Jones County Texas Archives - The Stamford News - August 23, 1907 *********************************************************** Submitted by: Dorman Holub Date: 28 December 2019 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/jones/jonestoc.htm *********************************************************** The Stamford News Friday, August 23, 1907 Vol. 8, No. 26 Confederate Veteran’s Reunion Now in Session Crowds attend, Probably the Largest Number of People in Stamford That She Has Ever Known Before Senator Bailey will be Present. The Old Confederates Reunion which is now in session in Stamford is the largest draw-card for the visiting public in the State that Stamford people have ever played. Already there is in town more visitors than she has ever known there and news of still larger crowds coming. One of the great attractions to the gathering is the fact that Hon. Joseph Bailey is going to be one of the speakers. There are number of pleasure items on the grounds. “Booger Red”, the famous bronco-buster is on the land giving an exposition of his skill in handling the West Texas Out-laws. The young son of L.F. Start of this city happened to a very serious accident Wednesday while working with a hay press on the Moore ranch west of town. It seems that the boy was driving the team, and dropped his whip, getting down to get it without stopping the horses. In climbing back upon the seat his leg caught in the tumbling rod, with the result that his leg was broken just above the knee. His knee is said to be terribly crushed and Dr. Beavers, who was called, thinks it very likely that the limb will have to be amputated. - Benjamin Post The Nickel Store Successors to S.C. Harris & Co. Clark & Kight, Prop’s. Little Boy Killed at Baird There was a sad accident at the Round House last Saturday in which a little boy was instantly killed. Little Willie, aged five years, son of Chas. Rudder, was on or near the tracks leading up to the coal chutes where he had gone to gather up some empty bottles. The switch engine was pulling some cars east when the little boy became bewildered and ran the wrong way. He was struck by the car and knocked down and the top of his head crushed. He died instantly. The engineer on the switch engine could not see the boy on the track we believe other boys were with the one that was killed, at least one report says that an older brother tried to save his little brother. We sympathize with the parents and the grandfather of the little boy, W.H. Rudder. This, we believe is the first child ever killed in the yards here, which is remarkable when we think of the number of little boys that are frequently seen about the yards. - Baird Star Local and Personal W.E. Nolen is assisting A.L. Purifoy this week. J.W. Pamplin and family returned from a visit to the old home place, in Fannin County. Mrs. Nath Grant of Deport is visiting her sons near Pleasant Valley, Messrs. Will and Bob Thomas. Married E.R. Ruff and Miss Claudie Stagner of Stamford were united in marriage at the Presbyterian manse Wednesday morning, also W.A. Milstead and Miss Mamie Potter, Rev. W.K. Johnson officiating. -- Jones County Talk Miss Ida Moore On Friday, August 2nd, 1907, Miss Ida Moore passed from this world that that haven of rest, after an illness of almost 18 years. Miss Moore was a sister to R.T. and Alex Moore, and a niece of W.C. and R.M. Thomas. The body was interred at Bethel Cemetery. - Western Reporter D.T. Bullock, editor and proprietor of Roby Banner and County and District Clerk of Fisher County for more than 14 years, died at his home in Roby, Tuesday, August 13 at 1:30 o’clock a.m. at the age of 45 years. Death was caused by fever and other complications. He was attended by Drs. Hambright, of Roby, Sparks, of Sweetwater and Camant, of Aspermont, but the combined skill of these 3 physicians could not save him. The funeral services were conducted at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of which order he was a member, by the pastor, Rev. W.M. Bennett, assisted by J.H. Beall, of Sweetwater. The remains were laid to rest in the Roby cemetery. He leaves a wife and 8 children, besides a father and mother, brother and sisters and many other relatives. - Roby Banner Captain W.A. Parks of Aspermont came in with a lot of cows, grass stuff, that brought for tops, $3.40 per hundred. - Texas Stockman Journal Haskell County in the Throes of Anti-Prohibition Election Election to be held August 31 - Means much to the Citizens of Stamford As for the Stamford News, it is unalterably opposed to the SALOON. Stamford’s Progress The College Addition is building up rapidly with the beautiful College buildings forming the center of almost another city. Stamford can boast of a business College which will open Oct. 1. Stamford’s public schools have overflowed the city school building and a ward school is being built. Next year the present high school building will be replaced with a brick building more in keeping with Stamford’s great progress. Stamford the “Queen City of the West”. Sagerton Dots Mr. Posey has moved the Post Office to the east side. Miss Delia Qualls is visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Gibson were in Stamford. the new brick bank is being built this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lagrone gave a social. G.D. Flowers sold his farm to Mr. Lynch. Mr. and Mrs. Flowers of Rule are visiting. Robert Gibson and Sam Qualls look lonely. Jack Davis left for Sweetwater for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Hale spent Saturday in Stamford. The comet which has been attracting so much attention recently has been seen for several mornings by some of Stamford’s early risers. It appears in the eastern sky near the morning star and not an especially large or bright comet is well worth looking for. The tail appears some mornings much larger and brighter than others. If you haven’t seen the comet look for it between 4 and 5 in the morning. This is to notify our customers that the firm of J.L. and J.C. Haskew is dissolving. J.L. Haskew is buying the interest of J.C. Haskew. On Tuesday night some of our home boys gave an excellent minstrel to the people of Stamford. The Minstrel was under the management of Prof. Elmer C. Patterson. Open For Business At Skating Rink Green Brothers Local and Personal Street Cars for Stamford Mrs. A.B. Hickey left for Dublin to visit her sister, Mrs. C.L. Barneby. Mrs. J.M. Thurman of Penick City was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George white. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Halsell and daughter, Nellie Mae, went to Haskell. Dr. E.P. Murdock of Oakwoods, Texas is looking at Stamford for a future home. Fred M. Kerbow, formerly of this place now lives at Clarendon. Mrs. J.F. Vernon of this place died at her home on Thursday morning after a lingering illness of some months, said by her physician to be consumption. The deceased leaves a husband and 5 small children . - Haskell Free Press New Management to take Charge of the Opera House on the First of September Messrs. Shepperson, Harlan and Camp will take charge of the Opera House on the first day of September and will entertain the people of Stamford on the fifth of the month with the Wizard of Wall Street. The opera house will be rewired, and a new curtain will be hung. The management promises the people of Stamford a first-class performance, every time the curtains goes up under their management. Already they have closed contracts with about 50 first-class companies. This is to be the best season that Stamford has ever had in the Theater line. A Business College for Stamford On October 1st, Bertwin Business College will open. Mr. A.F. Reagan will be the president and he informs us that the college will be thoroughly equipped.