Eustace News & Thompson Death Notice, 2/1/1917 Henderson Co., TX

Athens Weekly Review
Feb. 1, 1917

Local News From Eustace
Clippings From The Herald That Will Interest Our Readers

Mrs. Rebecca Beard died at the home of her son, W. B. Beard, a few miles south of
Eustace, Saturday Jan. 20, at 6 o’clock a. m. She was laid to rest late in the afternoon
of the same day in the old Payne graveyard. She had been in bad health for 15 years,
the last five of which she had been an invalid. Several days ago she suffered an attack
of lagrippe which resulted in her death. She was a member of the Baptist church, and a
good old lady.
(She is not listed in Payne Cemetery according to the Henderson
County Cemetery Records 2000, published by A.G.O. bf)

Elder J. A. Lincoln of Pauline was in town Saturday an d while here informed us that
the barn and its contents of W. H. Ballard of that community was destroyed by fire the
night of Jan. 17th. About 100 bushels of corn, a quantity of cotton seed, some hay,
harness and a nice lot of fruit were destroyed. No insurance was carried. The orgins
of the fire is unknown.

The Eustace High School basketball team will meet the Athens High School team
on the local court Friday (tomorrow afternoon) Jan. 26. The game promises to be a
hard fought battle. The Athens team is very strong, but they will suffer defeat at the
hands of Eustace, so say our home boys. Everybody invited to attend the game.

Floyd Weaver was carried to Dallas Monday where he underwent an operation for
appendicitis at one o’clock that day. His was a very serious case, but his condition
as reported better today. Jeff Weaver, his father and G. W. Huddleston went up to see
him Wednesday.

Bige Marie, the 3 months old baby girl of Mrs. C. D. O’Neal, died just before 12 o’clock
Saturday night, Jan. 20th of catarrhal pneumonia, after an illness of over two weeks.
The funeral was conducted by Mr. J. M. Melton and the remains interred at Payne
Springs cemetery Sunday afternoon.
(Oct. 15, 1917 - Jan. 20, 1918 d/o D & V buried Section A # 47 -
Henderson County Cemetery Records 2000 published by A.G.O. no other O’Neal is
buried there according to the book - bf)

Mrs. Minnie Thomas of San Francisco, Cal., who spent a two weeks visit in the home
of her brother, C. J. Early, left Monday for Ft. Worth to visit relatives. She was accompanied
by Jesse Early.

Their many friends will be glad to learn that Mr. And Mrs. Wilson Chamblee are able to
be up, each having recently suffered an attack of measles. They were able to go visiting
Wednesday. They were the guest of Mr. And Mrs. E. C. Bynum that day.

We are informed that Mrs. Beattrice Hamilton, who is being treated for cancer, is
very much improved, and will soon be entirely well of this malady. Her physician,
Dr. Wilson, of Pine Bluff, Ark., was here Sunday to visit her.

Mrs. J. Q. Cathey received a message Monday afternoon stating that her mother,
Mrs. R. H. Ray of Singleton, Texas, was dangerously sick and not expected to live.
Mrs. Cathey left Monday night for the bedside of her mother.

“Uncle” Tom Holland was meeting his many friends on the streets Saturday
afternoon, and all were glad to see him. He stated that he was feeling much
better than at any time for several months.

Athens Weekly Review
Feb. 1, 1917

C. B. Thompson Dead

Malakoff, Texas, Jan. 28 -- C. B. Thompson, a prominent citizen of Malakoff,
who was taken to Mineral Wells a few weeks ago in an effort to regain his health,
died there Sunday. The body will be brought here tomorrow for burial.

Deceased was one of the most prominent citizens of Malakoff. He is survived by
his wife and several chidren.
(Charles B. Thompson - Sept. 2, 1848 - Jan. 28, 1917 Malakoff - Cemetery Henderson
County Cemetery Records 2000 published by A.G.O. bf)

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