Mothers Club organized to improve home life and youth
City mothers form a Mothers Club aligned with the Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations. The initial meeting will be held Friday afternoon in the tele graph building school rooms. The aims include elevating home life, wiser parenthood, closer home school ties, juvenile courts, and community cooperation to nurture children.
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Texas Congress of Mothers and
Parent-Teacher Associations
Sun
Congress
Seen From The Choir: Church Disrupted By Rowdy Boys
A churchgoer describes three young men creating chaos during a Sunday service. They fought over seats, mocked others, pulled hair, and tickled ears, then raced to exit during the benediction. The writer laments lost reverence and calls for accountability. Anonymous.
Houston & Texas Central Fined for Hours of Service Violations
In Sherman before Judge Gordon Russell the Houston & Texas Central Railway faced 32 consolidated cases for violating hours of service laws. The company was fined a total of 3200 dollars for keeping trainmen on duty longer than allowed by state law.
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United States
Sherman
Gordon Russell Presing
Houston & Texas Central Rg
For sale two Jersey milch cows and fifteen pigs
For sale two Jersey milch cows and fifteen pigs. Pascal Connelly. Phone 169-2R. 2t
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Jersey
Pascal Connelly
Vernon man count of kisses becomes public joke
A Vernon man who tracked his kisses to his wife reports yearly totals of 35500 in year one 16000 in year two 5650 in year three 120 in year four and 2 in year five. The State Press notes the joke and jokes he should be drummed out of the Pan handle or chased to Red River if tobacco use by his wife or himself ends the smooching.
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Vernon
Panhandle
Red River
Dallas News
Death of Joe Howard at Parents Home Near Howe
The death was reported Saturday for Joe Howard who died last Friday night at his parents home near Howe. He was the grandson of Mrs. Dave Martindale and nephew of Ott Lackey, and had long suffered ill health with trips to Southwest Texas and California seeking restoration. Funeral was held Saturday at Whitemound cemetery.
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Joe Howard
Rat Howard
Howe
Young Howard
Dave Martindale
Ott Lackey
Texas
California
Martindale
Whitemound Cemetery
Ayres Seeks Pardon After Penitentiary Sentence
Mrs. John Ayres and her young daughter petition Governor Colquitt for a pardon for Ayres who was sent to the penitentiary for killing Homer Hale in Pilot Grove. Ayres had held a fine reputation before the trouble and friends urge his release to return to his family.
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John Ayres
Homer Hale
Pilot Grove
Ayres
Colquitt
A Great Mistake Hidden in a local family note
Mrs. W. A. Kirkpatrick visited her daughter and granddaughter at Bells this past week. The Bells Chimes explains readers misread a Bells Sun item, revealing the "daughter" was actually a boy named Jack, clarifying a local naming mix up.
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W. A. Kirkpatrick
Guy Dillon
Babe
Bells
Whitewright Sun
Sun
Jack
Fresh Fruits and Confections at T. J. Smith's
The store proclaims availability of fresh fruits and confections at any time, inviting customers to visit for a wide assortment and round‑the‑clock access.
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T. J. Smith’s
Methodist Church Sees Large Congregation and Growth
A large Sunday congregation heard a sermon on Why I Believe in a World Wide Mission and contributed 242.00 for conference claims. Sunday school rose to 127 with Fitz Bryants class reporting 23 on roll, two new members, and 1.07 in contributions.
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Fitz Bryant
Epworth League
Bells Woman Dies in Fort Worth Depot Waiting Room
Miss Mattie Meador of Bells died suddenly last Friday in the waiting room of the Texas and Pacific depot in Fort Worth. She had been traveling home from New Mexico where a change of climate was hoped to aid her health. She is survived by her father William Meador of Bells, one sister and four brothers. The body was brought to Bells for interment.
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Mattie Meador
Bells
Texas & Pacific
Ft. Worth
New Mexico
Wm. Meador
Taxes Paid Here by J M McMillin Reminder
Notice urges payment of state and county taxes to J M McMillin to avoid trips to Sherman. A collection fee of 25 cents per person is charged.
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J. M. McMillin
Sherman
Fresh Mackerel Ad by J M McMillin and T J Smith
J M McMillin promotes fresh mackerel saying it is sure fine and that customers will like it. T J Smith endorses trying the product and urges a purchase.
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T. J. Smith
Venable Seeks Grayson County Treasurer Post in Democratic Primary
W G Venable announces candidacy for county treasurer of Grayson county subject to July 1914 Democratic primaries. A TX native resident since 1887 and longtime employee of Patty Joiner Eubank Co. he cites local service, tax paying history, and Democratic loyalty. He urges voters to support him at the primary.
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W. G. Venable
Grayson County
Sherman
Austin College
Patty-Joiner & Eubank Company
Man Recovers Missing Dog After Publicity
Riley Williams says a December chase near town led to one dog’s loss. He ran a small ad, received tips, and recovered his valued canine.
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Riley Williams
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Mothers Clubs
First National Bank
House of God
Anonymous
National Bank
Very Sincerely Yours, W. G. Venable
Mangram Bros
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