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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
16
A distorted text condemns saloons as social evils, listing questions and answers about harm caused by saloons. It portrays the saloon as corrupting society, fueling crime, ghettoes, and vice, and argues for reform or prohibition. The piece lampoons debates over liquor and morality.
Celebration at Cresbyton Texas marks the town’s third birthday with band music attractions and visits from state officials. Attendees may tour Silver Falls of the White River and enjoy excursion rates while viewing the best little city on the south plains and a beautiful canyon.
The Crosbyton Commercial Club invites all to the upcoming celebration with ample rail and accommodations and organizers promise a welcoming, enjoyable event. Last year drew about 2500 attendees and organizers aim to double attendance with abundant grounds, daily attractions, a Brite Market boot event, shooting prizes, and special prizes for shooters. A business meeting is scheduled for June 19.
The state of Texas Collingsworth County sheriff announces a public auction by virtue of an execution from the Collingsworth County Court against John Williamson. The sale, to satisfy a judgment of 7.7 dollars plus costs, will occur at the First National Bank of Wellington location on the day specified, with properties in Wellington, Collingsworth County, announced as the levy.
The gathering on Monday, despite warm weather, featured a District Secretary visit and a lively talk by Sisters Smith Harper and Anderson. Members urged earnest effort to advance Home Mission work, comparing it to a gospel wagon rolling to safety, while noting plans and prayers for future activity.
The department ruled that a saloon keeper who sells liquor to a habitual drunkard, knowing the purchaser intends it for habitual drinking, violates a dishonor law. The ruling arose from a case where a wife claimed her husband drank heavily and obtained liquor from him.
We the undersigned commitian representing Wellington Home Mission Societs submit the following resolutions urging unified Prohibition efforts. A mass meeting is called to involve all women and supporters to plan actions before the July deadline. The text urges Christian unity across denominations to combat liquor trade and advance state aid Prohibition, thanking pastors and editors supporting the cause.
A dry goods manufacturer posts ten commandments in departments. They urge honest work, focus on duties, self control, and integrity. Prohibitions include lying, stealing, wasting time, and gossip, while urging personal responsibility and professional self respect.
The local post office reports 456 002 mail pieces processed in May with average handling five times for incoming and four times for outgoing. Incoming mail totals 239 984 with 142 074 first class and 40 949 other classes. 232 984 for outgoing with 180 048 letters and 52 988 other classes. City carriers moved 62 606 pieces and collected 18 681. rural Wichita Falls office delivered 31 161 and collected 4 753.
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