The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, September 28, 1928 Page: 4 of 10
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E. W. CROUCH, Manager
YOUE Patronage Appreciated
for Economical Transportation
HIGHLAND SCHOOL HOU^f
SATURDAY NIGHT
cream sup-
house on
for the benefit of
evening.
THE MCGREGOR MIRROR
Published by
THE MIRROR PRINTING CO.
©HAS. B. HALL.
.OWNER
Published Every Friday Morning
Entered at the Postoffice in McGregor,
[Texas, as second class mail matter.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
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OGLESBY DEPARTMENT
W. ALEXANDER, Representative
Payable absolutely in advance. Unless
iubscriptions are renewed, names of
subscribers will be dropped.
Ed Riley Naler, who entered A.
& M. College, Bryan last week for
his freshman year, is now a mem-
ber of the college band. Out of
the 300 applicants in the open
competitive examination, Ed Riley
was one of the thirty who passed
the test and made the band.
GUY W. ANDERSON
INSURANCE
FIRE— LIFE — ACCIDENT
McGregor, Texas
ADAMS-DALTON
At 7:40 o ’clock Saturday even-
ing at the home of the bride, with
Rev. S. P. Neville officiating, Miss
Nora Adams was married to Mr.
Hollis Dalton. This couple were
reared here and are graduates of
Oglesby High School. They have
a host of friends who extend con-
gratulations and best wishes. Mr.
Dalton has an interest in farming
in Hamilton county and they will
leave in a short time to take care
of his interest there for the pres-
ent. Many good wishes for con-
tinued happiness followthis young
couple to their home.
We had about an inch and a
half of rain Saturday that fell
slowly and without any wind. No
damage was done to the cotton
that was open and the season will
be fine for isowing the grain crop.
There,is quite a bit of cotton yet
to be picked.
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Carson have
recently moved to Hamilton and
ordered the Mirror sent to their
address. They both like the paper
and want to keep up with all the
news.
Mrs. L. W. St-ockburger has .re-
turned home, after visiting rela-
tives at Port Arthur, Houston and
other points. Miss Edith Stock-
burger returned home with her,
after an extended. visit with her
sistgr, Mrs. Owen Parker of Port
Anchur.
r* Mr.’ and Mrs. Jim Gilmore of
McGregor were here one evening
last week to see all the folks.
Mesdames M. V. Dalton and Gip
Campbell are spending about two
weeks at Glen Rose for their
health, tlieir friends hope they are
doing nicely arid feeling fine.
Mr. Alex Baker spent one day
recently in Fort Worth attending
to business matters pertaining to
the interest of his store.
Turnersville, -where they had re-
sided for some time.
Mrs. D. R. Boone has returned
home after spending quite a -while
in Temple taking treatment at the
Scott & White hospital. Her
granddaughter Miss Loye Hud-
dleston was there with her during
her illness. The friends of Mrs.
Boone hope she will still improve.
For Rent—My home place con-
sisting of 90 acres, also will sell
teams and tools to renters. My
place two and half miles west o
town—Couldy Everett.
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Allison, of
McGregor, also Mr. Alsup Vaugh-
ter, were here Friday. Mr. daugh-
ter was here visiting the Huddles-j
ton family as they are related.
WIECHERING-KRAMER
News has been received here of
the marriage of Edwin Wiecher-
ing to Miss Edna Kr4mer of
Canado .on last Monday night, at
Ganado on last Monday nigli^, at
the home of Rev.- Kopper, pastor
of Ganado Lutheran Church.
The- bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Willie Kramer of Gri-
riaclo and is a sister to Robert
Kramer who lives near McGregor.
Mr. Weichering is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Weichering,
on route 4. They#will make tlieir
home in McGregor, .where he is
employed at present with theJLiegg
Gin Co.
Many friends extend wishes for
a happy and successful marriage.
PIANOS TO BE SOLD
We have near McGregor a prac-
tically new piano and a player
piano that will he sold at a sacri-
fice and would consider giving
terms to responsible parties. Write
Wholesale Department Starr
Piano Co., 905 Elm Street, Dallas,
ICE CREAM SUPPER
There will be an ice
per and a musical
at the Highland school
next Saturday
which will go
the school. Everyone
invited to come and
Genuine Montevallo
jCOAL
If you use Alabama Genuine Montevalla Coal, your
winter fuel costs will be less than if you use any other
coal. And besides, you will have the added pleasure
of a clean burning coal of very low ash content—a
coal easy to regulate in such a manner as to make it
respond to your exact needs.
We now have a car en route that should reajch Mc-
Gregor about the time this paper reaches you.
PRICE
$14.00 PER TON ON THE CAR
$15.00 PER TON DELIVERED
ANY WHERE IN McGREGOR
McGP
Opera House
Thursday and Friday Nights are Family
Nights-Ma, Pa and all the Kids for 25
WE SHOW
ADMISSION 10 and 20c.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts of
Temple came in last week. Mr.}
Roberts will assist Mr. D. W. |
Jones in the store this fall and
winter.
Reynold Bannister and Travis
Bannister left last week for
Talioka to help in the gin' work.
The crop is now beginning to
open.
Eldridge Johnson spent last
week at Killeen visiting his sister,
and other relatives.
'
Oglesby High Qcliool will open
next Monday, morning Oct. 1st,
and we hope there will he a goodly
number of pupils present. The
teachers have all be secured. Prof,
arid Mrs. J. W. Toombs have mov-
ed here and are located with Mrs.
Ross. The other teachers will be
here this week.
Rev. Fairchild our pastor filled
his •regulay apjjointment here Sun-
also • Elder Less Dalton
preached at Salem church and
Rev. Nevill had his regular serv-
ices at the Methodist church.
Prof. Dwight Boyer of Waco
was here'this week preparing for
the opening of the school, and
getting everything in gpod shape.
Mr. Alex Baker, also Mr. War-
nick renewed for the Mirror last
week. This is the nice thing to do,
and we hope others will do like-
wise. •
Mrs. Mary Lynch who died Fri-
day in a sanitarium at Waco, was
buried here Saturday at Post Oak
Cemetery. Their home was near
Thursday and Friday Sept. 27-28 ’
“THE ESCAPE” featuring Virginia Valli and William
Russell. A story of Love and Life in the shadows of the Gay
White Way. Also Comedy and News.
Saturday and Monday, Sept. 29-0ct 1 £
A BIG DOUBLE PROGRAM
“THE CLEAN UP MAN” featuring Ted Wells in
good Western and “THE CALL OF THE HEART” featuring
Dynamite, the Wonder Police Dog of the screen, also good
Comedy.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 2-3
We are trying to get a big special for these two days
and feel sure we will succeed however, at this time we have
failed to secure the picture we wanted. Don’t Miss either of
these nights as we will have a splendid program to offer.
WEATHERBY, ROGERS & HOOKER
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
WACO AND McGREGOR
Biack-Draught Gave Re-
lief and Helped
Otherwise.
“I am certainly a strong
believer m Black-Draught,
as I have used it off and
on now for about twenty-
five years,” says Mr. G. W'.
Elagg, of Cleveland, Tex.
“I take ifc for indiges-
tion, sour stomach, a tight
bloated feeling after meals,
and it has always been a
help to me and gives me
relief. I take it when I
feel bad—when I need a
laxative.
“It is easy to take, acts
quickly and regulates the
bowels.”
Purely vegetable.
Costs only 1 cent a dose.
Thediord’s
BLACK-DRAUGHT 3
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TRAIN SERVICE FROM
McGREGOR
Northbound
No. 102 Ar.
No. 102 Lv.
No. 110 Lv.
Southbound
No. 101 Ar.
No. 101 Lv.
No. 109 Ar.
No. 109 Lv.
■ 4:48 p. m.
5:02 p. m.
10:06 a. m.
11:20 a. m.
11:35 a. m.
4:51 p. m.
5 :05 p. m.
W. L. WARREN
Ticket Agent
Phone 68
“SERVICE WITH COURTESY’
MODERN TAILOR SHOP
Phone 40, So. Main
'Satisfaction or no Charge’
FOR A LIMITED TIME
WE WILL PAY A PREMIUM FOR
White Shelled Corn
We are now running our meal mill
and can now exchange meal for
vour corn. Our meal can't be beat.
FARMERS MILL
W. L, Coutta, Manager
This Car
has been carefully-
checked as shown
by v marks below
Serial No. Stock N*.H
Reconditioned to Assure
Thousands of Miles
of Dependable, Satis-
factory Service
Due to, the great popularity of the Bigger and
Better Chevrolet in this community, we have
now in stock some reconditioned used cars
that represent exceptional values. These cars
have been thoroughly inspected by our expert
mechanics and completely reconditioned
wherever necessary. They are good for thou-
sands of miles of satisfactory service. And be-
cause they are sold under the famous Chevro-
let Red O.K.Tag system, you can buy them with
the utmost confidence, assured of their de-
pendability and quality. See these cars today.
V Motor
v-Radiator
vRear Axle
V Transmission
V Starting
V Lighting
v Ignition
V Battery
vTires
Upholstery
vTop*
Wenders
v Finish
A few of our exceptional Used Car Values
“with an OK that counts”
1924 Ford Touring Car which is
in A-l shape. Drop around and
see this car and we believe you
will say that it is a real bargain^
at the price we are asking.
1925 model Ford Touring Car.
A-l shape. New paint job, bal-
loon tires. Drive it off at a price
that will take your breath when
we name it to you.
1925 Ford Coupe. New balloon
tires, Duco paint job, A-l shape—
and we are asking you for only
$50 down and the balance to suit
purchase. See this one. Jjfr
Chevrolet Coach, good mechan-
ical condition,'good rubber, and,,
is all ready to go. A real bar-''
gain at only $50 down, balance
easy terms. * .
The McGregor Garage *
Dependability, Satisfaction and Honest Value
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The McGregor Mirror. (McGregor, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 30, Ed. 1 Friday, September 28, 1928, newspaper, September 28, 1928; McGregor, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth874924/m1/4/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting McGinley Memorial Public Library.