1900 News of Henderson County Texas

Athens Weekly Review

October - December

Athens Weekly Review
October 5, 1900
A child of Henry Cooper died at Mabank last week and was brought to the
Davis grave yard near Athens for burial.


(this paper showed the date of Oct 5, 1900...I’m not sure
how the October 7th death was recorded unless it was
suppose to be October 2nd instead, and the paper made a typo)
Died at his residence in Athens Sunday Morning October 7th at 2 o’clock
age 55 years, C. H. Thomas. He had been ill only a few days. He and his
son were engaged in the pottery business here.

George W. Meredith lost a child six or eight years old last Saturday week.

J. W. Barry sent a copy of the Review to his brother-in-law J. O. Ashcraft at
Desdemonia, Texas.

Athens Weekly Review
October 19, 1900

J. D. Brown was in the city Tuesday. A child of his died last Saturday.


Athens Weekly Review
November 8, 1900

Mrs. R. G. Lowe and daughter who have been visiting the family of Mrs Lowe’s
brother, Capt. W. T. Eustace left for their home in Galveston last Monday.


Athens Weekly Review
November 9, 1900

Boone Gilmore of Malakoff died Wednesday evening and was buried Thursday
at Malakoff by the Woodman of the World. A. S. Robbins, J. B. Murphee, J. R.
Blades and Rev. W. H. Berry attended from the Athens Camp of that order.
(according to the burial records of Malakoff City Cemetery a
Humphrey L. Gilmore died November 7th and is buried there.
No Boone Gilmore was found).

Married:
In a buggy at court yard fence in Athens November 3, Esq. James Avriett
officiating. Miss Lola Collins to C. G. Sigler. The contracting parties were from
Tennessee Colony; Anderson County and came here in order to over come
objections on the part of the parents.

Married:
At residence of the bride’s mother in Athens, Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. W. H.
Berry officiating. Miss Una Dunklin to Mr. J. T. Pledge. The couple left on
the 4:07 Cotton Belt for Dallas, their future home. Miss Una was raised in
Athens and is most estimable young lady and is a prize worth winning. Mr.
Pledge is an engineer on the T & N.O and one of the best in the service
of the company.

Married:
At the residence of the bride’s parents in Athens Wednesday evening at
7:30, Miss Ione Green to Mr. John P. Arrett, Rev. Oscar Ferrell officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. T. B. Green, one of the Athens businessmen,
and is an estimable young lady. The groom is one of the proprietors of the
local telephone exchange and is a worthy young man. There were several
nice presents.

D. E. Hughes and Miss Otavia Heffington of Hickory Grove were married
in the County Clerk’s office on the 1st inst., Judge Freeman officaiting.


Athens Weekly Review
November 16, 1900

The M & M Club of Athens will give a book reception at the residence of
Mrs. J. J. Faulk on November 27 for the benefit of a public library. Everyone
is invited and urgently requested to come and bring a book. An effort is
being made by this club to secure a public library and it is thought a fairly
good one can be secured in this manner. Hours 4 to 11 p.m.


A child of T. J. Fuller of Bute community died of congestion last Friday.
It was about a year old.

John Layton called in Monday and reported that a little babe of Jack
Watson of Pine Grove neighborhood died Sunday night.

W. P. Speer sends a copy of the Review to his father at Boonville Arkansas (Logan Co.).

Married:
At the residence of the brides father Mr. J. C. Guynes Sunday November
12th, Miss Alice Guynes to Mr. Joe Pickering, Rev. M. T. Pace officating.
A good supper was served and a large crowd of friends were present. Mr.
Pickering is a well to do farmer of Bute country and Miss Alice is one of the
leading young ladies of that community.


Athens Weekly Review
November 23 1900

A son of Parson Scott of Willow Springs died Monday morning and was
buried at Post Oak Tuesday. D. D. Lewis of Bute called in Tuesday and
furnished us the above.
(not listed in the cemetery records of Post Oak Cemetery)

Married:
At residence of bride’s parents north of Murchison Wednesday afternoon
21st inst., Rev. J. B. Curry officiating. Miss Jennie Davidson and Mr. W.
L. Carnes.

Mrs. Marge Martin of the Bute country died last Saturday. She was quite
old. There were three sisters all advanced in years lving together. The
county has been supporting her.

Mr. Nat Harrison, merchant at Brownsboro died from jaundice Thursday of
last week. He was about 60 years of age and had been a citizen of that
place for about 40 years.


Athens Weekly Review
November 30, 1900

F. M Urrey has sold out at Malakoff and has moved to Dangerfield. He
ordered the Review sent to him.

Oliver Scott one of the pioneer citizens of Henderson County died Saturday
and was buried at Willow Springs Sunday with Masonic honors. Several
from the Athens lodge attended the funeral.

Mrs. Henry Ward died Sunday morning at two o’clock after a lingering illness.
She was buried Monday at Beck’s Chapel.

Athens Weekly Review
December 1, 1900

A Wedding at Bute
Bute, Texas December 1,1900
One of the most pleasant occasions in this community was the marriage of
Miss Cuttie Simmons to Mr. John D. Boyd on Wednesday 29th of November,
Rev. M. T. ??? officiating. The bride is the daughter of Capt. Jno K. Simmons,
an old confederate soldier and one of the best citizens of the community.
The groom is an honest, hardworking, honorable young man, raised in this
community and is highly esteemed by all ???? people. Miss Simmons is one
of the favorites of the community ??? young lady of most estimable qualities.
There was an excellent supper served at the bride’s father’s and a large
number of friends was present. The next day there was a fine dinner in honor
of the occasion at the residence of the groom’s father. From there the young
people gathered at Mr. James Simmon’s and tripped the fantastic toe to their
hearts content. The occasion will long be remembered as one of the most
pleasant. Your correspondent thinks there will be several more such soon.

Athens Weekly Review
December 7, 1900

Miss Cora Freeman of Lovelady is visiting her cousin T. H. Barron and
family this week.

We regret to note the death of Mrs. Moon, wife of Rev. B. F. Moon of Canton,
who is a brother of L. M. Moon of this county. She died Monday night.

F. M. Brown of Carroll Springs died of heart failure last night.

Enoch Fife who resided eight miles north of town died last Friday.

“Grandma” Jackson of near Brownsboro died yesterday morning.

Miss Kate Coleman, after a visit to her sister Mrs. Poynor, returned to her
home in Dallas Wednesday.

The increase in the population of Henderson County the past decade is
nearly 66 per cent. The population in 1890 being a few over 12, 000
and in 1900 being 19, 970.


Athens Weekly Review
December 14, 1900

Mr. S. A. Scales of Tolbert Texas spent a few days in Athens this week.
He was called to see his grandmother, Mrs. Jackson of Murchison, whose
death was mentioned in the Review last week.

F. M. Brown
Last week just as we were going to press, we heard of the death from
heart failure of Mr. Brown of Catfish country. Mr. Brown was one of the
oldest citizens of our county. He was a confederate soldier, going from
this county in a company raised, we have been informed by K. Richardson.
He belonged to Co. F of Bass’ regiment. Mr. Brown was a warm hearted
man of good intentions and a true friend.


Athens Weekly Review
December 21, 1900

Dr. A. A. Johnson a prominent physcian of Malakoff died very suddenly at
that place Wednesday. The doctor is well known in Athens. Heart failure is
thought to have been the cause.

Died at Martin’s Mills Saturday morning at the family residence, Wilson
Fowler, son of J. T. Fowler. He was ill only 2 days and nights of black
jaundice. He was 22 years of age.

Married:
At the home of the bride’s parents in Chandler, Wednesday evening Dec
19th, Mr. Emmett Henderson of Athens to Miss Callie Dunklin. Mr.
Henderson is one of Athens promising young men, he being the owner
of the Henderson nurseries.

Married:
At Kerens, Miss Belle McClung to Mr. R. S. Clayton. Mr. Clayton is one of
our best and most worthy young men. He was raised in the Pine Grove
community.

D. D. Lewis of Bute called in Tuesday and gave us the news of the
death of Miss Walton.

Mrs. N. C. Murrell and children left Friday to visit Mrs. Murrell’s mother in
Mississippi.

S. A. Sneaqd called in Tuesday and reported the death of his brother-in-law Wilson Fowler.

Miss Rosie Walters died at family residence, near Bute, Tuesday morning
at 3 o’clock and was buried at Willow Springs Tuesday evening. She was
taken last Saturday with Black Jaundice.

Mr. T. B. Green and Miss Lucy Carlton were married last Saturday evening,
Rev. L. D. Anderson officating.



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