Freestone County, Texas History - 1900s Various newspaper articles from the Fairfield Recorder newspaper during 1926: research by Paula Snider typed up by Eric Wood Fairfield Recorder JULY 9, 1926 First Page, Number 40 Subscription: $1.50 "... Stout Robertson, of Bullard, visited friends and relatives here last week. Mrs. Lena McIlveen returned this week from an extended visit in Groesbeck and Dallas. H. G. Horton, of Simsboro, visited Howard Odom's family, Monday. Frankie Day left Sunday for San Antonio. .... Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grammer and Mr. and Mrs. Olen Rogers, of Ft. Worth, relatives of Mrs. J. M. Willard, spent the 4th and 5th here, and were accompanied home by Miss Irene Willard. Fresh stock of Asbestos Rubber Roofing on hand at A. M. Miller & Son. 9jy2t. ==================================================================== JULY 30, 1926 "... HAULING Am now prepared to do any and all kinds of hauling any where, any time. H. S. Henry, Fairfield. 30jy2tp. ... W. T. JACKSON ELECTED JUDGE 77th DISTRICT Judge W. T. Jackson, recently appointed District Judge to fill unexpired term of Judge Blackmon, defeated Osborn Kennedy by a substantial vote. Jackson received in Limestone 3131 votes, Kennedy 2279. In Freestone Jackson 2343, Kennedy 1475. ..." ==================================================================== FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1926 "... The many friends of Mrs. J. A. Manahan, who was recently operated on in Teague for appendictis, will be glad to know she will be able to return home the last of the week. ... BIG CARNIVAL FOR COUNTY FAIR The Florence Lewis Shows are coming to Teague Oct. 6, 7, and 8, for the Freestone County Fair. Twenty-five concessions are guaranteed, among them big negro minstrel, one of the biggest wild west shows in Texas. Mrs. Lewis says she will offer $100.00 for anyone to ride her big black horse, adn $25.00 for anyone to ride her Brahma steer. Local riders especially invited to "ride at" these animals. These shows have their own light and power plant, ferris wheel, merry mix-up, etc. The Fair managment has secured the Teague Municipal Band, Donie Radio Artists and other features. COTTON PICKING RECORD RE-PRINTED Last week we mixed up the report on cotton picking of Mr. Willard and Mr. Odom, so in order to keep the record straight we give the following figures. On Saturday, Sept. 9, 1882, J. M. Willard picked 568 pounds and the late E. W. (Ep) Odom picked 600 pounds. This is a fine record, but is queer from the fact that the record was made on Saturday. Saturday is a very unusual day to make work records on the farm in Freestone County. ... [Believed to be same edition.] ... Mr. and Mrs. Solon Owens and daughter, Miss Lola Blanche, of Malakoff, returned home Wednesday after a few days visit here with friends and relatives. Our church house is undergoing a fresh coat of paint. Mrs. Bill Tyus of Wortham, who visited here Tuesday, was accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. Will Cole, who will remain at Wortham for a few days to have some dental work done. Tom Traylor is building two new barns on his farm. There has been a great deal of flu and malaria in our community since our last items, but we are glad to report health is very much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Elber tEmmons and children of Turlington were in our midst Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Arabelle Cown of St. Joseph, Mo., visited relatives and friends here a few days last week. Mrs. Price Shields and daughter, Mrs. Arthur Baker, accompanied by Mrs. Arabelle Gown, attended the funeral of Mrs. John Mayo at Stewards Mill. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Donaldson of Ward Prairie and Mrs. Donaldson's mother, Mrs. J. H. Granberry, were in Corsicana, Tuesday. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Newman sympathize woith them in the loss of their little son, Newton. There will be a preaching here Saturday night and Sunday by pastor Eld. Z. T. Corbin. POST OAK Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Bonner and baby, and Mrs. Garrett of Fairfield, visited Mrs. Garnett's daughter, Mrs. J. F. Baker, Sunday. Glenn Emmons and family of Mt. Zion were visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Alma Chavers is visiting her brother, Algy Stroud, in Fort Worth, this week. Saturday and Sunday were regular preaching days, and the Rev. R. L. Ryburn filled his appointment. He was accompanied by Mr. Nettles of Israel. Bro. Watson, the County Missionary, preached here Sunday night. .... Mrs. Carmel Blakely, visited at Grange Hall, last week. A number of Young people gathered at the home of Miss Laura Cooper last Sunday afternoon where they enjoyed the music that was furnished by Misses Zelda Emmons, Fannie Seale Stroud and Leroy Emmons. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Glazener of Fairfield were here Friday. Mrs. C. M. Middleton and daughter, Miss Lurline, of Teague, were the guests of Mrs. Burton, Sunday. The boys basketball team went to Fairfield Friday evening and defeated the Stewards Mill team with a score of 18 to 0. A nice rain fell Monday, which was badly needed. The farmers are very busy nowadays getting the soil ready for another crop. Geo. Chavers of Wortham visited his brother, Sim Chavers, recently. Bill Moore of Dew, was here Monday. KIRVEN James Keys of Cotton Gin visited in Kiven Sudnay. Brother Hall, presiding elder, of Corsicana, preached here Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs.Fred Bagley of Kirven were Dallas visitors Wednesday. Bessie Kate Lee gave a party at her house Saturday night. Many games were played, and everyone seemed to have a good time. The high school pupils carried a play, "Now Adolphe" to Jewett Friday night. The trip was enjoyed, and the senior class was relieved somewhat of financial embarassment. Little J. W. Marberry, who has been ill for some time, is improving rapidly. Mrs J. L. Green, who has been in Teague for past week with her grandson, Happy King, who was injured, but is improving rapidly, has returned to her home here. Sara May is visiting friends in Jewett. Little Herman Byers, one of the school pupils, is ill. Joe Lynn Wood Harris, who has been ill for the last two weeks, is improving. Tom J. Batchelor is very ill..."