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Hopkins County Democrat - Vol. 11, No. 40 Oct 3, 1901
From the Historical Files of June E. Tuck. Names spelled as they were spelled in the paper.
The Hopkins County Democrat Thursday, October 3, 1901 Vo. 11, No. 40
A former citizen of Sulphur Springs, Mr. B. H. Dodson, of Haskell, has ordered the "Democrat" sent L. Clark, Munday, Texas.
Mrs. A. C. Bowen of Navasota, will hereafter receive this paper, ordered to her address by Dr. Zol Askew.
Sidney Harrison, son of Eugene Harrison, of Brinker, after a visiting his father and his family a week, returned to his home in Dallas yesterday.
Mrs. J. W. Avery has gone to Winnsboro where she will remain a few days as the guest of Mrs. S. E. Anderson and other relatives.
A very proper gentleman is Mr. J. Pollard Smith. He will welcome his friends at the bargain house of Searls & Tramel, where he will be pleased to serve them in all lines, having special charge of the gents furnishing goods and clothing department.
Uncle Lee Hargrave of Nelta, who had a leg broken about three weeks ago, is now able to get about on crutches.
Miss Lorine (Chubby) Stribling has accepted a position with A. Thornton, where she will be glad to meet all her friends.
As guest of Mrs. Henry Tapp, Miss Della Carroll of Como, has given her friends in this place the pleasure of her presence for several days.
Miss Jamie Roberts returned last Saturday to her home in Dallas, after several weeks visit to this city as the guest of her cousin, Miss Ethel Dial.
Louis Ingram of Tyler was here to see his parents, W. J. Ingram and wife, the other day. Louis is nearly as big as "all out doors" and his genial disposition equals his corporosity (sic)
Dr. J. W. Callan and wife of Donelton took the train at this place last Monday for Atlanta, Ga., where the doctor goes to take a graduating course in medicine and surgery.
Uncle Willis Chapman of Tira, favored this office with a pleasant call today. He has been living on the same place for 51 years, and says to take them all around crops are shorter in his section this year than he has ever known them.
District Court: The following persons were empaneled on 5the petit jury this week: J. B Turrettine - D. H. Keelin - M. D. Orren - S. E. Camp - R. Odom - J. N. Cox - W. A. Patman - J. L. Kitts - S. W. Briarly - R. J. Craft - Henry Hurley - J. W. Lewis - (paper torn) - J. D. Martin - J. M. Baker - Tom Searles - R. M. Stone - W. T. Waits
The trial of the mandamus proceedings against G. M. Morton to prevent publication of the order for the enforcement of prohibition resulted in the refusal of the court to grant the injunction.
John Lee, a negro, charged with the rape of a white girl, was found guilty and his punishment fixed at 35 years in the penitentiary.
In the case against Marvin Thomas, the jury returned a verdict last Thursday evening for manslaughter with two years in the penitentiary. Today Judge Conner is haring a motion for a new trial and nearly if not all the jury who tried the case have been summoned to testify to what took place in the jury room while they were deliberating on a verdict. If a new trial is not granted the case will be appealed to the higher court.
Last Friday, Joe Weaver of Greenview, lost his barn, with about 40 bushels of corn and some harness, by fire. His brother, Granville, also lost some 50 bushels of corn, which he had stored in the building. The little son of Granville dropped a lighted match which set fire to some loose shucks and he could not put it out.
Mr. Sam H. Weaver of Greenview, has received a letter from his son, Shade, who is with the U. S. Legation Guard in Peking, China, in which he writes that he expects to be at home about the 24th of December. He also writes that he and a partner are doing well with a business which they have established at the celestial capital. Accompanying the letter is a picture of Shade on horseback with a full rigged Texas saddle, the only one of the kind, perhaps in all the Chinese empire. He paid $300. in gold for the horse which he sell for $500.
Rev. R. B. Moreland of Commerce, a nephew of county treasurer Moreland, was in the city a few hours last Saturday. Since Burt has become a Methodist preacher he never forgets to "carry his gun" to fight the battles of the Lord.
Pastor M. M. Smith has been reinforced by Rev. J. W. Marshall of Waco, and it is now thought that the protracted services at the Christian church will continue at least two weeks longer.
Mr. L. C. L. Duvall of Waco came in last Saturday to be with his children, Elsie and Walton, for a week or so and to rest, having just completed contract with the commissioners court of McLennan county for a full set of "block" maps for the use of the equalization board of that county. Having given much thought to the equalization of taxation, he has written a book on that subject and it is now in the course of publication
Brinker, Texas. Oct. 1, 1901
Editor Democrat: Please say to Mr. Roberts, the champion horse rider at Sherley, Texas, that if he will put up a premium of $100 that I will match it, and the money to go to the best rider; or I will put up an eleven-year old boy, for money, marbles or chalk, against him. I have about 700 head of horses near Gage post office, Grayson county, Texas, known as the Organ horses in Texas or Indian Territory, to do the match riding on. Hack Hackleman.
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Ruff News - Sept. 30, 1901
Every body is busy with their cotton. Cotton shows a fair chance to be gathered in a few days. The whirlwinds have already stripped the cornfields of corn fodder and a good per cent of stalk.
Little wheat sowed yet. The worms have destroyed all the wheat that has come up, and cleaned up most of the grass. If there is any demand for horse hides I think there could be a lot of good dry ones gotten these parts.
Rev. R. A. Smith of our community, has gone to attend the Baptist seminary in Kentucky, where he will better equip himself for the ministry.
The girls may keep an eye single on Joe Ladd, as he has a new buggy and a nice yellow pony.
We understand that N. E. Rash has sold his farm near Mt. Zion at $2750.; also D. M. Findley has sold 200 acres of the Vaughn land. We would advise the furniture dealers to keep an eye on him as he will surely want some new furniture when he wears the present supply out moving.
Signed - Jack Frost
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Greenpond News - Sept. 30, 1901
A great many farmers have gathered corn this past week, and all say corn does not come up to their expectation. Sweet potatoes are fairly good. Ribbon cane extremely fine.
We are sorry to report a great deal of sickness this week: J. W. Sailor is very sick; Jno Acker is on the sick list; Milfred, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Vanderslice, has been sick for several days. Joel Sailors was attacked with fever in Sulphur Springs last Saturday, but is expecting to be up soon. Berry Clark has a very sick child. Two children of Tom Gullege have been dangerously sick with fever, but some better now. Marion Sailors has a high fever this evening. J. W. Hicks and son, Jim, went to Winnsboro Saturday; Mrs. Hicks visited her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Attoway, of Black Oak, Saturday.
Some of our men went hunting Saturday and killed two fine deer. Signed - Sand Digger
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Lynch News - Sept. 30, 1901
Palestine was crowded Sunday night to its utmost, at 7:30, John Weathers and Miss Eva Warren were united in holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. T. F. Vick officiating.
Dr. McDonald sustained a heavy loss last week by the death of a horse, and on account of it he has been absent several days, but he is on duty this morning.
Born to Rev. A. L. Eaver and wife, a girl.
The young people enjoyed a fruit supper last Wednesday night at home of Mr. and Mrs. Speed.
Miss Rhoda Rape has been quite sick but is up again. Bro. Kirk preached Sunday evening at Pleasant Grove and Palestine was well represented. Signed - Rambler
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Independence News - Sept. 29, 1901
Farmers are busy gathering what little cotton they have; the crop is short and well soon be gathered. Corn - there is none. Farmers are in a bad fix for another year, though many have saved considerable hay they do not know where the corn is to come from.
Aunt Lene Hopkins and her mother, who have been sick, are better now. Robert McLaughlin has sold out and is going west. Elmer Ellis is going to move on the Gregg place. Tol Cooper has gone to the black land to pick cotton, and he had to leave his best girl. Vernon Hair and wife went to Peerless Saturday. Will Asbell and family went visiting Saturday. H. L. Henderson and family visited R. T. Chaney family Sunday. Bro. Funches has been carrying on a big meeting at Dike for a week. Somebody don’t know who stole bee gum from Mr. Click Saturday night; they were bad off, I think. Signed - Caney Creek
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Dike News - Sept. 30, 1901
Rev. Funches closed a series of services at this place last Sunday night. Prof. Reilly Dodson and Mr. Thornton visited our community last week. The professor was looking after the interest of his school which begins October 28. George Conner and wife attended the Liberty conference last Sunday. Gird Moore was riding around all alone in our midst Sunday evening; he says he can’t get any one to ride with him. That’s Gird, (part missing). J. W. Phillips as purchased a organ, and so Mr. Phillips will have music from now on. Dr. Hargrave is improving his barn this week. Minnie Winchester, Dillie McKinzey, Calvin Winchester and Will Strunt, all left last Sunday for the black land to be gone several weeks picking cotton. Walter Hinnant of Sulphur Bluff, called a few moments Sunday evening. Signed - Ta-ta Dike
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Emblem News - Sept. 30, 1901
Uncle George Prim has been bad off with rheumatism but is some better now. His daughter, Mrs. Joe Walker, of Bowie county, came down to see him and took him and wife home with her, though against the wishes of the other children, as they were afraid he could not stand the trip very well. Mrs. Parker, who has been ill some time, is not much better.
The daughter of Ben Herman is out here on a visit and will stay until the middle of October.
Miss Micha is visiting her sister, Mrs. Green and relatives though she may marry, there are so many weddings around here.
Miss Fannie Parker has returned home from teaching.
George Craig has built a new barn.
Geo. H. Walker has quit picking cotton and gone to picking pears; that don’t look much like he is going to quit farming; he has a fine farm. Signed - I. W.
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Tira News -
John Chapman is still confined to his bed with paralysis; no change for the better.
Mrs. D. D. Crooks is on the sick list.
The new M. E. church at this place is now complete with the exception of the seats.
The gin at this place has put up about 235 bales. Think they will reach 400 bales at outside. They ginned nearly 1100 bales last season. Signed - Tira Boom
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Askew News - Oct. 1, 1901
T. F. Phillips has ginned 112 bales of cotton.
Leon Formby, six years old, picked 108 pounds of cotton one day last week. We think that is good for a boy of his age and size.
Born to Mr. Tom Lewis and wife, a daughter yesterday. Mrs. Lewis and baby are getting along nicely, and Tom was able to drive out a little this morning. The mother of Mrs. Lewis, from Kingston, is to be in this evening to spend several days.
T. F. Phillips has a very sick child, but is convalescent now.
Joe Gay left last Saturday for Pecos. He is there prospecting. Signed - Merial
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Pine Forest News - Oct. 1st
Mrs. Minter, who has been down so long with fever, is reported no better.
There was an interesting entertainment at the place of Mr. John Watkins Saturday night last, and was much enjoyed by all present.
Born to E. T. Richey and wife last Friday morning, a ten pound boy.
J. A. Anglin has his wagon loaded with fine red apples to carry to town.
J. Stevens is hauling lumber to build a tenant house on his farm.
Barnard, a little son of C. W. Richey, was quite sick yesterday, but is better today.
The gin here is kept busy most of the time, but it cannot last long.
Dr. Gadland of Lamar county, visited at the home of J. W. Perkins a few days ago; Miss Minter is not so gay since he left; but cheer up, Minnie, he will come again soon.
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Evans Point News - Oct. 2, 1901
Prof. J. F. Youngblood is busy now gathering his cotton crop. He is 93 years old and has the cleanest crop in the community.
Mrs. Callie Rhodes is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. A. Satterfield.
Miss Effie Voss of Saltillo, visited in this community Sunday.
We saw Miss Pearl Hogsett with David Chancie on the fifth Sunday; both seemed to be well pleased.
George Anglin and family visited Mr. Bryant and family last Sunday.
Tipper Keif of Mt. Vernon, was seen at home a few Sundays ago; looks like he would some oftener. You had better Tip. You are always welcome by one brown-eyed person here as well as by others.
Joe Bennett is picking cotton.
W. M. Hogsett has saved quite a good lot of sorghum hay this week.
W. T. Rhoades of Bagville, Red River county, passed through here last week on his way to East Winnsboro, where he has a position with the big mill.
You watch Saltillo. Some time we may have a crossing of railroads, street cars, oil mills, ice factories and all the modern improvements. There is already here five stores, a railroad platform, blacksmith shop and a Masonic Hall.
M. D. Wagley of Weaver has his house painted and papered by the Evans Point painter; he now has the loveliest house on the Lollar prairie.
Minner Sparks of Saltillo, has Will Bartley painting and papering his house, and we guess he is going to - well, we don’t know; we just guess at what he is going to do.
Tad Sparks is moving back to Saltillo from Weaver.
All of us ought to go to Weaver or Pickton to get on the train until the Cotton Belt gets able to build a depot.
Oscar Junell of Penn, was seen Saltillo Tuesday. Signed, Gander Foot
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Martin Springs News - Oct. 1st
J. G. Darby will complete his new house this week.
Jim Winfrey has been on the sick list the last week but is up now; also Miss Robie Ray has been sick for a week but is now well.
Bro. Ramey of Como, preaching us an interesting sermon last Sunday night. Signed - Sanddigger
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