Abstracts from Bastrop Advertiser - Bastrop County TX Submitted by Tammy Owen 29 Aug 2000 ==================================================================== USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ==================================================================== BASTROP ADVERTISER Newspaper Abstracts 1881 - 1908 In Memory of Mrs. S. J. Walker After an illness of two weeks, just as the mourning began to dawn, a soul wafted its way back to the God who gave it life. Oh! How hard it is to give up our loved ones, but we must look to Him who knows and does all things well. Mrs. Walker was a kind and loving friend, an ideal mother. She was always cheerfully ready and willing to help the needy. A ntrue christian, always at her post of duty. Yes, Indeed, it is hard to give our loved ones up, but such is life. We have known Mrs. Walker for a long time, and we will sadly miss her, and we can confidently say, her labor on earth is ended, and she has joined the Heavenly throng, to forever sing His praise with loved ones on the other shore. She leaves to mourn her death, eight children and a number of grandchildren. May the God of Peace console and comfort their hearts in this the darkest hour. May they turn to Him and say, "The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord." One by one earth's ties are broken, As we see our love decay, and our hopes so fondly cherished, Brighten, but to pass away, As we near the shining shore, For we know, across the river, Waits the loved ones gone before. JESSE. Johnnie Green Hanged for murder of W. P. Green, an Old Fisherman, on January 30, 1908. Made full confession. Ascended Gallows with Steady tread, and met his fate with calm demeanor. Full article. Howard Perkins, of Smithville was in the city, Sunday last. Mrs. Richard Starcke returned Tuesday from a visit to Austin. Arthur Woehl left this week for Austin, where he has accepted a position. Albert Byer was a pleasant caller at the Advertiser office on Tuesday last. Mrs. Worth Price and little son, Master Bob, of Waco, are guests of Bastrop relatives. Joseph F. Jung, of Austin, was a guest of his mother, Mrs. Lizzie Jung, since last issue. Rev. J. H. Swann was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wertzner during his stay in Bastrop. Miss Audrey JOhnson was with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Chas. P. Ziegenhals and little daughter, Pauline, returned Wednesday from a visit in Austin. Charley M Middleton, of Fort Worth, was among Bastrop relatives and friends the first of the week. Mrs. H. B. Combs and Miss Fenora Chambers have returned home from a visit among Austin relatives. A. P. Smith and E. O. Randle friends of the old Advertiser, were welcome visitors in county seat, Saturday. Mrs. A. L. Brooks, of Jacksonville, was a guest of her sister, Mrs. K. M. Trigg last week, returning home Saturday last. Mr and Mrs. E. W. Klein, of Victoria, arrived in Bastrop Monday night, Mr Klein having a position in the County Clerk's office. Miss E. Lister and Miss Julia Willenburg left this week for New Orleans, to purchase Spring and Summer Millinery, Dress Goods and Notions. Mrs. R. A. Freeman and little daughters, Minnie and Cora, of Heidenheimer, are guests at the home of Mrs. Freeman's parents, Mr. and Mrs Albert Byer. Mrs. H. E. Eldridge, of Cedar Creek, mother of Mr. H. H. Alexander, book keeper at the Citizens State Bank, moved to the city this week, and is now a resident of Bastrop. We are sorry to note that our friend T. A. Hassler, on account of illness, is unable to be at his place of business, and sincerely hope that the Advertisor may be able to chronicle his entire recovery in the near future. March 12, 1882: Mr Ed B. Burleson, who has the honor of first introducing the Hereford cattle into Bastrop county and has extensively raised them for the past six years, considers them superior for the dairy or beef to the Jersey or shorthorns. He has a large number of beautiful specimens, at his ranch across the river from Bastrop; and on Saturday last sold to Mr. R. B. Shipp six Herefords one thoroughbred male and five graded one year old males and females, half and three-quarters. The six brought him $500 cash. 4/24/1881 Marriage Licenses: J. D. Thompson and Julia A Green George Foxel and Mary Preuss N. H. Haight and Mrs. E. P. Cooper The death of Mr. J. W. Miller was noted which occured 4/20/1881. A letter from Green Walnut contained info that rain was needed in the locality of Watterson. A letter from S, H. M. " at Moss Branch stated that Mr. C. G. Caldwell would soon have erected a large store building and that the spirit of improvement was pervading the neighborhood. Four murder cases set for next week Second bridge over Cedar Creek ready for travel August Albrecht has opened a restaurant in the old Lewis store house, next to Mr. Bastain's tin shop. On Monday, Col. Jones had his left arm jerked out of place by a refactory horse. Of the veterans from Bastrop county, five were participants in the Battle of San Jacinto: Messrs: Martin Walker, Campbell Taylor, A. W. Hill, Jacob Standifer and John Herron. Mr. Wiseman, jeweler, was stricken with paralysis on Monday and it is though he cannot recover. The following named veterans are in attendance at the annual reunion at Palestine. A. W. Hill, Jas. Nicholson, Campbell Taylor, Caton Erhard, N. W. Eastland, Jacob Standifer, John Herron, Martin Walker, Wm A Clopton and Ben Highsmith. 4/1908 The announcement of the marriage of Mr. Lynn Manford to Miss Elizabeth Combs of San Marcos, Wednesday, April 22, has been received in our city. Miss Combs is the sister to our fellow townsman, Dr. H. B. Combs. Mrs. Groeder's home, about one mile from Paige was destroyed by fire last Saturday afternoon. The Bluff Creek school house, about 1/3 mile from Mr. Groeder's home, was also destroyed, catching from the flying shingles during the burning of the Groeder home. OBITUARY The death of Mr. Charley R. Hanna, which occured near Red Rock, March 9, 1909, removed from the community one of her best citizens, from his family a kind and loving husband and an affectionate and devoted father. Deceased was born in McLennan County, TX (Waco), Sept 1st, 1876 and lived there until the death of his father, when he came with his mother to Bastrop county, when he was only nine years of age, and has resided here ever since. On Sept. 1st, 1898, he was united in marriage with Miss Nora Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Harris, two children blessing their union, all of whom survive him. To the grief stricken relatives the Advertiser extends sincere sympathy in this the hour of their great sorrow, and may our Heavenly Father, "who doeth all things well," comfort and soothe their aching hearts. Another Arrest. On Monday of this week the young negro, T. B. Roberts, who is confined in jail charged with burglarizing the stores of Dr. A. M. Hill and Mr. Bob Watson, at HIll's Prairie, and who confessed at the time of his arrest, made a statement in which he implicated his brother, Jesse Roberts, in the burglary of the two stores. The older brother was immediately arrested, and shortly afterwards he confessed to having committed the burglaries in company with his younger brother. Gabriel M Lentz Gabriel M Lentz was born in Limestone County, June 24th, 1834. He came to Bastrop county, TX in 1852. He enlisted in the Confederate Army at the beginning of that struggle. He made a public profession of faith in Christ in early life. He was on of the oldest Masons in Bastrop county. A chief characteristic of this veteran hero was his keen appreciation of the value of time and opportunity. Lyssippus made a statue, cold, stern, and lifeless, to teach tot he Greek this lesson. This man has made a life, warm, exemplary and energetic. the statue has perished, and no trace of it is found. His life is hid with Christ in God, and his influence will last through time into eternity. He was also characterized by his braveness. He feared not the danger nor struggle of frontier life. The scoffs, scorns, and riddicule of a sinful world were hurled at him in vain when he heard his Master say, "Follow Me". The "hungry wolf" was bravely driven from his door by patient, honest, energetic frugality. The muttering of the cannon, the flash of the sabre, nor the sufferings of war, caused him to falter. Sociability characterised his entire life. Home was to him sacred. The people of God were his brethren. His messmaters were indeed his comrades. His fraternal brethren were to him all that the term signifies. He was husband, father, neighbor, friend in truth and in sincerity. Two children survive him, Mrs. Francis Rucher, of Otis, and Mrs. Amanda Frankum, of Watterson. He leaves a brother, Sam Lentz, of Austihn; a nephew, Gabriel Lentz of Red Rock, a neice, Mrs. Donie Harris, of Bateman; several grandchildren and a host of friends. His departure occurred at 2pm, Jan 6, 1909. His body was laid to rest in the Cemetery at Red Rock, January 7, 4pm, in Masonic honor, witnessed by many friends and relatives.