September 1, 2005

I will share some articles from the Friday, August 7, 1916, The Aubrey Argus, with you. The newspaper was printed on a semi-weekly basis by A.J. and M.J. Harris, Editors and Publishers.

The subscription price for the newspaper was $1.00 per year. It was mailed as second class matter out of the post office of Aubrey, Texas.

The Aubrey Argus’s slogan was "A Live Paper in a Live Town."

E.V. Spicer and Dayherty are drawing good crowds and are instructing them in song and sermon. One seldom meets more competent men than these.

I had not heard Brother Spicer preach before, but am delighted with him. He has his peculiarities of manner and method, but each one mush be himself. He is clear, logical, earnest, and true to the Bible; and will interest and help those who hear him with open mind and heart.

Dayherty is an artist in his line. We have a few equals as soloists and chorus leaders, and no superiors.

Those who are failing to attend are missing a great treat. The services will on over Sunday week, August 14. Come and help us and be helped. All are cordially invited.

A.J. Bush, Pastor

I take this means to thank my friends and supporters who stood by me so loyally while I was making the race for County Treasurer.

Words cannot express my appreciation for the kind words spoken, the encouragement that I received, and the work which you did. If opportunity ever presents itself in which I can serve you, I will take great pleasure in doing so.

I will strive to my utmost to make you a good officer, striving at all times to deal fairly with all.

Respectfully,

S.Byrtle Beaty

I desire to thank those who stood by me so loyally in the race for Public Weigher. Your words of encouragement, and the work that you did for me, and the support which you gave me will always be remembered. I promise to deal fairly with all, and to show favors to none.

Respectfully,

Wood Goin

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickson was a festive sight on the afternoon of July 31, from 4 to 7 o’clock, when thirty-eight boy and girls gathered at a watermelon party in honor of Maurine Dickson’s 11^th birthday.

Games were enjoyed through the afternoon, and then came the generous supply of watermelons. The lawn was covered with rinds. The little misses with soiled frocks and the little gents with soiled collars bespoke of the good times all had enjoyed. After wishing Miss Maurine many happy returns of the day they bade the hostess good bye.

The honorary guests were Revs. E.V. Spicer, A.J. Bush, Leonard Dayherty, and Mr. And Mrs. J.W. Johnson, grandparents of the honoree.