MILAM COUNTY TEXAS - Newspapers: The Thorndale Thorn 1905 ****************************************************************************** File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lynna Kay Shuffield USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ****************************************************************************** The Thorndale Thorn 1905 Newspapers have played an important role through the years by not only bringing us local happenings in the community but also news from across the country and around the world. Over the years many records related to our ancestors were lost or destroyed in fires, floods and other natural disasters. 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This book is comprised of newspaper abstracts from The Thorndale Thorn newspaper published in Thorndale, Milam County, Texas and available for purchase on microfilm from Texas Newspaper Collection Center for American History SRH 2.101 University of Texas-Austin Austin, Texas 78712 Thorndale Thorn - Texas Newspaper Collection, Center for American History, University of Texas at Austin, Texas - Reel #2142219427 = = = = = = = = = = Glossary inst. = instant, the present month I.O.O.F = International Order of Odd Fellows IT = Indian Territory ultimo = in the preceding month sic = used to indicate that text it is exactly reproduced from an original with errors = = = = = = = = = = = = The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for January 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for February 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for March 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for April 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for May 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for June 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for July 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for August 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for September 1905 The Thorndale Thorn - No Issues found for October 1905 The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Nov 10, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Editor: E. L. Ramsey Article - Echo of The Great Storm - The anguish experienced by Mr. & Mrs. A. M. Wright on the fateful night of the Galveston Storm, Saturday, September 8, 1900, when their little boy, hardly age 3, was swept away from them by the merciless waves and for weeks afterward during their efforts to find him, are being experienced anew in their efforts to establish the identity of a child now living and well as their own. On the fateful night, the Wrights were living at Virginia Point. Mr. Wright was away from home, between Houston and Virginia Point and his wife and two small children were at home. When the storm came the oldest child was swept away from the mother. She by super-human efforts held on to her other babe and they came through the awful experience alive. Mr. Wright was not able to reach home until late the next day and when he did, everything was swept away but he finally located his wife and younger child. He searched unceasingly for the other child. The Wrights now live at League City. [very lengthy article] Death - Cameron, Nov. 2nd - Goree Wilberly was shot and killed near Baileyville, Milam County, last night and Lige Rogers was shot. Rogers surrendered to officers. Justice Bailey held an inquest at Jones Prairie but no particulars are known. Both are prominent white men. Court - Cameron, Nov. 6th - The case of the State of Texas vs. Robert Todd, Sheriff of Milam County, charged with the killing of ex-Sheriff Giles C. Avriett, was called this morning. The State's Attorney asked for a change of venue. There are some 60 odd witnesses. Court - Cameron, Nov. 7th - The case of the State of Texas vs. Robert Todd, the motion for change of venue was denied. At 2 p.m., two jurors had been sworn in. Article - Cameron, Nov. 7th - J. D. Hefley concluded one of the largest land deals in the county selling 1,000 acres of land to Otto Eckermann for $35,000 cash. Article - Cameron, Nov. 7th - Vital Statistics for October 1905 - Births - white females: 36; white males: 20; colored females: none; colored males: 3; total: 59. Deaths - white females: 11; white males: 9; colored females: 2, colored males: 2; total: 24. The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Nov 17, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Death - Lilac, Nov. 13th - Jim Stanford left Friday night of last week to attend the burial of his sister, Mrs. Kirkpatrick who lived in Kansas City, MO. Accident - Cameron, Nov. 10th - Mr. Stevens, an employee at the San Antonio & aransas Pass Railway office at this place was seriously injured last night when while holding the telephone he caught hold of an electric light and was thrown to the floor unconscious. His hand was badly burned and had not the wire supporting the electric light broken by the eight of his body, he would have been instantly killed. Divorce - Cameron, Nov. 13th - In the case of E. J. Thompson vs. Mrs. E. J. Thompson, suit for divorce was called at court and was dismissed by the Plaintiff. Bridge - Cameron, Nov. 14th - Commissioner's Court - The matter of rebuilding the Faubion bridge across the Little River will come up for action. This bridge fell some time ago and has never been rebuilt and the people from Gause are seeking the rebuilding of the bridge. There is not a bridge south of Cameron to the mouth of Little River, a distance of about 25-miles. Marriage Licenses: M. F. Marston & Gladys Lovet; William H. Wenzel & Maggie B. Belt; Pete Williams & Cora Hargrove; Wilderman Sitz & Pauline Lange; Bohumi Prohozka & Marie Zorosky; C. C. Sproull & Ersie Martin; R. P. Jennings & L. Petre; John Lewis & Louretta Hunter; C. O. Plant & Belle Eckman; H. C. Arnold & Leah Armond - Cameron Herald Death - Gardner, Nov. 14th - John Boswell, brother of Mrs. Mollie Carter of this place died at his home near Tanglewood last Wednesday. His death resulted from having his foot amputated for blood poison. Death - Merchant Killed - Miles, Tex., Nov. 14th - W. P. Cox, groceryman of this place, was shot in the head and killed about 9:30 a.m. today by J. H. Briscoe, a furniture dealer. The shot was fired from the Briscoe residence at Cox, who was seen just across the street in his deliver wagon. Briscoe surrendered to authorities. Death - Into Last Sleep - Dallas, Nov. 12th - George Kaiser, who was removed from his restaurant stand at the Fair Grounds on Thursday night in a state of comatose to a city hospital, died at that place at 11 p.m. tonight. It was said at the fair he had been asleep there for 2-days before being taken to the hospital. His body was removed to the undertakers pending instructions from his relatives in Kansas City [no names given]. The exact cause of his death has not been officially determined. He seemed to suffer no pain and was simply asleep for almost a week. He remained in one position and breathed regularly. Death - Mrs. Mary Gardner, age 48, died at her home in this city Friday about 2 a.m. after an illness of some 3 or 4-weeks from a complications of disorders of the system super- induced by a recent attack of malaria. She was the widow of the late "Tuck" Gardner and had lived in this portion of Milam County for many years. She leaves three sons, Tom Gardner, Sidney Gardner and Early Gardner. Burial was at Pleasant Hill cemetery beside her husband on Friday afternoon. The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Nov 24, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Marriage - Ellison Ridge, Nov. 22nd - Luther Moseley and Miss Nettie Durham were married at San Gabriel on Saturday. Death - Cameron, Nov. 19th - Mrs. Mary Meyers, age 89, widow of David Meyers, died at her home here yesterday. She had lived in Cameron 42-years and was born in Germany. She was a Catholic and funeral services were conducted by Father Steinneweber at Oak Hill cemetery. Court - Cameron, Nov. 20th - In the case of Mrs. Ida Robinson vs. Davilla Telephone & Improvement Co., et al is on trial in the District Court today. The plaintiff is the wife of W. K. Robinson who was killed by lightning while riding along the public road on May 1, 1904 near Davilla and at the time of the accident he was immediately under the telephone wire. Plaintiff alleges the defendant was guilty of negligence that contributed to the death by reason of not maintaining the wire which she alleges were permitted to say and that the deceased came into contact with the low wire at the time of his death. Marriage Licenses: E. L. Johnson & Hatty B. Putlz; Ed Mayse & Mallene Davis; Felix Matula & Mary Gurecky; J. C. Hamil & Mollie E. Thornburg; L. D. Moseley & Nettie Dunham; Ben Williams & Zora Lowhorn; W. L. Cass & Ella Ellioitt; Dolph Dunham & Edna Dunham; Edward Brandt & Louise Schroeder; Ernest Walker & Tillie Blankenship; S. H. Dobbs & Velma Fuller; J. C. Godwin & Annie Hodnett; J. H. Clark & Willie H. Parker; Ike Ledbetter & Ruby White Marriage - Gano, Nov. 21st - Jack Dickey and Miss Rebeckah Thomas were married Death - Pleasant Hill - Nov. 21st - Mrs. Mary Gardner of Thorndale died of consumption on Thursday night. Burial was at Pleasant Hill cemetery on Friday evening. She leaves three children. Birth & Death - San Gabriel - The babe [no name given] that was born to Mr. & Mrs. Will Baird last Sunday, died Tuesday and was buried in the Locklin Cemetery on Wednesday. Marriage - San Gabriel - Luther Moseley and Miss Nettie Dunham were married by Dr. Whitfield at the home of Will Baird last Saturday afternoon. Marriage - E. L. Johnson and Miss Hattie Williamson of the Nile community were married last Sunday morning at the home of Mr. & Mrs. O. A. Williamson by Justice J. H. Franklin. The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Dec. 1, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Court - Cameron, Nov. 25th - The jury in the case of the State of Texas vs. John Brackenbush, charged with killing Frank Stork have not reached a verdict and indications are there will be a mistrial. Court - Cameron, Nov. 26th - After being out about 20-hours, the jury in the case of the State of Texas vs. John Brackenbush, failed to agree and were discharged by the court. Article - Cameron - Rev. J. C. Oxley, pastor of the Methodist Church, preached his last sermon here this morning before leaving for Pittsburg tomorrow. Court - Cameron, Nov. 28th - Robert Edwards was convicted of horse theft in three cases and given 2-years in the Penitentiary Court - Cameron, Nov. 28th - Hugh Colton was convicted of burglary and given 2-years in the Penitentiary Court - Cameron, Nov. 28th - Elliott Young was convicted of sodomy but on motion of the District Attorney, a new trial was granted and a motion to dismiss sustained. Death - Deaf Man Killed - Milano, Nov. 26th - John Wilson received fatal injuries in an accident yesterday at 4 p.m. about 400-yards from the depot. A southbound passenger train was coming in full speed on the Santa Fe track when a man driving a team of mules was discovered trying to cross. When the train was brought to a stop the rear coach was found to be about 15-feet beyond the scene of the accident. It was found one of the mules was killed outright, the other unharmed, and Mr. Wilson was badly injured. He died about 2 o'clock last night. He was deaf and the crossing is down grade with banks on each side preventing one from seeing an approaching train until close at hand. Visiting - On Monday morning, Dr. S. E. Woody, wife and little daughter of Louisville, KY and W. B. Woody and mother of Rockdale visited the family of J. T. Woody. The reunion of the three brothers and mother was joyful. They left Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. S. E. Woody going to Caldwell to visit her father, Judge McIver of that place; W. B. Woody returning to his home in Rockdale and Dr. Woody, accompanied by his brother J. T. Woody and his daughter, Kate Woody, going to San Antonio to take in the fair. Marriage - Bennie Simank and Miss Bertha Noack of this city were married Thursday at 4 p.m. by Rev. A. K. Kramer. The bridal party and a number of guest repaired to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ernst Noack, who live 3-miles north of town to celebrate. The couple will make their home in Thorndale, having rented the home formerly occupied by J. H. Kunze. The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Dec. 8, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Court - Cameron, Dec. 2nd - Lawrence Evans who is charged with assault with intent to murder Henry Wade, colored on the 26th inst., was placed on bond. The examining trial will be on Dec. 7th. Wade is improving and is not thought fatally wounded. 50th Wedding Anniversary - Cameron, Dec. 3rd - Mr. & Mrs. J. Claxton celebrated their golden wedding at their home in this place yesterday. It was not largely attended. For years they have lived in Milam County. Court - Cameron, Dec. 4th - In the case of the State of Texas vs. Jeff Cammer, charged with malicious mischief in breaking a cistern at the public school is now on trial. Court - Cameron, Dec. 6th - Jim Gamble, negro, who lives near Jones Prairie was convicted of selling whisky in a local option county and fined $20 and 20-days in jail. Death - Lilac, Dec. 5th - Uncle Mark McRee died at his home near here on Sunday evening about 2 o'clock. He had suffered 4-months with cancer. He was an old Confederate solder and was a member of Missionary Baptist Church. Services were at 3 p.m. Monday. He leaves an aged wife and four children [no names given]. Death - Mrs. [Emma] Paul Schultz died at her home in the city [Thorndale] on Monday of this week. Burial was at St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery on Tuesday. She leaves a husband and several children [no names given]. Sickness - Millerton, Dec. 5th - J. Thompson suffered a stroke of paralysis Advertised Letters: E. T. Avery; D. J. Carey; D. V. Carey; T. B. Davis; L. Duelson; Jennie Duesson; Minnie Greer; Randle Jourdon; Mrs. Fannie Johnson; Geo. Johnson; Rev. H. E. James; Miss Rebecca Lewis; J. D. Lake; Wesley Owens; J. S. Silas; Ernest Rogers; A. M. Reilly; R. C. Randall; J. N. Thorp; Mrs. Malinda White; D. B. Webster; Sarah Warren - Mexican: Diego Ojeda Death - At Rest - Mrs. Ida E. Moore, nee: Robinson, wife of J. G. Moore died Wednesday, Nov. 29th at 2:30 a.m. at her home near San Gabriel. She was buried at the old Moore Cemetery just a few hundred yards distance. She was born in Dyersburg, TN on Feb. 22, 1845 and in 1859, with her father's family left Tennessee and came to Texas. Her father located at Hington, Washington Co., In 1867, he moved to Milam Co. and settled on the Gabriel. In 1870, she married J. G. Moore. They had five children: Emma Moore, Dora Moore, Lee Onora Moore, John Moore and Otis Moore. In early life she joined the Methodist Church but in 1873, she joined the Christian church. She taught a Literary School for 3-years before her marriage. She had been an invalid for several months but no serious fears were entertained until about 10-days ago when she became very ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, and children, Dora and Otis. tribute by Mrs. J. T. Woody [very lengthy article taking a whole column of the newspaper] Brith - Boy born to Mr. & Mrs. Ollie Osborn on Friday of last week Death - San Gabriel, Dec. 7th - Mrs. J. G. Moore who had been sick for several months was taken suddenly very ill about 2-weeks ago, died last Wednesday morning, Nov. 29th, at half past two o'clock. The was buried at the Moore cemetery near her home at 4 p.m. that afternoon. Marriage - Aden Worley of the Nile community and Miss Minnie Williams of Salty were married last Sunday on the Henderson Crossing Bridge on Brushy Creek by Justice J. H. Franklin. Marriage - Pleasant Hill, Dec. 6th - John Poe of the Florence neighborhood and Miss Arrie Howe of the Colonley neighborhood were married last night. Marriage - J. V. Poe and Miss Arrie Howe were married at the home of Rev. A. A. Wilder on Wednesday, Dec. 6th, at 6 p.m. The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Dec. 15, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Death - Cameron, Dec. 9th - James A. Shaw, age about 38, died at the Milam Hospital here yesterday afternoon of a lingering illness caused by stomach problems. He was of a prominent family and came here from Georgia and is the brother of Dr. E. N. Shaw, a prominent physician of this place. Newspaper - Cameron, Dec. 12th - The Cameron Daily News, edited by Mr. Moore and Mr. Hodge, made its first appearance this afternoon. It is an all-home printed and filled with items of local interest. Death - H. O. Hollowell received news on Wednesday of the death of his mother [no name given] in Princeton, KY. The news was a shock as he had been expecting her to visit him soon. Death - Mrs. Martha Brinkley, wife of C. C. Brinkley, died on Friday evening, Dec. 1st. She had long been a patient sufferer and the end came in painless and unconscious relief. Burial was at the Fraimville Cemetery last Sunday and was attended by a number of Gause people. She was born in Arkansas in 1863 and lived in or near Gause since age 4 and was a member of the Baptist Church - Gause Gazette Death - Miss Lety McCoy, age 43, died at the home of her mother [no name given] in the Gano community on Thursday night of this week after a lingering illness. Burial was in the Pleasant Retreat cemetery at 2 p.m. this (Friday) afternoon. Marriage - Henry Howe and Miss Wallie Catchings were married at the home of Rev. A. A. Wilder on Dec. 9th. [damage to article] The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Dec. 15, 1905 Note: Damage to issue In Memoriam - Castle Hall, San Gabriel Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Rockdale, Dec. 18, 1905 - In Memory of our brother, Jr. R. Rowland, deceased [damage to article] Marriage - Gano, Tex., Dec. 12th - J. A. Butler and Miss Vernice Seales were married on Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the home of the bride's parents [no names given] in the Gardner neighborhood. Marriage - Pleasant Hill - Dec. 18th - Albert Butler and Miss Vernice Scales of the Watson Branch community were married at the home of the bride on Sunday morning. Marriage - Gano, Tex., Dec. 21st - J. A. Campbell and Miss Eva Brooks drove over to Bro. Wilders and were married Wednesday, Dec. 20th at 2 p.m. They are both of the Millerton community. Death - J. R. Rowland died at his home in Rockdale last Friday at 7 p.m. after an illness of several months. Burial was in the City cemetery on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. according to the rites of the Knights Templar. He had lived in Rockdale for more than 30-years. Marriage - Gano, Dec. 19th - Iven Strater and Miss Maud Sides were married last Sunday at 3 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents [no names given]. Marriage - Otto Obermiller of the Sandoval community and Miss Mary Grill of near this place were married on Thursday evening at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Thorndale by Rev. A. W. Kramer. The Thorndale Thorn, Fri., Dec. 29, 1905 Note: Damage to issue Court - Cameron, Dec. 26th - Deputy Sheriff M. M. Johnson returned yesterday from Rockdale with Salvador Rodriquez charged with killing John Martinez at the Vogel coal mine on Sunday. The prisoner was placed in the county jail. His left are was accidentally shot by himself, the ball passing through and making a bad wound. Little was learned about the killing as it occurred in a Mexican camp but from was learned the trouble is thought to be about the deceased and the prisoner being in love with the same woman. Death - Mrs. William Chappell, more than 80 years old, a respected lady of Jones Prairie, died at the home of Dr. Fontain yesterday and was buried at Little River Cemetery today. Her husband came to this county many years ago from Washington county. The town of Chappell Hill having been named for her husband. Death - Samuel Hefley, age 77. died at his home in Cameron at 2:30 a.m. this morning after a long and lingering illness. He was born in Tennessee in 1829 and married Miss Tinney Hall in 1858. If he had lived another week, they would have been married 50-years. They had six sons and two daughters and all survived except a son who died in infancy. He came to Texas in 1879 and settled at the place where he died, never having moved. His wife, who is age 70, survives. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery. Marriage - Jack Satterfield and Miss Annie Johnson of the Nile community were married on Tuesday night of last week. Parental objections on the bride's side made it necessary that the occasion was on the "Q.T." The bride is the daughter of, Mr. & Mrs. T. L. Johnson. [end of newspapers for 1905]