gain wealth through assets beyond cash, highlighting livestock, land, and family health. It praises independence, duty, and moral upbringing on farms, contrasting farm life with urban disappointments and urging a return to rural living as summer heat and city pressures bite.
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Christie
R. H. Cocke, JR
Pethee
Old Batchler
E. C. LaHue
Grandma Dgrewer
Mrs. Lockheart
G.C. Gatlue
Regio
Comedins
J. M. Mason
J. W. LaHue
Jack
Shamrock
Wheeler
Walter Pendleton Clerk
R. E. Mahoney Guthrie
Okla
J. M. O'Donnell
Elk City
Sunbeam Program
Verna McMinn
Noah
Cecil Jones
Nina Albright
Katie Sledge
Morris Wells
Mary
Royal
S.R. Lowrie
Culture Club Notes
the Ladies of the Culture Club
Southwestern
Bottoe Tschemels
Columesworth
Oat Toyesworth
Tamworth Hogs
Templetons
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