Local and Personal News Notes From The Area
GC Bryant spent Sunday in Sherman. W R Wilson went to Dallas on business Monday. Jack Littey visited his parents at Kenefick Oklahoma during Christmas week. Blincoe and Lacy promote Headlight Overalls and spring samples. Mary Lena Longley returns to Royse City to resume teaching. Sam Cameron back from Waco for holidays. Dr Ross May visited Sherman Monday. Mrs J H Blincoe recovering after illness. Frank Smith and family back from Gainesville Whitesboro Sherman. J A McCain returns from Whitesboro after Christmas with parents. Denton arrives from Memphis to spend winter with Chas J Denton family. Jesse Stedham from Greenville spent holidays with parents then returns to Katy railroad job. Mrs Minnie Clack and baby depart Valley View after visit. Arthur Lacy improving at home after pneumonia.
Vinci cures bronchial trouble claims Royersford man
Townsend Young of Royersford Pa says a three month bronchial illness was cured by Vinci a cod liver oil product without oil. He reports breathing normal and chest soreness gone after taking the remedy sold by Dyer Jones, Druggists with a claimed healing claim and taste guarantee.
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Townsend Young
Royersford
Vinci
Dyer & Jones
Local notes on residents and upcoming academy reopens
Dr. O P Neilson returns from Ladonia and recovers health. RB B Hall family moves back to farm south of town. Lee Crouch residence sold to Munroe Bryant. Mrs. Edgar Montgomery operated on for appendicitis in Sherman with satisfactory results. Births reported to vital statistics. Josh N Fain travels to Oklahoma for land sales. L Terry covers mail Route 3. Cantrell and Longley enlist in US Army through Denison, to be stationed in Denver. FOR SALE piano in Whitewright. Carlisle Military Academy to resume January 6 with plans to add boarding for girls and calls for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. B. Hall
Lee Crouch
Munroe Bryant
Whitewright
Bail Granted in Sherman Killing Case. Bond Signed by Locals
Bert Gibson is allowed bail of 1500 for the Christmas day shooting death of Elmer Smith in Sherman. Bond signees include Lee McAfee Jim Roberts Eli Rogers and D R Vaughan. The case stems from domestic troubles as the community heads into the New Year. Blincoe and Lacy extend thanks to customers and pledge to keep 1913 patrons and grow in 1914. County tax assessor Brack Raines hires J H Biggerstaff to assess county taxes in Whitewright and southeastern areas, with assessments to start after the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gibson
Elmer Smith
Sherman
Lee McAfee
Jim Roberts
Eli Rogers
D. R. Vaughan
Blincoe & Lacy
Brack Raines
J. H. Biggerstaff
Whitewright
Miss Hudspeth Hosts Ju-Tang for Ruth McMillin Visit
Miss Kathleen Hudspeth entertained thirty two guests with a ju-tang at her home Monday evening for visiting Miss Ruth McMillin of Madill Oklahoma. Forty two was played and a general good time enjoyed by all attendees.
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Ruth McMillin
Madill
Oklahoma
Kathleen Hudspeth
Wonderful Cough Remedy Dr Kings New Discovery
D P Lawson of Eidson Tennessee calls Dr Kings New Discovery the most wonderful cough cold throat and lung medicine sold. It relieves obstinate coughs and colds and quickly aids long troubles. Keep a bottle at home for all the family priced 50 cents and 1.00 available from H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D.P. Lawson
Eidson
Tenn
H.E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
If you wear men's clothes call in person for particulars
A terse notice invites individuals wearing men's attire to appear in person for details regarding the matter.
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Blincoe & Lacy
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Powers Skin Healing
For frost bitten ears fingers and toes and chapped hands and lips Bucklen's Arnica Salve stops the pain at once and heals quickly. An all purpose remedy for skin diseases itching eczema tetter piles and related conditions. 25c. All druggists.
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Bucklen
H.E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New Katy Schedule Reduces Stop for Afternoon Flyer
The Katy revised its passenger timetable noting the afternoon Flyer no longer stops at this station. The new cards show northbound No 2, No 4, and southbound No 1, No 2, No 5 with times around 10:07 am and 1:37 pm. Mail service is dropped on the 2:13 pm southbound and 5:55 pm northbound runs. The carrier removed thirteen passenger trains on other divisions.
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Katy
Worms Cause of Child Pains, Kickapoo Worm Killer Ad
Advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as safe relief for worms in children. Claims include foul breath, dark circles, fever, thirst, flushed cheeks, abdominal cramps, and swelling. Promotes laxative effect and health benefits, price 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Med Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Phila
St. Louis
Miss Marguerite Montgomery Home for Holidays
Miss Marguerite Montgomery, a teacher in Edna, is at home for the holidays and enjoying the season with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Montgomery
Edna
Three Rules for Happiness Dr Walton Lectures
Neurologist Dr George L Walton spoke at Harvard Medical School on living happily amid modern nervousness. He urged less arguing and swearing and more listening to criticism, saying the workingman should come home tired and happy, not cross. He warned wealth pooling as civilization’s doom and offered rules to avoid misery: don't harbor a grouch, don't live in the past, don't play the martyr, with a simple creed to play ball get busy and saw wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Walton
Harvard Medical School
Walton
Boy Tickled Conan Doyle at Carlton Hotel
A boy in Parisian gossip notes that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was recognized outside the Carlton by chalk dust on clothes and a Soho mud stained boot. The boy predicted a billiards loss at Orme rooms and Doyle rewarded with a sovereign for the Holmes praise.
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L’opinion
Sir Conan Doyle
Carlton Hotel
Soho
Orme Rooms
Ieee
Sherlock Holmes
Sir Arthur
Coffin Mix Up in Kilkenny Workhouse Fiasco
A Kilkenny philanthropist ends with a coffin after a misread note by a doctor led workhouse officials to believe a poor elderly woman was dead. The supposed corpse was found alive and smoking a pipe, prompting cancellation of the funeral but leaving the coffin in limbo. The error stemmed from illegible script where acids was misread as dead.
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Kilkenny
Ireland
Puzzled Boy Willie Pa Explains Ancestors
A father explains to Willie Pa that ancestors are family forebears. The puzzled boy learns he is his father and grandfather's descendant, prompting reflection on why people brag about kin across generations.
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Willie
London
Status Quo: Will Maud and Kitty Accept Jack's Proposal
Maud questions Kitty's feelings for Jack while Marie says yes. Jack favors caution and prefers to let well enough alone, delaying any engagement or marriage plans.
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Maud
Kitty
Jack
Marie
Could but did not want to. A flirtatious exchange.
A brief dialogue snippet shows tension as one character teases, accusing the other of fatigue and claiming they could die from dancing. The reply acknowledges capability but cites limited endurance in the face of the other’s persistence.
Drawback of sunny lots in a shady suburb
A quip contrasts suburban desires for shade with the idea of a sunny lot. The exchange notes the irony that many homeowners prefer trees and cover to a bright, open yard, highlighting urban planning humor.
The Rivals Horse and Auto Duel Heads Up
The cartoonish exchange pits the horse against the car with a witty clash over progress. A quip predicts the horse will reply with neigh as the auto ages into modern boast.
Also Mentioned on This Page
GC. B. Bryant
W. R. Wilson
Dallas
Lblincoe & Lacy
Jack Littey
Kenefick
Hazel May
Morrell Sears
Commerce
Percy Davis
Lagrippe
J. H. Blincoe
Ross
Sherran
Bonham
Mary Lena Longley
Royse City
Biincoe & Lacy
Sam Cameron
Waco
Mrs. P. R. Johnson
Ferris
Dr. Johnson
S& Em
Frank Smith
Gainesville
Whitesboro
J. A. McCain
Elda. E. C. L. Denton
Memphis
Prof
Chas. J. Denton
Jesse Stedham
Greenville
Katy Railroad
Minnie Clack
Baby
Valley View
Mrs. Clack
J. P. Randle
Arthur Lacy
Royersford, Pa
O. P. Neilson
Ladonia
Edgar Montgomery
Vital Statistics Department
J. L. Burris
8.T. Montgomery
Josh N. Fain
L. Terry
Mr. Fain
Steele Cantrell
Will Longley
United States Army
Denison
Denver
Tex
W. L. Weaver Piano Co
Texas
Carlisle Military Academy
Conan Doyle
Davis Brothers’ Cafe
Davis Cafe
Main St
Business College
Business Department
Farmer’s Business College
Grove
Toe
Lyon
South
BROMO
E. W. Grove
R. R
Dk. Porter
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