Prescott Named for Congress Seat in 1st District
W. E. Prescott of Pennsylvania announces his candidacy for the 1st Congressional District seat held by John H. Gore. The statement signals a forthcoming campaign and political contest.
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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
5
W. E. Prescott of Pennsylvania announces his candidacy for the 1st Congressional District seat held by John H. Gore. The statement signals a forthcoming campaign and political contest.
Mrs. T. J. Jones, afflicted by illness, receives a recuperative visit from Alterick as the Dean. The scene reflects community concern and support during a period of illness.
The Wellington Independent School District records an enrollment of 1018, up 54 from last year. Bik oversaw the scholastic census, noting substantial growth and promising prospects with new school buildings and improved facilities for the upcoming term.
A man visited the depressed house and had his thumb treated with coal oil and a poultice for a wound. He then ran to seek medical care due to swelling and illness, with no serious lasting effects noted.
Revival services conducted at the Christian Church in Wallington with preaching at 8 30 each evening continuing through most of next week. The meeting is expected to close Friday June 28 with strong sermons by a forceful speaker. Music directed by C Cleary with Elder Elzinga assisting. Also notes on Geo W Bilis recovering slowly after Dallas sanatorium operation and plans for his family to join him in San Antonio area.
The Ladies of the Literary and Civic Club plan Tag Day on July 10 to raise funds for a city park in Wellington. Members urge contributions of any size and will wear Tag Day badges to show appreciation. The piece notes Frank Green and a Memphis group aiding efforts and mentions the Haynes family moving to Louis Stall residence, with a new picture show ready to open.
Due to over stock in certain lines from June 20th until further notice the store offers men’s suits odd pants and dress shirts at attractive prices. The goods have not been marked up and the sale emphasizes value for money and Hart Schaffner & Marx suits at these prices.
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