Freestone County, Texas History News of 1889 Dallas Morning News January 2, 1889 Texas Weather and Crops Wortham - Heavy rains all christmas. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News January 31, 1889 The Higher Courts Gabe ??? vs. the state, from Freestone; ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 9, 1889 S. A. Daniel et al vs. Watson & Brother, from Freestone. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 13, 1889 The Higher Courts Case referred back to counsel for additional briefs - Hill et al vs. H. H. Kimball, from Freestone. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 14, 1889 The Superior Courts J. H. Hill et al vs. H. H. Kimball, appealed from Freestone. ... ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 16, 1889 Personal J. L. Miller of Wortham, Tex., on his way home from Greenville yesterday, paid THE NEWS a call. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 17, 1889 GALVESTON, Tex., Feb. 15 - In the supreme court, the following cases were disposed of: Affirmed - Robert Mays vs. John Manning et al, from Freestone, ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 20, 1889 H.J. & M.J. Child vs. J.C. Mays et al, from Freestone ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 21, 1889 H.J. & M.J. Childs vs. J.C., J.T. and J.H. Mays, appeal from Freestone. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News February 21, 1889 The Texas Legislature Mr. Simkins introduced a petition from the people of Freestone county asking for a repeal of the occupation tax. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News March 21, 1889 Page: 2 Masonic Convention WORTHAM, Tex., March 20 - The following has been sent out from here: WORTHAM, Tex., March 12 - Dear Sir and Brother: Your lodge is hereby invited to send one or more delegates to a masonic meeting at Wortham, Freestone county, Tex., said meeting is to be held April 1, 2, and 3, 1889, with Longbotham lodge No. 428. The meeting is called for the purpose of organizing a central Texas masonic convention; said convention will meet semi-annually for the purpose of instruction in the work and lectures of masonry as taught by the committee on work in Texas. One or more members of the committee on work will be present at Wortham. Any master mason in good standing may attend said meeting. Let all who expect to attend notify W. L. Singleton at Wortham. Fraternally, J. L. MILLER ============================================================== Dallas Morning News March 25, 1889 Sheriff Dan Ford locked up S. E. Hinton this afternoon on a capias issued from the district court of Freestone county, charging him with embezzlement. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News March 31, 1889 Freestone county alliance meets with Dew alliance Tuesday, April 9. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News April 4, 1889 Page: 3 Central Texas Masons The Attendance and the Work Effective for Good. WORTHAM, Tex., April 1 - Pursuant to the call of J. L. Miller to meet with Longbotham lodge No. 428, A. F. and A. M. at Wortham, Freestone county, Texas, to organize a central Texas masonic convention for the purpose of instruction in the work as adopted by the grand ldge f Texas, under whose jurisdiction they belong, the meeting was called to order by J. L. Miller and its object explained and an address of welcome was given to all visiting brethren by G. W. Ingram of Longbotham lodge, after which a temporary presidet and secretary were selected. They then went into permanent organization by electing J. F. Stout of Corsicana lodge No. 174 of Corsicana president nd Tom Hillier of Patrick lodge No. 359 of Franklin secretary. [Note: original has smearing of newsprint that makes some names hard to read.] Members present were: Longbotham No. 428 of Wortham; C. C. Stubbs, T. D. Bounds, W. S. Singleton, A. J. Berry, J. L. Miller, L. G. Longbotham, M. W. Seely, J. C. Lee, G. W. Ingram, J.D. Patterson, F. B. Smith, D.J. Pearso, T.D. Magness, Thomas Longbotham, J.C. Gamewell, C. Foutz, James McCorkle, H. B. Stubbs, J. P. Bounds, J. B. Knight, J. J. Stubbs, J. G. Brown, B. B. Longbotham, J. F. Stout?, Jackson Brown; Corsicana lodge No. 174, Tom Hillier; Patrick lodge No. 359 , J. R. Johnson, T. W. Tulle, T.S. Perry, W.F. Sory, J.F. Story, H. Blakely; Cotton Gin lodge No. 154, H. T. McCallom; Plano lodge No. 235, J. S. Berry, William Lange, J.F. Sims; Springfield lodge No. 155? A. T. Kennedy; Mexia No. 74, A. J. Red, F?. A. Culsman?, J. D. Blankenship, Birdston No. 333, W. B. Jones; Coyer Creek No. 497, R. Harding, P. E. Kirmer, J. T. Lott, A.F. Hatter, D. H. Gardner; Fairfield No. 103, G. P. Tuner, G. T. Brown; Thornton No. 466, Sam R. Hamilton; Farmersville No. 214; F. P. Perry, Demitted, Western Star No. 229, J. W. Miller; Sulphur Springs No. 221. The next meeting will be held on the second Thrusday in August, it being the 8th, at Springfield No. 153, at Dawson, Navarro county. An able address was delivered by J. F. Stout of Corsciana thanking the brethren and citizens of Wortham for their kindness and hospitality. The convention then adjourned, feeling that the time had been pleasantly and valuably spent. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News April 17, 1889 Obituary --------- DR. D. W. DIES FAIRFIELD, Tex., April 16 - Dr. D. W. Dies, principal of the Fairfield college, died at his home yesterday evening at 5:30 o'clock of congestion of the brain. Dr. Dies was a prominent citizen of this county; took an active part in the late prohibition campaign and was a prominent candidate for the legislators at the last election. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News April 20, 1889 Condensed State Specials Fairfield - Crops in better condition than for years. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News May 7, 1889 Delayed Society Notes KERENS Mrs. A. N. Snapp, a very interesting and intelligent lady from Wortham has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Herring, during the past week. She has returned home, but Kerens will always welcome her return. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News May 9, 1889 Chance Kelly vs. the state, from Freestone. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News May 27, 1889 Fact, Frolic and Fancy Mr. Bell and wife of Fairfield have spent several days this week in Tehucana. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News June 1, 1889 Corsicana Cullings Eight cars of beef cattle were shipped from here to Chicago to-day via the Houston and Texas Central railway and eleven cars were shipped last evening from Wortham, destined for the same city. The present cool weather greatly facilitates such shipments. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News June 10, 1889 Miss Mattie Watson is visiting Fairfield. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News June 18, 1889 Delayed Society Notes CORSICANA Miss Electra Peck of Fairfield is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rufus Hardy, in this city. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News June 26, 1889 Masons at Wortham WORTHAM, Tex., June 25 - The following persons were installed for the masonic lodge of this place yesterday: C.C. Stubbs, W.M.; W. L. Singleton, S.W.; R. Longbothom, J.W.; T. D. Bounds, treasurer; G. W. Ingram, [missing rest] ============================================================== Dallas Morning News June 30, 1889 Reversed and remanded: Dave Haukins vs. the state, from Freestone; Tom Crouch vs. the state, from Freestone. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News July 10, 1889 A Great Texas Horse A white man, named Dave Hankins, was brought here last night by Deputy Sheriff Anderson of Freestone county and lodged in jail to answer the charge of stealing a hrse from Capt. J. H. Finch, last December, near Wortham, in this county. He will be tried at the present term of the district court. ============================================================== Dallas Daily Times Herald July 17?, 1889, p. 8?, col. 2. Mrs. R. E. Finch, Master R. E. Finch and Misses Helen, Annie and Mary Finch are visiting relatives and friends at Wortham and Mexia. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News August 11, 1889 A Farmer Thrown from His Wagon and Severely Injured MEXIA, Tex., Aug. 10 - Last night about 10 o'clock, James David of Freestone county was thrown out of his wagon and severly injured. His daughter and the little daughter of John Carroll were in the wagon, but escaped with only a few slight bruises. The team of mules hitched to the wagon had taken fright at a boy passing on horseback and ran away with the above results. The team was stopped about two miles from town. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News September 13, 1889 Personal Judge O. C. Kirven of Fairfield is in the city. ============================================= Dallas Morning News Sept 24, 1889 edition Page 7 Industrial Convention Fairfield, Tex., Sept. 21 -- Mr. S. A. Fishburn, Dallas, Tex.; Dear sir -- I have your letter regarding the appointment of delegates to represent Freestone County in the state industrial convention. I have made the appointment of several of our best men, some of whom I hope will be present at that time. The following are the names and addresses of those appointed: W. H. Miller, Dr. W. N. Sneed, Fairfield; F. R. Huckaby, Fairfield; J. A. Wright, Mexia; R. Y. Chancellor, Israel; M. H. Harris, Bonner; G. T. Bradley, Steward's Mill; D. S. Clark, Dew; Prof. J. D. Montgomery, Mills; Dr. E. Headlee, W. L. Edwards, Butler; H. C. Hackney, Wortham; and W. F. Storey, Cotton Gin. I trust you will not be alarmed at the array! They are good men, and if one don't go another may. Yours very truly, B. H. Davis, County Judge ============================================================== Dallas Morning News October 24, 1889 Leaf Jackson vs. the state, from Freestone; ============================================================== Dallas Morning News October 25, 1889 Register of Visitors at Murphy & Bolanz' Miss O. McIlveen, Fairfield, Tex.; ... ============================================================== Dallas Morning News November 1, 1889 Judge Gibbs of Freestone county is in the city. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News November 14, 1889 Methodist Conference ...Bosqueville circuit, B. F. Gassaway; Mount Calm circuit, W. H. Moss; Corsicana station, H. M. Glass; Wortham circuit, G. A. Green; Kerens circuit, Geo. W. Bailey; Mexia station, E. A. Smith; Cotton Gin circuit, C. N. F. Ferguson;.... ============================================================== Corsicana Observer - Friday, December 27, 1889 Page: 8 Geo. T. Bradley, of Stewarts Mill and J. M. Murphy of Wortham, and B. F. Lisman, of Chatfield, all called on the Observer Monday and contributed to its cash balance. ============================================================== Dallas Morning News December 27, 1889 Comes but Once a Year Wortham - Christmas finds us in better condition financially than ever before. There was a tree at the Methodist church last night and there will be a number of parties to-night.