Collin Co TX - McKINNEY MESSENGER - 1871 - 1872 From: June E. Tuck 1224be@neto.com> ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitted, and contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGENWEB Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** McKINNEY MESSENGER - 1871 - 1872 McKinney, Collin Co., Texas James W. Thomas, Editor and Proprietor Extracted by June E. Tuck Date at the end of an article is the date of the McKinney paper that the article was published in. Professional Cards and Businesses W. H. Andrews and J. L. Gray - Attorney at Law Jenkins and Goodner - Attorneys and Counselors at Law W. S. Cloyd - Watch maker, Jeweler, Gunsmith - West of Public Square Murrary & Boyd - Hardware Store and assorted merchandise Foote & Herndon -Dr. G. A. Foote and Mr. H. C. Herndon - Druggist, Corner of Front Row Bornstein & C0 - Staple and Fancy Dry Goods Gover & Baker - Family Sewing Machines Dr. James Harman, Daguerrean (sic) has opened a picture gallery in the upper story of the old Largent house. Z. E. Ranney - Dearler in assorted mechandise T. H. Emerson - Staple and Fancy goods I. D. Newsome & Co. - Ladies and Gents clothing, groceries - South side of the public square Bonham Nursery, established in 1865, owners Galbraith and Fletcher G. W. Camereon, General land and Insurance Agent R. W. Rhine - Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, etc. South East corner of the Public Square Murray & McKinney - Hardware - Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Groceries. Walker & Co - Bakers & Confectioners - North side of Public Square Benge & Harris - J. M. Benge & N. C. Harris - Fancy Goods - Just open at Rail Road Corner T. H. Emerson & Co. - Bankers Newsome, Ranney & Co. - L. D. Newsome, E. E. Ranney, F. M. Daugherty - Bankers Stovall & Skidmore - Saddlery and harness business - East side of the square. NEWSPAPERS "The Weekly Jeffersonian" is the title of the new Republican paper recently makings its appearance at Jefferson, Texas, published by Messrs. Robert & Co., purchasers of the "Herald" and the "Bulletin" and is edited by Mr. Charles L. Martin who is a native Texan. (June 24, 1871) W. C. Tomlinson, editor of the "Groesbeck Enterprise," a Democratic newspaper, has been arrested for inciting the late riot at Groesbeck, in issuing an extra from his office. He will go before the District Court of Limestone County. (Oct. 21, 1871) The "North Texas Enterprise" , is the new paper that has just started in Bonham by the publisher, Thomas R. Burnett, aided by James Farr, late of the "Greenville Herald." It is Democratic in politics. The "Pilot Point (Texas) Democrat has changed hands. Mr. W. M. McConnell has purchased the interests of Messrs. Bennett & Trask. Major Van B. Bennett is still retained as joint editor with Mr. Connell. (Dec. 25, 1873) BUILDINGS & ETC. Dallas is to have a new courthouse. It is to be 110 feet long, 66 feet wide, with tower and dome in the center, two stories high; the first floor divided into eight offices, with hall and closets, the second floor to have a courtroom 40 x 66 feet, a public hall of the same size, with two jury rooms and two closets. When finished the "Herald" thinks if will be the handsomest, most durable public building in the state. (June 24, 1871) A reliable friend who has counted the new buildings going up in McKinney, informs us that they number fifteen. Among these are a number of private residence in different parts of the town, and four or five business houses on or near the public square. (Aug. 17, 1872) McKinney continues to improve rapidly. From a point near our residents in the South-western part of town, we counted ten or a dozen building in process of construction, most being private residences, a few nearly completed. (Nov. 30, 1872) Our police court (Commissioners Court) at its January term, just closed, took the initiatory steps towards the erection of a new court house - the house to be a frame; sixty by eighty; two stores in height, with offices below and courtroom above. Two committees - one to select a site; the other to prepare a plan and make an estimate of the probable cost. Make report in March season. (Feb. 1, 1873) (The name Police Court came into being when the Federal Troops came into Texas, during the reconstruction days, and lasted a few years after the troops had left the areas. J. T.) Later reported - Feb. 19, 1874 - The drawings of the courthouse can be seen at the office of Esq, Mack, west of the southwest corner of the public square. A town lot 23 by 100, east of the public square, and fronting on Tennessee street, was this week sold by T. C. Goodner, Esq., to a Mr. Asbury from Dover Mo., for $500. Mr. Asbury is about to erect a large-two story house on the lot and already has part of the material on the ground. (Feb. 1, 1873) Work on the Cumberland Presbyterian Church house is progressing satisfactorily. The house will probably be read for dedication in October. (Sept. 11, 1873) - Later report - Work on the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, which had temporarily ceased for want of material, is now being prosecuted with vigor, and should be completed in the course of a few weeks. (Oct. 23, 1873) The city fathers have entered into a contract with W. R. Short of this place for the digging of a couple of large cisterns, one to be located at the north- eastern and the other at the south-western corner of the public square, and both to be completed by the 20th of November. ( Sept. 11, 1873) FIRES We learn from the "Tyler Index" that a serious fire occurred in Tyler on the 7th, which destroyed a number of buildings on the west side of the public square, among them the "Reporter" office. Total loss about $25,000. The fire is supposed to have originated from the spontaneous combustion of chemicals. (Aug. 17, 1872) The fire which occurred in Jefferson on the 30th inst., is believed to have been the work of an incendiary. It destroyed the two locks of buildings bounded by Market, Walnut, and Austin streets and the bayou. Twenty business houses, including the St. Charles Hotel, were destroyed. The estimated loss is $150,000. ( Aug. 17, 1872) From the "Times" of the 25th - Another Fire in Jefferson - About 3 o’clock yesterday morning an alarm of fire again awakened our citizens from their peaceful slumbers. When we reached the scene it looked as if the entire upper portion of Dallas street was in a blaze. A stiff breeze sprung up, and fears were entertained that the fire would spread to the leading business portion of the city. Fortunately it was arrested in the locality in which it originated. The fire was first discovered, we understand, in the house of Conley & Prewett, on the south side of Dallas street, and extended to the adjoining buildings, and then spread across the street and burned all the houses on the west side of Marshall street to the National Hotel. The frame buildings on the eas side of Marshall street were also consumed. When we consider all the facts, the protracted drouth , the difficulty of procuring water, and the wind that for a time prevailed, it is remarkable that the calamity was not greater. The loss is estimated at between thirty and forty thousand dollars. Chas. Schonfiled, $2,000. - Chas. List , $1,000. - Estate of Bloomingdale, $1,000. - C. Leard, $250. - Gen. Waterhouse, $1,000. - John Gillespie, $1,200. - Conley & Prewett, $1,000. The loss fails on parties ill able to bear it. Some of them were turned out of house and home, without warning. The following are the loosers: D. McPhail, watchmaker - Paul Vail, baker & confectioner - Charles Schonfield, grocer - Thomas Neal, hotel keeper - M. Markerstein, shoemaker - C. List, grocer - C. Learch, residence - George Smith, butcher - Dave Watson, saloon and billiard room - J. Gillespie, grocer - Conley & Prewitt, grocers - Mrs. Allen, residence - Dan Hays and Dr. Isham W. Taylor had their goods damaged by removal. The store house of Mrs. Smith on the corner of Austin and Market, was enveloped in flames, but strange to say, did not burn. The fire was believed to be incendiary, and this opinion was strengthened by an evident attempt to set fire to a frame building on the corner of Austin and Marshall, while the fire was in progress. Two men were arrested, charged with its origin, and have given bond. (Oct. 5, 1872) Three fires within one week have recently occurred at Shreveport. By the last, which took place on the 22nd Jones foundry and mill were destroyed. (Nov. 30, 1872) We learn from the "Herald" that a fire broke out in Dallas on Wednesday morning last, which destroyed all the buildings of the block bounded by Main, Market, Elm and Jefferson street. The block was occupied chiefly by small shanties. Loss esstimated at $25,000. (Oct. 16, 1873) A fire occurred at Bryan on the morning of the 17th , which resulted in the destruction of nearly $200,000. worth of property. The fire originated at the store of G. W. Smith & Co., which was first robbed and then fired by burglars. (Feb. 19, 1874) ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA The militia of Collins Co. assembled at McKinney on the 1st, and was organized according to law and order of Adjutant General Davidson. Sheriff Bush reported 2900 names enrolled and 29 companies formed. CIVIL WAR VETERANS AND MEETINGS The "Navarro Banner" of the 27th reports that on the Fair Grounds, near Coriscana on the 26th, 37 veterans formed a line and marched around the Fair Grounds. Col. Mills was the orator of the day. He was followed by Capt. Geo R. Erath, Gen. Roberson, and Mr. W. B. Dewees. (Oct. 5, 1872) KU KLUX KLAN The Houston Union says there is a regularly organized Ku Klux Klan in Montgomery county, and their history is one of midnight violence, bloodshed and murder. They whipped one school teacher, they murdered the brothers, William and Edward Jones, and they kept several hundred colored men from voting at the last election. They have driven off two quiet and excellent teachers and broken up one of the finest schools in the State. (March 16, 1872) Nacogdoches, July 20, 1872 - The tables been turned at last. The desperadoes have come to grief. On the 16th last, three men were killed at Mount Enterprise, in Rusk County, by Dr. S. W. March, of that place. These men attacked the Doctor, shooting into his house, slightly wounding him and his son-in-law, when the Doctor seized his gun and killed all three of them on spot, near his door on his own premises. The Ku-Klux of Rusk county, have been making war on Dr. March for nearly a year. A few months since they fired ninety-five bullet holes into his house. Fortunately none of the family were hit. Dr. March is a bold, outspoken Republican of great wealth, whose principles and property make him an object of envy and hate. He has frequently been ordered to leave, but having two thousand acres of land under cultivation, and owning some twelve thousand in all, and other property in proportion, and having violated no law, he claims the right to remain at home. This killing is to be regretted, but for once the right men have fallen and justice has fully overtaken the offenders. When will our country be at peace? Not until all men consent to resort to law for a redress of wrongs real or imaginary. In the meantime it is well enough for every man to take care of his own life as well as he can. The names of those men who have thus certainly paid a just forfeit of their lives, were to Phillips and one Walker. They were advanced guards of the Ku Klux of Rusk county. (Aug. 17, 1872) The Tyler Court room has been busy. For the last few days the Wood county Ku Klux cases have consumed the entire attention of the Court. (Nov. 30, 1872) IMMIGRATION A few immigrate wagons pass through town occasionally, the pre-cursors of a heavy influx of populations expected this Fall. "Denison Journal" - Reported a delegation, representing forty thousand Russians, (Mononites) are expected in Denison next. We shall undoubtedly get this large body of emigrants to our state this year. (May 22, 1873) PEOPLE Sheriff Bush reached this place last Wednesday night from Quincy, Illinois, having in charge Stephen M. Ballew, the alleged murderer of young Goldin. Ballew has been lodged in jail, we suppose will be tried at the Jly. Term of Dist. Courty. (June 24, 1871) We learn from the Sherman Patriot that on the 9th inst., about 11 o’clock at night, at Gainsville, an attempt was made to shoot Judge W. T. G. Weaver of that place, while he was sleeping on the hotel porch in that town. The Judge was fired upon by one of the party, a stranger named Simmons, but he knocked the pistol upon and saved himself. The deputy sheriff and marshal, who were sleeping close by caught Simmons and his confederate has also been arrested. The attack on the Judge was to gratify an old grudge. (June 24, 1871) Seven prisoners, of whom four are still at large, escaped from the jail at his place Sunday. The of those at large are: Henry Bowie, Thomas Buie, James Clark, and Robertson. The first two have been tried and sentenced to penitentiary for seven years for horse stealing. Clark and Robertson had not had their trial. Clark mounted a horse, which, with some others was hitched near the jail,, and when last heard of was pushing toward Dallas. He is said to be a very bad character. (July 29, 1871) The notorious Joe Parker was brought to town last Saturday evening and lodges in our county jail. Five or six murders of recent occurrence are said to have been committed by him, among them the murder of Mr. Peacock of Grayson county, and Mrs. Pendleton of Hunt county. Joe’s wounds are not considered mortal (Oct. 7, 1871) From the Sherman Patriot - We learn that a difficulty occurred on the 18th ult, near Pilot Grove, between Ed Levy and E. R. Gamble, in which the latter was cut by the former with a penknife. Levy was tried and fined. It is said he was provoked to the deed by actions and words of an offensive nature from Gamble. (Mar.16, 1872) Friends of Temperance, McKinney Council No. 15, Buford Henry , President (March 16, 1872) From the Corsicana Observer we learn on Thursday last, the stage from Dallas to Waxahachie upset in Grove Creek. The stream being swollen and the stage doors fastened, the passengers had to make their escape y breaking through the window. List of passengers: J. M. Ingram, Dallas; Judge E. W. Cullan, Dallas; J. J. Grinter, California; A. R. Caruth, Denton county; Mrs. Kelly, Dallas. But two of the party could swim, and it was with difficulty that the lives of Judge Cullen, Mr.. Caruth and Mrs Kelly were saved. Messrs. Ingram and Grinter deserve special mention for their efforts on the occasion. Waco Examiner reported on the 23rd. - We have had the pleasure of a call from Dr. A. Eldridge, the founder of the Eldridge Colony, in Clay county, in the extreme northwest corner of the state. This colony was first started by settlers chiefly from the Southern and Western States about twelve months ago. Although seriously retarded by the Indians, it has progressed very encouragingly. (June 8, 1872) We learn from the "Patriot" that it was Robert A. King, of Grayson county, who had an arm broken by the overturning of the stage between the place and Dallas (Aug. 17, 1872) Mr. S. E. Ramsey has returned home from a trip to the North. ( Sept 14, 1872) Our former fellow townsman, Mr. H. A. McDonald, has purchased a business lot of Mr. Buford Henry, and is preparing to return to this place. (Sept. 27, 1872) - Later reported - Mr. H. McDonald has opened a large hardware establishment on Tennessee street, a few doors east of the post office. (Nov. 30, 1872) Ad placed by Mrs Annie Slade - I am desirous of learning the whereabouts of my father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. James Witcher, whom I last saw at our home, near McKinney, Texas, and who are said to have gone to California. I have a married sister named Martha Howman, and two brothers named John and Adam Witcher, from whom I have gotten astray, and also the Teele families who lived neighbors in Collin or Denton counties, Texas. Any information by which I may find any of the above named persons will be gratefully received. Mrs. Annie Slade, care of Mrs. Laura Smith, Fort Leaavenworth, Kansas. Any paper that will recopy this will confere a great favor, (Nov. 16, 1872) We have learned with much regret of the serious illness of Mr. J. W. Swindell, the worthy proprietor of the "Dallas Herald." ( Feb. 1, 1873) The public school of this place, conducted by Professor Looney and Mrs. W. P. Cloyd, will re-commence next Monday. It has been suspended temporarily on account of smallpox. (Feb. 1, 1873) A letter to Sheriff Bush frim the sheriff of Johnson county, brings information of the capture of a man who represents himself as T. H. Sanders. Sanders, it will be remembered, was convicted of the murder of Huffines, before the district court of this county, some months since, and is one of the five person’s who broke jail at this place on the night of 3rd ult. His early return may be expected. (Feb. 1, 1873) From the "Bonham Enterprise" - Elder Holman, of Grayson county, was recently returning from Denison, in a two horse wagon, when he fell in with a man riding a small pony. After some conversation, the stranger proposed to the parson that he would drive his team awhile as they were both tired of riding in their respective position. Elder Holman got out, and the stranger got in, and they proceeded on their Journey. In a little while the parson met an acquaintance and stopped to talk awhile, and the wagon disappeared over the hill. As soon as the driver thought himself far enough ahead to be out of danger, he cracked his whip and dashed off at a speed he knew was too rapid for him to be overtaken by the preacher on the little pony. Elder Holman pursued that man a whole week before he recovered his wagon and team, and when he did catch up with the runaway, the fellow swore that the property belonged to his brother, and that he never had seen or heard of Parson Holman before. (May 22, 1873) "The Bonham Enterprise" says that Dr. Young visited Ladonia recently and organized a Temperance Lodge of eight members. . (May 22, 1873) From the "Enterprise" we learn that the house of a Mr. Conrad Carpenter, near Honey Grove, was stuck by lightning a few nights since, and an old lady, the mother of Mr. Carpenter, killed. (May 29, 1873) Mr. Alex Berry and Mr. Francis Emerson, of this place, have been appointed notaries public by Gov. Davis. (May 29, 1873) The "Denison Journal" reported that the bridge across Choctaw on the road between Bonham and Sherman, owned we believe by Mr. J. P. Dumas, was swept away by the flood on the 17th. A ferry has been established in its place. (May 29, 1873) James McCarty and Charlie Merriman have each been sentenced to the penitentiary, the former for two years and the later for five years. (Feb. 12, 1874) The exchange says that W. C. Tomlinson, editor of the Waco Advance, has, on account of insanity, been placed in the Lunatic Asylum. (Feb. 19, 1874) DEATHS REPORTED FROM OTHER COUNTIES Jefferson Times -We learn from the Marshall paper that Judge John T. Mills died at his residence on the morning of the 29th and was buried the next day. He had been in bad health for several months. Judge Mills belongs to the past, as his history runs back to the organization of civil government in Texas. A merchant from Monterey, named Juan Trevino, while on his way to Corpus Christi with wool and hides, was murdered about noon on Monday last, at the crossing of the San Fernando Creek, forty miles from Corpus Christi. He was killed for his money. So says the Nueces Valley ( Mar. 16, 1872) Thos. Hogan, for thirty years a citizen Houston, fell dead in Victor Ream’s bar room in the afternoon of the 12th, from apoplexy. (Aug. 17, 1872) We are requested to state, by the sheriff of the county, that stranger, who was killed by the kick of a mule, on Saturday last, had a receipt in his pocket in the name of James Clark, the only paper found about his person by which he could be identified. He had two small mules, saddles, and bridle, $5.25 in money, and old silver watch. The property was sold Aug. 6th, and after paying burial expenses, there was some money which any one entitled to the same can have by application to the sheriff. Deceased was about 30 years old, with light hair and about 5 feet 10 inches in height. Reprinted from "Dallas Herald) (Aug. 17, 1872) Also reported on same day - James Clark had been working on the Waco Tap Road, doing something with his mule, near Commerce Street, east of the public square, was kicked in the side by the animal, from the effects he soon died. His companion, Stephen Bohan, who had been with him during the morning on returning from the square, found him under a clump of trees in great distress, and received this account of the matter. Dr. Sutton was called, he died in a few minutes. He was properly buried by the Sheriff of the county who took possession of the two mules. Don’t know if the man had any relatives. "Dallas Herald" The "Dallas Herald" announces the death of Col. Nat Terry of Ft. Worth, who departed this life on the 15th inst. at the age of 73. (Sept. 27, 1872) The "Jefferson Times" reported - The difficulty with the Circus company at Mt. Vernon, Titus County, on Friday night last, resulted in the death of Mr. Charles Baker, the son of an estimable gentleman of that place. Some disturbance arose during the day by an insult to the Caucasian woman, who performs in one of the side shows. Young Baker, who gave the insult, it is stated, got very drunk afterwards and fired the tent, provoking a difficulty, and after firing a shot, was himself killed by one of the showmen. Mr. McGaire and Mr. Hall were arrested as the guilty parties who killed Baker, and have been refused bail. Five other parties were retained as witnesses. (Nov. 9, 1872) A short time since, a skeleton was found at the mouth of a creek near Corsicana, supposed to be the body of Henry Wise, who disappeared there. There were two bullet holes in the skull. One Ostentall was arrested on suspicion of the murder and bailed in the sum of twelve thousand dollars. (Nov. 30, 1872) The "Courier" announces the death of Mr. Sevier Shannon, an old citizen of Grayson County. (May 22, 1873) "The Bonham Enterprise" - announced the death of Samuel Wall, an old citizen of Fannin county. (May 22, 1873) The "Sherman Patriot" says that on the 22nd, Milfred Adcock slipped and fell a depth of fifty feet into a well which he was blasting and was instantly killed. (May 29, 1873) The "Quitman News" reported that early yesterday morning the startling intelligence reached our town that Mr. Thomas Ussery, at his residence, two miles south of this place, had committed the horrible deed of cutting his wife’s throat, attempting to murder his whole family, and committed suicide by shooting himself through the head. The evening prior to the deed he was particular in having his children all sleep in one room. About daylight, Friday morning, he got up, took his razor, cut his wife’s throat, and leaving her dead, proceeded to serve his children, who were asleep, in like manner, where upon she arose from her bloody bed bravely followed and took hold of him, which stopped him. He then turned, got his pistol and blew his own brains out. Mr. Ussery was an old, highly respected citizen, who had raised a large family and was in good pecuniary circumstances. He was in town the afternoon before his death , and no one discovered anything wrong about him, more than he complained to one or two friends of being in trouble about a land trade which he had made. We learn this morning, that Mrs. Ussery will likely recover, though her wound is very serious. (May 29, 1873) The "Waxahachie Democrat" told of the death of Major John Boyd, who departed this life at his residence at Tihuacana Hill, on the 14th inst. Mr. Boyd was an old Texan and most worthy gentleman. (May 29, 1873) The "Denison Journal" reported that Mrs. Eliza J. Clark had died from burns she had received. (May 19, 1873) Jack Helm, the notorious ex-reb., is said to have been killed recently near Seguin by one Hardin. (July 31, 1873) The "Beaumont News Beacon" says that the dead body of a man has been found in Hardin county, supposed to be that of Mr. P. Weldon, who when he came to that county stated he was from New Jersey. He died at his camp in the Neches bottom, where he was cutting timber, all alone, and is supposed to have been dead several months previous to the discovery of his body. His remains were buried near his camp.( July 31, 1873) Deputy Sheriff Blankenship was fatally shot on the night of the 24th, near Waco, by a notorious outlaw named Bob Christol, one of the Moore gang. The deputy with a posse was in search of the outlaws who fired upon him while lying in ambush. One hundred mounted men left Cao on the 25th in search of the outlaws (July 31, 1873) A correspondent of the "Gainsville Gazette" writes that a woman named Nancy Hill, who is said to have been a harlot and notorious horse thief, was hung on Denton creek six miles from the town of Montague, a few days since. (Sept. 11, 1873) From the "Waco Register" we learn that Bean Murphy and a Mr. Pugh, who were living abbout twelve miles from Hillsboro, were taken from their houses on the night of the 30 ult., by a body of armed men, and brutally murdered, No arrest had been made at last accounts. (Sept. 11, 1873) The "Patriot" says that on the 17th, Dr. J. N. Fenet, one of the proprietors of the livery stable on the south side of the public square, at that place, while in one of the stalls of the stable, was kicked to death by one of the horses before assistance could reach him, ( Oct. 23, 1873) A Mr. Alexander Carter died of meningitis in Milam Co., a short time ago. (Dec. 25, 1873) Jeptha W. Stell, an old and prominent citizen of this state, died recently at Gonzales. (Feb. 19, 1874) One Bill Jones, a desperado, was shot and killed yesterday by John Walker, at his home, at Head’s Prairie, in Robertson county. Jones went to Walker’s house, armed with two six-shooters. Walker requested him to lay aside his arms and come in like a gentleman, when he drew one of the revolvers to shoot; then Walker shot and killed him with a shot gun.(First printed in the "Galveston News" of the 13th, and reprinted in the "McKinney Messenger", Feb. 19, 1874) RAILROADS From the "Courier" - Trains of the Texas Central are now running regularly to McKinney 32 miles south of this place, and we learn that the M. K. & T, has moved up to within one and a half miles of Red River. This brings the terminal of the two roads within eight hours easy staging of each other, a distance of some 48 miles, which gap, at the rate the roads have been pushing, will soon be closed. (Nov. 30, 1872) Mr. T. J. Crooks, one of the editors of the Sherman "Courier" writes that ____ from Paris, under date of the 1st, that the grading on the Trans-Continental railway has been completed from Sherman to within eight miles of Paris. Ties are scattered along the route to a point beyond Honey Grove, and the bridge timbers are all on the ground. (May 22, 1873) The "Iron Age" says the track is being laid between Longview and Dallas, on the Texas Pacific, at the rate of one mile per day, and that iron for 50 miles of the Trans-continental branch has been ordered to Sherman, to be down east from that place immediately. (May 22, 1873) The "Tyler Index" has heard that work will soon be commenced on the East Line railroad, to run from Jefferson to Sulphur Springs (Feb. 12, 1874) The "New South" says that Red River city is to be abandoned by the Houston and Texas Railway Company within the next thirty days, and that the property of the company at that place will be removed to Denison (Feb. 19, 1874)