Milam Co., TX - Newspapers: Rockdale Messenger 1901 ***************************************************** This file contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynna Kay Shuffield August 2002 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. Newspapers contain much information that may not be found elsewhere such as births, marriages, deaths, court notices, land sales, tax notices, businesses, etc. They also hold many glimpses of information in their community news and provide us with fascinating details about the lives of our ancestors. 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Always refer back to the original source, the actual newspaper. = = = = = = = For a copy of the actual article or newspaper referred to in this book of abstracts or to purchase a copy of the microfilm, contact: Center for American History SRH 2.101 University of Texas-Austin Austin, Texas 78712 < http://www.cah.utexas.edu/divisions/Austin/newspapers.html > = = = = = = = = Rockdale Messenger 1876 to Rockdale Messenger 1905 - Texas Newspaper Collection, Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin, Texas - Reel #1320153274 = = = = = = = = = = Glossary G.A.R. = Grand Army of the Republic inst. = instant, the present month I.T. = Indian Territory ultimo = in the preceding month sic = used to indicate that text it is exactly reproduced from an original with errors W.O.W. = Woodsmen of the World = = = = = = = = = = = = The Messenger was established at Cameron in 1873. It moved to Rockdale in 1874. It burned in March 1877 and was re-established on May 25, 1877. Burned on April 2, 1891 and was re-established on April 2, 1891 = = = = = = = = = = Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 31 Jan 1901 Death - Maysfield - Dr. E. J. Powell and Dr. Taylor were called to the bedside of Mr. Prices son of Fort Sullivan last Thursday evening but last Saturday morning the little fellow died. Death - Milano - Uncle Tom Morgan, who was about age 76, and probably the oldest Mason in the county, was buried here Sunday with Masonic honors. He was a grand old man and honored by all who knew him. Death - Milano - Mrs. Lula McNeely, wife of J. W. McNeely, died Sunday after a long, lingering illness. She was a patient, loving wife and faced death like a Christian. Suicide - Crush - Dr. A. D. Woods of near this place committed suicide by taking carbolic acid Saturday morning. As yet the cause is a mystery. Telephone - Crush - P. M. Mayfield deposited money for the construction of a telephone line from Davilla to Crush, formerly known as Africa. Suicide - Wylie, Tex., Jan. 30 - Miss Floy Wharton, age 16, daughter of William Wharton, living 10-miles west of here, severed her windpipe, barely missing the jugular vein. The deed was done with a butcher knife. Physicians were called and dressed her wounds. They report her windpipe is entirely severed and that death is certain. She inflicted wounds in her breast, then placing her bloody hand upon the door facing, she drew the blade across her throat, inflicting the wound that must cause her death. Suicide - Fritz Schukroft, a German living on a farm about 2½-miles from town, suicided last Monday morning at 1 a.m. by taking a large dose of strychnine. Bad health and discouragement are given as the cause of self destruction. He was buried at the German cemetery, 4-miles from Rockdale. He was a mechanic but was living on a farm at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and nine small children. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 8 Feb 1901 Death - Bushdale, Feb. 5 - Mrs. Gus. Ludweg was buried Sunday. Marriage - Milano, Feb. 6 - Miss Amanda Graham will be married this afternoon to Wm. Dethridge, a young business man of Seattle, WA. They were introduced through correspondence about a year ago and only met about 5-days ago. They leave this afternoon on the 5:30 p.m. train for Seattle. Death - Milano - Will Smith died. He was a young farmer who lived about 5-miles west of town. Death - N. C. Phillips, age 89, a citizen of Beaumont is dead. He built the first house in Chicago. Death - Frank Woolley accidentally shot and killed Alex Giddie at Tyler. Both boys are under age 18. Death - J. H. Hubbard fell off his horse while chasing a wolf near Ballenger and died. Death - John J. Egan, telegraph operator, who was on Sherman’s and Fremont’s telegraph corps during the civil war, died at Dallas. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 14 February 1901 Birth - Crush - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cargill Death - Sharp - One death [no name given] on T. H. Graves’ farm Sunday night Marriage - Alphons F. Richter of Alabama and Miss Claudine Virginia Burgin were married at the home of the bride’s parents in this city last Sunday morning. The couple left on the south-bound train for Cullman, AL where they will make their home. Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Feguson last Friday Marriage - Miss Amanda Graham, step-daughter of E. H. Gray of Milano and Mr. Dethridge of Seattle, WA were married in Milano last Tuesday. The Temple Tribune reports a case of leprosy [no name given] on the poor farm in Bell county. Death - Don Beck, a noted Indian Territory desperado, was killed by a posse of officers last week. The bad man flourishes for a season but he usually dies with his boots on. Death - Buckholts - William Bozeman died last Tuesday. He leaves a wife and several children. [lengthy article] Suicide - San Antonio, Feb. 13 - S. C. Williams, age 40, agent for the Singer Sewing Machine Co., blew out his brains in the Turf Exchange poolroom on the Alamo Plaza Tuesday night. He walked into the poolroom after the crowd had left, pulled off his coat, rolled it into a bundle, placed it under his head as he stretched out on three chairs. Then he took a 38-caliber pistol from his pocket and shot himself between the eyes. Death was instantaneous. He left a note stating he killed himself on account of physical suffering. He suffered from consumption. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 21 February 1901 Birth - Bushdale - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. H. Brown on Thursday. Birth - Vilas, Tex., Feb. 18 - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Tom Liles Suicide - Galveston, Feb. 20 - Rather than suffer the pangs of poverty an old man about 85-years old, known only to his intimates as Philip [surname unknown], committed suicide by taking strychnine. He lost his property in the [1900] storm and since that time had constantly brooded over his troubles. Death - Little Rose Boulter, age 4, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Boulter of New Salem community died on Monday morning, Feb. 18th. [lengthy article & poem] Death - Mrs. Eliza Moss, wife of I. G. Moss, died at her home in this city [Rockdale] last Tuesday and was buried in the city cemetery on Wednesday. Death - San Antonio, Feb. 20 - Mrs. Addie Norton Ford, age 68, widow of the late Colonel John S. (Rip) Ford, the celebrated Indian fighter, died in this city Tuesday. Grip hastened the aged lady’s end. Robbed - Texarkana, Feb. 20 - Kirk Bramble, a veteran newspaper man, age about 60, and well known in nearly all the principal cities of the south, was knocked down and beaten almost to death and robbed on Rost Hill. He was a Union soldier in the war of secession and had received his quarterly pension only a few days ago. Of this, the robbers got about half, overlooking the roll of bills in his vest pocket. Bramble’s head and face presents a sickening appearance but he will recover. Death - Greenville, Tex., Feb. 20 - The remains of George E. Shipp, consisting of only a few bones, were found under the wreck and fire of the collision at Lasater and were brought here Tuesday for burial. His brother, J. A. Shipp, a member of the 41st United States volunteers, stationed in the Philippines, left Manila Jan. 10 on a furlough and arrived here Monday on the Katy flyer. Death - Lufkin, Feb. 20 - The boiler of the dry kiln at Kurth’s mill exploded Tuesday and instantly killed George Brittain, the fireman. Suicide Hearne, Feb. 20 - Gus Spritz, a German, committed suicide here with strychnine. He leaves three orphan children. Marriage Licenses: Santiago Sanchez to Miss Gaudalupe Garsia; Frank Wesley to Miss Felicia E. Cook; A. F. Richter to Miss Claudie V. Burgin; Ed Colburn to Miss Octie SeCrest; Coleman Kelly to Miss Rosena Harman Death - Greenville, Tex., Feb. 20 - A peculiar accident occurred at Avinger. A mill stone in a corn mill exploded and killed a man named Bolen and seriously injured another man [no name given]. It is supposed the stone became heated by friction. The force of the explosion sent pieces of the stone through the roof. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 28 February 1901 Marriage - Milano, Feb. 26 - Sam Houston and Miss Tobitha Springer were married week before last by Squire D. E. Barmore at his home. Birth - Ad Hall, Feb. 25 - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Ben West on the 24th. Suicide - Waco, Feb. 27 - Erin Gerald, age 21, was found in his room on Tuesday, dead with a bullet hole through his heart. The family was temporarily absent from the house, except a servant and some small children. When the report of the pistol was heard, the servant entered the room and found the young man dead. He had been suffering a great deal. He was the son of Colonel G. B. Gerald, the county judge of McClellan county. Death - Grahger, Tex., Feb. 27 - While Paul H. Machu was in the field and his wife in town, a 7-year old son accidently shot his 9-year old sister through the head, killing her. Death - Miss Claudi Tracy, while visiting friends in Gainesville, was called home by the death of her grandfather, Mr. Pipes, last Friday. Marriage Licenses: Albert Johnson to Victoria Morris; Ebenezer Dubose to Hattie Debay; J. R. Luckey to Myrtle Miller; William Barton to Pearl Talbert; Primus Bradley to Lucinda Acard; T. E. Wilhite to I. E. Worden Bodies Found - “May Be Texas Troops - One Theory of the Finding of 26 Skeletons in a Cave” - Bandera, Feb. 27 - The recent discovery of the skeletons of 26 men in a cave in the Chicos mountains about 75-miles southeast of Alpine, Tex., has aroused much interest among the frontiersmen of this section. It is asserted by Charles Montague, a well known pioneer citizen of Bandera, that the skeletons must be those of a band of Texas soldiers who were massacred by the Indians in that locality in 1861. These soldiers belonged to Mr. Montitgue’s company and he is very familiar with the tragic event. He says that Co. C, Second Texas regiment of volunteer riflemen, was stationed at Fort Davis in 1861 under the command of Captain W. C. Adams and that during the later part of August or Sept. in that year Lieutenant Mays was sent after a band of Indians and that they were all massacred after severe fighting. He says it is possible that those 26 bodies found in that cave are those of Lieutenant Mays and his 14 men, the other 11 skeletons probably being those of Indians who were also killed in that desperate battle. Suicide - Fort Worth, Feb. 27 - Mrs. C. W. Smith, age 35, the wife of a passenger conductor on the Texas & Pacific, took 6-gains of strychnine Monday and died. She bought the poison to kill rats and mice, but swallowed it herself. Ill health the cause. Death - John H. Pipes, age 79 and 19-days, died last Friday morning without lingering disease or any striking token of his approaching end. He was born Feb. 3, 1827 in Mississippi and was educated at Centenary college, Louisiana. He served the Confederate cause from 1861 to 1864, when he was appointed clerk of the parish court in Louisiana. He came to Texas in 1880. He had made his home for more than a year with his daughter, Mrs. N. H. Tracy of Rockdale. [lengthy article] Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 28 March 1901 Death - Hix, Tex., Mar. 25 - Mrs. Livia Stone, age 25, died of heart failure, near Mumford on March 9th and was buried at the Hix cemetery. She was raised in our community and leaves a husband and little babe. Death - Hix, Tex., March 25 - Don Collie died near Gause on March 22nd and was buried at Hix on March 23rd. He suffered from consumption. Death - Maysfield, Mar. 25 - Last Thursday the friends and relatives of Judge J. Johnson, age nearly 86, gathered at his grave. He was a native of North Carolina, moving to Texas at an early day and had been a citizen of Milam county since 1868. Marriage - San Gabriel, Mar. 25 - John Goff and Miss Jennie Faulkner were married last Sunday evening. Death - Cameron - Mr. Schultz died on Saturday and his wife [Mrs. Schultz] died on Sunday morning. Both had been since some time with pneumonia. They leave one child, a boy about age 7. They were both buried Sunday evening in the same grave. Marriage Licenses: Jefferson Norwood to Georgia Hogans; Juan Gonzales to Miss Domingo; J. A. Goff to Jennie Faulkner; Buron Melear to Minnie Moore Death - Buckholts - Walter Walte, child of Mr. & Mrs. Walte of Ad Hall died last Saturday night and was buried at Corinth cemetery, Sunday afternoon. Death - Buckholts - Mrs. Sarah Ford, of near Yarrelton, died at her home on March 17th after several months illness. Death - “Double Tragedy” - Liberty, Mar. 27 - A difficulty occurred here yesterday between Wharton Branch, W. B. Duncan, age about 34, and W. K. Wall, age about 50, in which Duncan and Wall were instantly killed, being shot with a pistol. The trouble arose in a saloon. Branch is a well known lawyer, having practiced in Galveston and Dallas, but has been living in Liberty for several years. Duncan has been for a number of years a constable and deputy sheriff at this place. Duncan leaves a wife and several children. Wall was the father-in- law of Duncan. Duncan leaves a wife. Murder charges were filed against Branch and he was taken to Houston. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 4 April 1901 Marriage Licenses: Will Floyd to Miss Ella Mitchel; O. C. Thompson to Miss Velma Hartin; Ernst G. Bode to Miss Minnie S. Muere; Lum Stidham to Miss Johanna McCulloch; Charlie Sanford to Miss Cornallis Toliver; J. T. Ralston to Miss Lillie Smith; Lewis Grimes to Miss Annie Campbell Death - The 2-year old child of Sim Scuddy was burned to death at his home 15- miles from Rockdale near Gano last Monday. The remains were buried Tuesday at Conoley cemetery. How the accident occurred is not known, as the family do not know in what way the child’s clothing caught fire. [lengthy article] Marriage - Miss Margaret Dunnington and John Gaither will be married at 7 a.m. Easter Monday at St. David’s. Miss Katharyn Dunnington will be the maid of honor and the groom’s brother, Edgar W. Gaither of Salisbury, ND will be best man. The couple will leave the same evening for a journey in Mexico. [lengthy article] Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 18 April 1901 [No page 1] Death - Joe Cummings of this city died very unexpectedly at Lilac last night. He left Rockdale yesterday morning in his usual health and when he arrived at Lilac, he complained of pains in his legs and died before morning. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 25 April 1901 Marriage - Crush, Apr. 22 - M. D. McKee and Miss Mollie Cotton were married a week ago last Thursday. Marriage Licenses: Tom Gould to Della Tillis; J. W. Anderson to Miss Lucy Barker; C. H. Hall to Miss Rachel Luce; Barney Warren to Laura Smith; C. C. Martin to Ida Courtney; John Love to Viola Rice; Edward E. Ely to Frouis Chambers; Walter McGregor to Miss Tennie Simms; J. W. Yarbrough to Miss Lola B. Armstrong Death - Tyler, Apr. 24 - Inquest over the remains of Bud Spear, who was killed by Pick Messer, near here on Sunday was held Tuesday. Messer waived examining trial and bond was placed at $2,000. Death - San Antonio, Apr. 24 - Colonel Charles Keller, age 60, 23rd Regiment, U.S. Army, died at his quarters at Fort Sam Houston. Colonel Keller contracted the illness which resulted in his death while serving in the Philippines where he has been since the Summer 1898 until 2-months ago. Marriage - McGregor-Simms Wedding - Miss Tennie Simms and Walter Clarence McGregor were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. E. G. Simms last Friday morning at 9 a.m. The groom is the son of Maj. W. M. McGregor and is an attorney at the bar of Cameron. The couple left on the S.A. & A.P. for San Antonio and will make their home in Cameron. [very lengthy article] Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 2 May 1901 Divorce - Mariander Alexander vs. John Alexander, granted Divorce - Louverta Moore vs. Jim Moore, granted Divorce - M. J. Mays vs. D. G. Mays, granted and custody of minor children to Plaintiff Divorce - Isabella Lewis vs. Sam Lewis, granted Divorce - Ella Collins vs. James Collins, granted Divorce - J. C. Sample vs. Estelle Sample, granted and custody of minor children to Plaintiff Divorce - Julia Bridgewater vs. Milton Bridgewater, granted Divorce - Barney Warren vs. Emma Warren, granted Divorce - Tom Williams vs. Josaphine Williams, granted Divorce - Sallie Hall vs. Dennis Hall, granted Divorce - Texana Johnson vs. Sy Johnson, granted Divorce - Florence Bivens vs. Jim Bivens; granted Divorce - Rufus Taylor vs. Martha Taylor, granted Divorce - Hannah Hodge vs. Frank Hodge, granted Marriage - Cameron, Apr. 30 - Miss Lille Ford of Cameron and Mr. Shrock of Rosebud will be married this evening at 6 p.m. Birth - Girl born to Prof. & Mrs. Ryan of this city last Thursday evening. Post Office - E. J. M. Hopkins has received notice he is appointed postmaster for Rockdale Death - Mirtie Liles, age 18, wife to Tom Liles and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Whittington died April 28th. She leaves a husband and 2-month old child, parents, brothers & sisters [no names given] [lengthy article] Death - Paris, Tex., May 1 - The 4-month old baby of J. E. McKinney was fatally scalded near Manchester. While in a room alone, it crawled on the hearth and a kettle of boiling water on the fire turned over on it. Death resulted in 12- hours. Death - Copperas Cove., May 1 - Arthur Schubert, a German, was killed near here. Robert Summerville is under arrest. The killing occurred west of Copperas Cove and a double-barrel shotgun did the work. Summerville claims self-defense. Death - Dave Hailbig died Monday night at Gay Hill and was buried at Salty on Tuesday. He was a member of the Rockdale Brass Band and took part in the celebration here last Friday. He was taken sick with brain fever and died the 3rd day. He leaves a wife and two children. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 9 May 1901 Death & illness - Vilas, Tex., May 5 - Tom Liles who lost his wife on the 28th with pneumonia and who himself has been confined to bed for several weeks with the same disease and the whooping cough is much improved. Marriage - Buckholts - Mr. Martin, foreman of the section gang at this place took the train for Lyons last Saturday and returned on Monday, bringing back with him his bride [no name given]. They are at present stopping with Mrs. Dr. Klutts. Death - Mrs. Mattie Bagley Knight in Rockdale on May 6th. Mrs. Knight had been a resident of Rockdale since childhood but removed to Cisco about 6-years ago, when she became the wife of William H. Knight of that place. She had come to visit her family here on April 13th. Funeral services were conducted from the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Lockwood by Rev. W. E. Copeland who performed her marriage service in 1894. Her husband arrived too late to see her in her last moments. Death - The 2-year old child [no name given] of Sim Scuddy died on April 2nd Death - The mother [no name given] of Sim Scuddy on April 6th Death - Victoria, May 8 - Lawrence Sibley, age 12, son of Eugene Sibley and Rolan Sibley, age 10, son of Frank Sibley were drowned in Spring Creek, 3-miles above here. Death - Mineola, May 8 - Charlie Cater, negro, who was killed on the public road 1-mile from here and his wife and baby were cut and bruised in a run-away. Cater’s head was crushed and his thigh broken and he died almost instantly. The woman was cut in the hollow under the arm and the baby was cut on the leg. Death - Ector, May 8 - Bob Allen and George Miller, who work in a gravel it here belonging to the railroad, were experimenting with a short piece of dynamite at the home of Mr. Allen. The result was an explosion which caused the death of Jim Allen, younger brother of Bob. Death - The little infant of Oyed Robison died at the home of Mr. Duke in Milano last Sunday night at 9 p.m. It was buried at the Rice School cemetery on Monday evening. Mr. Robison was away from home in Missouri, where his family was to move soon. Efforts to reach him by wire were fruitless. 25th Anniversary - Mr. & Mrs. N. H. Tracy will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at their home in this city on Friday evening, May 17th. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 16 May 1901 Death - Sandy Creek - Mr. Pat Sudbury was killed at the Olsen mines on Thursday evening at 5:45 p.m. by falling into the shaft. He was pushing a car up the slope to the shaft to put it on the cage and send it to the top. When he got to the shaft, thinking the cage was in position for him to load his coal, he pushed it on into the open shaft and this jerked him over the car and he fell to the bottom, a distance of 58-feet. His neck and jaw were broken, besides being bruised otherwise. He leaves a wife and four small children. Death - Dr. Rufus C. Burleson, the aged and beloved Baptist divine and educator, died at his home in Waco last Monday morning. Marriage Licenses: C. A. Pyborn to Mattie Tomlinson; Abram Powell to Nettie E. Davis; J. S. Fallis to Ida Hoffman; W. R. Melner to Mattie Sheckels; Jesse Carter to Winnie Johnson; Sam Bailey to Amanda Philips; Henry Perkins to Jennie Lemuels Marriage - E. B. Phillips and Mrs. Minnie Perry Stribling, both of this place were married at the home of the Bride’s father, Judge J. S. Perry on Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. [lengthy article] Death - Mary Ellen Joekel, infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Joekel, died in this city last Sunday, May 12th and was buried at the Odd Fellows cemetery. Death - In response to a telephone message, Mrs. Benton Douthit left last Monday for Davilla to attend the funeral of her sister’s child [no name given]. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 23 May 1901 Marriage Licenses - Edgar B. Phillips to Mrs. Minnie Stribbling; J. C. Sample to Miss Pearl Waldrop; R. E. Long to Miss Ella Knife; Steve Hankie to Miss Ella Smith; J. H. Pollock to Miss Willie McKinning; R. S. Nance to Miss Mattie O’Riley 25th Anniversary Celebration - Capt. & Mrs. N. H. Tracy and children: Eugene Tracy, Miss Claudis Tracy, Miss Kitten Tracy and Miss Natalie Tracy and granddaughter, Miss Tillie Copeland. [very lengthy article with description of clothing, refreshments, etc. Death - Abilene, May 22 - Walter Fewell was killed between Sweetwater and Eskota while attempting to pass from one freight car to another. He fell and was mangled with death ensuing immediately. Suicide - Pottsboro, May 22 - An old man named Matis, who lived 4-miles south of here, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a 22-caliber rifle. He leaves a wife and two children. Death - Marshall, May 22 - Forrest Logan, age 12, died here from morphine poison administered by his mother who thought she was giving a dose of calomel. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 309 May 1901 Article - Early Texas Journalism Marriage Licenses: James Hunt to L. Ratliff; J. L. S. Sides to O. M. Watson; John Johnson to Ida Tillis; G. M. Logan to Minnie Tacket Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 6 June 1901 Death - Davilla - Mrs. Luther Lawrance died at her home in the Friendship neighborhood on Tuesday evening with heart failure. He left a husband and one child. She was buried in the Friendship cemetery. Death - Annie Laura Neal, age 2, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. O. Neal died on May 29th. She had lingered near death for a month, spending her last 10-days at her grandmother’s, Mrs. Larena Foster, where she breathed her last. She was buried in the Harmony Cemetery. [lengthy article & poem] Death - Mrs. Bettie E. Lawler, wife of W. A. Lawler died at 2 p.m. on the 5th inst. She was the daughter of Joseph Ballew of Madison Co., TN and was born on June 18, 1865. She remained with her parents until Jan. 1884 when she came to Milam Co., TX to live with her brothers. On Oct. 5, 1884, she was married to W. A. Lawler and with him moved to Callahan Co., TX. They remained n Callahan and Tom Green counties until the Fall 1886 when the moved to Milam Co. where they remained until 1892 when they moved to Swisher Co., living 12-miles southwest of Tulia. They had seven children, three boys and four girls, Lelia, Ray, Guy, Annie E., Ida May, Janie E. and Bettie E. She was buried on the 6th at the Tulia cemetery. [lengthy article] Death - Gause - The little baby girl of Mr. & Mrs. V. P. Wolley died last Thursday after a protracted illness of 5 or 6-weeks. [lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: Tom Smith to Lola Young; M. A. Holdert to H. J. Kromer; Monroe Hargrove to Pridie Sills; W. J. Thomas to M. S. Corley; Garfield Boyd to Hattie Tolbint; G. M. Baker to Mattie Hanson; Kennard Hawkins to Ella Brewer; Lonnie Taylor to Millie Gamus; George I. Davidson to Lillian Commish Death - Capt. S. J. Slocomb, an old and respected citizen of Milam county died at his home near Cameron yesterday evening. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 13 June 1901 Death - Thomas L. Hudson died at his home in this city last Saturday evening, June 8th. He had been in bad health for several years and had grown gradually worse. He went to Mineral Wells sometime ago, where it was hoped the waters would be beneficial, but he was not improved and was brought back to Rockdale. His brothers: Sid Hudson, Lon Hudson, and Harb Hudson, all of this place. He was buried at the Odd Fellows cemetery on Sunday afternoon. [lengthy article] Newspaper - The Cameron Daily Tribune has found its way to our exchange table. The Tribune is a sprightly little sheet of 4-columns, 4-pages and filled with local news under the guidance of Mr. Maltman and Mr. Bailey. Marriage - Sandy Creek - Guy Baker of Sandy Creek and the widow Hanson of near Milano were married last Wednesday night. Marriage - Cleburne, June 8 - A. W. Hollowa secured a marriage license to marry Miss Rachel E. Terry. In getting the license, he stated 26-years ago he was engaged to Miss Terry and that engagement was broken off. He married another girl, who subsequently died, then a yearning came over him and he sought his first love and won her consent. Death - Thelma Tanner, age 2, only child of Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Tanner died in Rockdale on June 12th. She was a delicate child but had never been ill until death. [lengthy article, poem & In sympathy article by Mrs. W. M. Ferguson] Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 20 June 1901 Death - John Williams died at his home near Rockdale last Friday night. He had been in declining health for sometime, but it was not though he was that near death. He was a Confederate veteran, having served nobly the Southern cause and was a member of the Confederate Veteran Association. [lengthy article] Marriage - San Gabriel - Elijah Joshlin and Miss Eva Davis were married last Sunday evening at Davilla. Death - Buckholts - James Bennett died at the home of his father in the Bryant Station area on Thursday, June 13th. This is the second son Mr. Bennett has lost in the past 3- months. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 27 June 1901 Death - Mrs. Marian Eads, wife of Assistant General Freight Agent Eads of the International & Great Northern Railway (I&GN), died Saturday morning at 8:10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Sanitarium in Boerne, Texas, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Eads had been very ill since last fall and was lately removed to Boerne in hope of restoring her health. Mr. Eads was just starting for her bedside when a telegram containing the sad intelligence was handed to him at the Aransas Pass. He was accompanied to Boerne by S. W. Pimm of the I&GN freight department. Mrs. Eads’ remains were prepared for burial at Boerne and shipped here on the afternoon train arriving at 7:30 p.m. The remains were conveyed to the family home, 301 Mission St. Besides her husband, five children, one of the latter living in this city and the other at Fort Worth. Mrs. Eads was born at Lagrange, GA on Sept. 11, 1866 and was married to Mr. Eads at Rockdale on Oct. 6, 1886. She was a graduate of the Lagrange Female Seminary and a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The funeral will take place from the family home this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. the following have been selected as pallbearers: D. J. Woodward, Vorles P. Brown, J. J. Olsen, B. J. Wilkerson, J. G. Worral and S. W. Pimm. [very lengthy article] Death - James Evans, recently a resident of Rockdale, died last Friday at Beaumont, where he was engaged as a tinner. He was a son-in-law of J. G. Turner, of this place. Death - Davilla - Mrs. Hector died on the McAninch place last Monday with consumption. She was buried at the McCann cemetery on Tuesday. Marriage - Davilla - Lige Joslin and Miss Eva Davis of Union Ridge were married at the Presbyterian parsonage in this city last Sunday evening. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 4 July 1901 Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. H. Lockwood Death - Sandy Creek, July 1 - Mrs. Hamby of the Sandy Grove area, died yesterday 1- week ago. Death - Nacogdoches, June 26 - The death of “Long John” Williams, briefly chronicled from Rockdale a few days ago in The News, was read with sad reflections; for, while he was only a private, he was as well known in the brigade to which he belonged during the Civil War as if he had been a regimental officer, and his notoriety enviable. He was one of the original Sibley’s Cavalry Brigade that went to Santa Fe, NM fought the battles of Val Verde and Glorieta and in Louisiana the battles of Mansfield, Pleasant Hill and many others. He was not only noted for his long light hair, which gave him the name of “Long Haired John Williams,” and for his being tall, lithe and slender, 6-feet 3-inches, hence called “Long John Williams,” but also for his get there, his infallible success under all difficulties. His fellow soldiers always expected him to win the race, be ahead in the chase, escape danger and come through first. An instance illustrative of his character and characteristics was the big picket skirmish and famous 10 mile race in which about 30 of our men were run down and captured east of Vermillionville, now called Lafayette, LA. Seventeen of Co. H, to which Williams belonged, was on picket duty 12 miles east of Vermillionville under Captain Linn. The enemy were at New Iberia. Captain Alexander with his entire Co. H was sent to relive Linn and just after reaching the picket camp the enemy’s cavalry suddenly dashed in among ours, yelling, shooting and slashing with sabers. Friend and foe became mixed up in the confusion and our pickets retreated, at times going at full speed and occasionally halting and firing back at the pursuing troops. This a running fight on horseback upon the open prairie was kept up for 10 miles. Besides the heavy loss in prisoners, there were several Confederates killed and wounded. When Williams realized the danger as the race proceeded he struck off to himself, galloping across the prairie, and three Federal cavalrymen pursued him, firing at him as he ran. Two of them soon dropped back and one kept on. Williams had saved back two or three loads of his revolver, and as soon as the two pursuers were gone he gave his horse a sudden check, being a cowboy horseman, and the other cavalryman darted ahead. Williams shouted at him, “By—, one man can’t run me – surrender!” at the same time firing at him and dashing on after him. Mr. Yankee, as we called him, rolled off his horse quickly and dropping his gun said, “Don’t shoot any more!” Of course Williams took him along. The two soon met a Confederate officer who knew the prisoner and told Williams to treat him kindly and said the prisoner had once had him a prisoner and treated him well. I think the prisoner’s name was Virgil or Vernon, and he was from Indiana. He was a genial, jolly good fellow. – J. E. Mayfield in Galveston News Death - Dr. Ira Turner died in this city last Tuesday morning and was buried at the Odd Fellows cemetery. Dr. Turner was a young graduate in medicines though he was not a practicing physician. He was born and raised in Milam county. During the present month, he would have attained the age of 26 years. He leaves a father, brother and other relatives. Veterans - Toon Lewis and John Worley returned last Thursday night from the Philippine Islands where they have been fighting the natives for the past 2- years. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 11 July 1901 Death - Dr. A. C. Isaacs, age 75, died at his home in Rockdale on Saturday, July 6th. He was born in Giles Co., TN in 1826. He removed from Tennessee to Lavaca county, Texas in 1850 and resided in that county until Jan. 1866 and then moved to Milam county. He was a practicing physician from early manhood unto about 1872 when he retired from that profession and entered business. He was one of the leading citizens of Milam county and at one time represented the county in the legislature. The funeral was conducted at his home on Sunday morning at 7 a.m. and afterwards the Masonic fraternity took charge and he was buried in the family burying grounds on the farm a few miles from town. He leaves a wife and several grown children and two small boys. [lengthy article] Death - Thorndale, July 8 - The infant son, age 13-months, of Henry Melde of our city died last night about 9:30 .m. He was interred in the German cemetery about 5 p.m. this afternoon. Marriage - Miss Suella Hudson of Caldwell and Ford Brandenburg of Lampasas, were married in the former city last Wednesday. They will make their home in Lampasas. The bride is well known in Rockdale where she has frequently visited relatives and where she has a large number of friends. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 18 July 1901 Birth - Son, Eugene Wallace, Jr., born to Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Wallace last Sunday evening. He is the only boy in the house and therefore reigns supreme. Birth - Child [gender not given] born to Mr. & Mrs. Gus Newton, weight 10- pounds on yesterday morning Death - Tyler, July 12 - Hon. Richard B. Hubbard, ex-Governor of Texas died this afternoon a 1:10 p.m. after an illness of over a month. He had an attack of erysipelas last April which left his constitution in a weakened condition and about a month ago, he was strickened with cystitis which resulted in his death today. His son-in-law and daughter, Ernest H. Griffith and Rhena Hubbard Griffith, his unmarried daughter, Miss Searcy Hubbard, and grandchildren Richard Hubbard Mansfield and Louis Mansfield were at his bedside when he passed away. The funeral will take place from the home of Mr. & Mrs. Griffith tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Richard Bennet Hubbard was born in Walton Co., GA in 1834. He graduated at Mercer University in 1851 and from the law department of Harvard College in 1852 and soon afterwards removed to Tyler, Texas. He was appointed by Mr. Buchanan as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas and in 1858, he resigned and was elected to the Legislature. In 1860 he was elected one of the delegates from Texas to the Charleston convention in which he was a supporter of Breckenridge and Lane. He favor secession and when hostilities began, he raised and commanded the 22nd Regiment of Texas Infantry and served in the field until the close of the war. He then returned to Texas and devoted himself to agricultural result on his farm in Smith County until his political disabilities were removed. He was immediately afterward a candidate for the nomination of Governor and received the next highest vote to that which nominated Gov. Coke and was nominated and elected Lt. Gov. The new Constitution of the State vacated all the officers in 1875 and the following convention at Galveston he was re- nominated for Lt. Gov. and re- elected. In Dec. 1876, he was elevated to Governor when Gov. Coke was elected a U.S. Senator. He had been married twice. His first wife, Miss Eliza Hudson, daughter of a distinguished physician of Lafayette, AL and his second wife, Miss Jane Roberts of Smith county. [very lengthy article] Birth - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Felix Gregory last week Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. V. B. Orr Death - The son, age 2, of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Mallory, formerly of this city, died in Kansas City on Wednesday morning at 12:22 a.m. He was only sick a few days and Mr. Kennard only learned on his illness on Tuesday. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 25 July 1901 Birthday - Mrs. Fannin [Fanning] celebrated her 81st birthday last Friday, the 19th [born ca. 1820] with friends at her home. Among the guests were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren from San Antonio, Rockdale and other points. Mrs. Fannin with her son Dempsey led the way to the dining room and dinner served in true Southern style. [very lengthy article] Death - Cameron - Early this morning, a man, nearly dead, was found near the Santa Fe depot by Car Repairer S. B. Gates. A telephone message was sent to Giles C. Avriett, who notified Dr. N. Cass, county physician, who went down to see the man. Very little could be gotten out of him as to who or what he was or where he was going. He gave his name as Griffin and that he had relatives in Rockdale. Dr. Cass examined the man and found he had consumption and could not live long. He notified County Judge Pool and they decided to send the man to Rockdale where he claimed to have relatives. Constable Avriett sent a wagon down and had the man hauled to the Sap depot and he was made easy on the platform until the train came. He was placed on the train and expired in a few minutes. The train was held until a message was sent to C. A. Lankford and he came down and held an inquest. The corner’s jury have not rendered a verdict, but will most likely be death by consumption. Death - Cameron - Mrs. Ida L. Wight, wife of W. L. Wight, died last night at 9:30 p.m. at the Milam Hospital where she had been taken yesterday evening to have an operation performed. It was hope the operation could save her life. She left a husband, six children, one an infant of a day. Death - Thorndale - The 3-year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sanford Gore of our town died last Wednesday after a long illness and was buried at Salty on Thursday. Marriage - Davilla - Isaac Hennington & Miss Hattie Lamb and Jesse Fulton & Miss Clara Bradshaw were married at Donahoe on Sunday. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 1 August 1901 Marriage - San Gabriel - Andrew Joslin and Miss Lula Dunn were married at Davilla last Sunday evening. Marriage - San Gabriel - Tom Guthrie and Miss Lillie Mosley were married in Cameron last Wednesday. Marriage - Davilla - Henry Russell and Miss Templeton were married at the home of John Pace near town on Tuesday evening. Miss Templeton is the niece of W. W. Templeton of our town. Marriage - Davilla - M. L. Bishop and Miss Ida Halbert of Ad Hall, were married near Buckholts one day last week. Mr. Bishop is the son of Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Bishop of near here Lynching & Shooting - “A Son’s Vengeance” Dallas - Three white farmers, James Humphreys and his two sons, John Humphreys and George Humphreys were taken from their homes in Henderson county, 50-miles from Dallas and lynched by a part of 11 white men, all neighbors. One year ago, the members of the mob were tried and eight of there are now serving life sentences in the state penitentiary. One of the ringleaders of the mob, John Greenhaw and two others, turned states evidence. Greenhaw furnished the main testimony and got his liberty for his testimony. A sequel to the lynching and trials came Saturday afternoon near the spot where the original lynching took place. Greenhaw had been in the village of Aley. As he and his wife were leaving the courthouse, 2-shots rang out from the corridor and Greenhaw fell, mortally wounded, shot twice through the back. Greenhaw made an antemortem statement, declaring he had been shot by William Humphreys, age 20, the son of James Humphreys, one of the victims of the lynchers. On the strength of this statement, young Humphreys was arrested. He was about 1-mile from the scene of the shooting when taken into custody. He takes his arrest unconcernedly. Birthday - Last Thursday night, Mr. & Mrs. B. Loewenstein tendered their son, Bennie Loewenstein a dinner party at their elegant home on the corner of Ackerman & Green streets, in honor of the young man’s attainment of his majority. The affair was strictly up to date in every respect, dinner being served at the usual time, which consisted of seven courses. Music was furnished during the evening by the string band. There were only a few invited guests present, 10 in number and it could be well termed a “stag party” as all present were young gentlemen, intimate friends of the young host. W. K. Clement, Edgar Gaither, H. E. Rowlett, Ike Pepper, Marcus C. Smith, Dr. R. W. Wallis, S. G. Hodge, Dr. H. T. Coulter, A. P. Perry Jr., and W. A. Coffield. After refreshments were served, games of various kinds were indulged in until a late hour at which time the guests took their departure wishing Mr. Loewenstein a long and happy life and voting the affair the event of the season. Newspaper - C. L. Tanner has leased the Rockdale Reporter and took charge of the office last Monday morning. Mr. Tanner has been connected with The Messenger for a number of years and the pleasant relations and associations in the office are served with regret. Mr. Tanner is a pleasant and sociable gentleman and is a first class printer. The Messenger has only the kindest wishes for his best interests and future prosperity. Death - Friday morning, the South bound passenger train No. 9 due here at 7:20 a.m., ran- over and instantly killed a Mexican named Hilaro Alvarado, a miner near the crossing at the Vogel spur 2½-miles North of here. Engineer McMillan reported the fact upon the trains’ arrival here and Justice Kennon repaired to the scene and held the inquest in accordance with the above facts. Military - Rev. E. P. Newsom, who was formerly pastor of the M. E. Church here was appointed a Chaplain in the regular U.S. Army. He has yet to be assigned a regiment and will continue to pastor at the Huntsville church until the assignment is made. Death - “Colored Woman Killed Yesterday Evening by South Bound Santa Fe” - Addie Osborne, colored, was knocked off the trestle of the Little River bridge and instantly killed yesterday afternoon by the south bound Santa Fe passenger train. The woman lived on the Reese place across the river and had started to walk the bridge on her way home. The train was 5-hours late and it is supposed she did not know this and thought the way was clear. She had just got out a short distance from this end of the trestle when the train came thundering along and it seemed to daze her, as witnesses say she stood still as if glued to the spot until struck by the engine. The trestle is about 15-feet high at this point. She was knocked from the track and when assistance reached her, she was dead. Her right jaw was gashed and broken, her skull crushed over the right eye and the right side of the face was torn. The body was badly bruised and mashed. The train was No. 5 with Conductor Smith in charge and engine No. 96 with Engineer Calhoun in charge. The body was placed on the train and brought back to the depot. This morning some colored people took charge of the remains and removed them to a house near the Santa Fe depot. A coffin was sent down by the county officials but friends of the dead woman refused to accept it, and said they would see that she was properly buried. Cameron Daily Tribune Death - Cal Wilson received a telephone message Tuesday night stating his brother-in- law, Beard Shearin, employed as night watchman at the M.K. & T. Railway shops at Smithville had been shot and seriously wounded while trying to arrest a couple of negroes at that place. Mrs. Shearin has been visiting here for several days, but upon receiving the news, left on the S.A. & A.P. train on Wednesday morning. Later - Mr. Shearin died. He was in this city only a few days ago, visiting relatives and friends. Marriage Licenses: Earnest Thompson to Pearl Lucky; Jasper Lewis to Willie Dickson; T. D. Guthrie to Miss Lillie Mosley; W. M. Pope to Miss Laura Williams; Fred Wilson to Mrs. Jennie Dickenson; Willie Bunton to Miss Nappie Clark; J. H. Barnhouse to Miss Mary Ashley; A. J. Joslin to Miss Lula Dunn Newspaper - P. O. Wilson, editor of the Taylor Texan is in the city today Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 8 August 1901 Appointment - Davilla - John G. McKay has been appointed district clerk of Bell county to succeed H. G. Surghnor, deceased. Accident - Munk Brown, a negro boy, age about 14, in trying to jump a Santa Fe train at Cameron last Saturday evening, fell under the trucks and was so badly mashed and cut he was not expected to live. Resolution of Respect - Dr. A. C. Isaacs, deceased, who died on July 6th, age 74, by the Rockdale Chapter No. 143, Royal Arch Masons. Resolution of Respect - A. B. Shearin, deceased, who died on July 30th, by the Rockdale Chapter No. 143, Royal Arch Masons. Insane - Deputy Sheriff Iglehart left Saturday morning for San Antonio with Mrs. Dora Bell Stanley of San Gabriel, who was convicted of insanity in the county court last week and will be placed in the asylum. Jail Escape - “Two Negro Women Get Out of the Milam County Jail” - Last Saturday evening a negro woman known as, Lizzie Roberts was arrested by Constable Giles Avriett and locked up in jail charged with robbing a Mexican of a pocketbook containing $15. The Mexican identified the woman. Last night, Lizzie and another negro woman prisoner [no name given] climbed up in the cupola and out on the roof of the jail. They made a rope out of three or four quilts and tying it securely to the roof, Lizzie climbed down to the ground and went off. The other woman started down but got scared and got back on the roof. The colored cook [no name given] notified Jailor Messengale that something was going on up on the roof and he immediately got assistance and secured the woman on the roof and locked her up. They started out to hunt for Lizzie and found her at the depot with another colored woman and a man [no names given]. Lizzie was so drunk she could hardly walk. The man had the pocketbook and what was left of the money. The officers arrested all three and locked them up, 2-hours after the escape from jail. Death - David A. Hanson, age 73, died at the home of his son, Chas. Hanson in this city last Friday morning at 5 a.m. He was born in Georgia in 1828 and after residing in that state and Alabama, moved to Texas in 1865. He was a Confederate veteran. He was buried in the Odd Fellow cemetery on Friday at 6 p.m. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 15 August 1901 Death - “Shot to Death - J. C. Watson, Deputy Post Master, Killed - R. L. Batte, His Brother-in-Law, the Slayer - Domestic Troubles Alleged to be the Cause of the Tragedy” - About 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, 2-shots were hear in the direction of the post office and a few seconds later, R. L. Batte walked from the building with a smoking six-shooter in his hand and asked for an officer so as to surrender. J. C. Watson, deputy post master, the husband of Mr. Batte’s sister-in-law, but the particulars have not yet been made public. Mr. Batte came in on the 9:45, S.A. & A.P. train from Cameron on business and in about 45- minutes, after his arrival, he went to the post office and called at the door and as Mr. Watson opened it, Batte opened fire without a word being spoken by either party. After firing, Batte walked out and went up to Hamilton & Raspberry’s hardware store and surrendered to Mr. Hamilton. Watson’s body was taken to Branch’s undertaking establishment where the inquest is being held and the body will be prepared for burial. Death - Thorndale, Aug. 12 - Mr. Isherwood of Austin was drowned near San Gabriel yesterday evening about 4 p.m. He was engaged in laying brick in the bank building here and accompanied a party out there to have a bath and a day’s outing. We do not know why he drowned as some say he was a good swimmer. His remains were shipped to Austin early this morning for interment. Death - Mrs. M. E. Williams, age 69, mother of T. M. Williams died at their home in this city on Tuesday afternoon. She was a native of Tennessee but came to Texas in 1870 from Mississippi and settled in Milam county near Thorndale where she lived until about a year ago when the family moved to Rockdale. She was buried in the Locklin burying ground on the San Gabriel river, 16-miles west of this city on Monday at 11 a.m. Death - M. M. Williams, age 38, died at his home in this city on Friday afternoon, the 9th inst. from a severe attack of malarial fever and congestion. He was the son of James Williams, who lives 6-miles east of this city. He was buried in the Sandy Creek cemetery, 5-miles east of this city on Saturday evening. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 22 August 1901 Marriage - Cameron - L. C. Vaugh and Miss Cleo Barker were married last Friday evening at the home of the bride’s father on Walker’s Creek. Shooting - Sheriff Maddox and posse of Jack county, on Saturday last, surrounded a house in which two horse thieves [no names given] had taken refuge and attempted to arrest them. The thieves fired a volley which killed G. M. Leftwick, one of the posse and compelled the other members to fall back to shelter. During the night, the thieves escaped into the darkness. Death - Howard Allman was shot and killed by John Ballenger at San Antonio on Sunday night. They had trouble over a gave of craps. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 29 August 1901 Death - John Karner, age 85, an old German Jew, died in Mexia on August 19th. He came to Texas in 1835 and was in the Battle of San Jacinto. The other day, when G. W. Petty of Brenham died, a reporter stated that he was the last man who fought under Sam Houston at San Jacinto. Very quickly someone named four more who were still living, then came James W. Winters of Big Foot who returned last week from a visit to the San Jacinto battlefield, where he saw served in 1836 and now comes John Karner who has just died in Mexia. Gaudalupe Gazette Disinterred - Fort Worth, Aug 23 - The Secretary of War has asked what the expense would be to disinter the remains of Ripley A. Arnold, who was killed in a personal encounter at Fort Graham in 1854 and buried here. Arnold was the first commander of the post here in 1848. He was a Captain of Co. F, 2nd Dragoons, U.S. Army and made Major for gallantry in the Mexican War. Capt. Arnold named the post Fort Worth and lived in the first house built in this place. The remains, it is understood, are to be removed to the government cemetery at Fort Sam Houston [located in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas] at an early date and the city government of Fort Worth is now considering proper ceremonies for the occasion which is believed will occur in early September. Mayor Powell will lead in the matter, assisted by Colonel Abe Harris of the Confederate veterans of this city and the G.A.R. Flogging - “Negroes Flogged for Running over Two Little Girls at Rosebud” - Waco, Aug. 25 - Thirty-nine lashes on the bare back were administered to each of the two negroes [no names given] at Rosebud. This punishment for riding over two young girls [no names given] at this place yesterday. The negroes, both drunk and riding the same horse, galloped through Rosebud yesterday afternoon. There were some children playing in the street directly in their path, but the negroes swerved not an inch from their course, and one of the children was run down and trampled. A short distance further, they ran down another child. Then they continued on their way unconcernedly. There was intense indignation, and several men started in pursuit. They overtook the negroes about 3-miles from town and returned them immediately. The negroes were terribly frightened, not knowing what punishment would be meted out to them. It was decided a severe flogging would serve every purposes. Both were tied to a tree and 39 lashes given to each. The echo of each stroke was a cry of anguish. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 5 Sept. 1901 Marriage - Milano - A. I. Russell and Mrs. S. A. Thigpin were married Thursday night by Rev. Renfroe at her home in Beeville and immediately took the train for Milano. Marriage - Milano - Ace McGregor and Miss Mattie McNeely were married at the home of the bride’s father, J. McNeely on Sunday afternoon. Marriage - Milano - D. R. Cannady and Miss T. A. Ford were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Ford. Resolution of Respect - E. W. Graham, deceased by the San Andres Lodge No. 170, A.F. & A.M. Death - Annie Andrews, age 11, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Andrews died at Oak Hill, 7-miles south of Rockdale on Wednesday, Aug. 28th. She was sick only a short time and was attended by Dr. Riddle. She was buried in the Tanglewood cemetery. [lengthy article & poem] Death - George C. Clement died at his home in Cameron on Friday, Aug. 29th at 10:30 a.m. His death was a shock, although many were aware of the fact his health had been failing him for several months. He was born in the Salty neighborhood, 10-miles south of Rockdale on Nov. 14, 1870 and spent his entire life in Milam county. He came to Rockdale in 1893 and began the practice of law and remained here until Dec. 1899 when he married Miss Pearl Green of Cameron and moved to that city. He was a member of the W.O.W. and the Friends in Need Society. He leaves a widow and one child, an aged father and mother, several brothers and sisters. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 19 Sept. 1901 Marriage - Gause, Sept. 16 - J. A. Ely and Miss Willie Smith were married on the 10th inst. at the home of the bride’s parents. “Awful Calamity - Explosion of a Boiler at the Electric Light Plant - Totally Demolishing the Plant - Robert Wilson, Fireman, Killed and Five Other Miraculously Escape Death - The City Now Practically Without Water and Lights” - Yesterday (Thursday) at 10:40, one of the immense twin boilers of the Rockdale water and electric light plant blew up. So great was the concussion that it shook dwellings and light structures all over the city. Iron and heavy timbers were whirled through the air like feathers and came down in almost every direction for 200 or 300-yards around. The entire plant, which furnished water and lights for the greater portion of the city, now lies in one tangled mass of brick, iron, broken and twisted machinery. The dome and top section of the boiler which exploded was thrown high into the air and landed on Ackerman St., near the home of Ed. Raspberry, some 300-feet away. Another section took an opposite direction and landed in J. C. Arnold’s orchard, ½- block distance. The flues were thrown in every direction, most of them landing around the home of Otto Lengert, which adjoins the power house. There were six men in and around the building when the catastrophe occurred. Five of the escaped with more or less cuts and bruises, but Robert Wilson, the fireman, who was evidently standing directly in front of the boiler at the time of the explosion, was blown across and 80-foot street with such force that his body tore out one panel of a heavy plank fence on the north-side of Wm. Schmidt’s home. He was mangled and scalded beyond recognition and only lived a few moments after being picked-up and carried to the home of his brother, R. G. Wilson, in the northern part of the city. R. H. Ames, Superintendent and General Manager of the plant, was standing in the dynamo-room adjoining the boiler house at the time of the explosion and in some unexplainable manner he escaped with only a few cuts and bruises about the head. George DeBord, who was at work recovering a barn in the rear of the building was struck by the flying debris and injured. Chas. Arthur had just finished unloading a wagon of coal and was seated near the reservoir on the north-side of the dynamo. The concussion threw him several feet but without any serious results. Henry Jones was unloading a wagon of slack at the time, one of the immense boilers passing entirely over him in its flight through the air, demolishing Clarence Harris‘ Machine Shop in its flight. Henry was blown several feet into the air, but escaped uninjured. Will Pleasents, a bystander who was in some portion of the building also received a heavy shock. Some defect in the boiler is said to be the cause of the explosion. The estimated loss on buildings, machinery, etc. is $10,000. Until other arrangements are made, this leaves our city practically without water. Nearly all the cisterns are dry owing to the protracted drought and the greater portions of the wells have been done away with since the water company established their plant here, and we have no facilities whatsoever for fire purposes. Mr. Baugh, owner of the Compress Mine, has offered use of his pump to the city authorities to supply water for the stand-pipe, temporarily, which it is thought will be sufficient for fire protection. “Deserted his Family” - J. W. Brewer left yesterday afternoon, deserting his wife and little adopted daughter. He secured his wife’s signature to the deed and sold their home and took the train for the north. Mr. Brewer was in the saloon business here for several years but during the Fife meeting he was one of the converts and sold out the saloon and he and his partner bought the city bakery since which time they have conducted that business. But it seems a desire has returned again to enter the old life and he has gone to try his fortune elsewhere - Cameron Tribune Marriage Licenses: D. R. Cannady to Miss T. A. Ford; J. L. Mitchell to Miss Fannie Hause; Franciso Paz to Maria Lopez; Will Hammond to Lillie Coleman; Elisha Branch to Terria Lee Walker; J. W. Burns to Miss Dena Gjedde; J. A. Ely to Miss Willie Smith Death - Cameron - Mr. & Mrs. John Varnell returned last night from Yoakum where they attended the bedside of Mrs. C. V. Nance, the mother of Mrs. Varnell, during her last illness. Mrs. Nance died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Turrentine in Yoakum, last Wednesday at 4:25 a.m. after an illness of 10- weeks. She leaves five daughters and a son. They are: Mrs. J. A. Turrentine of Yoakum, Mrs. John Bush of Houston, Mrs. J. Varnell of Cameron, Mrs. W. S. Pinkin of Beaumont, Miss Lou Nance of Yoakum, and son, G. E. Nance of Goliad county. Miss Nance accompanied Mr. & Mrs. Varnell home to Cameron. Returned - Cameron, Sept. 10 - Yesterday, Graham Goldthwaite returned from a 2- year sojourn in South Africa. During a part of this time he was with Kitchener as a scout and bears a Boer wound in his leg, received during a skirmish. He says the first he heard of the Galveston disaster was in December after it occurred from a paper he picked up in Capetown. The news startled him, and he and his parents lived there, and he secured his discharge to hasten home, but within 48-hours, by cablegram, found his people had been spared, so returned to his regiment. His experience and tales are interesting. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 26 Sept. 1901 Knifing - Prof. F. L. Norton, Superintendent of our public schools was cut in the side yesterday afternoon with a pocket knife in the hands of Mit Foster, one of the pupils who he was attempting to chastise. Physicians were called to the school house by telephone and upon examination the wound was found to be of a very painful nature. Young Foster was brought to town and placed in charge of his uncle, W. G. Foster, the boy’s father not being in the city at the time of the occurrence. Marriage - J. W. Blackburn and Mrs. Ida Hatcher were married Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the home of Mrs. N. J. Wise on N. Cameron St. They left for their country home 6-miles south of Rockdale. Mr. Blackburn is a highly esteemed citizen. He is a prosperous planter. [lengthy article] Marriage - Gause - J. W. Burns of Hookerville and Miss Dena Gjeddde were married on Wednesday the 18th near Rockdale at the home of the bride’s father. Death - “Tribute of Love and Respect to Mrs. Florence Newton” - Milano, Sept. 23 - Mrs. Gus Newton (nee: Miss Florence Friam), deceased. She leaves a husband and 2-month old son. Services were performed by Bro. Norton who had performed her marriage ceremony. [lengthy article] Death - San Gabriel, Sept. 23 - Mrs. L. L. Lee died last Wednesday evening, Sept. 18th. She leaves a husband and two sons. [lengthy article - 2 articles] Marriage Licenses: Mark Cox to Rosa Burk; Willie Whitesides to Miss Ella Gamble; J. L. Bales to Miss Susie Tippit; D. M. Nichols to Miss Mollie Dye; W. C. Tyler to Miss Theodocia S. Robinson; J. A. Cone to Miss Katie DeBow McAdden; D. G. Bates to Miss Mary Schmiedekamp; Frank Broz to Miss Annie Salac Accident - Jailor Will Massengale and Deputy Clerk John B. Poteet were having a friendly bout in the corridor of the courthouse yesterday afternoon and one of Mr. Massengale’s ribs was cracked. He had it bandaged up and today is getting along all right, but has quit wrestling, for a time, at least. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 3 Oct. 1901 Death - “Killing at Larissa - Bass Deliberately Shot Down Two Men and Then Suicided” - Tyler, Oct. 1 - Additional details of the killing at Larissa on Saturday has reached this city. It seems that C. C. Bass, who did the shooting, had some previous trouble with Baxter, who was killed, about a crop, which Baxter had raised on Bass’ place. It is learned, however, that not a word had passed between the men on the day of the shooting, but that Bass walked up to Nat Killough’s gin where Baxter was recently employed and without a word, raised his shotgun and killed Baxter. Killough, who owned the gin, hearing the gunshot came to the door and seeing what had been done, asked Bass: “What made you shoot him?” Bass without saying a word turned his gun on Killough and shot him down. Baxter was killed instantly and Killough died later. Bass fled to the woods after the shooting and while being pursued by a posse who had gotten close to him, shot himself with a revolver. When found a few minutes later, he was dead. Marriage - “Wedding in the House” - Austin, Oct. 2 - Mrs. S. M. Franklin, postmistress of the Texas House of Representatives and Hon. D. McNeil Turner, senator from Nueces county were married at high noon on Tuesday. The ceremony took place in the hall of representatives, wherein the senate and house sat in joint session in honor of the event . Senator Stafford, on the part of the Senate and Mr. Schulter, on the part of the House, presided over the session. Besides the members of the two houses, there were many other friends of the couple present. The speaker’s stand and desk directly in front of which the ceremony took place was decorated with potted plants and flowers. Deaths - Laredo, Sept. 30 - Thirteen prospectors [no names given] for cinnabar were drowned on Alamito creek in Presido county on Wednesday by a cloudburst and the sudden rise in the stream. Accident - Elgin, Oct. 2 - C. H. Neis, lineman for the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company, fell from the top of a pol, receiving injuries which will probably prove fatal. He fell 30-fee. The spinal column and several ribs were broken. Accident - Bonham, Oct. 2 - A horse ran-away with a buggy in the western part of town, throwing Joseph Jewett out against a fence. Mr. Jewett received injuries that will likely prove fatal. He lives in Denison. Death - Bonham, Oct. 2 - A. L. Smith, an aged man, was found dead in bed at the home of his son, W. L. Smith, east of town. Heart failure is assigned as the cause of his death. Death - Huntsville, Oct. 2 - Deputy Marshal Gates, who was shot while attempting to arrest Granderson Allen, negro, last Friday night, died Sunday evening. Death - “Deputy Poe Killed - Loses His Life While Attempting to Arrest Man - Denison, Sept. 28 - Deputy United States Marshal John Poe of Mill Creek, I.T., was killed on the northbound Frisco excursion train Wednesday evening a short distance south of Ravis. Poe with Posseman Neeley was attempting the arrest of a party when the fight occurred. The following injured men are under arrest at Mill Creek: B. W. Taylor of Holdenville, I.T., skull fractured above left eye and several cuts on the head; Ben Taylor of Holdenville, several bad cuts and slight fracture above left eye; George Yargee, an Indian of Wetumka, skull fractured; Dave Branon of Holdenville, cut and a fractured over the eye. Reports concerning the affair are conflicting. Death - “Groped Onto the Track” - Hillsboro, Oct. 2 - A Katy freight brakeman named Worley was killed at Elm Mott by the Katy Flyer. The freight had sidetracked for the Flyer to pass and the brakeman sat down at the switch and went to sleep. When the Flyer came it work him and he staggered up on the track as it dashed along, knocking him some distance and killing him instantly. Marriage - Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Claudia Tracy, daughter of Mayor N. H. Tracy of this city and Wm. Joseph Werner of Taylor, which will take place at the Christian church in this city on Wednesday, Oct. 16th. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 10 Oct. 1901 Death - “Two Negroes Killed” - Dallas, Oct. 9 - Two negroes, killed and one or possibly two others badly injured was the result of a shooting affray occurring at 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning on a Cotton Belt train a short distance this side of Reinhardt, Dallas county. The dead are: Wilkins B. Watson, a barber of Sulphur Springs; Tom Neal, a bootblack of the same place. John Farrar was pushed or fell from the steps of the car and was badly injured. It is announced that a woman had her leg broken by a bullet, but this could not be confirmed. Death - “Dead in His Office” - Austin, Oct. 9 - Dr. George W. Christian, age 55, a well- known practicing physician of Austin was found dead in his office Monday. He returned Sunday night from a business trip to Hondo. The cause of death is not definitely known. He leaves a widow and three daughters, one of whom is married. Death - “Killed by a Train” - Fort Worth, Oct. 9 - Pat Gorman, age about 40, unknown in Fort Worth, fell under an incoming Texas & Pacific passenger train Sunday night from Dallas and both legs were crushed to such an extent that he died. The remains were taken to the undertaker’s where they will remain until interred unless relatives or friends of the deceased are heard from. Death - “Dead in Buggy” - Mexia, Oct. 9 - Hugh Rogers died at Forest Glade, near here, Monday. He was visiting some friends in a buggy and late in the evening the buggy was found in the lot with the dead body in it. Cause of death not known. Death - “Accidentally Killed Himself” - Midland, Oct. 7 - W. T. Sadler, formerly county attorney of Anderson county, accidentally shot and killed himself while duck hunting on the C ranch, 30-miles north of this place. The remains will be shipped to Palestine for interment. Death - “Thrown from Wagon” - Taylor, Oct 4 - Frank Evell, a German about age 25, was thrown from his wagon and killed at Sandevald, a small village about 12-miles east of here. Arrest - “Held in $7,500 Bond” - Cameron, Oct. 3 - Emory Rogers, who is charged by complain with murder of Dock Bankston at Ad Hall last Monday week the 23rd, came in yesterday and surrendered. He waived examining trial and his bond was laced at $7,500, which he gave. Justice D. T. Thweatt of Ben Arnold acted as justice in the absence of C. A. Lankford. Newspaper - Gano, Oct. 7 - The Thorndale Thorn has reached this office. We think it is a newsy little sheet and is a credit to that thriving little city. There have been several attempts to establish a paper in that town. The first was the Thorndale Trumpet. It blowed out. The second was the Thorndale Ball. It rolled out. The last is the Thorndale Thorn, something we believe will stick. Marriage - San Gabriel, Oct. 7 - Bob Edmondson and Miss Dulcie Harris were married last Saturday week, Sept. 29th. Death - “Both Duelists Dead - Participants in a Fight at Houston Slay Each Other - Were Old Friends - A Misunderstanding Between Walter Malsch and B. F. Kegans Caused a Fatal Tragedy - Both Were Well Known Men - Houston, Oct. 9 - One of the most desperate and fatal pistol duels in the annals of this city occurred opposite the courthouse square yesterday afternoon. Two friends had a misunderstanding. Both had pistols. The men were Walter Malsch, justice of the peace and Ben F. Kegans, who has lived here all his life. Both are dead. The trouble stared in a saloon, after the men had been talking of how long they had been friends, and where each had stood by the other in trouble in past years. There were four shots fired. The men were only about 5-feet apart when the shooting commenced and they remained together in touch until both wend town on the sidewalk. Ben Kegans was a Texan, born and reared in this city. He was a brother of Warrant Officer W. H. Kegans, who has for years been a member of the police force of Houston. He leaves a wife and child. Judge Walter Malsch was a native Texans also, and had spent the latter part of his life in this city. Formerly he was a railroader, working himself up from the freight service to the position of passenger conductor, serving last in that capacity on the Houston East & West Texas. For the last 5-years, he held the position of justice of the peace of precinct No. 1, his court had the reputation of being by far the busiest in the county. At 8:35 p.m. Tuesday night Kegans died at his home on Milam St. In a difficulty here some 19-years ago, he shot and killed John Mellinger, a business man of this city. A few months ago, in some trouble with a negro who came up here with a colored organization from Galveston, he shot and killed the negro, and was to have been tried at the present term of the criminal court. He was out on bond. Several years ago, he was a deputy sheriff under John J. Fant, and was a courageous and tireless officer. Murder - Mexia, Oct. 9 - The dead body of a white man was found near the railroad track about 2-miles south of here, and the supposition was that he had been killed by a train as the body was pretty badly cut-up. After bringing the body to town, a bullet-hole was found in the head just above the temple, and the ball was found and taken out at the back of the head. The man was neatly dressed, about 5-feet 8-inches tall, 25-years old, blue eyes, dark hair and had a card in his pocket bearing the name “Hugh Stayton, Plano, Texas.” The body was prepared for burial and the officers are investigation the murder mystery. Death - New Ulm, Oct. 9 - Fritz Lindeman, Jr., who lives about 6-miles east of town, was shot and killed Tuesday. It seems he had some difficulty at a festival Sunday and Mr. Barton, constable, went to arrest him and he was shot. Trial - Tyler, Oct. 9 - The jury in the Pick Messer case returned a verdict of guilty and assessed his punishment at 5-years in the penitentiary. Messer is charged with killing Bud Spear at Whitehouse several months ago. Death - Greenville, Oct. 8 - Mrs. George Catron died at her home in the southeastern part of the city as a result of injuries from burns caused by a broken lamp. Death - Comache, Oct. 7 - A. W. Creamer, a farmer living 7-miles east of Comanche, was found lying in the road about 1-mile from his home dead. He had been to Comanche to sell some cotton and was on his way home. It seems the wagon had run-over his head. >From the evidence on the ground, it appears the wagon struck a tree near where he was run- over and he was thrown out by the jar. The authorities have not been able to learn whether or not he left town with any money. None was found on his person. It is feared by some he was foully dealt with. Death - Hills Prairie, Oct. 8 - While Joe Rogers, negro, and family were in the field Saturday evening, their child, age 7, got hold of a gun and after pulling the hammer back, he did not know how to get it down. He pulled the trigger and killed his little sister, who was on the bed playing with the baby. Shooting - Sherman, Oct. 7 - Adolphus Vaughn, a young farmer who lives about 3- miles southeast of this city, shot and dangerously wounded a negro found in the house late Thursday night. The negro is a stranger and had chloroform with him. He is in jail in serious condition. Death - Ennis, Oct. 8 - Green Word, the young man who was shot in self-defense by his sister, 3-miles east of here a week ago, died Sunday. An autopsy revealed the bullet plowed through the brain and was embedded between the large and small sections of the brain. Indictment - Huntsville, Oct. 7 - The grand jury, called into special session to investigate the killing of Marshal Cates, returned indictments against Granderson Allen, Byrd Allen, Carl Allen and Will Briss, charging them with murder. Death - A negro [no name given] shot and killed a man about 3-miles south of Granger last Saturday. The man was a Bohemian [no name given], and was walking on the railroad track between Granger and Taylor. When he met the negro, the negro drew a pistol, and demanded the Bohemian’s money, which was $1. When the money was given over, the negro shot the man, the ball taking effect in the bowels, from which he died in a few hours. The negro was captured and was taken before the victim, who positively identified him. The negro was carried to Taylor and turned over to Sheriff Connel, who took him to the Georgetown jail. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 17 Oct. 1901 Marriage - William Joseph Werner and Miss Claudia Tracy were married on Wednesday, Oct. 16th at high noon at the Christian church. [very lengthy article that includes detail descriptions of decorations, music, clothing, ceremony, etc.] Death - The two little twin infants of Mr. & Mrs. John Brown died last Monday. Death came to both the little ones in the same hour. Newspaper - The Houston Chronicle is the name of a new afternoon paper which was scheduled to spring itself or to be sprung on the public last Monday, the price 2-cents per copy. Death - Denison, Oct. 16 - J. W. Taylor of Joplin, MO and George Griffith of Wagoner were run-over and killed by a Missouri Pacific car at Wagoner. The train was being made up and switching in the yards when one of the cars caught the men, running over them and crushing both of them so severely they died in a short time after the accident. Death - Ennis, Oct. 16 - The dead man found in his lodging here Monday night proved to be James R. Graney, a tailor from Marion, OH. He had lived here about 2-weeks. It is believed he died of heart trouble. Death - Eagle Pass, Oct 16 - Henry C. Ferguson, a Republican politician died here after a lingering illness. He was at the time of his death deputy collector and quarantine inspector at the Quenado. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 24 Oct. 1901 Marriage - Gano - John Drummond and Miss Annie Prichard were married at the home of the bride’s mother last Tuesday night. Death - The friends of Mrs. Anne May Smith (nee, Miss Anne May Bigger) of Mineola, will be grieved to learn of her death, which occurred at her home last Monday, the 21st inst. She leaves a husband and two little girls, a mother and two sisters. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 7 Nov. 1901 Death - Bonham, Charles Thayer, a switchman was run-over and killed while making a coupling when he lost his footing. Death - Laurel, Nov. 5 - News reached here that Sam Philmon, who was hurt at Lemmon by a log rolling on him from a log wagon on Oct. 31st, died at that place. Marriage Licenses: Isaiah Williams to Miss Etta Harris; C. C. Tubb to Miss Donie Lake; H. P. Perden to Miss Arnetha Carter; R. H. Ray to Miss Eath Ellis; F. S. Yoakum to Miss Delia Rohn; Geo. Williams to Miss Bertha Maloy; J. H. Lovett to Miss Nancy Sutherland; J. L. Wright to Miss Mattie Wingo; R. C. Lindsey to Miss Lucy Smith Marriage - Gano - C. E. Daniels and Miss Willie Williams were married at Salty last Wednesday night. Death - Napels, Tex., Nov. 5 - Sunday night James Bryan and two other young men [no names given] were riding out on a road from Bryan’s Mill. Bryan stopped to talk to a friend and his companions rode on. After they had left him, they heard several pistol shots and supposing him to be in danger, rushed their horse back to him. Bryan had started at full speed to overtake them, and thus their horses collided with fatal results. Bryan was killed. One of this companions were slightly injured, and one horse was killed. Death - Marlin, Nov. 5 - Van Capers, about age 18, was accidentally shot and killed. Capers and Lon Cole, about the same age of this city, left on a hung going afoot. Reaching a point near the falls of the Brazos river, they discovered a boat in the river and got into it. Cole, the only witness, states they were attempting to shoot a duck when Capers’ gun accidently discharged, the contents entering his breast and producing immediate death. Death - Houston, Nov. 5 - Another robber was allowed bail in the amount of $750 in connection with the death of James Sullivan, whose body was found at Seabrook 2-weeks ago. It will be recalled that Lynch was arrested shortly after the body was found. It was first though Sullivan drowned. The matter was invested by Justice of the Peace J. C. Matthews, which resulted in the arrest at that time. Death - Austin, Nov. 5 - Mrs. William Yeatts was struck and instantly killed by lightning at her home near this place Saturday. Mrs. Yeatts’ clothing and hair were entirely burned from her body, and one of her legs was broken by the shock. Two of her sons were in the house at the time, but neither was hurt. The house was demolished. Remarkable Woman - Paris, Tex., Nov. 5 - Grandma Zilpha Dockery, age 106-years, from the southeastern part of the county, was in the city last week shopping with her grand- daughter. She is still in good health and walks a mile frequently to church. She says she can walk 3-miles on a stretch without becoming fatigued. Trial - San Angelo, Nov. 5 - Pedro Ortez was found guilty at Sonora, Sutton county, of murdering Jesus Ruis at Giliespi’s ranch in that county, last July, and was given 25-years in the penitentiary. Death - Paris, Tex., Nov. 5 - Ab Barnes, a farmer living 3-miles east of Pacio, Delta county, was burned last Saturday by a lamp explosion in his hands, died from the injuries received. Death - “Killed by Robbers - John McDonald and His Wife Murdered on the Brazos - Son Badly Beaten - The Party Was Fishing on the River and Seems Evident Were Slain for the Small Amount of Money Which They Had” - Waco, Nov. 2 - John McDonald and his family were attacked by robbers in their camp on the Brazos river near the boundary between Falls and McLennan counties Thursday morning. McDonald and his wife were shot to death, after which, their tent was robbed and burned. Charlie McDonald, age 10, son of John McDonald was brought here by a colored man, who found him near the scene of the murder of his parents. The boy had been horribly beaten on the head and body. He is still confused and can only give meager details of the tragedy. McDonald and wife were shot in the head. Mrs. McDonald’s cloths were partly burned. Charlie says his brothers-in- law, James Donaldson and Carroll Laird, reside in Dallas, the former being a cotton mill operative and the latter a paper hanger. A sister, he says, resides at Birmingham, Texas. Sheriff Baker and deputies went to the scene with bloodhounds. [very lengthy article] Death - Huntsville, Nov. 1 - F. M. Ross, a farmer living near Gladstone, was thrown from his wagon while returning from a trip to Huntsville, sustaining serious injuries that resulted in his death. He was about age 45. Death - Van Alstyne, Tex., Nov. 4 - Lynn Turner, age 4, son of E. A. Turner was killed in a run-away. The horse turned over a spring wagon, the wheel striking the back of his head, causing concussion of the brain. Death - Taylor, Nov. 4 - John Young, who was run over by a switch engine at the Missouri, Kansas & Texas depot Thursday, died here. Card of Thanks - We wish to thank those who assisted during the sickness and death of our daughter, Mrs. Mary J. Watson who died on Oct. 31st. Respectfully, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Floore, her parents. Death - Little Virdie O’Neal, infant child of Mr. & Mrs. A. R. O’Neal died in this city last Monday night, Nov. 4th and was buried in the city cemetery on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Suicide - San Antonio, Oct. 30 - J. A. Kissenger, a contractor of Gomes Palacio, Durango, Mexico, who had been in the city several days attending the fair, killed himself by shooting himself twice with a piston at 6 p.m. Monday evening. He was on board a fair ground train, which was loaded with people coming from the fair to the city. Both shots were through the body near the heart, and he died without speaking. A number of letters to different relatives found on the body stated he killed himself because he was tired of living. Kissenger’s wife, died a short time ago. Birth - Boy born to Dr. & Mrs. A. P. Sessions last Tuesday Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 14 Nov. 1901 Newspaper - “New Home for The Messenger” [lengthy article] Death - H. V. Grayson, who lived in Hearne, died last Sunday night at 12 o’clock and was brought to Rockdale Monday for burial. He had been sick about 4-months and his ailment baffled the skilled physicians. Mr. Grayson was a brother-in-law to Mrs. J. C. McGuyre of this city. He was a member of the order of Knights of Pythias and the order took charge of the remains upon arrival here and conducted the funeral service. The body was taken to the Murray school house burying grounds. He leaves a wife and four children. The family is temporarily living with Mr. McGuyre. Death - Gause - Lee Wilson died on the 4th inst., 4-miles south of Gause after a lingering and very painful illness. He was buried in the Gause cemetery. Marriage Licenses: W. M. Smith to Miss Sallie Kelso; G. C. Griffin to Mrs. De Segler [DeSegler]; Thos. Machalek to Miss Resalie Slorak; Dan Brown to Miss Charlott Wilson, Ed King to Miss Ida Ray, W. H. Young to Miss Lizzie Wokaty; Hazzard Lockalton to Miss Kizzie Mayberry; Alvin Corb to Miss Alma Frenzell; J. C. Jaeckel to Miss Maria S. Polneck; Dr. H. T. Coulter to Miss Edna Branch Death - Davilla - The 1-year old child of L. N. Richmond, living near Lilac, died Tuesday. Death - A very sad accident occurred at the home of Charles Hirt, about 3½- miles from town last Tuesday. Some workmen were making some changes about the house when a bottle of strychnine was knocked down and broken but was unnoticed. A small child of Mr. Hirt’s got the poison and ate some of it. As soon as it was discovered, a runner was sent to town for Dr. Dunk Wallis who went with speed bu the child had died before his arrival. Death - Mrs. Katie Wise, wife of W. A. Wise died at the family home in this city the morning of Nov. 14th after suffering pneumonia for 3-weeks. She had lived in Rockdale for 8-years. She leaves a husband and four children. [lengthy article] Marriage - Dr. H. T. Coulter and Miss Edna Branch were married on Monday afternoon at the home of W. P. Branch. [lengthy article] Suicide - Mrs. Clara Stohmann, wife of a jeweler of Lockhart, committed suicide by taking poison. Death - An unknown negro was run-over and killed at Yoakum by a train from San Antonio. Trial - S. W. Ogle of Hillsboro was found guilty of murder and given 5-years in the penitentiary. Accident - Charles Horn of Sugar Land was probably fatally injured by falling into a vat of boiling sugar. Suicide - Will Compton of Fairfield committed suicide by cutting his throat with a knife. No cause given. Trial - W. G. Hanlon was sentenced to the penitentiary for 24-years for the murder of his half-brother, H. N. Wiggins, near Corsicana. Death - Sterling City, Tex., Nov. 12 - While playing near a tank, the 18-month old child of Neal Reed fell into the water and was drowned Saturday. Death - Kaufman, Nov. 12 - Walter Mitchell, son of M. T. Mitchell of this city was shot and killed Saturday night. His slayer, who is not a resident of this city, fled and has not been caught. The shooting took place at a flying jenny, around which there was a big crowd and though a number of shots were fired, no one else was hurt. Death - J. C. McGuyer went to Hearn to attend the death bed of his brother-in- law, H. V. Grayson. He returned with the remains Monday. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 21 Nov. 1901 Marriage - Gano - Russell Wilder and Miss Hattie Strater were married last Thursday morning at the home of the bride’s mother. [lengthy article] Death - A. L. Locklin died at his home Monday morning at 5 a.m., Nov. 18th. He came to Texas, Dec. 1, 1845 and on Nov. 18, 1852, he married Mrs. Mary Fulcher. He has lived on the San Gabriel river ever since he came to Texas. He was born in Georgia and lived there until he came here. He was one of the oldest settlers of our community. After several weeks of suffering he died. He leaves a feeble wife, three sons and one daughter and a host of other relatives. He lived to be 72 years, 10 months and 18 days old. By: Zelta Barcley [lengthy article] Jail Escape - Cameron, Nov. 20 - On Thursday morning of last week it was found that during the preceding night, four of the inmates [no names given] of the County jail escaped. By some means, they pried the inner door of their cage off the hinges during the day, Wednesday while the door was open, they placed it in place so that it appeared in good order when the jailor came to lock them up on Wednesday night. They used this door as a lever to break the bars of the cage, then dug a hold in the brick wall of the jail and made their escape during the night. As yet, none have been recaptured. Divorce - Washington Davis vs. Lizzie Davis, granted Divorce - Frank Washington vs. Wm. Edward Washington, granted Divorce - Ida Houston vs. Fred. Houston, granted Divorce - Mary Shields vs. W. M. Shields, granted Divorce - Ella McDonald vs. John McDonald, granted Divorce - Will Conner vs. Mattie Conner, granted Divorce - Joseph Houston vs. John Houston, granted Divorce - Ella Young vs. Will Young, granted Divorce - C. J. Early vs. Ettie Early, divorce was refused Application for Naturalization - Antone Stecher Application for Naturalization - E. S. Ferguson Marriage Licenses: Allen Dyer to Miss Mattie McGuire; Frank Moran to Miss Francia Machalka; Cain Wallace to Miss Elzia Giller; W. J. Griffin to Miss Mattie Lunum; John Meed to Miss Hadie Grantz; George Martin to Miss Hattie Wintson; C. J. Evans to Miss K. O. Parker; J. A. Moody to Miss May Poe; W. E. J. Reeder to Miss Mary Hobson Shooting - Belton, Nov. 18 - A shooting affray occurred near Moffat, between two brothers named Blankenship, in which one shot the other with a 45-caliber revolver, the ball passing through the lungs. Little hope is entertained for his recovery. Death - Vernon, Nov. 18 - A shooting took place at Pete Smeed’s saloon on Texas St. here, in which Oscar White was shot dead and Fred Kester was shot in the knee. Three arrests have been made. Death - Lufkin, Nov. 18 - Russell Eckols, a young farmer who was beaten by unknown parties Wednesday night about 3-miles south of Luling and robbed of $40, died at his home, 6-miles south of this place. Mr. Eckols never regained consciousness after the terrible battle with the highwaymen. Two Mexicans and a negro were arrested by the Sheriff of Guadalupe county on suspicion. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 28 Nov. 1901 Death - Bastrop, Nov. 26 - Smallpox is still working havoc in the home of Wash Woods, living a few miles from this town. Already his wife and one child have died, while two boys just recovering are blind and a third son is now sick with the disease. Marriage Licenses: P. B. Hickson to Miss Lula Rhodes; Marshall Williams to Miss Ida Stevens; Guss Lang to Miss L. Smith; Charlie Daniels to Miss Martha Heiskell; Oliver Looney to Miss H. M. Fields; Simon Murphy to Miss Martha Smith; Chas. Nalte to Miss Auguste Ottmer; W. T. Moore to Miss Lillie Lewis; Wiley Dickens to Miss Ella Drawn; James Hunter to Miss Pearl Norman; Perry Shoaf to Miss Irene J. Cloor Visiting - Mrs. Cave and Miss Nellie Cave of Milano were in town Sunday. Death - “A. L. Locklin - An Old and Respected Citizen of Milam County Passes Away - San Gabriel, Nov. 20 - Alteman L. Locklin died at his home on the San Gabriel river, 6-miles north of Thorndale last Monday morning after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Locklin was born in Walton Co., GA on Jan. 11, 1829, and moved to Milam County and settled in the San Gabriel Valley in 1845, near the old Mercer fort, which place was his home until he died. Mr. Locklin was a survivor of the Mexican War, a State Ranger and Indian fighter in early times and also a Confederate veteran, serving in the late war as a member of Capt. S. P. Ross’ company of Texas Mounted Volunteers. On Oct. 25, 1852, Mr. Locklin was married to Mrs. Mary Fulcher, widow of James Fulcher, deceased, and began life on his wife’s portion of the Abigall Fokes league of land and thereon passed his long and useful life, respected, honored and loved by all. He leaves three children: Samuel G. Locklin and Mrs. J. K. P. Barclay who live on the home league and Frank Locklin of Taylor. He had been sick for many months, though not strictly confined to the house until about 7-weeks ago. He was suffering from a complication of disorders and there was, from the beginning, no hope of final recovery. His sufferings were extreme, and during the last few weeks could be alleviated only by use of anesthetics. The two brothers [no names given] of the deceased, living near by, were unremitting in their attentions as were his two sisters, Mrs. Guthrie and Mrs. Fulcher. One other brother, W. L. Locklin was far away on the western plains and could not be reached but a nephew, Judge W. F. Fokes of Iron county was at the bedside, remaining as long as was possible. The remains were buried in the Locklin cemetery. [very lengthy article] Notice - Tanglewood, Nov. 12 - I hereby warn all persons not to sell or trade with Alice Long on my responsibility. She has voluntarily forsaken and left me. I am no longer responsible for her contracts or accounts. R. L. Long Marriage - Gano - J. R. Wilder Jr. and Miss Hattie Strader were married last Wednesday evening at sundown at the bride’s home. Death - Gano - Mrs. Mary Carsine died of consumption last Friday at 10 p.m. at the home of her sister, Mrs. Davis and was buried at the old Barber place near Gardner last Saturday evening. She leaves on child. Death - Davilla - Grandpa Locklin, one of the oldest settlers of the San Gabriel country died last Sunday and was buried Monday. Marriage - Davilla - James Moody of Friendship and Miss Mae Poe of Beaukiss were married at the latter place Wednesday at 4 p.m. Death - Thorndale - Mrs. Mary Carzine died at her home in the Shiloh neighborhood last Friday and her remains were interred in the family graveyard near Gardner Saturday afternoon. Deceased was a sister to Mrs. G. S. Summerline and Miss Oma Peebles of this city. Death - Davilla - At a Mexican camp in the Woodward pasture, north of here last Sunday evening a Mexican [no name given] was stabbed to death. Deputy Sheriff Quinn arrived at the camp a few hours after the fight but the one who did the killing “vamoused” and has not yet been heard of. Mr. Quinn said from the appearance of things around the camp there had been a terrible fight. Death - Gardner, Nov. 26 - Mrs. Mary Carzine died the 16th inst. at the home of her brother-in-law, Dave Davis. Mrs. Corzine had been in bad health for several months and for the last 2-weeks had been confined to her bed. Marriage - Gardner, Nov. 26 - Jim Moody and Miss Mae Poe were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening, Nov. 20th. The couple will make their home in Buffalo. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 5 Dec. 1901 Death - M. M. Lacy fell from a train near Olatha, Tex., and was killed. Death - Switchman W. M. Allison who was crushed while coupling cars at Texarkana, Tex., is dead. Suicide - A. Y. Sloan of Dickinson committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He left no explanation. Arrest - Five negroes are under arrest for the murder of ex-deputy sheriff Ed Rochelle, which occurred near Texarkana, Tex., Death - Will White was shot and killed by Richard Davidson at Houston, the result of a trouble which originated at a church fair. Death - Fort Worth, Dec. 2 - A northbound passenger train No. 18 on the Santa Fe road ran-over Marlow Bayard on Monday about a mile south of the passenger station here. The deceased was driving a buggy, which was demolished, the horse almost instantly killed. He was taken to St. Joseph’s infirmary in a dying condition where he shortly thereafter expired. Death - Dallas, Dec. 3 - Mrs. G. H. Schoellkopf, age 46, an old resident and prominent in social and religious circles, died Monday night at her home, corner of Greenwood and Oak streets, this city. Her death was caused by cancer. She was the daughter of the late Prof. Boll, was a native of Switzerland and came to Dallas 37-years ago. Death - Denton, Dec. 2 - John Pruett died near Slidell from injuries which he received some time ago in a very peculiar manner. As a test of his strength, he stretched himself between two chairs, his feet resting on the back of one and his head on another and then permitted a companion to stand on his middle. He received internal injuries from which his death resulted. Marriage Licenses: J. A. Pressley to Miss Lizzie Link; Allen Duncan to Cora McQuorter; Charley Hooker to Josie Martin; R. E. Richie to Nannie Franklin; Henry Johnson to Willie E. Barnett; O. D. McCarty to Ella Moore; F. W. Maness to Minnie A. Barritt; West Smith to Ella McDonald; J. R. Kersey to Willie Averett; A. V. Corley to Miss Rachel Chambers; Mosie Berton to Luors (sp?) Range; Henry Reed to Ines McGrew Birth - Gano - Boy born to J. B. Chapman Birth - Gano - Boy born to J. B. Alcorn Birth - Gano - Boy born to Jowel Jackson Marriage - Gano - J. A. Moody to Miss Mae Poe at the home of the bride’s parents, near Florence on Nov. 20th. They will make their home at Davilla. [lengthy article] Birth - Gause - Boy born to Dr. & Mrs. J. H. Wilson on the 16th inst. Birth - Buckholts - Boy born to Mr. Kostelka on the eve before Thanksgiving Death - Buckholts - Dallas Criswell, age 17-years, 2-months & 1-day, eldest son of D. R. Criswell, died last Friday at 8 p.m. [lengthy article] Death - Thorndale - Miss Bertie Wilson, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. A. Wilson, living 3- miles south of Thorndale, died very suddenly last night about 7:30 p.m. of heart disease. [lengthy article] Marriage - Davilla - Isam Sheffield of Granger and Miss Effie Morgan of the Union Ridge neighborhood were married last Wednesday evening. Marriage - Davilla - P. B. Hickson and Mrs. Lula Rhodes were married at the home of the bride on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. Death - Miss Leonore Whiteley, age 14-years, 7-months, & 28-days, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Whiteley of Sand Grove community died on Nov. 27th of typhoid fever. She was buried in Sand Grove cemetery. Death - Dallas, Dec. 3 - L. L. Foster, president of the Agricultural & Mechanical college at Bryan died here yesterday morning. He was a former newspaper man and politician. He served three terms in the legislature, last as speaker. He was appointed railroad commissioner by Gov. Hogg and managed Sayers’ campaign for governor. Afterwards, Gov. Sayers appointed him to the position he held when he died. He was a native of Georgia. Resolution of Respect - Mrs. W. A. Wise, deceased by the Home Mission Society. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 12 Dec. 1901 Death - Tom Fleming of Houston was shot and killed. C. E. Steel, a mail carrier was arrested. Death - Benjamin Lindow of Houston was killed while hunting, his gun being accidently discharged. Death - Lampasas, Dec. 9 - William MacAdams was run down Thursday evening, about dusk, and killed by a westbound water train of the Santa Fe a mile or two east of Lampasas. He was deaf. His people live near Evant in Coryell county. Death - Holland, Dec. 9 - Miss Maud Nicholson was burned to death from the explosion of a coil oil lamp here. Robert Stafford and son, Waiter Stafford were badly burned on the hands in trying to extinguish the fire. Biographical Sketch - Col. N. H. Tracy, candidate for Congress [very lengthy article] Marriage Licenses: W. T. S. Jones to Miss Lucile Fraim; Ephrim Dickens to Miss Malinda Carter; Isaiah Phillips to Miss Mary Jones; H. A. Young to Mrs. Paralee Williams; Willie Williams to Miss Finey Harris; T. R. Porter to Miss A. M. Williams; J. M. Pruett to Miss Gypsy Harris; Nathaniel Anderson to Miss Delia Harden; Pete Porter to Miss Joe Penny; Geo. Dickens to Miss Lizzie Brown; J. J. Morgan to Miss Laura Lewis; H. Luce to Miss Etta Tuller; A. F. Stewart to Miss Hattie Alford; Hiram Bean to Miss Maryland Patridge Marriage Announcement: Wm. K. Clement of this city to Miss Nellie Duval Davidson of Georgetown, will occur in the later city on Thursday, 26th inst. Newspaper - The Messenger is now located in its new quarters in the city hall. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 19 Dec. 1901 Marriage Licenses: W. L. Ashton to Miss Emma Brown; D. B. Laws to Miss Mary Graham; Sam Bradley to Miss Willie Renfroe; M. T. Ford to Miss Katie Wyrbrants; H. F. Harris to Miss Minnie Thompson; Grant Johnson to Miss Ollie Robbins; Paul Andrews to Miss Lutie Aston; Ephriam Frierson to Miss Matilda Townson; Henry Bryant to Miss Stella Barber; J. L. Cotten to Miss Emma Henry Marriage - Milano - W. T. S. Jones of Athens and Miss Lucile Fraim, of this area were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Fraim on Thursday at noon. They will make their home in Athens. [lengthy article] Death - San Gabriel, Dec. 17 - Laura Lawson, age 1, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. M. Lawson died at their home near San Gabriel last Saturday at 6 a.m. and was buried at the Lilac cemetery on Sunday after suffering 3-weeks with pneumonia. [lengthy article & poem] Marriage - Gano - Henry Bryant and Miss Stella Barber were married Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Watson Branch school house. Marriage - Gano - T. J. Sides and Miss Ella Abbott were married at the bride’s home near Beaukiss on Sunday at 8 p.m. Marriage - J. W. McQueen of Clayton, NM is visiting his sister, Mrs. Sim Chapman. He is to be married in Georgetown tomorrow. Marriage - Gardner, Dec. 17 - Henry Bryant and Miss Stella Barber were married the 15th inst., at the home of the bride. Death - San Gabriel - The baby of Mr. & Mrs. Lawson died with congestion last Friday night. Death - Peter J. Berry, a Confederate veteran, died at Dallas. Death - Ben Phillips, an old citizen of Corrigan was run-over and killed by a train Death - George Sealy of Galveston died on the train near St. Louis, MO, of heart disease. Death - Norman A. Gillos, a farmer, was accidentally shot and killed while hunting near Cumby, Tex. Trial - Jim Saussier of Dallas was given 40-years in the penitentiary for the murder of Policeman Patdick. Deaths - “Triple Killing at Houston” - Houston, Dec. 13 - There was a triple killing in Houston late Wednesday afternoon at the corner of Congress Ave. and San Jacinto St. It resulted in the death of two officers, J. C. James and Herman Youngst, and of Sid Preacher, who shot them, and who by one of them was fatally shot. The cause of the shooting was the arrest of Preacher on Tuesday by another officer on the charge of gambling and it is supposed the fatal ending was brought about by a discussion of his arrest or an attempt to re- arrest Preacher on other charges of gambling. Preacher used a shotgun and the officers used pistols. Preacher and Younst had a hand-to-hand battle in the street. James was shot down by Preacher and Youngst came to his rescue. In the fight, Youngst was killed and while Preacher was beating Youngst over the head, James raised upon his elbows and killed Preacher. Officer James leaves a widow and two children. Officer Youngst had a good record as a Confederate soldier. He leaves a grown daughter, Mrs. Sam Hobbs. Bail - Houston, Dec. 16 - James B. Brockman, charged with being an accomplice to the murder of Police Officers Youngst and James was given bond at $1,000 and released from custody. Death - Galveston, Dec. 17 - The Santa Fe train bearing the body of George Sealy arrived at the Union depot at 2:10 p.m. Monday. There were 500 people there to pay their respects. The funeral will take place tomorrow after the arrival of the son and daughter, George Sealy and Carolina Sealy en route from New York. [lengthy article] Death - Olive, Tex., Dec. 17 - Ira Willard, about age 40, was found dead a 1½- miles north of here. He was seen at Lountze late Sunday night and it is supposed that on returning home he got down and froze to death, the night being very cold. The thermometer here registered 16 degrees below freezing on Sunday morning. Trial - LaGrange, Dec. 14 - The jury in the L. T. Morgan case brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree and assessing his punishment at 5-years in the penitentiary. Rockdale Messenger, Thur., 26 Dec. 1901 Death - Gano - Last week, Mr. King, a respected citizen of our community died. He leaves a large family. Death - Gano - Last week, Will Smith, living 7-miles south of Gano died of pneumonia. He leaves a family. Death - Call, Tex., Dec. 24 - Miss Bradley, daughter of Thomas Bradley, who lives at Salem, about 8-miles from Call, was thrown from a wagon Saturday and kicked to death. Her neck was broken, either by the fall or the horse’s hoofs. She was dead when her father got to the wagon, which was only a few hundred yards from where he was at work. Death - Eagle Pass, Dec. 23 - In a difficulty at Williams’ ranch, Green Bowles, son of John Bowles of this city, was shot and killed. Lam Williams, who received some bruises about the head, has been arrested and charged with the killing. Suicide - Louis Voeght, a German farmer, suicided at Taylorsville. Death - Dr. John C. Mayfield, quarantine officer at Galveston died at San Antonio Death - Miss Belle McLinton, who was burned at Gatesville, died of her injuries. Death - The 10-year old son of B. B. Throop of Austin died of lockjaw, the result of a wound. Suicide - Ernest Fomby, a farmer living near Farmersville, suicided by cutting his throat with a razor. Death - The body of John Erricksen, a Swede, was found floating in the bay at Sabine Pass. He fell from a dredge. Death - Taylor, Dec. 23 - Edward Glaze was shot and killed Thursday near Noonday, in this county. Albert Jones is charged with the killing. Jones and Oscar Thomas were having a row over some real estate and Jones interfered as peacemaker. In an hour or two, Glaze was found dead. Jones and Glaze had a previous difficulty. Jones and Glaze were brothers-in-law. Thomas is also a relative. All of them are well known in Smith county. Death - “Double Killing” - Burnet, Dec. 24 - Dr. F. M. Simcock went home Saturday and fired his pistol several times. Constable James W. Murray went to him and tried to quiet him. Simcock shot Murray twice and the constable shot twice at Simcock. The result was that both fell dead within a few feet of each other, neither speaking a word after the shooting. Murray leaves a wife and family. Simcock leaves a young wife and baby. The men were friends and neighbors. Death - Fort Worth, Dec. 24 - Wm. R. Curtis, one of the best known cattlemen of Texas, died here Sunday about 9 a.m. from a wound received by accident several weeks ago. Death - Houston, Dec. 21 - Henry Randell, negro, was hanged here for the murder of a negress. The execution took place in the presence of about 200 people. Trail - Clarksville, Dec. 23 - Jim Wilburn, negro, was given a life sentence here for the murder of another negro [no name given] several months ago. Death - “Bystanders Shot” - Dalhart, Dec. 24 - Late Sunday evening, Deputy Sheriff John L. Sullivan received a telegram from the section foreman at Texhoma requesting him to arrest Tom Myers and Al Timmerman upon a charge of murder. Accordingly, he went to the Rock Island depot at 11 a.m. Monday and stationed himself at the window of the paymaster. A long string of men were lined up in the hall, each waiting to get his check cashed. Myers and Timmerman were in the line, but no one knew them. When they presented their time checks to the paymaster, this gentleman leaned over and remarked to Sullivan, “These are your men.” Sullivan threw down on them and ordered them to hold up their hands. One of the men apparently made an attempt to draw a gun and the shooting began with Sullivan and another man on one-side and Myers and Timmerman on the other. The hall was full of people and when the smoke cleared away Gus Bock, a bystander was found dead and Paul Hininger, another bystander, was mortally wounded. Myers was shot in the chin. A jury of inquest exonerated Sullivan from blame. Sheriff E. Morris of Texline is here and has the prisoners in charge. Shooting - Gonzales, Dec. 24 - Bud Holloway has been shot through the stomach at Waelder and is in critical condition. Death - Thorndale - A. J. Johnson, age 89, died at the home of his son, E. B. Johnson, 1- mile north of here last Sunday night of old age and complicated disorders. He was a native of Kentucky and came to Texas about 9-years ago. His body is being held awaiting the arrival of a son from Arizona and a daughter from Kentucky. Interment will probably take place today in the Locklin cemetery near San Gabriel. Death - Cameron - C. C. Jones, who formerly lived near Jones Prairie but has been living near Baird for several years, was killed in a run-away accident near his home last Friday. He was driving a team to a wagon when the team became unmanageable and ran-away turning the wagon over on the brink of a high precipice of one of the hills in that area and threw Jones down a steep embankment, killing him almost immediately. His brother, Dick Jones, who lives near Jones Prairie went down to attend the funeral. Birth - Sand Grove - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. George Buffington Birth - Sand Grove - Girl born to Mr. & Mrs. Charley Holt Birth - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Loewenstein last Thursday Death - Judge Robert J. Boykin, age 62, died last Tuesday morning at the family home on Pennsylvania Ave., in Fort Worth. The direct cause of death was an accident that befell the judge last spring while on his way to Beaumont. In attempting to leave a train at Houston, he fell and was injured in his hip. He continued to grow worse until death came. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and the University of Virginia. He came to Texas just after the Civil War and located in Milam county where he was elected two terms as county judge. He moved to Fort Worth 19-years ago and had lived there since. He leaves a wife and three children. [End of issues for 1901] Antemortem - made or done just before one’s death. Milam County, Texas: Gleanings from the Rockdale Messenger 1901