MILAM COUNTY TEXAS - Newspapers: The Gause Gazette 1906, 1914, 1918; The Milam Gazette, 1906 ****************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynna Kay Shuffield USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ****************************************************************************** Newspapers have played an important role through the years by not only bringing us local happenings in the community but also news from across the country and around the world. Over the years many records related to our ancestors were lost or destroyed in fires, floods and other natural disasters. 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Only articles related to births, deaths, marriages, lynchings, murders, etc., for Milam County and the State of Texas are found in this newspaper abstract. The items included in the book are not verbatim recitations of the newspaper articles, they are abstracts or condensed versions. Always refer back to the original source, the actual newspaper. This book is comprised of newspaper abstracts from The Gause Gazette newspaper published in Gause & Milano, Milam County, Texas and available for purchase on microfilm from Texas Newspaper Collection Center for American History SRH 2.101 University of Texas-Austin Austin, Texas 78712 Ganado Jackson County to Gause Gazette - Texas Newspaper Collection, Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin, Texas - Reel #1320083474 = = = = = = = = = = Glossary inst. = instant, the present month ultimo = in the preceding month sic = used to indicate that text it is exactly reproduced from an original with errors = = = = = = = = = = = = The Gause Gazette, Fri., June 8, 1906, Vol. I, No. 28 Editor: J. B. Moran Published at: Gause & Milano, Milam County, Texas Article - "Local History - Dr. James Monroe Dollar" from the original manuscript prepared for Lewis Biographies - - The old-time country doctor, who on a tough horse of the frontier breeds, with his ever present leather pill bags, practiced over one, two or three counties larger than some New England states, one of the agencies in preparing new counties for civilization, is last disappearing. Sometimes these hardy, venturesome and always kind disciples of Aesculapius had more of good common sense than medical lore that was in that period more than now tied up in the mysterious words of a dead language. And after all the common sense alone was often better than the modern learning of a dreamer and a theorist. A faithful type of this fast disappearing race of men who were physician, surgeon, dentist, pharmacist and oftentimes, the only priest to encourage the dying and comfort the bereft living, is Dr. James Monroe Dollar of Gause. He was born in Pickens Co., AL on Jan. 4, 1840. Just as young Dollar was preparing to begin his medical studies, begun the death-struggle that set back the clock of progress four years for every man in the South. In 1861, he entered the 8th Confederate Cavalry, a Mississippi-Alabama regiment, which had a baptism of blood and glory in every engagement participated in by the army of Tennessee - Shiloh, Resaca, Murfreesboro, Missionary Ridge, Chickamauga and others of lesser importance, and of course young Dollar had some stirring experiences. He was three times captured; once he escaped; another time paroled and exchanged; and the third time he was in prison when the end came at Appomattox. On July 18, 1866, Dr. Dollar was married to Miss Sue Gresham in their native county in Alabama. They have one child, Mrs. B. J. Baskin of Cameron. Mrs. Dollar has long been conspicuous as a faithful worker in the Baptist church, of which organization she is a devoted member. Dr. Dollar still does some practice, but having been more fortunate than some of his contemporaries, is able to enjoy s well earned rest among his friends and neighbors who appreciate the genial and sunny temperament that hardship and old age has never darkened. Article - "Jas A. Shapard announces for Tax Assessor" Article - "P. V. Bodiford announces for Commissioner" Visiting - Milano - Mrs. G. D. Lagrone of Rogers is visiting Mrs. J. M. Cave. Article - "Ike Looney announces for Representative" Marriage - Riley Garrison and Miss Lilian Harwood were married at Caldwell last Sunday evening with Miss Minnie Erwin and J. E. Harwood as bridesmaid and best man. Birthday - J. C. Gidley celebrated his 50th birthday on June 1st. [lengthy article with poem] Article - "Hon Tom Henderson's Platform" - candidate for Congressman 6th District Article - "Monta Moore Withdraws" - as candidate for Governor The Gause Gazette, Fri., June 22, 1906, Vol. I, No. 30 Editor: J. B. Moran Published at: Gause & Milano, Milam County, Texas Article - "Local History - Joseph D. Fowler" from the original manuscript prepared for Lewis Biographies - - The subject of his sketch is one, who though aspiring to no distinction, may with justice be ranked among the successful men of his community, the story of whose life deserves perpetuation among his kindred and neighbors. He is a son of Alexander Fowler who was born and reared in Butler Co., AL, in 1820; moved to Milam Co., TX in 1850, and to his last residence in Milam Co. In 1860, dying here on Dec. 29, 1869. He was a farmer and stock-raiser of temperate industrious habits, discharging the functions of a good and useful citizen, passing away with the esteem and good will of .... [tear in paper] .... Alexander fowler married Amanda Pate in Alabama in 1840. Of this union, eight children reached maturity: Thos B. Fowler, who died in Milam county in 1872; Joseph D. Fowler, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. J. F. Ely and Mrs. J. C. York of Milam county; Jane E. Fowler, who died unmarried; Daniel D. Fowler and Mrs. John F. Needham of Georgetown, and Mrs. P. K. Pittman. Joseph D. Fowler was born in Butler Co., AL in 1846; came to Texas at the age of four; was reared mainly in Gaudalupe county. Living on a farm his education advantages were limited, and were further curtailed by the civil war, in which he took part as a wagoner in the Confederate army. In 1884 he settled at Milano in the employ of Fowler & Beard, and at the expiration of a year succeeded to the business as proprietor. After a career in the mercantile business at Milano, he retired to the farm and ranch on which he is now living near Gause. In 1868, Mr. Fowler married Miss Nancy J. Watkins, who died in 1881, leaving six children: Mrs. D. E. Barmore, Mrs. J. D. Peeples, Mrs. T. A. Eggleston, Mrs. F. C. Shoemaker, Rufus A. Fowler and Jos. H. Fowler. Subsequently he married Miss Jennie Smith, daughter of Peyton and Mary Smith, and a native of this county. They have one child, Daniel Earle Fowler. Mr. Fowler is a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Honor, Knights and Ladies of Honor, and the Baptist church, to all of which he accords hearty support, as well as to all other laudable enterprises to promote the interests and welfare of the community in which he lives. Thirty-five years ago, Mr. Fowler began life with one pony as his capita; today he is possessed of a comfortable fortune, acquired by patient thrift and industry, at the same time giving to a large household every comfort and luxury, and every advantage of education and social accomplishment afforded by his environment. Article - "Col Ike Looney" Announces as candidate for Representative of Milam County. He was born in Alabama and came to Maysfield in 1869 with his father, who died 2-weeks and his mother 3-weeks after arriving. There were five Looney brothers; two died the same year their parents did. Young Ike, having no sister, learned to cook, make beds, wash, and do general housework. A half brother, after Lee's surrender, came to Texas and took charge of the three Looney boys. Two of his brothers live at Branchville. He has two daughters, Mrs. Dr. Taylor and Mrs. P. C. Tarver. He gave his sons a course at Baylor. Ike is age 52 and has never offered for public office before. Cameron Herald [very lengthy article] The Milam Gazette, Sat., July 21, 1906, Vol. I, No. 33 Editor: J. B. Moran Published at: Gause, Milam County, Texas Successor to the Gause Gazette and Milano Gazette No abstracts - no local stories The Milam Gazette, Sat., July 28, 1906, Vol. I, No. 34 Editor: J. B. Moran Published at: Gause, Milam County, Texas Successor to the Gause Gazette and Milano Gazette Article - "Dr. G. S. Miller" - Candidate for Re-nomination for Representative of the 64th District (Milam County) in the 30th Texas Legislature Newspaper - The Cameron Daily Tribute of which J. D. Bayley is manager and Mrs. J. H. Lowe is associate editor appeared last Tuesday morning on book paper, from the print-shop of Matt B. Bailey. From every point of view the Tribune deserves a successful career. The Milam Gazette, Sat., Aug. 11, 1906, Vol. I, No. 35 [Note: Aug. 4 is typeset, it is marked out and Aug. 11 in written above] Editor: J. B. Moran Published at: Gause, Milam County, Texas Successor to the Gause Gazette and Milano Gazette No abstracts The Gause Gazette, Thur., July 30, 1914, Vol. 5, No. 36 Editor & Publisher O. D. Baker Associate Editor & Business Manager: Oscar L. Baker Published at: Gause, Milam County, Texas Sickness - Taylor, July 24th - Miss Helen Riefkohl, age 14, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. P. Riefkohl, has been asleep for 2-days and has not awakened. Physicians attending attribute the cause to toximia, caused by eating over-ripe or partially spoiled cantaloupe, affecting the spine and brain, similar to meningitis. Marriage - Miss Lovedy Bever and P. H. Thomas were married last evening at the Baptist church in this city by Rev. M. A. Darby. The bride was escorted by her brother Burns. Ring bearer was Miss O. L. Gause. The couple left for Denver, CO where they will spend their honeymoon. [lengthy article describing the music and clothing] Sickness - Mrs. Nora Baker, wife of the editor of this paper has been very dangerously ill from typhoid fever the past 3-weeks. The Gause Gazette, Thur., July 18, 1918, Vol. 9, No. 35 Article - "Miss Leila Woolley - Candidate for Tas Assessor" Article - "America's First Aerial Victory Vividly Recounted by its Hero - Lt. Alan F. Wilson" The Gause Gazette, Thur., July 25, 1918, Vol. 9, No. 36 No abstracts [End of issues for these newspapers on this reel of microfilm] Milam County, Texas: Gleanings from The Gause Gazette & The Milam Gazette Page