Local notes from Hadley and surrounding towns
Fragmentary social snippets list residents and visitors. Mentions include Hadley, Ashton's Mingo, Plymouth, Norma Cook, Bernice Tacks, Lisle family, Mrs. Lisle and son, Buel Coldiron, C A Fike, and Miss Norma Cook visiting Wellington. Attendees note singing and church attendance over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aber
Ente
Hadley Ashton
Plymouth
Alice
Dhers
Bernice
Norma Cook
Lisle
West
Norma
Wellington
Buel Coldiron
C. A. Fike
Pleasant Hill Items describe weather and local visits
The column notes rain arriving and farmers preparing for more, plus local activity. Eloy Burdine, Jesse Simmons, Susie Mae Shelton, and Ruth Finley visited Mr and Mrs Ervie Roberts. Several residents are mentioned with travel, visits, and small town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloy Burdine
Jesse Simmons
Susie Mae Shelton
Ruth Finley
Ervie Roberts
Clarence Blevins
Alfred Risner
Jim
Peggram
Asa Horn
H. I. Cagle
Wellington
Reece
Plains
Woodard Burdine
M. E. Clepper
Montague County
J. W. McIntosh
Jack Buntin
T. R. Buntin
Cagle
West
Obituary and local notices from Donley and Collingsworth counties
The report notes the death of Mr. W. W. O Hair at 74 years and the burial at Quail with service by Rex Cal Wright. A birth is recorded at the Greenwood home weighing 9 pounds 12 ounces. Mrs. Hoover dies aged 87 and is buried beside her former husband. A Farmers Union forms at McKnight with 24 charter members. rain improves planting prospects. sheriff distance affects jury service. turnout urged for July election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. ‘O'Hair
Hoover
Farmers’ Union
McKnight
Donley County
Collingsworth
Court House
Three Convicts Shot at Cranite Reformatory Break
Five convicts attempted a break at Cranite Reformatory on Tuesday afternoon. Guards opened fire, wounding three but causing no serious injuries. the remaining two surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranite Reformatory
Mangum Star
Posted Notice Restricts Trespassing and Hunting
Posted notice declares no trespassing hunting or wood hauling allowed on the property. Lister Ed C Smith notes the notice references Ed Riley and includes a date 26, conveying enforcement and the authority behind the restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED C. Smith
Plymouth Neighbors Note Eclipses and Local Happenings
May 11 item notes an eclipse of the moon on the 2nd and a solar eclipse on the 18th. Local visits include Mrs. Fannie Durham of Lakeview and Mrs. L. B. Smallwood en route to Shamrock. Church events feature Rev. James of Wellington at the Methodist church next Sunday. Fire destroys Walter Gregg’s barn and feed. Students celebrate end of school with an auditorium entertainment on May 21 and lyceum act May 31. The community records tombstone dedications for Thelma Poteet Wendell Cooper and A. J. Bradley’s baby. Rain brings farmers relief. classroom contest has the 4th grade outperforming the 6th in spelling and ciphering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Durham
Lakeview
James
Wellington
Walter Gregg
J. L. Buchanan
Minnie Richardson
Audie Kidwell
Dalhart
Biggs
Eula Williams
Mackie Cook
Wells Nearing Oil Strike in Hardeman County
In Hardeman County several deep test wells are advancing with gas or oil shows reported in the past week. The Wheat well draws attention though it was delayed by fishing operations as casing work continues and salt water must be cased off before further drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardeman County
Mid-West
Quanah
Camping Trip Suggestion and Remedy Purchases
Advice to buy Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before leaving home for camping. It cannot be obtained on fishing hunting or prospecting trips or while traveling by car or steamship. Having it with you is described as the safe approach.
Why Raise Scrubs Breed to a Milking Shorthorn
Notice of cattle breeding service offering Bashful Bob No 499389 a milking Shorthorn bull to sire calves for milk and beef. Service at J B Baum wardner’s farm two miles south and half a mile east of Wellington. Fee five dollars due at service date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashful Bob
My Place
Wellington
J. B. Baumwardner
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Pleasant Hill
Lister
Ed Riley
Hazel Blair
Jesse Blair
Welltex
Michita Falls
Childrens
Welllex
Sheman
Texas
Sherman
Childress
Greenville
Allis
Okla
Ogra
ED Beck
Southland
Wellingtton Mill
Texan Motor Car Association
T, B, Starkey & A, J, Bradley
Royal Blend
White Swan
Maxwell House
Golden Gate
NEW State King Appetite Louis Blue Wing
Texo Pail
XAXXX
Arbuck
Lipton
Tetley
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