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From the historical files of June E. Tuck, who does not validate or dispute any historical facts in the articles. Abstracted by June E. Tuck
Spelling was at its worst in these newspapers. Corrections were made only if I was sure of the spelling. All articles coming from one of the following Sulphur Springs newspapers - Sulphur Springs Gazette, Hopkins County Echo and The Daily News Telegram.
Hopkins County People in the 1900's - No.1
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKeever of Illinois, who are visiting their son, W. A. McKeever and daughter, Mrs. M. P. Epps, of Yesner, celebrated their golden wedding July 31, 1905 , at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Epps. They were united in marriage in Pope county, Arkansas, July 31, 1855, six children being born to them. At the celebration were three of their living children, twenty-two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren present, several being unable to attend. Including relatives and friends there were 42 persons present. Mr. and Mrs. McKeever took their place at the head of the table. The grandsons and granddaughters formed a line on the gallery sang How Firm A Foundation, after which the blessing of God was invoked and dinner served. The affair was very pleasant for all, and Mr. & Mrs. McKeever, white haired and tottering at the threshold, were happy as they good be. (Dated Aug. 4, 1905) Edited
1906, Feb. - W. T. Waggoner of Decatur recently sold to R. S. Allen and Assoc. of Houston, 40,000 acres of land in Wichita and Wilbarger counties, the price paid being in excess of half million dollars. The land will be used for colonization purpose.
Rev. H. N. G. Bentley returned to Como where he had been reared near by, Dec. 1909, to be pastor of the Baptist church, and made his home in the Gamblin house in north Como.
1910 - In June 1910, J. F. Youngblood, the oldest brick-layer in the world, in his 105th year, laid one brick in the wall for the Carnegie Library in Sulphur Springs.
In 1920 the small son of Mr. & Mrs. Byrd Longino fell from a window on the second floor of the family home. He was saved from being killed by falling among some vines. (Later years we found out that this young son, was Dr. Joe Longino and he had fell in some running rose bushes and was unharmed. J.T.)
L. Bridges broke both bones in his right arm this week trying to crank a Ford. - May 1920
Mr. & Mrs. W. P. Morgan passed their Golden Wedding day at their home four miles east of Sulphur Springs, June 16, 1920. They were married at Grove Hill, Alabama on June 16, 1870. They came to Texas at an early day, afterwards they have lived ever since. To this union 10 children were born, two having passed away, Burris and Henry. They have four sons living, Lee, Pete, Solon and Howard, and four daughters, Mrs. Oscar Lewis, Mrs. Will Kennedy, Mrs. Joe Mattison and Mrs. Charlie Greer. They are nearing their seventieth birthday and both are gay and jolly at that age. They are peacefully spending their old days at their home near Crush.
Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Boatman of Old Tarrant are to have a reunion of their children on Sunday with the following children to be present: C. C. Boatman and family of Settle, Washington; Mrs. Maude Russell of Aransas Pass; Mrs. Lula Jacobs and children of Dallas; J. F. Boatman and family of Sulphur Bluff; J. M. Boatman of Teague; and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Boatman with whom they make their home. - May 1920
Secretary W. W. Evans, C. E. Beasley, F. M. Horne, S. E. Nichols, B. F. Otts, and C. C. Brogitti attended a meeting of the East Texas Tomato Growers in Jacksonville Monday. Mr. Beasley was made secretary of the organization. Nov. 26, 1920
W. W. Lawson of Annona, Red River county, is visiting old friends here. Forty- six years ago, Mr. Lawson helped build the first school building and then teach the first school at Pleasant Grove, nine miles northwest of Sulphur Springs. The board of trustees of the school hesitated about giving him the school on the grounds he was unmarried. Mr. Lawson won over the protest by telling the board that he was soon to marry Miss Mag Ramey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. R. R. Ramey, one of the popular young ladies of the community. The marriage took place the following Christmas. - July 1924
Mrs. S. M. Jennings celebrated her seventy-second birthday at the old home, one mile east of Saltillo, Sunday by the home-coming of ten of the eleven children. J. D. Jennings of Orange, Texas, failed to attend on account of the importance of staying with his work in the old fields. Those present were: Mrs. J. D. Arthur, L. C. and P. L. Jennings of Saltillo; Mrs. Lester French of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. G. B. Leftwich of Talco; Mrs. W. H. Whitten of Bogota; S. W. Jennings of Graford (sic,) Mrs. W. C. Davis of Graford, W. L. Jennings of Oran (sic,) and J. E. Jennings of Sulphur Springs. Also 39 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 3 daughters-in-law, and 4 sons-in-law. 100 people attended. - Jly. 1924
Ed Kistenmacher and his family, who are visiting in Jefferson, sent a message here stating that Mr. Rowell, Mrs. Kistenmacher’ grandfather, was severely beaten and robbed while out at his barn Monday morning. The assailant had not been caught, they were scouring the country around there. Mr. Rowell is over 80 years of age, and one of the most prominent business men of Jefferson. - Later reported - Mr. Kistenmacher returned from Jefferson Wednesday morning. He reports that Mr. Rowell still unconscious with little hope of recovery. No clue has been found. A large club was found near the barn. Mr. Rowell was hit on the front part of his head, presumably as he entered the barn. His pocketbook was gone and he was known to have had money with him. He had several negro rent houses and generally collected rents on Saturday and kept the money until Monday. The theory is that someone saw him collect this money and waylaid and robbed him. - July 25, 1924
Rev. & Mrs. J. B. Gober, today, celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. Rev. Gober, who is county treasurer, observed the occasion by arriving bright and early at his office in the county court house ready to dispose of the days regular run of business, while Mrs. Gober performed her routine of housework. Both were recipients of many congratulations from their many friends. (Printed in the Greenville Banner, reprinted in the Echo. Sept. 1924)
Gus Minter, who is door bailiff of the present grand jury, brought to the Echo office this past week one of the oldest documents in Hopkins county, if not the oldest. It is the last will and testament of his grandfather, Thomas Mathis, filed in Hanock County, Georgia, on January 4, 1830. The will is a lengthy document showing that the testator was one of the well-to-do farmers and slave holders of that day. He owned and will a number of negroes to his several children, along with a land acreage, and all kinds of farm animals,, including cows, horses, mules, jacks, hogs, sheep, etc. The will shows at the time of his death that he had on hand lots of feed and food for the home use. Corn, fodder and hay are included in large quantities. He left considerable money to his heirs, although nothing was said in the will about bank stock, automobiles, etc. The will shows that in the old days of our grandfathers that they came nearer having a diveristy of all kinds of crops than we of today. They knew nothing of autos, electric lights, etc., bur rather delighted in fine stock and large well kept country homes, where old time hospitality and southern chivalry abounded at all times. (Hopkins Co. Echo, Sept. 1, 1924)
Sidney Henderson, employee of the Olympia Ice Cream Co., had a narrow escape from serious injury Monday morning early, when his clothing caught in the cogs of one of the ice cream freezers. Henderson steadied himself against a near by post and had his clothes torn off him, but managed to keep himself out of the machinery. It was a close call, and although he lost both his pants and shirt, he says that he is very glad he has all his skin left. - Oct. 1924
J. P. Orr, pioneer citizen of Hopkins county, came all the way from Winnsboro to Sulphur Springs to vote for the straight Democratic ticket. Mr. Orr was born on the Red Hills of Georgia and came to Texas early in life. He cast his first vote in Hopkins county in 1860 and has been voting Democratic every since. Nov. 28, 1924
Three brothers marry three step-sisters is a most unusual thing but has happened in Hopkins county. Friday, County Clerk Russell M. Chaney, issued a marriage license to H. L. Lawson and Miss Sarah Francis Shaw. The groom is the son of M. H. Lawson, a splendid citizen of the Birthright country, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. Ellen Shaw Lawson, wife of M. H. Lawson. When Mr. Lawson married Mrs. Lawson he had three sons and she had three daughters. These sons have married these three daughters - Dec. 1924
Eli Hargrave has resigned his position as outside man for the First National Bank and gone to Denton to join his family, who are there for the school advantages. Terry Starrett of Como has been selected by the bank to take the place of Mr. Hargrave. - Dec. 1924
I. T. Harper, son of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Harper, has just received a telegram from Philadelphia, notifying him of his promotion to the "Expert Rank" in the League of Curtis Salesman.
This is an organization maintained by The Curtis Publishing Company for boys who sell its publications. Membership in the organization is limited to boys who attend school and promotion in the League can be gained only by a boy who is doing increasingly satisfactory school work, at the same time that he is making an excellent business record with the company. Young Harper is a brother of Teddy Harper, who has won special distinction with the Curtis Publishing Company and who is soon to receive the title of "Master Salesman." (Hopkins Co. Echo, July 1924) Edited
Mr. & Mrs. T. E. Williams had a great day Friday, July, 1924, as members of the family gathered in the reunion at the city park. Late in the afternoon they went to their homes to await till the next reunion which will be held on the same day next year. The following were among those present: Klough Williams and family, City; Victor Williams and family, Old Tarrant; Marvin Williams and family, Gafford Chapel; Verge Williams and family, City; Roger Williams and family, Old Tarrant; Eugene Williams and family, City. Mrs. Black and son, Gafford Chapel, were also there. Twenty-one out of Twenty-four grandchildren were present. All the children were there except Mrs. Noble Connor. (Hopkins Co. Echo 1924) Edited
Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Bingham threw open their beautiful home last Saturday night, entertaining with the largest, miscellaneous shower that Saltillo has enjoyed in a long time, honoring Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Farror (nee Miss Dolly Hall.) At an early hour guests began to arrive and Mrs. Bingham put her every effort to give her guest a delightful evening. The home was beautiful decorated with autumn flowers. Apples effectively arranged with their green leaves gave a tough of autumn. Diversions for the evening were games and music. Guest surrounded a handsomely table consisting of hot chocolate and cake. Mr. and Mrs. Farror were presented with many nice and useful presents. The event came as a complete surprise to them, who unsuspectingly motored from Dallas. (Printed in the Saltillo Signal reprinted in a S.S. paper, dated Oct. 1924)
Mrs. J. K. Brim entertained a number of former schoolmates and friends with an all day party and dinner at her home on Gilmer Street Tuesday. It was given in honor of her sisters, Mesdames Templeton and Currin of Durant, Oklahoma. Each guest brought a covered dish filled with some kind of delicious food, placed on the dining table, laid in spotless linen and sparkling with silver and china. Those present were: Mesdames, Mont Gordon of Dallas, Lloyd Wright of Florida, Wylie Reid of Haskell, Ward Gober, Carl Stirling, Mamie Pate, Will Ellis, Ina Whitaker, Landon Davis, W. W. Williamson, Jack Bolton, Geo. Stough, Misses Elizabeth Murrie, Laura Cumming, Phala Kennedy, and the host and guest. - Aug. 1924
Mrs. Bettie Bell was given a surprise birthday party, celebrating her 80th birthday, at her home on Connally street, by her daughters, Mrs. Clara Goodman of Dallas, and Miss Effie Bell. Out of town guest listed were: Mrs. W. P. Goodman, a daughter; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tedford, brother; Mrs. W. C. Mann and daughter, Mamie, nieces. - Sept. 1924
Tracy Williams did a believe it or not - he loaded two horses on his truck in Saltillo Friday morning and drove to Sulphur Springs to have the horses shod. Later in the day he reloaded the horses on the truck and hauled them back home. It is none of our business, but what is the matter with the horses doing a little walking to town instead of being hauled? What are horses for anyway? This reminds us of the fellow way down in South Texas that bought him a fine new automobile and then hitched up a yoke of oxen to build a road to his home so that he could drive his car to and from town. Tracy out to have climbed on one horse bareback and "loped" into town, leading the other nag. - Jan. 1930
Charley Ashcroft is home from Nacogdoches, where he and Mayor Henry McGrade have bought the bottling works of that city. Mr. Ashcroft has been there several days getting the plant in good shape. Virgil Lynch has been made superintendent of the plant, who learned the inside workings of a real Coca Cola plant in Sulphur Springs. - Feb. 28, 1930
The Glosup brothers, better known as Jimmie and Eddie Dean on Station KGBZ at York, Nebraska , gave a musical program at the new Sulphur Springs City Auditorium, which was an added feature of the Old Settlers Reunion, in 1931.
Captain W. S. Mitchell married Mrs. F. D. Dildy, of Texarkana, at the First Methodist Church in Texarkana, in Feb. 1932. Capt. and Mrs. Mitchell returned to Sulphur Springs, later that day, to their home on College street.
In February, 1932, John Shoffit, son of Mr. & Mrs. L. L. Shoffit, was awarded the Eagle Scout badge of honor at a special meeting given by the troop at which the Dads of the Scouts were guest of honor. John had been an active Scout in the American Legion Troop for four years, having served as patrol leader and at present was Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Last summer he was awarded the Junior Red Cross life savers certificate while he attended Camp Clark. The Eagle badge was presented to John by three of his fellow Eagle Scout.
John B. Hardin, old Sulphur Springs home boy, is making good way out in the Windy West. Mr. Hardin has been appointed postmaster at Vernon, Texas, and has already assumed the new position. He was born and reared in Sulphur Springs, being the brother of I. H. Hardin of this city. After finishing High School, he went West. He was lieutenant in the World War. After returning from the war he accepted a position in the Vernon national Bank, which he resigned when appointed Postmaster of that town. - May 1935
Arvel Vandergriff, a graduate from Sulphur Springs High School and Austin College at Sherman, was elected to teach in the Jefferson School at Sherman. Mr. Vandergriff will be the Athletic instructor and history teacher for the school. He will assume his duties Sept. 20th, as he is now employed in the high school at Southmayde. - May 1935
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bryson celebrate Golden Anniversary - They had the following living children: Hugh Bryson of Dallas, Miss Bill Bryson of Dallas, Mrs. Vera Hutchinson of Sulphur Springs, and Mrs. Dorothy Mae Stribbefield of West Texas. - Feb. 1938
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