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Banquet set for Nov. 12

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is sharing its gratitude with its members, local businesses and residents at its annual chamber banquet this month. The banquet is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Dublin High School Cafeteria and will showcase a theme of gratitude, blessings and Thanksgiving.

Rodeo museum to host fall fundraiser

The Rodeo Heritage Museum in Dublin is having their major fundraiser of the year this month with its Fall Roundup. The event will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Dublin High School Cafeteria.
Trick or treaters grab candy at the annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event sponsored by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and local businesses on Halloween night. For more Halloween events check out the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Halloween Costume Contest winners are on A8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Trick or treaters grab candy at the annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event sponsored by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and local businesses on Halloween night. For more Halloween events check out the Dublin Citizen Facebook page. Halloween Costume Contest winners are on A8. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo

Halloween happenings in Dublin

Trick or treaters grab candy at the annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event sponsored by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and local businesses on Halloween night. For more Halloween events check out the Dublin Citizen Facebook page A small Spider-Man is carried for the Safe Trick-orTreat on Halloween.

Election Day next Tuesday

Election Day for the November 8 mid-term election, which features a slew of candidates including Texas Governor is on the horizon with early voting wrapping up Friday, Nov. 4 in Dublin. Early voting will continue at the Erath County Courthouse this week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 4.

EDC to stop home grants

The Dublin EDC voted to discontinue its home renovation and historical home grants during the regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Submitted photo Dublin had settlers come to the place we now know as home in Oct. 14, 1854.

Submitted photo Dublin had settlers come to the place we now know as home in Oct. 14, 1854.

Museum Matters

It was Oct. 14, 1854 that settlers first came to this place we now call Dublin. The party of settlers consisted of 13 people. They were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dobkins. They came by ox wagons along with their six children.

Community Calendar

Dublin and nearby communities Dublin Citizen online costume contest: Friday-Monday- send photos to composing@dublincitizen. com. All ages welcome. Saturday Elk’s Lodge Trunk or Treat: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Celebration Park (198 E. Elm Street) Halloween Dance Party: 8 p.m.

Police Log

A reporting person advised that a vehicle was stolen in the 300 block of North Park, possibly by an acquaintance. A couple of suspicious vehicles without their lights on were reported in the 200 block of Vine. Officers did not locate any suspicious activity.

Grand jury indicts 13

Erath County Grand Jury indicted the following individuals Oct. 19 on felony charges.

Turning Back the pages

Oct. 27, 1922 J.S. Daugherty, wife and little daughter Annielee arrived in Dublin Saturday from Kirbyville and have secured rooms with Mrs. Ada Frits. Elder Daugherty will serve in the capacity of minister of the Church of Christ in Dublin.