Jones County Texas Archives - The Stamford News - September 27, 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, Sept. 27, 1907 Vol. 8, No. 31 Comet Coming Again Seymour Editor Married From the Baylor County Banner, we get the information that the said editor went last week to Waco to bring back his bride. Mr. Olin C. Harrison and Miss Marguerete Surratt of Waco were married at Seventh and James St. church, Wednesday, September 18th. Mrs. Harrison was the daughter of Judge Surratt, prominent man in Waco and all Central Texas. She taught in the Hillsboro school last year. Mr. Harrison is the editor of the Baylor Co. Banner. The newly wedded couple are in Galveston and will return to Seymour. Waco, Texas - Sept. 23. The funeral of Bascom Nelson, the young soldier who was accidentally killed in the Philippines, took place today at Rogers, Bell County and was largely attended. Rev. John R. Nelson of Nashville, Tenn. and E.C. and Walter Nelson of Stamford, Tex. brothers of the deceased, were present. The remains were interred in the Nelson burying ground at Rogers. Swenson Rich in Texas Lands Foundation of Fortune Laid in Purchasing Prairie Colonization and Settlement Have Enhanced Values - Own Large Feeding Plants and Blooded Herds by Lester Colby, Staff Correspondence Stamford, Texas, Sept. 24 - One of the most interesting stories of Texas is that of the founding of the great Swenson fortune by the now deceased Svente Swenson. The man whose fortune has made the city of Stamford what it is came to America with a pack upon his back. The immigrant, Svente Swenson, was not unlike other Swedish settlers when he came. But how he did develop when opportunity chanced to smile upon him. He had become inured to hardships in his native land. Boston was at that time the door of America, and when Swenson landed there he knew little of the beyond. For a season or two he peddled his wares in the vicinity of that place, seeking out his country-men. He was a good peddler, and he had his eyes and ears open as well. Soon he heard tales of the wonderful west and he listened closely. To be sure, a peddler could do better in a country filled with people, but Svente Swenson did not propose to be a peddler always. Comes To Texas The next we hear of him is in the early 46’s at Richmond, Fort Bend county, Texas. In the 50’s he is in Austin. At both these places he appears as a small merchant. Then at Austin he began to branch out. Later he became the owner of the famous Avenue hotel and laid the foundation for his enormous wealth by becoming interested in Texas lands. Great fortunes have been made by purchasing the fertile soil of West Texan, but the greatest fortune of the smallest original investment was that made by Swenson. Bought Land Script When land script was at a great discount and land could be bought for almost nothing, Swenson, the former penniless Swede boy who reached Boston with but a carpet sack, was busily engaged in the purchased of the script and the location of lands. It must be said of Swenson that he located the best lands in the state as well. Thousands of acres were acquired by him at a cost of not more than 16 cents an acre. The great Texas plains were then thought to be valueless. But the Swede, Swenson knew better and a few years saw him a Wall Street banker. Prior to his appearance in this banking center as a money king, railroads had entered his domains and he had gradually let go of his holdings. He had sold much to his countrymen. In his early days he had found profit in peddling among them with a pack, so now he found them willing purchasers of his lands. His push and energy soon placed him at the head of colonizing schemes and whole colonies of Swedes sprung up upon the Swenson lands. He found the business profitable. In fact, unless a business was profitable to Swenson he would not be in it. But withal, he was honest, highly so, and during his lifetime he was loved by the thousands he had induced to come hither. Died Worth Millions Ten years ago, the old man died, leaving an estate variously estimated. no one knows within some millions of how much was worth. the money went to his wife, Susan; to his daughter, Mrs. Elnora Swenson Towne, of New York, and to his two sons, now middle-aged men. these two, Sven Albin Swenson and Eric Pearson Swenson, appear as equals to their celebrated sire in financial matters and are fast adding to the great wealth. They have been building towns upon their lands. It has been profitable. They are now surveying for a railroad to run from Stamford, a town they have made, to the heart of the Spur ranch, a distance of about 100 miles, where they own a block of 480,000 acres of land. Here they will build another town, and as the Swenson are financing it they will find it a profitable venture as well. It is a noteworthy fact that the descendants of the early-day settlers who followed the leadership of the founder of the Swenson dynasty are now following the younger Swensons in their newer city building. There are hundreds of Swedes about Stamford, which has risen out of the prairies in the last four years. When the Swensons open the march to settlement they will find a horde ready to receive the word. The present day Swensons are as beloved as they are shrewd. They were cowboys when young and are as much at home in the saddle as they are now in their Wall Street office. They come to Texas now and then and mingle with the men who look to them for leadership. Feed Cattle By Thousands They have wonderful cattle feeding plant near Stamford. It’s like can be found nowhere else in the world. From 10,000 to 25,000 Herefords of pure and untainted blood are fed in these pens each winter. At the death of the senior Swenson the Swenson interests are largely in lands and colonization schemes, which have been very profitable, as usual. A year ago, the mother died and since then the fortune has fallen to the three children and has been kept intact. They have found it profitable to keep it so. Together they are making cities, releasing their lands slowly at big profits, or the Swensons are not sellin. -- Fort Worth Telegram William Connor of Meridian, Miss., has arrived in the city to take the position of bookkeeper with the firm of Harlan and Goodwin. Local and Personal T.M. Spindle went to Ft. Worth to attend the funeral of W.L. Walker. Miss Sallie Jefferson spent Sunday with home folks at McConnell. Fairview Pickups Will Harvey and Miss Carrie Rush were married last Sunday at 4 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Rush. Mrs. Joe Johnson is visiting her sisters in Stamford. Ralph Gardner has gone to Stamford to enter College. Sept. 20 U. walker has moved his store up to Tuxedo. The Tuxedo gin ginned her first bale of cotton today. M.G. Stanford has finished his well or had to quit as he struck such a stream he couldn’t work any longer. He got good freestone water. Sagerton Siftings Mr. Eads died Thursday night of heart trouble. Minter Moore and Miss Nettie King were married Wednesday evening. Also Mr. Kin Flowers and Miss McDaniel. Miss Ola Allen is visiting with friends and relatives. Fate Smith had his household goods destroyed by fire. Shirley Smith and Miss Mabel Smith were married some few days ago. Miss Mabel is the daughter of Rev. Smith of Lorena, and has been at Sagerton for several months teaching school. Mrs. Bessie White is visiting her parents the latter part of this week. Archie Millhollon’s Tragic Death The many friends of the Millhollon family, who were early settlers in Haskell and resided here until a few years ago, will regret to know that their son Archie met a tragic death on the 9th of this month. We get the circumstances from the Higgins, Texas News, which was kindly handed us by Mr. English. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Millhollon now reside at Lipscomb, Texas, and some months since Archie went to Globe, Arizona, where his brother William was employed by the Old Diamond Mining Co., with which he also secured employment in the smelting department. The circumstances resulting in the death of Archie Millhollon and serious injury to young man named Clarence Neff are related are as follows: “Millhollon and Neff were on the night shift and at the noon hour sought a shady place to partake of their lunch, which they found at the railroad tracks in the rear of a number of ore cars. After eating they were both lying on the track apparently asleep, when a switch engine ran down into the yards to transfer some ore cars. In making a coupling the car under which the men were lying was struck and moved a few feet. Millhollon never moved after the accident, being instantly killed. Archie’s body was brought home to Lipscomb by his brother William. -- Haskell Free Press Stamford’s Free Street Fair and Carnival One solid week of fun “That Texas Show, The Pride of the South,” the original Cole Younger and Nichols Theater Company Stamford, Texas - Commencing Monday, October 14th Church at Haskell Methodist to Erect Handsome New Place of Worship and Building to Cost $25,000 Haskell, Tex., Sept. 24 - During the discussion it was said that the window frames in the old church were bought of the Abilene Methodists years ago out of an old church of theirs. These frames were hauled in wagons to Haskell by such men as H.G. McConnell, F.G. Alexander, P.D. Sanders and others. The old church cost but $1250 originally. This week, wedding bells for Mr. P.H. Ward and Miss Minnie Stubbs, both well known in our town. Miss Minnie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Stubbs. Mr. Wade is an employee of the Radford Co. They were married Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Rev. Siler officiating. Frank E. Benham is growing maize at his farm north of Anson. - Anson Western Reporter Mr. T.E.A. Buttrill, who lives 14 miles north of Abilene is growing peanuts. Local and Personal W.W. Philley and Miss Jennie Lynn Meredith of Avoca were visiting Stamford. G.L. Robertson of New Hope was in town. He reports his daughter, Miss Norma Lee is ill with slow fever. N.A Harper and son, A.A. Harper of Coryell came in town prospecting. Mr. Scurry’s beautiful new residence is underway in East Stamford. Miss Nora Baker from near Rule left on the night train for Arkansas on a visit. Editor Ainsworth of the Hamlin Herald, was in town. Bob Reeves of Riesel, McLennan county has come to make Stamford his home. Miss Ora Morrow returned to Baylor University. J.P. Astin took his wife to Fort Worth to the hospital. E.C. Nelson went to Rogers to attend the burial of his brother Bascom Nelson who was killed in the Philippines about two years ago, but whose remains just reached Texas last week. J.M. Baker of southwest Arkansas has been visiting his brother, G.W. Baker near Rule. He left for home taking his niece Miss Nora Baker with him. Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Warren left Stamford to make their home in Amarillo. Joe Payne and wife and Mrs. George Link of Rule, friends of Mrs. S.A. Martin were at her bedside last week and returned home after her burial. Miss Lilas Penick returned to her home in Nashville, Tenn., after a visit to Stamford. Walter R. Nelson of Stamford, brother of Rev. John R. Nelson, former pastor of Austin Avenue Methodist church, and now secretary of the Mission Board in Nashville, Tenn., is in Waco. Dr. Elleby, optician, has been here 2-3 weeks and will leave for Comanche. - Stevensville Empire Miss Laura O. Wheeler, of Erath, has accepted the position of cashier with the Baker Bryant Co. Dr. Herbert Elleby, of Dallas, Texas, Graduate Optician will be at the Lawson Hotel until Oct. 5th. Death of Mrs. Carol Bushell Mrs. Carol Bushell, wife of Richard Bushel of this city died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Futrell, near Abbie, Tuesday morning at 4 a.m. Mrs. Bushell had not been in good health for quite a long while, but had gone to her mother’s for a visit when she was taken sick again and her death followed. She leaves a husband and four little ones and a number of relatives to mourn her loss. Opera House (one night only) Monday Sept. 30 May Stuart Supported by a very capable Company in Wm. Shakespeare’s greatest pastoral comedy. “As You Like It” The Stamford News Evans & Webb, Proprietors J.M. Webb, Editor Since the last issue the News has changed hands. But while this change has been made in the management, it shall be our object to keep the paper up to the high standard, as a clean and reliable journal, maintained by its former Editors. Look for the Sign .... “The Royal Cafe” and Restaurant North side City Hall, where you will find plenty to eat in the short order line, oysters served in any style. Call and let’s get acquainted. J.E. Tyson, successor to A.L. Purifoy Open for Business Harlan & Goodwin A High Grade School Will be Opened in Stamford, October 15th, known as Bertwin Business College Will be located on South Side of Square. Building now being constructed. Temporary office in Wallace Building. A.F. Reagan, Manager Jones Tailoring Company Resolutions of Respect Woman’s Home Mission Society of the M.E. Church. Mrs. S.A. Martin, who departed this life September 18th, 1907. -- Mrs. A.S. Riddel, Mrs. G.L. Davenport, Mrs. Milton Pattillo Sagerton Dots A couple of our young people got married. They were Minter Moore and Miss Nettie King. They were married at the residence of Col. A.W. Dunn, the Col. performing the ceremony. Bro. Beavers preached a fine sermon. Prof. Jno. F. Odor has moved to Rule, where he will teach. J.W. Evett, of Killeen, is going to open a barber shop in our town. W.A. Craddock has moved to Denton. Messrs. G.H. Mays and J.A. Copeland made a flying trip to Knox City. Strawn, Texas, Sept. 24. - News reached here from Palo Pinto today to the effect that the body of Chas. Dintleman, for many years a resident of this place, had been found hanging to a tree in Eagle Creek bottom, 2 miles west of Palo Pinto Sunday afternoon. The body was found hanging to a tree by a leather belt. It appears that it had been dead for several years. Dintleman has been attending court at Palo Pinto. Last Thursday he reported to have told his family that he was going to visit a friend several miles east of Palo Pinto. From that time until the finding of the body Sunday afternoon nothing had been heard from him. He is reported as having been despondent for some time. His wife is quoted as saying that at the time he left home he had no leather belt in his possession of which she had any knowledge. The inquest was held over his body at Palo Pinto yesterday.