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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
4
Shamrock was routed as the home team crushed Shamrock 15 to 2 in a match that drew a large crowd and strong fan support. The game featured standout hitting and aggressive baserunning, with multiple players contributing to the lopsided score as Shamrock struggled to respond.
A shop announces new summer fabrics including linens linaire linneave Egyptian tissue and silk stripe voile. Customers are invited to create light weight one piece dresses and Balkan Blouse Coats or Russian Dresses with these materials and patterns.
Manager Cocke credited Wellington with victory through peak effort as Cook struck out 14 across 7 hits and 4 home runs. Blasingame admitted the loss, while ONeil drove in six runs and Dean and Strong hit Texas Leaguers. Umpire was W P Moore. lineups featured Shamrock Idones Cocke Cook ONeill Mundy Dean Scott Moore Lisle Dukeminier with Blasingame Dukeminier and Baker among subs.
Play Ball. Call No.2 for cleaning and pressing. We call for and deliver. Wellington Tailoring Co.
Collingsworth county officers pledge strict enforcement of Sunday laws starting June 29 to curb nonessential sales. Clerks warn concessions such as confections drinks cigars tobacco are banned and aim to keep Wellington a closed Sunday town with community cooperation.
Local entrepreneur C F Mimms, owner of Crown Bottling Works, moved from Alabama last December and bought the RK A McMimms property. Bottling output has surged as demand for bottled drinks grows and the plant attracts visitors who praise its cleanliness. Mimms plans to install new equipment and position the plant as a regional distribution center for cream and fountain goods.
At a recent Masonic lodge session officers for the coming year were elected. Names include J. J. Cortner as W M with reelection, Herbert Dysart as G W M, H. Cooke Jr. as J W, H. Cooke Sr. as treasurer, H. A. Hatcomb as secretary, J. M. Strong as S D G C, Cunningham as D G, Ivy Arnold as Tyler, Rev A L Bowman as Chaplain, S B Sherwood as J D, and Dr W R Orr as J D.
J L Bounds took delivery of a carload of No 1 Alfalfa day. Mrs W H Mims plans a week to ten day visit with relatives in New Mexico. Miss Heenie Wayne Holbert of Dodsonville visits Miss Jessie Service this week. Q W Alexander, a pioneer citizen, was in town several days noting crop conditions not severely hit by rain. N J Biffle, a Saltfork leader, was here yesterday on business.
First week estimates for a new $10,000 telephone building are completed. Bids for furnishings are sought as work begins once materials arrive. Dallas plant engineer J A Russell leads specifications for a brick central office with steam heating and modern wiring to reduce cross talk and wire noise.
Large audience attends revival services at the Christian Church led by W. W. Shelburne tonight on How to Identify the Church. Saturday night topics include What is Your Gift using God given talent. Sunday at 8 o clock the Tower topic Love the Supreme Virtue. Choir from other churches invited to assist.
Blue coat located Wednesday at the home of O. F. Dawson near Holiness Tabernacle. Owner may reclaim by proving property and paying notice expenses.
A reader proposes a trade offer, seeking a good work horse in exchange for the item and cash difference. Contact J OC Skagga at U K for details.
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