Ellis County Texas Archives News.....Ennis Weekly Local 1901 (misc abstracts) 1901 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/txfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Virginia Crilley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00003.html#0000642 August 24, 2006, 8:30 pm Ennis Weekly Local 1901 The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 6 J.P. Hemphill, Publisher Advertisements Turk Bros & Webb General merchandiese, Hamilton-Brown Shoe Ennis and Blooming Grove Ennis Hardware Co. Geo Higginbotham and Tom Blakey Bass Bros Prescription Druggists Main Street, Ennis J.C. Castellaw Prescription Druggists Knox Street opp P.O. Moore-Jordan Co Winter Clothing --Must Move out-- R.L. Lowrance, D.D.S. Office over Ennis National Bank, Rooms 3 & 4 Dr. James M. Bond Dentist Office over Turner's grocery store Phone No 35-3 C.B. Lewis Dentist D.A. Carson The old reliable Restaurant man Well equipped lunch stand West Avenue J.D. Burr Lumber Co A.C. Joly Finest Carriage Work in town Craig & Dunkerley Buck's Stoves & Ranges Up-to-date appliances Cotton Seed Mill & Oil Mill T.O. Fountain & Co The Main Street Grocers Wm Ellison & Co Groceries & Feed 110 W. Brown Caldwell Grocery Co Dallas Street "Wanted: your corn, hay, oats, chickens, butter W.Hunt's Undertaker's building North Main Have your suits cleaned, dyed. Make them look like new B.F. Sargeant Architect and Contractor Dealer in Paints and Wall paper Knox Street W.F. Gilbert West Avenue Second Hand Furniture Hix McCanless Architect & Builder W.H. Brown Attorney-at-law Over Freemans' Store Bernard B. Hemphill Attorney at law Office upstairs in city hall Two Friends Meet After Over 30 years The meeting which occurred in the streets of Waxahachie Saturday between J.S. Prince of Ovilla and C.R. Gibbon of this city, sayt the Light, was a delightful one, as it was the first since the surrender at Appomattox. At the opening of hostilities between the sections, these two men, then young in years and full of youthful hopes, were friends and comrades in Alabama. They enlisted together and both wore the gray through the storm that wreck both life and happiness in too many instances.... Mr. Gibson learned that Mr. Prince was in the city. He looked him up, and when the two met, those who saw it will not soon forget the light of profounds pleasure that spread over each face... Mr. J.J. Mc Clelan of Corsicana passed thro' Ennis Wednesday morning. He says the oil well drilling machinery has nearly all been shipped from Corsicana to Beaumont. GARRETT Auntie Rife is building an addition to her house. Miss Annie Miller was "at home" to her friends Saturday night. Mr. Chas Davis is in the city. Charlies, why did you blush when that young lady asked you to buy some dishes? Look out for Hanah J. next time. Mr. Ross Campbell nearly sawed off his thumb Monday evening. Little Claude Groves was kicked in head by a horse. A doctor was called who dressed the wound and took several stitches. I want to ask a certain young man if it was heads or hearts going wrong Saturday night. Please answer soon. Mrs. Rose Campbell is on the sick List. Mr. Aldridge made a business trip to Dallas. There is a boy here who is always bragging about a red-headed, freckle faced,cross-eyed girl. Trot her out, or shut up. We are tired waiting to see her. we have had much needed rain. Miss Gladys Gallagher has an attack of the grip. T.H. Campbell started to Mexico Sunday, but he stopped at Ennis. Feb 7 Hanah Jane =========== Grand Jury Adjourns [Waxahachie Light] After 38 days labor, completed its work Saturday afternoon. To Hon J.E. Dillard, Judge of the 40th Judicial District of Texas ....we examined 634 witnesses, and returned 314 true bills, there being of that number 30 for felonies and 284 for misdemeanors. We as a body visited the county jail, the county farm, and the road gang. Crockett Jennings, Foreman Grand Jury The Courts List of Convictions - 35 divorces Joe Crayton, burglary; 2 yrs in reformatory Joe Perrin, theft of horse, 2 cases; 2 yrs in one case and 3 in other C.C. Nash, passing forged instrument, two cases; two yrs in each case James Hillburn, colored, forgery, 2 yrs Will Walton, colored, robberty five years Will Bruce; murder 2 yrs Jim Browning, theft by force 2 yrs Dud Thomas, burglary 4 yrs Jim Bonny, colored, robbery 5 yrs Jesse McKnight col, murger 2 years (No appeals were taken in any of the above cases and the penitentiary agent came Tuesday to gather in the harvest) The court also gratned 35 divorces, leaving 70 cases still on the docket. LELI Since we have our new building at Leli Completed, we feel more like giving you the news. Pro. Moore is being very successful with his school and our schoolhouse is a better one than most communties have. We have oranized our singing Next Sunday ev at this place, and wish all that are or want to help build up their neighborhood and have a good interest in music, will come and take part with us next Sunday at Oak Grove. There will also be a Sunday school organized and Rev. Champ will fill his regular appointment. [NOTE: Leli was small community west of Alma and Quinlin on branch of Cummings Creek. H.J. Ruffin was Trustee on the School Board 1897-1898 (Loli School #44) ] Smallpox It is generally understood that the smallpox now so prevalent throughout this country is of so mild a form that nobody should dred it, but when a few people with it, public sentiment may change. The News learns from Dr. McCall that Dr. McDonald, a colored physician at Waxahachie died at 4 o'clock Sunday evening with smallpox, and a man named Darmion three miles south of Milford on the Cook place, died with the disease last Friday. He was sick only four days. People should be more careful than theretofore and help control the dangerous pest. Local Briefs Mrs. A.L. Vines of Templeton Springs died Thursday night of consumption. Mr. J.H. Whittington, of the Telico community, has moved to Samford. Mr. Kirkpatrick is also at Stamford prospecting. Mr. O.C. Somers of Marlow, I.T. and Miss Pearl Turner of Ennis, were married here Tuesday evening at the brides' home. Rev. Penrod officiating. Lom Brow has sold his interest and the Royal Palace to his partner, Doug Kendall. Mr. Jesse Herd held the lucky number which drew the wagon at Pace's drawing on Dec 26. He came in last week and got the wagon. Mr. S.T. Earls was in Ennis Tuesday and gave the Local a substantial call. The Methodist revival continues. As a result of the meeting several additions to the church. The First Baptists have postponed their musical entertainment until Feb 15th. W.C. Bryant was granted a new trial in his suit against the Central railroad. The Ennis Chapter U.C.D. held their monthly meeting last Saturday at K. of P. hall. Miss Mamie Brown, a charming lady from Dallas, visited in Ennis last Sunday as the guest of Mrs. R.T. McDuffie The 15 year old son of Antone Nekuza, living on Waxahachie creeek west of Ennis was shot in the right shoulder with a target rifle and badly hurt, but the wound is said to be not dangerous. The Rustler says Palmer is needing a bank mighty bad. The editor might deposit his surplus coin with safety in the Ennis banks. The people of Italy recently presented Rev. Angus Johnson with a new suit of Clothes. He was 92 years old and preaches three sermons some Sundays. Rev. R.T. Phillips addressed the men's meeting at Y.M.C.A. building Sunday evening and it was indeed an appropriate talk. The association now has over 150 members and is moving forward in a satisfactory manner. Mr. S.L. Cook dropped in Saturday and donated a dollar on his subscription to the Local. Mrs. Boerner and daughter, Nellie, of Kansas City who visited last week returned home Monday. C.M. Banner places his announcement in the columns of this issue of the Local for re-election to office of City Secretary and ex-officio Assessor and Collector. The people of Ennis are invited to call and investigate the Ball-Bearing Spring Motor machine. Next to Calhoun's drug store, Knox Street. Mr. T.S. Lane of Palmer was married Tuesday at Farmerville to Miss Mattie Clark of Lone Oak. Tom is well and favorable known here, having been reared in Ennis. Miss Clark is an amiable and attractive young lade, it having been our pleasure to know her for quite a while. The Local extends congratulations to the happy couple. Dr. G.M. Hackler and Miss Hortense Alexander of Waco were married at the home of the bride Thursday evening. Dr. Hackler is one of Ennis leading physicians. W.D. Farris is having his barn rebuilt on his ranch that was destroyed by fire a short time ago. The Ennis Daily News Wed. Feb 12, 1901 Vol IV No 129 J.S. Hardy, Editor J.P. Chambless, Manager Issued daily except Sunday in first floor of the City Hall Corner Dallas and Brown Streets ====== Election Tuesday April 2, 1901 City Secretary and Ex-Officio Assessor and Collector Joe Hawkins C.M. Banner A.D. (Lon) Brown City Treasurer John M. Loggins City Marshal Tony Crowell Alderman Ward 3 Dan McCarty Alderman Ward 4 J.w. Neal P.J. Hemphill E.S. Overhiser (re-election) ========= The Daily News attention has been called to the destitute condition of an old Confederate soldier who lives at the corner of Preston and Waco Streets. Charitable institutions should take notice. Mr. J.M. Chapman went to Waxahachie today. Miss Eliza Kefoot is visiting J.W. Craig and family in Waxahachie this week. O.R. Kirkpatrick is moving today to the Mershon property on East Milam Street Leo Foster is moving to the property recently purchased from Mr. L.O. Atwood on east Crockett street today. Mr. Tate McDuffie in attempting to couple a car near Hearne, his hand was caught in between the cars and mashed very badly. Messrs. H.T. Moore and E. K. Atwood are attending the Cattlemen's convention in Ft. Worth Gibson Grocery Co has rented the building recently vacated by J.A. Clarke and brother, and will soon have it stock with groceries. Mr. M.D. Hunter of Kankakee, IL is in the city for a few days prospecting. Mr. Hunter is a breeder of fine stocked and thinks he will locate in Ennis. Mrs. A. Efron and Mrs. J.L. Blumenthal are visiting today in Corsicana. Nita, the little daughter of Mr. W.W. Bradley, is reported quite sick today. For Sale Small farm 47 acres four miles east of Ennis. Apply to J.A. Pace The school girl who took the black mitten at the post office this morning, will please leave same with Miss Robertine Wheless at money order window. Have Cramer photograph your residence. Mr. J.W. Mundell left today to visit in New Mexico. The trumpet corps boys will meet tonight at the Royal Palace to discuss organization. There are now 43 names on the list. This is our off year on electing a mayor, but our neighboring city, Waxahachie, has a contest on, and a great clamor by some for a change. While we have no disposition to meddle in the policies of other towns; we look with pride to the progress that has been made in Waxahachie during the last two years. She is just about to open her cotton mill;' she launched the Chautauqua, besides many other enterprises of great worth to the town. Her business men are all having the best trade in her history. Why this clamor for change! To the Knights of the Maccabees all members of Ennis Tent No 3 are urgently and especially requested to attend the review on next Thursday night as important business and business concerning every member and interest of the Maccabees generally will come before the Tent. T.H. Collier, Commander W.V. Fisk, Rec Keeper NOTE:The Knights of the Maccabees were a fraternal and benevolent "legal reserve society." Families of deceased members received benefits in the form of legal-reserve insurance. All white persons of sound health and good character, from birth to 70 years of age, were eligible for membership. Their name comes from the Biblical Maccabees. The order was founded in London, Ontario in 1878 and reorganized in 1883. Before 1914, it was known as the Knights of the Maccabees. Subsequent to 1914, it has been simply been called "The Maccabees". The Ennis Weekly Local Feb 16, 1901 Vol XVI No 7 J.P. Hemphill, Publisher GARRETT The rain has stopped all farm work and nearly all the men are sitting around stoves telling what they would do if they could "just run this government of ours". Joe Cave and family spent Sunday with his Mother. Mrs. S. Tidwell is spending the week with her many friends. The third grade gave a nice entertainment Friday. The little folks did splendid and much praise is due Miss Willie Stirman, their teacher. The babe of M. H. Corbin is quite sick. Little Ethel Jones has the grip. The youn folks enjoyed a party at Mr. Jones' Saturday night. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Coates, Feb 10, a bouncing baby girl. Earnest and Mamie are so "stuck up" about the new comver that they don't know their old friend. Chas. Gallagher has the grip. Feb 13 Hannah Jane Marriage License T.M. Browning and Alta Keller F H Sanguinett and Cora Kemble Joseph Allen and Mary McBicker Isaac Austin and Annie Kero JH Ledbetter and Mary B. Kidd J E Keyworth and Katie Carroll W W Taber and Myrtle Montgomery J E Olson and Dora Faulkner CREECHVILLE NOTE: four miles east of Ennis We have had the long looked for rain and it came in a propicious time; all the cisterns were dry and everybody doing as they used to -- hauling water, but that has stopped now, and a great many are already squealing "so much rain". But the greatest drawback is the mud. Our little village is seriously afflicted with measles. Mr. Creech's family are down with them; also Mrs. Cryer's and Mr. Whitbeck's family. Mr. Orvill has been very low with pneumonia in connection with the measles and was not expected to live, but he is now some better. Then Mr. Tom Derden's folks have measles as well s Mrs. Juli Derden's family, C.W. Phelph's, Mr. Galegly's, J.P. Darden's, Mrs. Duncan's, Mr. Lipscombs', Mr. Mason's and Mr. Ray's folks are all afflicted with the disease. I don't think there is another community that can furnish a report equal to this for measles. All cases are doing well except Miss Elsie Phelps. She is very sick but is not considered dangerous. Our proficient teacher, Mr. Morgan, is getting along nicely with his school at this place, but the attendance last week was slim on account of the measles. Misses Bertha Kirkpatrick and Carry Hogge made a flying trip to Telico. I wonder if there isn't some other attraction over that way besides the big new schoolhouse for those lasses. Our Sunday school at Village Creek is getting a bad start-off this year on account of sickness. The attendance last Sunday was light. Success to the Local and its many readers. Feb 13 Hannah Mariah Death of D.O. Quinn D.O. Quinn, a pioneer citizen of Ennis, died suddenly Sunday night of heart failure. He had been a prominent character in the city for many years and was ever ready to lend a helping hand for advancement of the city. He was democratic in politics and was a strong believer in the Catholic religion. Deceased leaves a wife and several children to mourn his demise. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Tuesday evening. Local Briefs The ladies of the Tabernacle Church are arranging to give a "Colonial Tea" on Feb 22nd. Rev. B.M. Taylor writes back from Tennessee that he's doing some good Preacher and "living high". Mrs. W.J. Smith, living west of Ennis, died last Saturday. Wes Taber and Miss Myrtle Montgomery of this city, were married Sunday evening at the residence of Rev. Pace, his reverence officiating. J.H. Carter of Leland was in the city Thursday. Jesse Moore has accepted a position with the popular grocer firm of T.O. Fountain & Co where his friends are invited to call. Mr. J.M. Hill and wife of Ensign were here Wednesday. Miss Josie Park spent a few days with friends in Mexia this week. The little baby of James Jones, living three miles south of town, died Sunday evening. J.S. Jordan spent Sunday in Midlothian. Father Brickley officiated in marriage Tuesday at the Catholic Church Mr. Frank Mack and Miss Mary Cervinka. The grounds of the YMCA building are bing put in good shape and will be sown in Bermuda. Miss Janie Warren of Dallas who has been visiting Mrs. Rymer, returned home Thursday. The First Baptist people will give their musciale at the church next Tuesday night; benefit of Church Fund. Hillsboro Forrest's Brigade Jan 29, 1901 J.S. Wood has received a copy of the Evening Scimitar published at Memphis, TN, which contains complete roster of Forrest's brigade. This is the outcome of a proposition to have a reunion of all the survivor's of the Forrest Brigade in Memphis some time in the spring or as many of them as possible. Mr. Wood was 2nd corporal of Company I. There are several members of Forrest's brigade here. OAK GROVE (Delayed from last week) Bro Tooley preached here Sunday to a large crowd. Sowing Oats is all the go since the rain. We learn that the party of Mrs. Richmond's near Ennis was well attended. Several couples from this place were present. Mr. Joe Fitzgerald has retunred to school at Dawson. Mr. Bracken and family visited the family of Mr. Will Fitgerald last Sunday. Miss Addie Arden was visitng Miss Fannie Marcia Friday night. Wonder why Miss Annie Arden wasn't at the party Saturday night? Wonder why Mr. Monroe didn't go down the road Sunday eve? Don't quit all at once old boy. Wonder why Annie J is looking so sad now? Don't get out of hear; he'll come back some day. Mrs. Josie Jordan and Mrs. Nannie Fitzgerald spent Saturday evening with Mrs. W.T. Jordan. I guess Mr. John M. looks awful bad since he "got left". Misses Minnie and Maggie Jordan visited Miss Fannie Marcia Sunday. Health of the community is good with the exception of a few cases of grip. Feb 8 Will Rosz The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Feb 23, 1901 Vol XVI No 8 ALMA As the Alma writer has been silent for quite a while and thinking that someone should send the news, I give a few brief items. Health of Alma is excellent now. Everybody is busy getting land in fix for the coming crops. Miss Mattie Wade of Alma is visiting this week. Mr. Burwell Jackson, with his wife, visited his parents in Leland Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hatcher of Ensign, visited relatives at Alma last Sunday. Wonder what pretty lassie living near Alma, is grieving because she didn't stay home last Sunday? Miss Emma Abbott spent Saturday night with Miss Maude Nance. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Young entertained a number of their young friends last Friday night with a pound party. Services at Reynolds Sunday were well attended. On Sunday night, 10th inst, Mr. Kendrix and Mrs. Johnson were married at the groom's home on East Alma Avenue, Rev. Hughes officiating. It seems everybody is trying to get married around Alma; and the question is, who comes next. Henry says he's going to be last. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfill entertained the young folks Monday night with a dance and all report a nice time. Prof Houston of Chatfield called on the Alma ladies Saturday. Wonder if Lewis "got left" Sunday? Somebody said he did. Miss Agnes Lemmon visited the Alma School Tuesday eve. Mr. Hugh Grizzard of Birmingham AL is visiting relative here. Mrs. Bean's daugher of Dallas, visited her Monday. Messrs. Wright and Grizzard were calling on the ladies Tuesday. Feb 19 Leah In Memory of Orville Whitbeck Who died at his father's home near Creechville at 12 o'clock Saturday Feb 16, 1901. Rev. J.L. Smith preached his funeral next day at Telico, with a large congregation present. Orville was near 16 years of age and became a member of the Methodist church two year ago and lived a consistent member until his death. Yes he is gone! Dear father and mother will never again hear his familiar voice in the home; but may his good deeds be examples which his brothers and sisters will follow. GARRETT "Hannah Jane" has skipped, bag and baggage, and I will take advantage of her absence and get my name in the paper. We have been cooled off by a norther, after a few days warm weather. There is a great "smallpox scare" in Garrett, but it is doubtful whether there is any real danger. There is a case of measles at the residence of Mr. Smith. There were some trees put out at the School house on Saturday under the supervision of Mr. E.P. Gaines. The girls of the school meet next Friday to plant some flowers. Mr. Mack Williams was the distinguished guest of Mr. Gallagher and family Tuesday. Miss A ___ wears a broad smile now. She doesn't know we're "on". Mrs. Jim Harris gave a birthday party to Miss Mamie Coates Saturday night. All had a pleasant time and we extend thanks to the young gentlemen who served the refreshments. There was a dance at Mr. Petit's last Thursday night. Wedding presents at a discount at TH Campbell's. Young men, take advantage; this may not occur again. Wonder why a certain young man keeps so mum? Spect's he's got the toothache. Feb 20. Prying Eseau Capt J.B. Porter, who is one of the heaviest cotton raisers here abouts has sold 173 bales of cotton, this season at an average of $9 ]2 1/2. Ealry in the season he disposed of 50 bales at $8 37 1/2 but what he sold at advanced prices later brought the general average up to 9 cents. He has yet to hand 177 bales which he is holding for a favorable turn in the market. Terrell Transcript Mrs. A.H. Nash has moved to Commerce to live. Mr. Bales and wife of Boyce attended court here Wednesday as witnesses. Mr. Bales say the Woomen and the F.U.A. are getting ready to build a 2 story brick at Boyce for a lodge room above and a store room below. It will be 20 x 60 feet. Dr. Geo. O. Alvis and family have moved to Oklahoma to reside. We regret to lose this family from our midst. Mr. J.W. Hickas and Miss Fannie Hicks have returned from Mineral Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Champless were in Paris Tudesday. Willie Johnson, the 5 year old son of Dan Johnson, living on the Templeton farm, died last Wednesday. Trees for the city park have arrived and been planted. A tacky party was pulled off Tuesday evening at the handsome home of E.K. Atwood. Mr. B.F. Sargeant returned from San Antonio Sunday. Mr. W.H. Marchbanks of Chatfield was here this week. Mr. W.R. Pryor has gone to Wootan Wells for his health. J.L. Wilson who has been visiting friends here, returned to his home in Iowa. The Ellis county commissioners memorized the legislature to make vaccination compulsory overall Texas. Mrs. Mitchell of Waxahachie died last Sunday of small pox. J.W. Neal has been commissioned deputy grand Master of Ennis lodge 227, IOOF Mr. Jessey Massey and Mis Mellie Springer, both of Ennis, were married here Sunday eve Rev. Phillips officiating. Miss Lizzie Russell of Hallettsville visited her aunt, Mrs. Jim Overall this week. Mr. Edward Doran with his family has moved to Dallas, where he is foreman of the Central shops. Engineer John Cherry has moved his family from Waxahachie to Ennis. J.G. Crosthwaite and Miss Mary C. Stephens of the Telico community were married by Rev. Pace at his residence last Wednesday Mr. Garrity, father of Mrs. Dal Farrar, died on the Farrar ranch in Taylor County. He was taken to Corsicana for interment. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday March 13, 1901 Vol XVI No 11 Mrs. H.J. Bass entertained her music class and a few friends at her home Tuesday evening. The program was highly enjoyed by all present. It consisted of selection from "Wagner". Each one who took part in the program did remarkably well. Mrs. Bass, besides being on eof the best instrumental music teachers to be found in this part of the country, is recognized as being an interesting vocalist. At the conclusion of the program refreshments were enjoyed. Child Burned to Death J.J. Jeffrey, from near Boyce, was in this week and precured a coffin for his little 3 year old grandson, Bordie McDaniel, who was burned to death. The particulars of this sad event are that his mother was washing and gone into the house temporarily. While thus absent the little boy's clothing caught on fire from grass that was burning in the yard, and beofre assistance could reach him he was so badly burned that death resulted in a short time. Mr. Jeffry had many words of thanks for his kind neighbors who did so much for the family and relatives during their great sorrow. Waxahachie Light Local Briefs The child of Will Smith died of measles Tuesday night. Mr. T.P. Turk has recently purchased the Chestnut lot and is having a nice residence built thereon. Ellison's grocery came near burning last Wednesday, but the fire was put out before doing much damage. A large number of Ennis people went to Corsicana Wednesday to witness the "burning". D.A. Carson has returned form a delightful visit to relatives in Illinois. Uncle Alex Caldwell, P.H. Rowell, P.J. Hemphill, Joe Hawkins, P.S. Boren and J. P. Darden went to Dallas Wednesday last. Rev Abe Mulkey and wife passed thro Ennis Wednesday enrout from New Mexico to Corsicana. Judge Matlock, father of Mrs. E.S. Boren, died March 8 at his home in San Saba County. Ellison the street preacher was arrested Monday night and a charge of assault and disturbing the peace and locked up. At his trial next day he was acquitted. J.A. Pace went to St. Louis Tuesday to buy good for his stores. John Howard of Fort Worth and Mrs.[Kittie] Vandever of this city were married here Sunday Eve. Mr. James Yeager and family are home from Waxahachie. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harrison in East Ennis, was burned last Tuesday night. Cause of fire unknown. Prof Reeves is putting an addition to his house. The Ennis Methodist church will be remodeled this spring. The proposed change will cost about $5000. J.L. Rymer was in Dallas Monday. Dr. Stephenson and Dal Farrar are touring the West. Lawyer Clark delivered the lecture at the YMCA meeting Sunday evening and made a good talk. The Ennis firemen have been invited to attend a ball at Cleburne March 20. Rev.R.J. Fort will preach at Ebernezar Sunday. Messrs. Frank Templeton and Mark Latimer spent Thursday in Dallas. Mrs. T.B. Barnes of Leland, died Thursday night with pneumonia. She was only sick a few days. H.C. Storie, the ice factory man, attended the icemen's convention at Dallas Tuesday and Wednesday. He reporta a profitable meeting. LOLI Health of this community is good at present..Nearly all the farmers are done planting corn..Wonder what luck the Loli crowd had fishing Thurdsay? Miss Lillian Vandgriff has been absent from school on account of having measles. Mrs. Mitchell is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Zada Boyde of Maryette, I.T. is visiting her parents, Mr. and mrs. Mitchell, near Loli. Our school is progressing nicely. Miss Jennie Cullum of Ardmore, I.T. [Indian Territory] is visiting her sister, Mrs. Toler of Ennis and friends at Loli. N.D. March 13 GARRETT Mrs. Blache Graves entertained a number of her friends with a domino party last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo Loggins spent Sunday at Pea Ridge. Mr. Ervin's family are all sick with measles. Mrs. Taylor Smith is very ill with pneumonia. Miss Annie Smily of Wilmer is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Choates. Who is that sweet young lady that wears two engagement rings? Will Smith and family and Mrs. Barrett arrived here today to visit Mrs. Ervin. There is a yellow flag up east of Garrett. Travelers beware. Mrs. Owens and children are visiting in Garrett. Wonder why Tom got the wrong girl Sunday? The literary was postponed on account of bad weather. Madaems Durham and Mamie Coates spent Wednesday in Ennis. Say MWC, tell us who that little girl is that says, "Hello", so sweet? Lost, a redheaded girl with freckled face and crosseyes. Finder will please return to me and get reward. Miss Glady Gallagher is visiting her sister at Klondyke. Edgar Harper of Palmer is vising Mr. A.L. Ramsey and family. Mar 13 Hannah Jane CREECHVILLE Health of our neighborhood is improving, although Miss Zona Galegly is on the sick list this week. Percie Neel, who was sick at Mrs. Duncan's has gone home. Miss Willie Bull of Telico, visited firends here last Sunday night and Monday. Bro Scott preached here last Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. Ed Barfield enteretained quite a number of young folks Fridaynight with a party, and all had a gay time. Mr. John Kirkpatrick of Ennis, spent Sunday here with old friends. Come again, John. I suppose Mr. T.P. understands how to help the girls to mount horses by this time. Why did C.BH let some of those Telico girls take her fellow from her? That's alright C; there's plenty more boys in this big old world. But - "boohoo" Mr. T.E. Hogge spent Monday in Ennis. Who was it that learned Ott Creech how to cake walk? Several of the young people attended the singing Sunday eve at Dr. Holton's. As news is scarce I'll have to close. Mar 12 Hannah Mariah OAK GROVE Health of our community is improving; whooping cough is a thing of the past. Sunday School was organized here a few Sundays ago and is progressing nicely. The young folks of this place had a good time at the dance Friday night at Mr. John Allen's. All our good people are done planting corn. The nice rain which fell the other day will help it to come up. Misses Maude and Clide Morris visited Misses Annie and Maggie Jordan last Sunday. Who was it that got treated to a tea cake Saturday evening? Wonder who is going to have such a big time on Ester? You had better watch out; boys "get left" sometimes. A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morris on March 8th. Mr. Bill Hughes and Harvey Everett seem to think cycling is all the rage since they got wheels to ride. Why did Miss Fannie quit school so suddenly? You had better continue, old girl; you are "missing half your life". The fellow who went out to church Sunday eve with an empty buggy and came back with it loaded coming back had better take the wagon next time. Come again, Alma; we enjoy reading your letters very much. Mar 12 Wild Rose ===== The entertainment given by the members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Congregation and their friends Thursday night was well attended and enjoyed by all who were in attendance. The evening was spent in music, singing and conversation. The occasion was from 8 to 10 o'clock during the evening. A sumptuous supper was spread consisting of everything that is good to eat. ...They have these church shocial at that church once during each year. Mrs. Clint Cummings and Miss Bessie Marchbanks have returned from Sherman. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday March 23, 1901 Vol XVI No 12 GARRETT Mrs. S. Tidwell is visiting Mrs. Loggins this week. Miss Pearle Haynes spent last Sunday in Ennis. Mr. Oscar Richardson is very low with consumption. Profs. Spears, Triplett and Lupkins spoke at the school house. The speaking was not well attended. Wonder who the gray overcoat belonged to last Thursday? Miss Lockie Jackson returned from Palmer Sunday accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Wheeler. Mose Horn and Ernest Coates spent Sunday at Grange Hall. Say boys, we want to see Pearle and Ada; bring them over. Mr. M.H. Williams spent last Sunday with Mr. Gallagher and left on the evening train for Mexico. Mr. Jesse Ashley of Wilmer, visited the boys Sunday. Say, B and C, where were you Sunday? That girl doesn't want to adopt any children. Wonder why THC looks so worried? You had better take another trip to Ennis. There is quite a bit of sickness around Garrett. Mrs. Coates three children are sick with the measles. Say E and A why don't you "make up" and be happy? Mar 20 Hannah Jane CORINTH Here I come again after an absence of a few days. Health is good. Everyone is getting ready to platn cotton. Mr. Boren's family have recovered from a seige of measles. Mr. Ivan Wilson has purchased a new buggy. Dr. David and wife of Ennis visited at Mr. Revell's and Mr. Wilson's Monday last. The young folks enjoyed a singing at Mr. Hatchers' near Ensign last Sunday night. Everyone spent a delightful evening. Mr. Edward Fowler and Miss Addie Hatcher were out driving Sunday eve. Miss Fannie Champion of Bristol visited Mrs. McDonald on Sunday. Mr. W. Neal of Palmer was a pleasant caller at Mr. Revell's Sunday last. Bro Scott preached at Antioch Church Rev. J.W. Morton preached at Crisp last Sunday. Mr. George Johnson diled his regular appointment at Nettie's Sunday night. Several young couples drove to Ennis on last Sunday morning to witness the marriage of Mr. John C. Jenkins of Terrell and Miss Lucile Russell; officiating minister, Rev. Slaughter. They then drove to the city lake thence to the cemetery and to the depot and left for Terrell where they will reside in the future. We regret very much to have to give up Miss Lucile, but we wish them peace, happiness and prosperity. Those who accompanied: Joe Fowler, Miss Lela Wilson; Frank Russell, Miss Susie Wilson; Will Walls, Miss Pearl Neely; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walls and the father of the bride. The literary failed to meet at Corinth Friday night. Frank Russell informs us that he is soon to leave for Mexico plains. Susie says she hoped he won't go. The entertainment given at Mrs. McDonald's last Saturday night was very much enjoyed by all who participated. Wonder what young couple are going to marry Sunday? Corinth School is still progressing nicely under the management of Prof Thomas. There was a musical given at Mrs. Pittman's Wednesday night. As news is scarce I will close hoping to again be admitted. Mar 22 Green Bill ==== A little daughter of S.L. Love at Slate Rock on Trinity River died Monday from lockjaw brought on from sticking a nail in her foot. ======== BOYCE L.H. Peters last week bought Eeds Bros' gin at Boyce, paying for it $7,000. Mr. Peters says he will at once begin putting down an artesian well for the use of his gin and for the accommodation of the people of that community. He is a man of experience in the ginning business, is an old resident of the county and the property purchased by him is quite valuable. Waxahachie Light Local Briefs Mrs. J.A. Nesmith of Palmer was shopping in the city Monday. Miss Annie Veler made the Local a pleasant call and renewed her subscription for another year. Wm. Ellison transacted business in Alma Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. C.U. Fearis were in the city shopping Thursday. H.Harrison and Will Roach of Bardwell were here Thursday. Charlie Joly was in Fort Worth last Saturday. The Ennis Made Quartette Composed of Messrs. McKinzie, Henry Freeman and Scallom will sing at the Presbyterian church Sunday night next. The earnest efforts of these young gentlemen bid fair to bring them into prominence as a quartetts for they have received many congratulations for the mingled harmony of sweet music at the "Colonial tea" recently. The magnificent bass voice of Mr. Scallom, which is noted for its depth, purity, power and organ-like tones, deserves special mention. Mr. W.H. McKay and Miss Ada Backloupe were married Wednesday night. Rev. Penrod officiating. They will reside in Houston. The Confederate camp met in First Baptist Church Sunday at 4 o'clock p.m. The principle talk was by Rev. Penrod, who showed that the people of the South had borne an honorable part in all the past history of this country, including the war of 1776. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday March 30, 1901 Vol XVI No 13 Local Briefs Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Crosby ae the happy parents of a newly born boy. C.W. Hampton of the Forreston community was here this week. He reports things are OK in his community. Mr. Champion of Oak Grove was in Ennis Tuesday. The jury failed to agree in the street preacher case Monday. Dr. Buckner annonces that a protracted meeting will begin at the Christin church tomorrow. Rev. Upchurch addressed the men at the YMCA Sunday eve, his talk dealing with the social purity problem, concerning which he made an impessive address. The Owens stock of groceries has been sold and taken to Ensign. Last Sunday at Shiloh, Rev. Colier preached the funeral of Mrs. McCreary, who came to this country in 1853. She was 82 years old. Weekly Argus-Midlothian The big two story barn of T.G. Cole near Ferris was burned Monday of this week. G.L. Loggins of Garrett is a new subscriber to the Local. Rev. Angus Johnson and wife of Avalon spent Sunday night in Ennis and went from here to Calvert. Mr. C.L. Forehead was in town Tuesday and informed the Local of the death of the nine year old daughter of A.J. Hogan of Byron which occurred Sunday night from pneumonia. We extgend sympahty to the bereft parents. Mr. Tim Kinnemore and Miss Jennis Davis near Trinity River were married Sunday last, Justice Overall officiating H.L. Morrell of Peede, Kaufman county, was over in this county last week looking for his 16 year old prodigal who had left home unceremoniously. W.C. Roach, Everett Chapman, and J.W. Stovall were in Oklahoma prospecting. Deputy Cheriff, Abbot and Forbes have been making the lives of the sporting fraternity a Jordan hard road to travel during the week. In a single day they made 18 arrests on charges of gaming and still have their eyes and ears open. Wax. Ligh Dr. W.P. McCall of this city, and Dr. Cook of Bardwell are in New Orleans, LA taking a post graduate course. The Tabernacle church will soon be completed. Late last Friday evening the wife and sister of D.M. McLain happened to quite a serious accident. They were frying out grease from mealy skins, when suddenly the grease caught fire burning their hands and face badly. They are doing right well now. Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Overall, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Pippin, Mrs. J.W. Sexton, Miss Lillie Pippin and Miss Lillie Russel are visiting in Austin for a few days. Miss Maggie Overall has returned to Peora after a visit with friends and relatives here for two weeks. B.B. Hemphill has returned from a visit to home folks in Mississippi. J.J. Autry had the Local sent to his sister, Mrs. Kimery at Ashland, MS A Negro woman named Fields was shot and killed last Saturday night on the Lister farm near Telico. The shooting was done by a negro man who calimed he did not know the gun was loaded. The dead woman's uncle made for the shootist to get revenge but he took to the woods. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday April 6, 1901 Vol XVI No 14 Alma The farmers are looking some what long faced over this cold spell, especially the ones that have cotton platned. Alma is building up fast and we hope it will continue to build. Mat Moseley has his new residence about completed. Mr. Bruce Merrell has returned to Alma from a visit to Arkansas and we are glad to welcom him back again. Mrs. Donohoe and Miss Annie Lawrence visited Mrs. Wade one day this week. Joe Besse of Ennis made a visit to his brother who is sick here. Mrs. Worsham, mother of Dr. J.P. Worsham is visiting her daughter at Tyler. Mr. R. White was in our town Tuesday. Mr. Clarence Dunkin of Waxahachie spent Sunday with friends here. Miss Jennie Holiday spent with Misses Belle and Mattie Donahoe. Oscar Lawrence spent Sunday at home from the Blooming Grove. April 5 Lessie Election Assessor-Collector Banner 525, Brown 369, Hawkins 91 Marshall: Crowell 831, Joe Boren 139 Treasurer: John Loggins 966 Alderman Ward 1: Pace 481, Vangordon 386 Alderman Ward 2: Allen 918 no opponent Adlerman Ward 3: McCarty 465 Broxson 479 Alderman Ward 4: Overhiser 917 long term short term:Neal 387, Hemphill 348, Alexander 203 To the Asylum Four lunatices were sent from here to Terrell and placed in the asylum. They have been confined for some time in the lunatics ward at the county farm awaiting room for them at the asylum. Will Cox (Ovilla); Tessie Messick (Waxa) Mrs. Sallie Stephens (Midlothian) and Mrs. Mary Hayden. Local Briefs C.H. Wooten is recovering from a severe attack of sickness. Miss Sallie Hendrix of Ensign fainted one day this week and fell in the fire and was burned considerable. Several new buildings are being erected in the Ensign community. Allen Thomas is a full fledged doctor now, and is practicing his profession at Crisp. We hoe he may receive the encouragement deserved. The Ennis band played in open air Thursday night in front of the YMCA Thur. night. The protracted meeting at Christian church has continued all the week, two services a day. Bro Buckner has been doing some fine preaching. Henry Poindexter who enlisted in the regular army three years ago, who has been in the Philippine isalnds the past two years, came home last Saturday having served out his time. Midlothian news The contract has been let for erectin of a new Methodist church in Midlothian. A marriage took place in the county clerk's office Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The contracting parties were Mr. J.J. Jenkins and Miss Arizona Jenkins of Telico. The ceremony was performed by Justice Spencer. The happy couple left for home on the 4 o'clock train. Waxa Light The street preacher has obtained permission to preach at a place near the freight depot, and can blow his horn as long as his breath lasts. Rev. C.S. Field of Midlothian preached at the Methodist Church Sunday at 11 o'clock. Only about 40 cases of smallpox are said to remain in Ellis county now. Mr. Holt has opened a second hand furniture store near the Union depot. He is a pleasant old gentleman and we welcome him to our citizenship. Rev. and Mrs. J.A. Pace attended the funeral of Mrs. S.A. Pace at Corsicana Monday. Mrs. T.T. Clark was also in attendance. Attorney Craig was here last Wednesday looking after the Louis Links (col) case. Links is the negro who shot and killed Louisa Fields, a negro girl, last week near Telico. He was given an examining trial before Justice Overall and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $500. The amount of business done by the Ennis Post Office for the year ending March 31 was $9251.27 This amount is only $744.73 below the amount necessary to entitle Ennis to free delivery. Mr. John May has been in Corsicana this week trying to interest the oil men to investigate the oil situation here. The Hill County grand jury has returned two bills of indictment against S.W. Ogle for the murder of the Sams boys 20 years ago. Judge Poindexter will hear the case to determine where he should have bail. Milford Courier The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday April 20, 1901 Vol XVI No 16 A Good Citizen Dead Mr. J.W. Hicks died Monday morning at 7 o'clock at his home on Brown street, and the body was laid to rest in Myrtle cemetery Tuesday. Mr. Hicks was about 80 years old, and although necessarily quiet in his advanced years, it was a pleasure to meet him. He was an upright man, a mamber of the Baptist church and left many friends behind to mourn his death. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Mary Winn and Mr. J.J. Jetton Wednesday evening April 24th. Mrs. Dal Farrar died at her home in Wichita county Wednesday night and was buried in Crisp Friday evening. The senior class of the highschool enjoyed a surprise party last night at the home of Miss Lillian Story. Rev. J. W. Sexton is in Frost this week. A.A. and C.L. Allen of Bee Creek returned recently from the Philippines where they served 16 months with the US Army. They were mustered out in San Francisco March 12. They say all the volunteers are anxious to get out. Milford Courier Jno L. Davis of Ennis, has recently been issued a US patent on a washing machine. We are glad to announce the good fortune of Mr. david and hope it will prove a profitable invention. Mr. Will Linnnville is erecting a new gin building at Rice and two large brick business houses are also going up, to be occupried by grocery firms. Dr. T.S. Terry has returned from New York where he has been taking a post graduate course in medicine. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Harper Tuesday morning. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday May 4, 1901 Vol XVI No 18 Bigamy charge J.B. Snyder was arrested in Ennis Friday night by Constable Rushing on a bigamy charge and was taken to Mt. Vernon. Snyder was married a short time agao before coming here' it is claimed that he has another wife, No 1, living in Collin county. The father of the new wife came here to take her home, but she refused to go saying, she would stick to her hubby to the end. Snyder says he thought his other wife dead. W.A. Connor and Miss Nora Vines of the Bethel country were married in Ennis Sunday even at the home of Rev. S.H. Slaughter. The remains of Frank Gallion who died in Fort Worth were brought here for burial Tuesday. He was a brother to Mrs. Henry Lohr. D.M. Ezell will build and operate a gin at Palmer Dr. McCall of Ennis and Dr. Cook of Bardwell have returned from New Orleans where they took a special course in medicine. Missionary Scott and Rev. W. L. Pierce have been conductin a meeting at the Alford farm 10 miles east of Ennis with good results. They may organize a Baptist church there soon. Mrs. Martha Embry, mother of Mrs. Dr. May of this city, died last week in San Antonio. Interment in Waxahachie last Saturday. The colored teachers of Ellis County met in Waxahachie last Saturday. George Timms of the Telico community was tried Saturday before Judge Lancaswter on a lunancy charge. Dr. Lacey and a number of citizens of that community came along as witnesses in the cse. After a brief investigation the jury found the defendent to be of unsound mind. On next Friday, May 10th, it is intended to meet and work the graves at Crisp and on the Sunday following decorate them. All interested are urged to be on hand and help in this good work. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday June 1, 1901 Vol XVI No 22 The Ennis Street Fair has been arranged for July 4, 5, and 6. Let all beging work to make it a success. Miss Saide Richmond closed a successful term at Pleasant Valley last week. John Roberts of Ensign has returned from Indian territory where he went about six weeks ago with a herd of cattle. He reports everything flourishing in the Territory, but says he is glad to be home. Rev. J.W. Sexton and family have gone to Wytheville, V where Miss Fannie Mae graduates in a few days. Misses Lena Banner and Della Lattner have returned from Peabody Institute at Nashville, TN H.B. Jordan and family have moved to Palmer. W.L. Harper has returned from Louisiana/ Pat Loggins and Ed Crumley have gone to the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo Miss Maude Pittman is visiting from Waxahachie. Mr. Elmer Gatewood and Miss Lela Ransom went to Waxahachie Sunday evening where they were united in marriage. Rev. Barrett of that city, performing the ceremony. J.D. McCallum has returned from Presbytery at Little Rock. Rev. R.J. Fort preached at Session school house last Sunday. He said the music was fine and he felt like he had been translated to the land of song. Hal Marchbanks has just turned a neat job of book work. It was the minutes of the last annual meeting Daughters of the Confederacy. Charlie, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Vickery happened to quite a serious accident late Saturday evening. He and several other boys were playing around the stand pipe, when the water gauge was accidently pulled down falling about 80 feet, striking Charlie on the head, knocking off a large porton of the scalp and breaking the skull so that a piece of the bone had to be taken out. Miss Lena Triplett is attending commencement in Dallas this week. Miss May Works has returned from Huntsville where she graduated from Sam Houston Normal. W.T. Crisman, D.V.S. Graduate of Western Vetinary College of Kansas City, MO will be in Ennis every 1st and 3rd Saturday. Office at Pryor's stable. Home Office: Siddens Drug Store Waxahachie Several members of Camp Longstreet pulled out Sunday and Monday for the Mephis reunion: W.F. Wilson and wife, E.D. Champion, S.S. Chambers and son Jim, D. Cade, A.A. Roberts and wife, A.E. McNeill and wife, Mrs. Slayton, Mrs. T.T. Blakey, T.E. Hogge, A. Gossett and son; Wm Crosley, J.C. Willis and wife, Dr. May, W.R. Kirkpatrick are in attendance. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday June 8, 1901 Vol XVI No 23 District Court (Waxahachie Enterprise) Exparte G.H. Farmer, citizenship; dismissed for want of prosecution Exparte J.A. Anderson, citizenship; dismissed for want of prosecution M.E. Oakes vs S.E. Oakes, divorce; dismissed for want of prosecution J.S. Boren vs C. Clarke, garishment; judgment for plaintiff by default upon write of inquire Lizzie Ellis vs Laur McDuffie et al partition; dismissed at plaintiff's cost C.L. Alexander vs Alex Dunn et al, debt and foreclosure; case dismissed as to Mrs. M.E. Lawrence and judgment for plaintiff against denfendants, Oliver and Alex Dunn for amount of note sued on. Tishee Beedle vs B.B. Beedle, divorce; continued on application of defendant on ground of surprise. c. Lasher vs SP Roller, debt and foreclosure; dismissed at plaintiff's cost G.W. Owens vs J.B. Armstrong, et al, debt and foreclosure; plaintiff takes new suit Lawrence Daffan vs Lena Daffan, divorce; granted JH Florence vs JJ harvey trespass to try title; dismissed on account of plaintiff's failur to comply with the rule for cost. JP Clements vs H.T. Haynes et al, damages; dismissed on account of plaintiff's failure to comply with rule for cost. W.N. Kessner et al vs E.K. Atwood, respass to try title; defendant granted leave to amend. Julia Cheek et al vs Lena Hood et al, partition; plaintiff granted leave to amend. JP Etheridge et al va Alvah Eteridge et al partition; report of sale of land by the sheriff of Brown county approved and sheriff ordered to make purchaser a deed. G.H. Eubank et al vs Sam Wood et all, trespass to try title; dismissed at plaintiff's cost City of Midlothian vs C.M. Pickard, injunction; by agreement made in open court the case was dismissed at defendant's cost. Jas Eubanks vs Geo Charles debt and foreclosure; dismissed at plaintiff's cost. J.B. Armstrong vs A.G. Caldwell, debt; judgment for plaintiff J.B. Armstrong vs. J. Blakey & Co, garnishment, dismissed at plaintiff's cost Sim Allen vs C.A. Harris sequestration; judgment for plaintiff upon writ of inquiry for land in controvery. Emma Jackson vs Joe Jackson divorce; granted Exparte J.P. Moore, naturalization application granted. M.L. Abbott vs W.A. Abbott divorce; petition granted and defendant awarded custoy of children C.B Rouss vs Tobe Jackson, sequestration; continued on application of defendatnt to make new parties. W.S. Weddington vs Geo W. Briggs et al, debt and foreclosure; judgment for paintiff upon writ of inquirey for $12.75 03 against defendant Briggs. Etta W. McClerken vs E.B. Pendleton, alias Nemis McClerken divorce; gratned and maiden name restored. G.W. Hollerman vs Western Union Teleg Co damages; removed to the Federal Court at Dallas. Phillips and Hawkins vs Abe Carroll et al debt and foreclosure; judgment for plaintiff. D.A. Cook vs M.T. Jones Lumber Co et al injunction; judgment rendered perpetuating judgment as heretofore granted. W. Jolesch vs D.O. Quinn et al to remove cloud from title; judgment rendered as prayed fo. Josh McKnight vs Gertrude McKnight divorce; petition granted and plaintiff awarded custody of minor child. RK Erwin vs I.E. Stout, debt jugment for plaintiff by default for $8772.70/ Faith Helene Hironymous vs Phillips & Hawkins, partition; petition granted as prayed for ======= Bass Bros We have moved...temporarily to Arkansaw block while the building vacation is being made a two story structure. When you need us come to North Main Street. Prescription Drugs Administrator's Notice Whereas, W.C. Dodson, Administrator of Estate of Elizabeth Dodson, deceased, having filed in our county court his final account....and applied for discharge. Any persons interested in account must file by July 1, 1901. Geo W. Smith and Miss Effie Stanfill were married at Dallas Sunday. Mr. Smith is the electrician at the Ennis Ice and Light plant. R.C. Smith who has been at Hickory Creek, in Hunt County for the past season has returned to Ennis and will spend the summer. He is accompanied by two friends. Page, the painter was given judgement for $400 in district court against Wells Fargo, Express Co for personal injuries. Mr. Alex Royster and Miss Eva Rooker of this city were married Sunday night at the home of the bride's parents. The Ennis and Waxahachie nine had a game here Sunday. Score y to 3 favor of Ennis. C.W. Hampton, formerly of Ennis but recently moved to Forreston, died there Wednesday and was buried with Masonic honore at Waxahachie Thursday. Mr. Hampton was a good citizen and had a number of friends here who will mourn his demise. He leaves a wife and several children to grieve over his death. Willi Watts and wife of Rankin are the happy parents of a new girl that came last Monday night to bles their home. Duke & Teal of the Nickel store have put in new counters and shelving which adds much to the interior of their store. Mr. V.J. Tiebout, a good farmer, dropped in Monday and remembered the Local. The First Baptist people have a successful revival in progress. Several conversions have resulted and much interest is being shown. Bro Dupont is doing the preaching. Mr. W. Jolesch died Thursday evening after a long illness. He was one of our old time and substantial merchants, being the head of the firm of Jolesch & Son; was an enterprising citizen identified with the growth of Ennis and leaves behind many friends to regret his death. The medal contest at Christian church conducted by Mrs. Roorbach was well rendered. The little girl contestants made the best speeches for their age yet delivered for those medals. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday June 15, 1901 Vol XVI No 24 The Ellis County Odd Fellows will have a reunion at Waxahachie June 25th. Burglaries in Ennis are becoming quite numerous. Someone entered Mrs. Boerner's residence Saturday night. Mrs. Will Pace and children of Terrell attended the funeral of little Ivadell Clark. There are 1126 children in Ennis within the school age. 818 whites and 308 colored. T.D. Turner of this city was elected President of the Grocer Dealer's Assoc. in session at Fort Worth. The young folks spent a delightful evening Monday at the home of Mrs. C.L. Allen. Messrs. Kelsey, Saine, England, and Brock of Byron were in Ennis Saturday loading a car with Irish potatoes which they had raised. A fine boy was born to Clarence Darden and his wife on the 7th inst. Mr. Storrie, the ice plant man, has begun boring a well to see what he can find under the surface in Ennis. The 'cullard population' of Ennis propose to make June 19 the biggest blowout of the kind ever held here. The county has erected a small jail in Ennis. It is situated to the rear of the Local office near Printer's Row, thus showing the county's consideration of our convenience. Rev. R.T. Phillips of the C. P. church has gotten the assurance of Evangelist Fitzgerald and his singer that they will hold a meeting in Ennis in July, beginning on the 7th. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday June 22, 1901 Vol XVI No 25 The sprinkling of the streets with oil seems to be entirely satisfactory to the town that have tried it. it not only relieves the dust nuisance but causes the mud to dry quicker after a rain. The streets of Ennis should be saturated with oil -- when the gusher at the ice plant is "brought in". Geo C. Stewart, Ellis county's efficient sheriff, was married to Miss Mattied A. Poindexter of Waxahachie last week. The negroes have had a big time in Ennis this week. They began a carnival Monday and kept it up 'til and including the 19th in honor of "Emancipashun". A daughter was born Saturday night to M. McNabb and wife. The band boys will be uniformed and furnish music for the street fair occasion. Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Lancaster had a family reunion last Sunday. Hal Marchbanks, job printer, has had a brick foundation put in for his press and engine. Mr. B.G. Cullum and wife have been visiting in Ennis and returned hime at Ardmore I.T. MR. Cullum can't believe the reservation will be opened soon. A young man named Roberts was drowned in Chambers Creek Saturday evening. While bathing he was seized with cramps which caused him to drown. In the ball game here Sunday between Ennis and Corsicana, the score was 4 to 8 in favor of Ennis. Mr. Oscar Perry died at the home of his daughter in Garrett June 13th and the body was brought to Ennis and interred at Myrtle cemetery. He was a brother of Mrs. Gilpin and Mrs. Soape of this city , was a member of Camp Longstreet, Confederate Veterans, members of which attended the funeral. Miss Jessie Carleton will open a private school in the Fourth Ward building Monday morning. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday July 18, 1901 Vol XVI No 28 About the Interurban C.L. Curry who is doing the notary work for Col Voss in securing right of way for the interurban told the Local editory Wed. that they had secured deeds to the entire route from here to Waxahachie vis Ray, with the exception of about four parties, three of whom had signified their willingness to donate the right of way through their property but had not yet signed the deeds.... Mr. Curry said that on the Boyce route there were four parties who absolutely refused right of way and that boyce was raising money to buy it for the road. July 18, 1901 I have a nice home in Milford; ten rooms, two cisterns, outhouses, garden and truck patch built in 1894 at a cost of $3,000. It is freshly painted and one of the prettiest homes in Milford. Near Presbyterian College for girls. Fine home for good family wanting to go there for school or to run boarding house for girls. Als near brick Presbyterian church. Want to sell or trade for good home in Ennis or for good black land farm. Jno. M. Weekley A fraternal picnic was held in Midlothian yesterday, participated in by the K of P (Knight of Pythian), I.O.O.F (Odd Fellows), Woodmen and F.U.A. lodges. Virginia Williams (colored) of Ennis was married in the county jail to a prisoner named Fernado Cook Monday. Cook was in jail on a charge of seduction. The girl returned to Ennis after the ceremony. There will be a meeting of the Populist heald at Ennis on Sat. July 26, 2pm sharp for the purpose of electing delegates to the state convention. Geo. H. Hogan, Secretary Attention Confederates Camp James Longstreet will hold its regular meeting at the First Baptist Church in Ennis on Sunday the 20th at 3pm. All members are requested to be present. All who are behind with their dues ar eurge to pay up by next Sunday. Those wo do not pay will be dropped from the report to the state meeting to be held in Dallas on the 30th and 31st of this month. By order of the Commander, D. G. May, Adj. D.J.C. Colley of Italy got $3500 from the I & G. N. for right of way through his property. Lovers of Music take notice and attned the normal singing school to be taught at Loli by Profs. Hensley & Elliott of the well known Trio Music Co of Waco. This school begins on Thursday Aug 1, and continue for 20 days, closing with a concert free to all students and their parents. Loli is situated 3 miles south of Ennis. For further information,address J.L. Davis, Sec finance committee. Ennis National Bank Report A.H. Dunkerly, cashier; Mark Latimer, P. Freeman, L. Cerf, Directors Miss Winniford Wynn is recovering from a severe attack of Typhoid fever Everett Craig has returned from a trip to Wooten Wells considerably benefited by the trip. Arther Dunkerly has returned from a visit of two weeks to Mineral Wells. Misses Oline Pattie and Alta Gardenbire of Van Alstyne arrived in this city Wesdnes to visit the family of Rev. S.H. Slaughter The remains of Frank Smith, formerly of Waxahachie, who died in the army at Manilla, were shipped to Waxahachie and interred. Mr. Smith enlisted in a Tennessee regiment and participated in several engagements in the Phillippin islands. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Aug 3, 1901 Vol XVI No 31 Garrett (delayed from last week) Mr. J Canterberry and Miss Ethel Smith were married here last Friday. This was a great surprise, but we all join in widhing them good luck. Charles Richards and Miss Ada Skeleton were married July 26th at the home of the bride's parents. They are well known people here. Ernest Coates and Miss Willie Abshire were married at Mrs. Coates' home July 25tgh at 7:30. they left on the night train to spend their honeymoon in Austin, Texas. ============= Mr. J.B.B. Overall and family have moved back home to Ennis from Jones County where they went the first of the year. It is awful hard to find a place to live that will equal Ellis county. Rural free delivery will be established at Forreston Sept 2. The post offices at Avalon, Maloney and Nash will be supply by rural carriers. R.C. Collins and Ike Bragg are building a new house at Faulkner for H.T. Moore Rev. B.M. Taylor and wife returned home Monday from Navarro county where they held a successful revival. Mrs. Roorbach, the brave little temperance worker, will conduct a metal contest Tuesday night. Ennis to have a Flour Mill It is understood that Otto Brown has sold his mill to Mr. Hoover of Lancaster, formerly of Kansas, who will enlarge the facilities and put in a roller process with a capacity of 60 barrels of flour a day. Miss Fannie Garrison is still seriously ill. The Third Annual Knight of Pythias Picnic Will be given at Kaufman Thursday, Aug 15, under the auspices of the K of P. Lodges of Paris, Commerce, Greenville, Terrell, Kaufman, Ennis, Grand Saline, Wills Point, Forney, Dallas and Corsicana. The picnic groudns are a half mile from Kaufman and the Texas Midland, Texas and Pacific, Texas and New Orleans, H & T. C. and C.T. & N. Rys will run special trains directly to the grounds. There will also be a half hourly service between Kaufman and the picnic grounds during the day. J.E. Leith, GPA. Terrell The Episcoal choir had a delighteful social at the ome of Capt and Mrs. W.N. George last Saturday night. Misses Lena Bell and Blanch Leak called on the Local force and presented us with a box of nice peaches. They were from Uncle Jack Lemmons orchard near Rice. E.F. Morgan and A.P. Moore of Creechville have returned from an overland trip to the territory. They report a fine trip. The meeting of the C.P. church closed Wednesday night, after accomplishing much good. Garland Tobin, the accommodatig agent of H & T.C. and T.M. Rys presented the Local with a new Houston & Texas Central railroad map of Texas. This map would be very valuable and useful to school teachers throught the country as it gives all the principle points and a great deal of other information. L.G. Moore and Dr. Homer Bond attended the old settler's reunion near Mexia. Charley Gilpin is now in the employ of the T. O. Fountaing & Co grocers Accidentally shot. About 3 o'clock Sunday morning, C.W. Barney happened to quite a serious accident which will take some time for him to get over. Two of his children were sleeping near the door where the wind could blow on them, early in the morning, Mr. Barney got up to cover them up. He went into the adjoining room and pulled a quilt from a shelf and in doing so he pulled off a pistol that he didn't know was there. It fell on the floor and discharged, the ball a No 44 passed through his left leg below the knee, breaking the bone. The ball went through his leg and was buried in the bed post. Drs. Loggin, Hackler and McCall were called in and dressed the wound. Mr. Barney is resting well as could be exptected at this time. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Sept 7, 1901 Vol XVI No 36 At a baseball game near Ennis John Shields was accidentally strucke on the head, sustaining injuries from which he died. Milford Courier Miss Katie, a 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Henderson of Plum Grove, was burned to death in a most horrible manner Saturday. She and her mother were doing the washing about 100 yards from the house. at 1 o'clcok Katie volunteered to go to the house and cook dinner. She started the fire but it didn't burn off fast enough to suit her and she picked up the oil can and poured oil on the fire. It caught up in the can and exploded, throwing oil on her clothing which took fire and she was horribly burned, her clothing burnning off before assistance could reach her. She lived about 4 hours, suffering intensely, when death came and relieved her. Only a ten year old brother was at the house with her. Her mother and neighbors rushed in and her father and a physician were sent for, but she was too badly burned for them to save her life. The house was not burned. The remains were laid to rest in Milford cemetery at 1:30 Sunday, Rev. Sams conducting the service. These people were old neighbors of the editor of this paper. Rev. R.J. Fort delivered a good practical lecture at the YMCA Sunday evening. Sam Jolesch has returned from an extended trip to the east. While there he bought his winter stock of dry goods. The smallpox scare is being renewed in this county and arm-puncturing will be resumed. Ferris had a rather disastrous fire one night last week; five buildings were consumed. Charley Beauchamp Killed Last Monday, in Navarro Co. on his father's farm, Charley, the son of Joe Beauchamp, was killed. He and another boy were hauling stock feed when the load fell off and Charley went under the wheels which passed over him killing him instantly. The body was brought to Ennis Tuesday and buried in Myrtle cemetery. Charley was about 12 years old. Mrs. Mary Jetton of Van Alstyne, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Winn this week. Tom Templeton has gone on a trip to the west. Mrs. H.B. Jordan of Palmer, attended the funeral of Mrs. Cudge McKay. Prof and Mrs. G.J. Graham have returned to Ennis from a summer vacation. Prof H.F. Triplett has returned from Chicago where he spent the summer. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vines, Wednesday. The Methodist church is completed and will be occupied next Sunday. It is a fine looking structure. Miss Myrtle King has gone to Holderville, I.T. where she will teach school this season. Raford, the 12 year old son of R.S. Patterson, fell under the wheels of a moving car at Ferris Thursday and his left foot was cut entirely off. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Sept 13, 1901 Vol XVI No 37 The Methodist congrgation worshipped in heir new church last Sunday. It is a handsome and comely edifice and many say the best-appearing Church building in Ennis. It is paid for entirely and the Methodist people are congratulated on the happy outcome of the remodeling of their place of worship. Born Sept 6 in Fort Worth, to Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Wood, a son. W.J. Eglin this week sold to N.A. Sanders 48 acres of land 1 1/2 mile southeast of Ennis for $2500. Miss Clara Berry has received an appointment by Hon R.M. Love, State comptroller to the State Normal School at Denton, for the present school year. This is quite a compliment to Miss Clara. Argus News Midlothian A crowd of young Ennis people went out to the elegant home of C.U. Fearis Monday night and had a fine time. The crowd went out as hayrideres and were chaperoned by Prof Triplett and Mr. and Mrs. Will Bradley. Rev Angus Johnson, of Avalon (says the Itally News-H) was 93 years on Monday of last week. The day before, Sunday, he made a talk to a Sunday school class, preached two sermons and married a couple besides traveling 20 miles in his buggy during the day. He is a Presbyterian and has been preaching the gospel nearly 70 years. This "strenuousness" will make Rev. Taylor of Ennis despair for his reputation in that line. The sermon by Rev. Phillips last Sunday on the shooting of President McKinley and what it means, breathed the sentiment of all Americans-- that the anarchist must be driven from this continent. Miss Fannie Garrison is able to be up after a tewn weeks spell of typhoid fever. T.A. Page was carried to Waxahachie this week and was adjudged insane by a jury in the county court. He will be kept in the hospital war of the jail until room can be secrued for him in the asylum. Mr. Sanders Whiting, who was carried to the insane asylum at Austin recently, died there Sunday and his remains were brought here Monday and interred in Mrytle Cemetery at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the Knights of Pythain. Judge D. F. Singleon conducted the services. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. Picchiani Acrobates coming Oct 4. Double hippodromes, 1.3 mile race, Donkeys, monkey, jockey, clowns, Roman Standers, Chariots. Dr. and Mrs. S.C. Gage entertained a number of their young friends Tuesday night. All who attended report a most delightful time. Miss Ethyl Turrentine has resigned her position at Levy Bros. and will attend the State Normal at Denton. Miss Nellie Boerner succeeds her at the store. Misses Lena Banner and Della Latimer left Friday for Nashville, TN to resume their studies at Peabody normal. Mr. and Mrs. Will C. Perry are the happy parents of twin boys born Monday night. Dr. and Mrs. J.A. McGee of Rice visited the family of Mr. B. Gatewood the first of the week. Mr. W. J. Harcrow and fair bride of Fairfiled, arrived in the city Tuesday to visit the parents of Mr. Harcrow. A.W. Harper returned from Tuesday from Venus, where he is having a house built, when completed he will move his family there to reside. Next Tuesday, Sept 24, Gentry Bros big tented exhibition will appear in Ennis. These people and their exhibitions are well known here and welcomed to ourmidst. Their trained animals are marvels of intelligent action. Price 15 and 25 cents. Come to town early to see the parade. Mr. W.S. Henning of this city was married Wednesday to Miss Lydia Cunningham of Victoria. Rev. L.W. Barron, pastor of the Presbyterian church here, officiated. They will make their home her. A horse thief stole a horse that was hitched near the Methodist Church here Tuesday night. The hourse belong to Mr. Butler of Oak Grove. Nothing has been heard of the thief or horse up to this time. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Sept 28, 1901 Vol XVI No 39 Crisp to have an Ellis County Singing Convention this fall. Dr. Johns of Ennis was called to see the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Berryman, Crisp, which had an abscess on its neck. The abscess was lanced and the babe is now resting easy. Dallas Fair - H & T. C. will see low rate tickets to the great State Fair. The little child of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Sublett died Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McNabb. Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Hall of Orange are the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J.D. Wingate for awhile. They will put their children in shcool here for this term. A wild Mob tried to break into the jail and take prisoner Monday night about 9 o'clock quite an exciting time was experienced here when it was reported that Branch Smith, a negro boy had attempted rape upon a little girl. He was arrested and put in the county calaboose. When the news was spread around the city a wild mob demanded the he should atone for his crime right then -- proceeded with ax, saws, crowbars, etc to cut him out and lynch him. It looked for awhile as they would succeed but the officers andinfluential citizend persuaded the mob to quit and let the law deal with him according to his crime. He was carried to Waxahachie and placed in jail. A.C. Page and Will Jones were arrested as the leaders in the mob. Page give bond and Jones was placed in the county jail at Waxahachie to await the action of the grand jury. Miss Katie Daffan visited in Waxahachie this week. Cards are announcing the approaching marriage of Mr. Ewing Allen and Mis Ruth Thompson both of Sterling City, October 8th.Ewing has a host of friends here who wish him success. Beach & Bower's minstrels under canvas, have a new and novel feature, it being a prize drill between a body of Elks, B.P.O.E. and a division of Eagles, F.O.E. who will introduce all the manigicent movements of these famous bodies. At Ennis, east of the Central Railroad, Thursday, Oct 3. Gene Stephenson of Corsicana attended his sister's funeral here this week. Ellis county dirt is selling as high as $60 an acres. J.A. Pace has sold his dry goods stock to N.A. Franks of Kaufman county. Ennis Public School opened. Over 850 in attendance at the opening. Never before has the city schools opened uner more favorable auspices than at the opening of the 1901-02 term Monday morning. Quite a number of visitors witnessed the opening exercises at the auditorium. Music was furnished by Prof Rowe's high school orchestra, which was well rendered and enjoyed by all. The school rendered the doxolgy, and Re. W.K. Penrod (First Baptist) offered a prayer. Misses Lillian Freeman and Helen Sexton rendered a violin duet. W.D. Farris, president of the school board, made a talk regarding the rules of the school and the duties of the teachers. Col Marchbanks, Judge Singleton, Rev. Phillips and Rev. Penrod all made talks. Prof Triplett made his annual announcements and outlined the work expected from the school. He has a strong and able force of teachers and everything seems favorable for a successful school year. Miss Maud Fisher's private school opened Monday morning with a very large attendance of bright little children. Mrs. J.W. Story and children have returned from a visit with friends in Corsicana. Married at Avalon. Mr. J.B. Jones and Miss Lucy Jinks were married last Friday night at the home of the bride in the Avalon community. Rev. T.S. Hargrove officiating. A reception was tendered the happy couple and they left from here Saturday on a honeymoon tour to California and other places. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Oct 19, 1901 Vol XVI No ? A difficulty arsoe between T.B. Beckham and W. L. Dutton, both good farmers of the Neal Valley community, in which Dutton was shot and fataly wounded. Beckham came to town and surrendered to Constable Rushing soon after the trouble. The condition of Dutton is unchanged. Oct 19, 1910 The Ennis Weekly Local J.A. Looney of Garrett, is probably the Oldest Texan in Ellis County J.A. Looney, of Garrett, called at the Local office while in town Wednesday. Mr. Looney came to Texas 62 years ago and had been living at his present home for 38 years. He was here when Texas was an independent republic and three administrations of Presidents, Houston, Lamar and Jones are fresh in his mind. He was an Indian fighter and was under Gen Tarrant during his historic frontier battles. Mr. Looney, while old in years, is very active and vigorous and enjoys good health. He and his wife have been constant companions for 56 years, without the least obstacle to blur their affections, and they enjoy in their declining years to look out into the future of 113 children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We expect to have Mr. Looney to outline a letter of the reminiscences of the early days of Texas. Daylight burglaries. Last Sunday, probably between 11 and 12 o'clock, John Tidwell's saloon was entered at the rear and the cash drawer tapped fro a few coins. At Gibson's grocery the thieves went in at a rear window and took what cash they could find. At Faulkner's saloon they got some liquor and a few dollars in money. They also broke in a window at the rear in Calhoun's drug store, by which means they opened a door and walked in; but all that is missing is some cigars. These episodes will probably learn our merchants that window glass is not burglar-proof. A window may be well be up as down so far as its protection in these kind of cases goes. What is there to hinder a sneak-thief from taking his old pocket knift and breaking a glass in a back alley between buildings and stepping into the store and helping himself, when no one is about and the front door is locked? Grandma Causey died in this city last Saturday at the home of Cyrus Hogan. She was 82 years of age. Interment at Myrtle Cemetery Sunday morning. Miss Hazel Beers from Galveston has arrived to take charge of the school at Sanderson school house west of Ennis. Corinth School, District 43 commences Oct 28. Miss Fannie Champion, teacher. Those who desire to send their children to this school will take notice and govern themselves accordingly. W.F. Wilson H.H. Morgan, a son-in-law of A.C. Atwood of this city, died here Saturday morning and was buried at Hines Chapel. His ailment was appendicitis. He leaves a young wife. A young man named A.C. Williams was arrested at Palmer last Friday on a charge of seduction, says the Waxa Eagle and taken to Waxahachie to await transportation to Bryan, where he is wanted. Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kennon Monday. They lived only a few hours. Owen Wilson and Miss Ollie Johnson of the Corinth community were married last week at the residence of Rev. Tooley, that gentleman officiating. Eld VI Stirman and Mr. Winterrodes of Garrett were making preparations to build a new Christian church there. Mrs. H.F. Triplett and Mrs. Hix McCanless have returned from Galveston where they attended the grand lodge of O.E.S. Dr. E.E. Ezell is right sick with typhoid fever Rev. L.W. Barron attended the Presbyterian Alliance at Milford this week. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Nov 9, 1901 Vol XVI No 45 Capt W.H. Getzendaner and Miss Quincy Davis of Waxahachie were married at 6 o'clock Thursday morning. Theo France, who has been with Local for the past three years, has resigned his position. We regret to see him leavae as his place will be hard to fill. The five year old son of Mr. Duke was kicked by a horse and killed Tuesday, near Rankin. Percy Lockett has gone to Beaumont to enter school. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Stevens and daughter, Mrs. Bond, left this week for Henrietta their future home. Mr. J.W. Wheeler and Miss Minnie McKay were married Wednesday night. Miss Caroline Duncan returned Tuesday to Dallas, where she is conducint a school of expression. Commencing Monday the 9th Supt Criddle will be out among the schools of the county and will only be in his office on Mondays and Saturdays. George S. Johnson, Jr. is a new arrival born last Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Johnson whose home is Macon, GA, but are the guest of Mr. and Asa Walsh. Mrs. Johnson was Miss Fannie Mae Hunter, and a great favorite among the young people her. We wish young Johnson a happy voyage over life's stormy sea. Miss Artie Watts was married to Frank Duncan a few days ago. Miss Artie is the interesting daughter of Rev. W.A. Watts, of Push College The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Nov 16, 1901 Vol XVI No 46 Loli Our school began here Monday with Mr. George Clough as the teacher. There is supposed to be singing at this place the 3rd Sunday evening. W.J. Threadgill, an old and honored citizen of Bristol died Wednesday Miss Hazel Beers has given up her school at Sanderson Married by Rev. Slaughter on Monday at the residence of Mr. Barlow, G.W. Hannah and Miss Alamo Latimer, a sister of Mrs. Barlow The Case Made Plain. Nov 4, 1901. To the Hon Mayor and City Council: At your last meeting a petition from citizens of Ward 1 for a school building was referred to the school board. From a careful study of the condition of our schools, as shown by the superintendent's report for the first scholastic month, ending Oct 18, we find 849 whites and 106 colored pupils in attendance, making a total of 955. These are divided between 18 white and 3 colored teacher. The 9 white teachers teaching the first, second, and third grades at the three different buildings have 534 children or practically an average of 60 children to each room. The primary grades have 3 rooms and 233 children, or an average of 70 children to the teacher. Of the 534 children in the three grades mentioned, only 40 of them are under age, and it is, therefore, plain that to cut them out would not relieve the situation, whilst it would cut off $60 per month tuition. It is the idea of the school board that not more than 45 children to a room can get the attention due them. The funds at the disposal of the board are sufficient to justify the employment of two (or three) additional teachers, but we have no way of extending relief to the crowded rooms. It is quite essential that the necessary room be furnished and the construction of a building in Ward 1 would meet the requirements. The school board, however, has not the funds with which to build it, and earnestly petition you to provide the means with which to give room for tow, if not three teachers for Ward 1. As an illustration of the present-crowded condition, we state that the primary rooms at the main building and at the 4th Ward are teaching one-half of the children in the forenoon and one-half in the afternoon. Mrs. Woods has 72 pupils and Miss Gee has more than 100. Respectfully submitted, W.D. Farris, Pres. J.B. Armstrong, Sec'y Died. Charlie Traylor, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Pippin died at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning aged 15 months. He was a bright and interesting child and had become very dear to the hearts of his parents and connections, and his death brings sorrow to them all. He was taken with something like congestion on Monday night and despite the best medical skill could do, died about 12 hours afterward. The funeral occurred at 10 o'clock Wednesday Morning. Samuel C. Hallam, a prominent citizen of the Avalon community, died Wednesday morning Nov 6, 1901 about 4 o'clock after a brief illness. Mr. Hallem as 68 years old and he had been a citizen of Ellis County about 30 years. He was an ex-confederate soldier, having served four years as 1st Lieutenant in the 15th, Miss. regiment. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church and noted for his generosity in helping the needy. He was loved and respected by all, and his death has caused universal sorrow. The remains were brought to this place for interment on Wednesday afternoon and followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. Angus Johnson of Avalon and Rev. S.E. Kennon of Forreston, conducted the services. Italy News Herald Mr. Hallam was an uncle of the editor of the Local. Crisp - We are having an exciting time in and around Crisp over a new post master. Mr. Buie the old one has sold out his store to Mr. J.P. Sims, and will resign the office and T.P. Thornton and Mr. Sims are in the reace for the honor; for that is the greatest consideration in being the post master here. Tankford and Tee say they may put in claims later on. Crisp - Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Rushing informally entertained Monday evening quite a large crowd of young people, complimentary to their niece, Miss Jackie Brook of Oregon. Sparkling conversation, music and mirth made the hours pass all too swiftly for those present. Crisp - Mr. B.E. Tee is building a new house. School began last week with good attendance. Miss Suda Burt has come in from Miss to assist in teaching the Union Hill School. Crisp - Crisp has a new barber shop. Mr. Paten is proprietor and he is working his way through the school at the same time. He deserves the patronage of all the boys in his effort to make something of himself. Ennis - Miss Mamie Bennett who is teaching at Sardis spent Sunday at home. Tom Myrick, a farmer living near Forreston, was held up and robbed by two masked men last Monday night as he was returning home from Waxahachie, where he had been to sell cotton. He was relieved of the trouble and worry of taking home and caring for about $200 in good coin of the realm. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Nov 23, 1901 Vol XVI No 47 The Odd Fellow's Blow-Out Two years ago the Odd Fellows of this county, in order to cultivate the hospitable and social features of the order, began a system of inter-visiting when they would enjoy a night of social communion and formulate plans for the good of the brotherhood. Tuesday night was the time for the visitors to be entertained by Ennis Lodge No 227. John Turner, a section foreman at Waxahachie, was sitting on a flat car last Tuesday in the H & TC yards, when an engine bumped against the car, throwing him off, mashing him terribly and breaking both legs. He died at 8:20 that night. Rev. Ira Laudrith as President. The trustees of Trinity University,[Waxahachie] it is understood, have offered the presidency of that institution to Rev. Ira Landrith of Nashville, at present editor of the Cumberland Presbyterian, and he has been conferring with the board this week...He is an old Ellis county boy and has trod the furrow as he turned the yielding glebe hardby his native town-Milford, where his parents still reside. T.H. McDuffie died at 3 o'clock yesterday. Burial will occur at Waxahachie this afternoon under the ritual of the K of P. lodge of that city. Mr. Duffie was a highly honored citizen. The friends of Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Tate deeply sympathize with them in the death of their son, Carl, which occurred Wednesday night. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Duncan. J.W. Copeland and family arrived here Monday from Montgomery Co, AL, and will hereafter make their home in Ellis county near Bardwell. A child of Mr. T. H Mardia at Oak Grove, was reported sick with diptheria this week. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Nov 30, 1901 Vol XVI No 48 Miss Katie Daffan returned Tuesday from her visit in North Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. She was a representative of Texas in the national convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. T.B. Loyd has let the contract to Alex Willis of Ennis for moving the residence on his farm one mile east of town to the lot on S. Ward Stret, adjoining where he lives. Italy News-Herald The congregation of the first Baptist Church poounded their pastor, Rev. S. H. Slaughter from 2 o'clock in the afternoon until a late hour in the evening last Saturday, and he stood it very well. Delivery wagons loaded with edibles from the groceries, men and women of the congregation with bundles, coming to pay homage to their pastor for the excellent work he has done during the past year, shows an appreciation that speaks volumes for the congregation. Mrs. J.J. Jetton of Van Alstyne spent Thanksgiving with her parents, Mr. and Mr.s E.H. Winn. Mr. John J. Giddings of Ennis filed a deed in the county clerk's office yesterday afternoon of more than usual importantce, where in W.D. Farris conveys to George A. Giddings the land known as the Farris ranch. The property is composed of 2110 acres situated on Grove creek, and the consideration was $50,000 all in cash. The deed had $23.65 worth of revenue stamps. The purpose Mr. Giddings had in selling the Farris ranch was that he wished to close a deal for a 13,000 acres ranch in West Texas, stocked with several thousand head of cattle and 500 heard of horses. H.J. Hale of Avalon, was in the city Tuesday, and informed the Local that he had sold his store there and will leave soon for the west. Tom Bell, a farmer, was killed near Birdston, Navarro Co, by a heavy log falling on him through the breaking down of a wagon he was driving. City Health Office W.P. McCall has reported two new cases of smallpox near Alma in this county. One is a white man named Joe Grizzard and the other is a negro named Will Henderson. Emmett McFarland killed. On Thursday night Emmett McFarland a highly respected citizen of Ennis and an employee of the Central railroad while making a switch at Mexia was instantly killed by the car running over him. The remains were brought here and interred yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery. He leaves a family besides his aged parent to all of whom, the Local in common with the entire community extends the deepest sympathy and condolence. Charley Barton of Decatur and Miss May Belle Butler of Palestine were married Sunday. Mr. Barton is a Waxahachie boy and is well known throughout the county. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Dec 7, 1901 Vol XVI No 50 W.H. Marchbanks and family of Chatfield spent a few here visiting Attorney Marchbanks of Ennis. An infant belonging to a couple traveling over the Central, died in Ennis at the depot Friday about noon. A.C. Page's case came up in district court Thursday Mr. Will Hough and Miss Carrie Ellison, popular young people of Ennis were married Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church in this city. The groom is a trusted employee of the Central Railroad Company and as to the bride, any praise at our hand is unneccessary for all who know her bear witness to her sterling qualities, which ornament true womanhood. Louis Sexton of Ennis has been appointed by Congressman Ball his private secretary and has gone to Washington. Mr. Sexton is a nephew of the congressman. A telegram from Dr. Landreth to Judge Templeton of the board of trustees of Trinity University, declines the presidencey of that institution. He will continue editorial work in Nashville. At the home of the brides' parents Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Pryor, Sunday, Dec 1 at 6 o'clock Miss Mary Ellen Pryor was happily married to Mr. Lon E. Eagle of Waxahachie. Rev. S. Slaughter performing the ceremony. The groom is a progressive young business man of Waxahachie and the bride is a very popular young lady and has a host of friends and well wishers who wish for her and her young husband a long life of sunshine and happiness. In a letter from Mr. Eugene France of Mineral Wells, where he is now located, he makes enquiry concerning the famous Brown St "Dozen" who formerly met at Shegog's drug store. And we are forced to say that grand organization has been run inot politics, which are now discussed there by Col Carleton, Alderman Allen, Dr. Shegog and Mr. Stevenson. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Dec 14, 1901 Vol XVI No 50 Milford has secured the location of the Presbyterian synodical shool and is wearing its hat cocked over one ear accordingly. Crisp. The Woodmen of this place disbanded and went to Ennis, Bristol, Telico and other places; they could not obtain a suitable meeting place here. Dr. J. M. Shegog has been confined to his home this week, but is able to be out. Miss Hazel Beers who has been the gues of Mrs. Dunkerly and Miss Stubbs has returned to Galveston. J.C. Johnson has sold his farm of 90 acres one mile east of Waxahachie at $125/acre. This is said to be the highest price ever paid for farm land in Ellis County. Capt John D. Daffan, a railroad official and cashier of the Central at Denison, spent a few days this week in the city visiting his father's family. ========================== Happenings of '77 The following interest paragraphs are clipped from a copy of the Ennis Saturday Review edited by S.M. Carlton and dated April 21, 1877. The paper has been preserved by C.T. Hogan. "The enterprising managers of the M, K & T Railway have flooded Texas with tramps, a nuisance unknown here before the advent of the railroads. The firm of Reisman & Freeman has been dissolved by mutual consent. J. Reisman retiring also from the firm of W. Wolf & Co, Phillip Freeman continuing the business. Try. A. M. Morrison & Co for groceries Stalworth for pure whiskies Dried apples at J.C. McKinnie's We are sadded to record the fact that our friend and neighbor, Mr. Cyrus T. Hogan has sustained a great loss in that the death of two of his children. Harry a bright little son, aged four years and Hattie an infant daughter, aged three months. E.I. Pittman is offering his frame building on the Avenue for sale. Got to T.L. McCarty's for woodenware and groceries. Rev. W.H. Parks will fill his regular appointment at the Baptist church Sunday school at 9 1/2 o'clock. The Waxahachie IOOF lodge are preparing to celebrate the 58th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in United States with orations, drill and banquet. Craig & Dunkerly, P. Freeman, W.G. and GA Giddings, JM Gilpin, E I Pittman, Abe Carroll and CT Hogan all have advertisements in the paper at that time" ================== Col B.F. Marchbanks announces running for office of County Judge of Ellis County. Sunday morning the thermometer register 9 degrees above zero; the coldest weather before Christmas in this section for many years, and Saturday was an ideal hog-killing day. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Dec 21, 1901 Vol XVI No 51 Twice has Ennis suffered from fire this week. On Tuesday night the Templeton-Latimer building on Dallas Street was set a fire by an exploding lamp, and wholly destroyed the Royal Palace, Grand Leader, Biggers office and the art studio of Mrs. McDuffie, Higginbothm, the Elks and KP halls and Rushing & Murdock were damage more or less by water and removal.Loss approximately $35,000 with light insurance. On Wednesday night a defective flue in the house occupied by Mr. Watkins, caused the total loss of three dwellings, the one occupied by Mr. Watkins, one in which Mr. J.W. Taylor lived, and also the one where Mr. Joe Moore resided. The loss was considerable and the amount of insurance did not exceed $3,000. Mr. Oscar Roach and Miss May Holland, both of Bardwell community were happily married last Saturday at the home of the bride. J.N. Craig is Dead. On Sunday evening last, the mortal tenament of this upright man and Christian gentleman was laid to rest with the ritualistic honors of the Woodmen and K.P Thus passes one of the best citizens of the town and his place and influence will be hard to fill; truly a good man is gone. Last Sunday evening at the home of the bride's parent, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Pryor, Miss Una Pryor was quietly married to Mr. Roy McDuffie of Waxahachie. Rev. S.H. Slaughter officiating. The bride is a very popular and amiable young lady and has a host of friends who wish her a long and happy life. The groom is an energetic young man. The Ennis Weekly Local Saturday Dec 28, 1901 Vol XVI No 52 Saturday night of the 14th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Davis, formerly of this place and now of Duncan, I.T. was visited by the death angel and it took from them their darling little Maude. Eight days and nights this little one suffered untold pain and beyond all their strong efforts to keep her with them, Jesus saw fit to take her with him, and now she gently sleeps in his arms, where seh'll have no more pain nor sorrow. Fort the past three years, little Maudie has been to her parents a rose-bud and what a sad expression is left on their face since she has been plucked from their home. Besides these she leaves a little brother, too young to realize their parting but we trust they will some day, should it be soon or late, meet to know each other in that bright eternal home. "Papa, ain't you going all the way with me?" were the last words by little Maudie, and while he couldn't go there we trust when he pays the debt she has paid he can go, stand face to face with her and tell her he has come all the way to see her, and they will ever together rest in the Savior's love and evermore be free from toil and care. On the 12:15 am train Monday Little Maudie was brought to Ennis. Funeral service conducted by Rev. Duncan, pastor of the Methodist Church at 3:30 pm at Mrs Riley's and at 4:30 she was laid to rest in Myrtle cemetery where her sorrowing friends and relatives bade her farewell on this earth to meet her again at the roll call in Heaven. Dec 16 1901 Dr. Lee Loggins dead When a man in the first flush of young manhood, with a devoted wife, a host of friends and bright prospects for many years of usefulness, is suddenly cutoff, we wonder at the ways of providence and often rebel against his dispensations, refusing to believe it is for the best. Few young men had brighter prospects for a useful or more honorable career than Dr. Lee Loggins; nature had been generous with her gifts to him, and with a thorough preparation for a professional career, he was rapidly gaining a fine medical practice at the town of Graham, where he had been located for about three years. His lose will be keenly felt; to his young and devoted wife, it will be irreparable; his parents will mourn for a dutiful son, and a wide circle of friends will not soon find another genial, kind and delightful companion. He died yesterday morning at 3 o'clock and his funeral will occur this morning at 10, when a large concourse of his friends will commit to mother earthy, with the funeral rites of the orders to which he belonged, all that remains of this faithful friend, dutiful son, loving husband and useful citizen. May the grass grow green above his resting place. Addie Todd On last Monday the community was saddened as it rarely has been by the death of Miss Addie Todd, a popular and accomplished young lade. She possessed all the graces that rendered her attractive and she diffused a circle of sunlight wherever she went. NOTE: 1910 Census shows her the d/o George and Shelby Todd living at 613 N. Dallas St. born Nov 1884. George Todd was Conductor on R.R. Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock at Oak Grove Church was the scene of pretty wedding, the contracting persons being Mr. Richard Crosby and Miss Genio Brown both of that community. The groom is a worthy young man and his fair bride is a very amiable and popular young lady. These young people are very popular among their associates who wish them a long and happy life. Uncle Jack Lemmon of Rice and one of the Local's good friends was in the city Monday looking at the Christmas displays. Frank Chambers was shot at Telico by Mr. Casey a few days ago. Mr. T.V. Wooten and Miss Hannah Pittman were married at Creechville last Sunday. [Dec 22, 1901] C. Earl and family have gone to Shawnee, Okla where they will reside in the future. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/ellis/newspapers/enniswee82gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/txfiles/ File size: 98.2 Kb