The Athens Courier
 Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1876
Official Directory of Henderson Co
Tenth Judicial District 
M. H. Bonner 	Judge
W. H. Martin	District Attorney
J. B. Bishop	District Clerk
J. C. Goodgame	Sheriff
County Court
Jno. M. McDonald	P. J. (sic)	Precinct No. 1
S. M. Bradford	J. P.	     "           "    2
W. K. Payne 	J. P.	     "           "    3
W. L. McNiel	J. P.	     "           "    4
John Caldwell	J. P.	     "           "    5
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D. C. Davie	Treasurer
Jesse Packwood	Surveyor
Board School Directors
W. L. Faulk, 	Superintendent, Prec't No 1
Jno. Jackson	Superintendent, Prec't No 2
R. J. Jennings	Superintendent, Prec't No 3
Wm. Neill		Superintendent, Prec't No 4
J. C. Walken	Superintendent, Prec't No 5
Constables
John Jackson	Precinct No. 2
B. G. Pippin	Precinct No. 3
George Mosely	Precinct No. 5
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MASONIC
Athens Lodge No. 165
The following is a list of the officers elected for the ensuing term:
W. D. Walker, W. M.; J. Packwood, S. W.; J. Miller, J. W.; J. Avriett, Treasurer; W. L. Faulk, 
Secretary; A. S. Tannehill, Tyler; W. B. Stirman, Chaplain; J. H. Reynolds and W. H. Griffith, 
Stewards
Meets every third Saturday in each month at 7 o'clock, P. M.
Athens Chapter No. 55 T. F. Murchison, M. E. H. P.; Joab McManus, E. K.; T. E. Pelham, E. S.;
D. M. Mabray, C. H.; L. W. Moore, P. S.; W. D. Walker, R. A. C.; J. Avriett, Treasurer; W. C. 
Larkin, Secretary; A. S. Tannehhill, Guard; J. W. Tinkle, M. F. V.; J. Miller, M. S. V.; J. 
Packwood. M. T. V.
Meets every third Saturday in each month at 2 o'clock P.M.
SCIENCE HILL LODGE No. 211 Meets at Science Hill, Henderson county on the first Saturday
in each month.  Officers J. L. Gage, W. M.; S. B. Lusk, S. W.; J. W. Tinkle, J. W.; W. B. Files, 
Treas.; John A. Walker, Sec.; R. M. Cotton S. D.; J. W. Jackson, J. D.; Jim Tinkle, Tiler.
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I. O. O. F.
WARREN LODGE No. 133 W. L. Faulk, N. G.; T. J. Derden, V. G.; F. M. Burns, Secretary;
T. E. Pelham, Treasurer.
Meets every second and fourth Saturdays in each month at 7:30 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS,
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TREASURER
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
THOS. BRADSHAW
as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election.
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
D. C. DAVIS
as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election.
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
A. S. possibly: STANFIELD (not sure)
as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election.
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SHERIFF
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
W. K. PAYNE
as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Henderson county, 
subject to the primary election of the different precincts of
Henderson county.
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
COL. JOHN C. GOODGAME
as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Henderson county.
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
P. C. COTTON
as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Henderson county,
subject to a primary election
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We are authorized to announce the name of
W. G. TITSWORTH,
as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Henderson county,
at the next ensuing election.
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DISTRICT CLERK
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We are authorized to announce the name of
W. T. EUSTACE,
as a candidate for the office of District Clerk of Henderson
county, subject to primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
B. F. REAGOR
as a candidate for the office of District Clerk  of Henderson 
county, at the next ensuing election.
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COUNTY CLERK
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We are authorized to announce the name of
JEFF THOMPSON
as a candidate for the office of County Clerk  of Henderson 
county, at the next ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
J. B. BISHOP
as a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Henderson
county, subject to a primary election, if one be held.
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ASSESSOR
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We are authorized to announce the name of
JOHN D. MORRISON,
as a candidate for the office of Assessor of Taxes of
Henderson county, at the next ensuing election
We are authorized to announce the name of 
ALEX WARE,
as a candidate for the office of Assessor of Taxes of
Henderson county, at the next ensuing election.
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REPRESENTATIVES
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
W. B. STIRMAN,
as a candidate for the office of County Judge of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
J. H. SKINNER,
as a candidate for the office of County Judge of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
J. J. FAULK
as a candidate for the office of County Attorney of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election.
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DISTRICT JUDGE
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
HON. M. H. BONNER
as a candidate for the office of District Judge of the 7th 
Judicial District, at the next ensuing election.
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
JESSE PACKWOOD
as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace of 
Precinct No. 1 of Henderson county, at the next ensuing election.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
JOHN S. MARTIN
as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner District
No. 1, at the next ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce the name of 
L. D. STRINGER
as a candidate for the office of County Commissioner District
No. 2, at the next ensuing election.
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COUNTY SURVEYOR
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We are authorized to announce the name of 
A. F. WOOD
as a candidate for the office of County Surveyor of Henderson
county, at the next ensuing election.
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We desire to embrace below the name, number, time of meeting and name of Master and
Secretary of each Grange in the county, and will expect the necessary information.
ATHENS GRANGE, No. 453 Meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 6 o'clock, P. M.
A. S. Tannehill, Master
J. M. McDonald, Secretary
GOSHEN GRANGE No. 800 Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at  6 o'clock, P. M.
R. J. Jennings, Master
J. P. Garret, Secretary.
NEW YORK GRANGE No. 684 Meets on Saturday 2 o'clock P.M. before the full moon in each 
month.
J. H. Reynolds, Master
G. H. Neill, Secretary
COTTONWOOD GRANGE No. 951  Meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at  3 o'clock, P. 
M and 9 o'clock A. M.
W. P. Garrett, Master
Robison Cobb, Secretary.
STARR GRANGE, No. 1206 Meets at Newhope Church, on the 4th Saturday of each month
at 9 o'clock, A. M.
A. S. Wood, Master
L. M. Allen, Secretary.
MOUNT YONAH GRANGE No. 1209 Meets 2nd Saturdays in each month, at 9 o'clock A. M.
Alex Ware, Master
W. F. Neff, Secretary
COLLINS GRANGE, No. 804 Meets as Beck's school house 2nd Saturday of each month
at 10 o'clock A. M.
J. R. Blackirby, Master
J. A. Walker, Secretary.
WALNUT CREEK GRANGE No. 1197 meets on Thursday of each month before the fourth
Sunday, at 2 o'clock p.m.
T. B. Price, Master
J. M. Purser, Secretary
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Mr. John T. Carlisle has our thanks -unreadable
Murchison & Coleman are well are well supplied with fresh potatoes and garden seeds
Dr. Collins has a superior and beautiful stock of prints on hand, and persons wishing the same
will do well to call on him soon.
In going to press we overlooked the publication of the financial report of the county.  It will appear
next week.
We trust that the candidates will not tax our patience to severely in long addresses on next 
Saturday One-half hour is long enough for one man.
The young ladies should have a "leap year" party in town soon.  It don't come but once in four
years, and they should take advantage of it without delay.
RELIGIOUS
The Rev. Mr. Stamp preaches at the Baptist Church in Athens the 1st Saturday and Sunday
in each month, Prayer meeting every Sunday night, conducted by the Pastor.
The merchants of Palestine would add to their trade from this county, if they would fix up the 
bridges in the Mathews land and over Penson's mill race.
It is sad misthke (sic) for the farmer to imagine that he can not send his children to school.
Better live hard, if it be necessary, to educate them.
We understand that the new mail route from Canton to Athens via Walton, VanZandt county,
will soon be in operation.  we are glad of this, and hope to see it started at once.  Let it be so
arranged as to leave Athens on Thursdays.
We are glad to see that Hon. John H. Reagan, M. C., is trying to secure a mail route from 
Athens to Kickapoo.  He will place the people of Henderson county under lasting obligations
to him if he succeeds in this.
No idleness should be indulged in by the farmers at this season of the year.  It is the proper
time to work, if there is such a time.  Half the battle is completed in the preparation, if it be
a good one.
**note this paper only had 2 columns that survived the test of time.  On the back side of the paper were advertisements
mostly for Tyler, Smith Co. TX
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LEGAL
ESTRAYS
HENDERSON COUNTY
Taken up by D. C. Brannon, posted before Jno. M. McDonald, J. P. one yoke of oxen, one 
brown with some white on him the other white with red head, both marked crop and split
in each ear, no brand.  the brown ox had on a large bell when taken up. Valued at $30. 
(Nov. 15th)
Taken up by B. Delay, and posted before John Callwell, J. P. one iron gray mare 4 years old, 
unbroke, three white feet: one before and two behind Valued at $25 (Nov. 23 3t)
Taken up by H. V. Squires, and posted before W. K. Payne, J. P. three work oxen described as 
follow: one red brindle ox, 14 years old, marked crop and under half crop in the right and 
overslope in the left ear; branded with a spur.  One ox with red head and sides, white back and
belly, marked crop and under-half crop in the left and shallowfork the right ear; branded 3 on right 
hip. 8 years old. One large black ox, bobtailed, marked crop and split in the left and under
half-crop in right ear; branded J. L. on hip, 14 years All valued at $45.00. (Nov. 19 3t)
Taken up by J. N. Phillips, and posted before S. M. Bradford, J. P. four mares to wit: One bay,
8 years old, 13 hand high, star in forehead and branded on left shoulder M. T (it is upside down) 
under J. F connected, also, M T (upside down "T") under B on left hip; one iron gray 3 year old
13 hands high, marked split in the left ear; one brown 4 years old, 13 hand high, split in left ear; 
and one light, frosty colored head.  Each of last three named animals are branded 62 over F J on 
left shoulder.  All valued at $70.00. (2-19-3t)
Taken up by James E. Hodge, posted before J. M. McDonald. J. P. two stallions, one bay, 4
years old, the other a brown 2 years old; valued at $15 each; also a jennst of black-brown color,
white belly , about 9 years old no brand, one eye out, valued at $10. All valued at $40.00. 
January 14th, 1876.
Taken up by Wiley Trammell, and posted before S. M. Brandford, J. P. Precinct No. 2 one 
dark brown or brindle ox, 10 or 12 years old, marked two splits in the right and crop off the
left ear. no brand. January 31st, 1876
J. B. BISHOP, Clerk D. C. H. Co.
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