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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
5
Local correspondent reports fair crops despite webb worm and hail damage. Farmers plan harvest as A J Laycock and family return, W E Moss and family visit relatives, and Rev Boleyn and Newlin preach. Baseball team formed. names listed. Accidents include a pitchfork injury and calf incident. thirty acres of cotton lost to hail. new baby girl born to C M Groves.
The state of Texas Collingsworth County sheriff sale by execution issued June 19 1911 in Willis and Willis versus H F Underwood No 525. On the first Tuesday in August 1911 the sale will take place before the Wellington courthouse door. Property described as Abstract 940 Certificate 11-2286 Ye Block 22, a one section tract, levied to satisfy a judgment of 152.50 plus costs.
Do you know the best is none too good The firm makes a rigid rule of business inspection of goods You are welcome to investigate what we sell Always glad to have you inspect The store is stocked with groceries produce and garden truck Phone No 6 and you will not be deceived
The column records grain harvesting, church attendance at Pleasant Valley, a musical evening at Mr Holmes, preaching by Bro John Ingram, visits by Cal Greggs and wife from Plymouth, Mr Cantrell with Uncle Billie Brown, young people at a Sherwood supper, Brad Brown and wife visiting in town, Ida Brown visiting relatives, and a local tale of Dave Worley guiding efforts to save corn and broom corn seed amid drought.
The B W M U met at four oclock Tuesday afternoon June 27th to elect officers for the coming year. Stella Jones was chosen president with a slate including JS Wilkins as vice president and Bula Longino as secretary. A closing prayer followed the session. Separately Sheriff L T Sullivan announced an execution sale in Wellington on the first Tuesday in August to satisfy a 861.28 judgment in favor of T B Mason against H F Underwood.
Aberdeen Texas June 26 Editor Leader thanks neighbors for swiftly aiding after a fire on the 22nd at 9 80. Loss included meat corn maize broom corn seed about 100 dollars in broom corn and part of broom making machinery. Barn of J A Coffee valued at 150 dollars, total loss around 200 dollars with no insurance.
The Commercial Secretaries will hold their annual institute at Temple on July 27 and 28. The meeting aims to aid those in Commercial Club work to qualify for empire building. City building is a science and secretaries must study to stay current. Every Texas club should send its secretary to profit from others’ experience.
advertisement touts a steam laundry device that can handle a full wash in hours instead of taking all day. claims ease of use and features a contact phone number 28 for orders or inquiries.
Honorable county court of Donley county prescribes a sheriff sale on August 1 1911 at Wellington before the courthouse door to satisfy a $303.50 judgment in favor of A J Barnett against H F Underwood. Property listed includes Abstract 940 Certificate 11-2286 Survey 46 Block 22. Sale conducted by Sheriff as directed by the court on May 22 1911.
A dense ad listing screen doors from Hardin and Company and Pioneer How at C D Berger’s Lumber Yard. Bottling Works offers Jersey Cream and Dr Pepper at 60 cents a case. Singer sewing machines advertised with pay plans and service. Fire insurance offered by Mrs. Edw O Connell with 8 years experience. Many phone numbers and vendor names included for local supplies.
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