The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 6, 1923 Page: 1 of 8
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LANCASTER, DALLAS COUNTMJEXAS, FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1923
$1.50 A
Frank Gist, of Tennessee, is
her niece, Mrs. R. R. Ellis.
Elnora Randlett is visiting
*tes and other relatives in
LOCAL NEWS
Chamber of Commerce
Dining
NEW PERFECTI
Oil Cook. Stoves and 0\
The Chamber of Commerce foster-
ed a very happy and inspirational
get-to-gether meeting at the dining
at the Head House Thursday eve-
ning of last week, covers were laid
for sixty, and all classes of busi-
niss and trades were represented in
the assembly,
Rev. B. F. Hearn, pastor df the
First Christian Chiirfih, returned
thanks and in good fellowship the
splendid three course dinner was
enjoyed, and the service was direct-
ed personally by Mrs. Simpson.
Cigars were passed and when all
had reached their happiest frame of
mind President H. R. Howell acted
as master of ceremonies and called
upon S. L. Randlett to state the
object of the occasion.
Mr.' Randlett spoke on the close
relationship of the business men of
Lancaster; -how each was dependent
upon the other, ancL co-operation is
the magic wond.
Mr. Howell introduced as the
speaker of the evening Sam Foulkes,
president of the Retail Merchants
Department of the Dallas Chamber
of Commerce, who spoke on sales-
manship and knowing your busines
from the biggest department to the
smallest item. His address was
worth the tim% given for the entire
evening, aside from . the other
features.
F. K. Meeks, recently o^ Dallas,
who is with Higganbothm-Bailey-
Logan, but who has recently pur-
chased a home in Lancaster, re-
sponded to his name. He stated
hie work with the Dallas Chamber
of Commerce last year was to visit
the community fairs* and he was so
taken with the Lancaster spirit and
die dry that he decided to make
this bis home* and be was ready to
give his sendee in all community
matters.
F. M. Hammond and Mrs. Tufts
were called upon by Mr. Horweil and |
emphasised the advantages of the ]
town and the work of the commer-
cial organization in the progress
made.
Rev. T. J. Beckham was the ]
humorous speaker of the occasion j
and handed many a hit covered in (
jest 1
Dr. A- E. Wallace, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, pronounced \
the benediction, and the guests 1
B. F. Hearn will fill his ap-
jwtfment at Red Oak, Sunday
Wilng and evening.
Wit, and Mrs. C. A. Kitson, of Oak
eEf, spent the week-end with their
jwents, Mr. and Mrs. J, A. Waller.
Pdr. and Mrs. J. B. Dalton and
l^tle son, James Ray. of Trinity
Heights, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Yf, A. Barry Monday.
i >.
F» M. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. C.
M. Hammond and children, joined
by ’Mrs. Hammonds brother, of
Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. James
Cumby of Dallas, were a picnic
party at White Rock July 4th.
/ Word was received by Lancaster
relatives Sunday of the death of
Mrs. Maggie Brimer, at Valeria.
Mrs. Brimer was the daughter of A.
J. Halterman, deceased, who former-
ly lived south of Lancaster. She
is survived by her husband and two
daughters, her brother and sisters.
Mrs. Will Bass had the pleasure
of a visit last week from her brother
Rev. J-. B. Parker, who is at home
from his missionary work in Brazil.
Rev. Parker filled the pulpit at the
Baptist church last Sunday, and
gave a very interesting talk on his
work there.
Mrs. Cole, Miss Lena Cole and
Rev. Minor Cole, mother, sister and
brother of Re,v. E. F. Cole, have
been with Mr. Cole through this
week keeping him from befog lone-
WM-W - '
Enjoy Life!!
Come in for a Demonstn
S. L. RANDLETT, President,
Mrs. C. N. Gorden
Mrs. C. M. Gordon died at fk.Paul
Sanitarium Monday July 2nd, at 10
a. m., and the ’funeral service was
held at Edgewood cemetery Tuesday
at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. E. F.
Cole and Rev. B. F. Hearn.
Do vie House was born in Guntown
Miss., Oct 23, 1873; was married to
Chalmers Gorden Dec. 21, 1£88.
Three children were born to this
union who with their families and
her husband and parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. House, survive to mourn
The children are; Mrs.
Sunday ‘School at 930.
Preaching at 11 a. m. a
by the pastor. Rev. E. F. <
B. Y. P. U., Jr., 5 p. m.;
Prayer meeting Wadnei
ning at 8:15
Presbyterian Church
Church of
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m.
Junior Christian Endeavor 5 p.
m., Mrs. C. C. Parks superintendent.
Senior Christian Endeavor 7 p.
m., Conner Hammond president
Mid-week prayer service Wednes-
day evening at 8 o’clock.
Albert E. Wallace, Pastor.
i w
Sunday School at 945 &
l Preaching at 11 a. m. an
Lards supper at 12 o’ck
Sunday.’ > itj
Prayer meeting Wednesdi
8 o’clock.
her death.
Joe Clark and Fred and Marvin
Gorden.
Mrs. Gorden had been a Christian
for some thirty years and was a
member of the Christian Church at
the time of her death.
Mr. and Mrs. Gorden left their
farm a few years ago and purchased
a home in West Lancaster. Mrs.
Gordeu had been suffering for some-
time, and after medical examination
submitted to an operation June 14,
which proved the suffering
from a cancer of the kidneys,
hopes was given for her reco
Eifhty-Foar Chib.
Mrs. L A. Parish entertak
club at her home on North
avenue Thursday of last wea
itig a very pretty patriotic
The national colors were m
decorations, and very attra
shown in the salad and ice <
served.
Firtt Christian Church
Sunday School 9:45.
Communion service at 11 o’clock .
Junion Christian Endeavor 430. *
Intermediate C. E. at 5.
Young Peoples Endeavor 7 p. m.
Mid-week prayer service Wednes-
day 8 p. m.
Ben F. Hearn, Pastor.
was
Party for Visitiig
Mrs. W. E. Black entert
three tables of bridge Mor
noon, honoring Miss Man
Donald, of Jefferson, and I
Hood, of Dallas. A sals
and apricot cream were s<
Methodist Church
Sundav School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 pm.
by the pastor, Rev. T. J. Beckham.
Epworth League 6:45 p. m. All
members are invited.
Prayermeeting Wednesday 8 p. m.
Mrs. A D. Hardin
Friday to spend a fe
her mother, Mrs. L
Harding came dov
and she accompanies
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Tufts, Minnie Wetmore. The Lancaster Herald. (Lancaster, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, July 6, 1923, newspaper, July 6, 1923; Lancaster, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth543290/m1/1/: accessed July 4, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lancaster Genealogical Society.