Misc. Newspaper Articles...Rusk County, Texas
EARLY NEWSPAPERS (misc. ones)


Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
To the Sheriff of Rusk Co... You are hereby commanded to summon O. C. Reed, by publication... to
appear at the Court House on the first Sat. of June next at 10 o'clock... to answer the complaint of
George H. Ramey... debt due by account, for the sum of $800.40. W. C. Kelly, J. P.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Independent Order of Good Samaritians & Daughters of Samaria will hold their regular meeting at the
"Temperance Hall"... G. A. Dunn W. H. & Emma Stith, W. D. R.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Original Writ: Dugal Cameron Fitzhugh vs. John Spencer Fitzhugh, Matilda W. Fitzhugh, Ann Maria
Fitzhugh, Willie C. Fitzhugh, Champ S. Fitzhugh, Betty C? Fitzhugh, John E. Mount, Fitzhugh Mount,
Matilda T. Wheat & Benoni Wheat in the Dist. of Rusk Co... Wm. C. Fitzhugh of Louden Co., VA,
deceased... before his death appt. the defendant, Matilda W. Fuzhugh, executrix... and had large land
holdings in Rusk Co. & had not laid off the 1000 ac. due to be divided up among the heirs... and
whereas N. G. Bagley, one of the plaintiffs, has made an affidavit that all of said defendants except John
Spencer Fitzhugh are? residents of Texas... (commanded to come to court) John - Grigsby, C. D. C. R.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Henderson Female Institute excersises were resumed on Monday the 15 th... C. C. Shumate, principal.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Administrator's notice: Letters of Admin. on the estate of Alfred Allred, was granted to the undersigned
by the Probate Ct. of Panola Co. Mar. 1855... Stephen Allred, admin. April 14, 1855.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Enoch Hayes vs. G. M. Drew... by reason of note defendant promised & became liable to pay... the sum
of money specified in the note Jan. 1st, 1855 & interest thereon as consideration for which said note was
given were the following lots of land in the town of Camden in the said conty of Rusk, to wit: Lots nos..
1, 2, 3, & 4, in block no. 17 in the plan of said town, which said lots no. 17 in the plan of said town,
which said lots said plaintiff sold to said defendant, on said 9th, Feb., 1854... John P. Grigsby, Clk. D.
C. R. C.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
US Marshall Sale: US vs Allen Rushing & James A. S. Parsons... for sale to the highest bidder ... 3
horses pointed out by the said James A. S. Parsons as being his... by Deputy Seymour White.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Telegraph: The Meeting of the Stockholders (in the Red River Telegraph Co.)...W. C. Gillean, Sec't.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Administrator's Notice: Letters of Admin. in the estate of D. W. Ragsdale was granted. Signed G. R.
Ragsdale, Mar. 1855.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Henderson Masonic Female Institution... Trustees: S. R. Hollingsworth, William Crain?, J. R. Armstrong,
Henry Berry, William Stedman, W. H. Wadsworth, Wm. F.? McCord.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Citation: Thos. R. Pitner vs Zere McDaniel, B. F. McDaniel & David Pierce... conspiracy to defraud
him. Signed John P. Grigsby.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Dr. John A. Jordon, having permanently located in Henderson, tenders his services to the citizens of the
town...24 years professional experience in the southern climate... He has asscociated himself with... Dr.
Geo. R. Jordon... Until further arrangements can be made, they will be found at the Drug Store of Dr. R.
H. Graham...

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Lost: Headright certificate...Nacogdoches... Moses Barnes by R. W. Martin, attny.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Dr. Poe will continue the drug business... He has been with you for 6 years...

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Negroes for sale: I will sale to the highest bidder at public outcry, before the Court House door in this
place on the 2nd Tues. at our Dist. Ct., 2 li--y negroes, for cash, of the following discription, viz, - One,
a woman about 13? years old, a good house-servant, the other, a boy 9 or 10 years old, and as likely? as
can be found in the South

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
William Reagan vs Edward H. Henry. Whereas plaintiff in above stated his case has filed his petition...
he sold to one Kelsey H. Douglas half a league of land lying in the Co. of Rusk...and through mistake
transferred by deed, 1/2 th --- of head right league of John Vargus, situated in the territory now
comprising the Co. of Smith... Said suit is brought to cancel change & reform the deed...Edward H.
Henry is a non-resident of the state... Wm. Reagan is plaintiff & Edward H. Henry is defendant. John P.
Grigsby, clerk.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Estray notice: Taken up by Absolom Hughes, living in Beat G of Rusk Co....valued at $30... S. G. Swan,
CC.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Lost: The headright certificate of Robert A. Pennally... granted in Jasper Co.

Henderson Daily Times
June 2, 1855
Proclamation by the Governor: $300 reward. Executive Office, Baton Rouge. Whereas official
information has been recieved by me, that a most flagrant murder was commited in the Parish of
Morehouse, on the 17th day of Feb., 1855, by one Greene H. Hopson upon the person of one Livi
Johnson (part is unreadable) Description of the Murderer: Greene B. Hopson is about 5' 8" or 5'10", 40
years old, thin visage, fair skin, & beginning to turn gray, blue eyes, husky voice; when walking he holds
his head to one side, looking towards the ground nearly all the time; when he is conversing with anyone
he avoids looking him in the face, speaking mostly when looking down; he does not read well of nights?;
has once been a celebrated horse racer & gambler in Lumpkin, GA. 

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
W. J. Sparks - This gentleman, (one of the publishers of the Democrat,) is now on a visit to Titus
county, where we take pleasure in commending him to the kindness & hospitality of the citizens
generally. During his absence, he will be in the counties of Smith, Upshur and Woods where he will be
pleased to see all those indebted to the Democrat office...

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
S. Q. Richardson vs Gunn Lofton & J. R. Legrand. (Lofton & Legrand were indebted to S. Q.
Richardson for $40). Signed A. J. Smith, JP & recieved by J. D. Hamilton, Sheriff, Rusk Co.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Land & Negroes for sale.
Having determined to remove to Tennessee, induces me to offer the following valuable property for sale
viz: One tract of land, 13 mi. west of the town of Henderson, containing 3000 acres, between 300 & 400
in cultivation. There is a new frame Gin house, 60 saw Gin stand, and a good Mill on it. Houses of all
kinds sufficient for the place, good never failing springs of water, also about 40 Negroes, 30 of them
hands, 14 or 15 head of Mules & Horses, 4 wagons, 4 yoke of Oxen, about 50 head of Cattle, 200 head
of Hogs, Corn & Fodder sufficient for the place for the next year. I want a cash payment & for the
remander I will give 1, 2, 3, and 4 years credit. Wm. H. Street, Henderson, Rusk county, Nov. 18 th,
1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Whereas, Richard B. Tutt, Stephen P. Hollingsworth, Micajah L. Durham & Armenia A. Durham have
filed their petition in my office against the heirs legatees of Wilson G. Tutt, deceased, under the last will
& testament of the said Wilson G. Tutt, to wit: Caroline McCurry, wife of Jackson McCurry, whose
residence is unknown, Richard Finney, Martha Hogue, Nancy Tutt, wife of John Tutt, Barbary Tutt,
wife of Jackson Tutt, Amanda Hogue, wife of McKnight Hogue, Emily Screws? (Serews?) & Francis
Screws, all residents of Rusk Co.; also Richard McCurry, Orphelia McCurry, Wilson McCurry, Lucy
McCurry, Martha McCurry, Jane McCurry, & Samuel McCurry & all minors whose residence is
unknown to the petitioner. (Part missing here - they're apparently trying to locate the heirs in order to
settle with them.) Signed John P. Grigsby, C.D.C.R.C. by W. H. Bernard, D.C., J. D. Hamilton, Sheriff.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrator's notice: Letters of administration were granted to the undersigned on the estate of Mary J.
Mooring at the Sept. term of the County Court of Rusk...all persons having claims...will please come
forward & pay. J. B(or H. or D.) Mooring. Oct. 1, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
US Mail Line: Stages leave Marshall & Nacogdoches, triweekly & go through in 46 hours by way of
Henderson. Passengers will find comfortable coaches, careful drivers & the best accomidations on this
route. This intersects the daily line from Shreveport to Jefferson at Marshall - also at Nacogdoches, the
tri-weekly lines from Alexandria, Houston & Austin. Travellers arriving at Marshall, Henderson, or
Nacogdoches can take any of the above lines they may desire. Benette Boggess, Proprietor.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Citation: Sarah Lacy, et als. To the sheriff of Panola Co. Whereas Elizabeth Lacy, guardian of the
persons & estates of Sarah, James K., Louisa, & John E. A. Lacy, minor heirs of Wm. H. Lacy,
deceased, has filed her application in the County Ct. of Panola...praying for an order of sale of 200 ac. of
land belonging to said minors...given under my seal...in the town of Carthage...Aug. 26, 1856...J. Hadley
Anderson, Clk. W. E. Cox, sheriff (Rusk Co.) by S. T. Burns, deputy (Rusk Co.)

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrative notice: Notice is hereby given that Duncan Preston, Admin. of the estate of Samuel
McCl--ty, deceased, has filed his settlement of the estate... C. J. Garrison, C. C. C. R. C.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Prospectus of the Henderson Democrat: (Lists M. D. Ector, Editor, Wm. J. Sparks, Publisher & Jas. F.
Martin, Publisher)

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Educational: Fowler Institute- The above mentioned institute will be opened on Monday, the 10 th day of
March under the supervision of G. M. & A. J. Smith... Primary class (reading, spelling & elementary
arithmetic) $10; Jr. Class (English, grammer, geography, philosophy, arithmetic & history) $15; Sr. Class
(Enlish Sciences [including Chemistry, Geology, &c.] Mental & moral Philosophy, Rhetoric, Logic, the
Greek, Latin & French language, and the higher Mathematics embracing Algebra, Geometry,
Trigonometry &c.) $20. Henderson, Mar. 7, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Educational: Masonic Female Inst., Henderson, Texas (includes about the same classes and tuition as
above with Theology except if music is added to the Sr. Class, it is $25) Mentions Thomas Smith,
principal, & trustees as Bennett Boggess, S. P. Holllingsworth, W. A. McClannahan, James R.
Armstrong, B. F. McDonough, A. J. Smith, W. H. Estill.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrative notice: Whereas James McWilliams, Admin. of the estate of Mathew McWilliams dec'd.,
has filed his acct. for final settlement...Rusk Co...C. J. Garrison, C. C. C. R. C.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Robert M. Stewart would respectfully inform the public that he has permanently located in
Henderson...He is prepared to work on Jewelry & Watches, repairing, cleaning, etc... 

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Primary Male School: This institution, one mile & a quarter from Henderson on the Fredonia Rd., will
commence the 3rd session the 1st Tues. in Aug. next...D. W. Crow, Henderson, July 4, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrative notice: Letters of Admin., on the estate of Bolling Hall, decd...Rusk Co., Sept. 20,
1856...Caroline E. Hall, Admix.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Lost Certificate: The unconditional Headright certificate Isaac Hall, decd issued by Panola Co...Also the
duplicate certificate for Geo. Dunlap for 102 ac. issued by the Austin Land Office. W. K. Elliott.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Estray Notice: Taken up, by William C. Bennett, living in Beat # 13, almost 13 mi. north of the town of
Henderson & estrayed before T. J. Roberts, JP, a roan ox...Appraised at $26.50 by James V. Holland &
W. B. Watson. C. J. Garrison, C. C. C. R. C. Oct. 10 th, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrator's notice: Letters of Admin. were granted...estate of Elizabeth N?---lez...E. S. Vansicle.
Sept. 15, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Notice: The undersigned, having at the May term of 1856 of the County Ct...Rusk...obtained letters of
Test. upon the estate of Julien Sidney Devereux...Sarah Devereux, Executrix, John Landrum, Executor.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Lost: I have lost a large leather pocketbook, containing 2 promissary notes, payable to the
undersigned...$400 & the other a due bill...$60...both signed by D.C. Sharp & payable to George W.
Walker...Signed George W. Walker, Oct. 29, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Writ for publication: Guardianship of the minor heirs of Alfred & Parmelia Reed (dec'd.). Whereas Allen
Norris, Guardian...to sell one negro woman, and stock to wit: horses, cows & calves & hogs, together
with the real estate belonging to said wards...C. J. Garrison, C. C. C. R. C...J. D. Hamilton, sheriff.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Executor's Notice: ...Will of James Bagley, dec'd. was probated (Oct. term of Probate Ct.), by which N.
G. Bagley, H. C. Bagley, E. W. Bagley, & Martha Bagley, are constituted executors & executrix of said
Will... N. G. Bagley, et al.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrator's notice: Letters of admin...granted in the estate of Mathew Mosely...Sept. term...Rusk
Co...James Miller, admin.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Administrator's notice: Letters of Admin. were granted on the estate of Charlotte Cardery...Thomas
Berryhill, admin.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Bracken House for sale...in the town of Rusk...Ann G. Bracken & son.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Estray notice: Taken up by D. T. Melton, living in Beat #1, a mare & colt..appraised to be worth $7500
by John Bachelor & Wm. Floyd. C. J. Garrison C. C. C. R. C. 

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Tailoring: The following respectfully informs the gentlemen of Henderson & vicinity that he has opened a
Tailor Shop in the Yellow House, one door above Preston's Drug Store...R. B. Allen. April 5, 1856

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
For Sale: As I have determined to engage in the Warehouse & Commission Business, in Shreveport, LA,
I offer for sale my splendid Family Residence in the town of Henderson, in Rusk Co., Tex. The persons
who are aquainted with the premises, it is useless for me to say anymore in its favor; for the information
of others, ... no pains or expense has been spared...on of the most desirable places in eastern
Texas...(part of description unreadable - looks like 8 rooms?) carraige house...all almost entirely new...5
ac. land...one of the best improved streets in the town & is about 250 yards from the --- square...
Henderson, flourishing town has already the population of 1000 or 1100... Uriah Dunn

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Estray notice: Taken up by John W. Massie, living in Beat #8 about 22 mi. north of Henderson &
estrayed before John Watson JP, a yoke of work oxen... appraised to be worth $30 by Wilson & Wm.
Hester. C. L. Garrison, C. C. C. R. C., Nov. 21, 1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Estray notice: Taken up by Elbert Maines, living in Beat #1, & estrayed before W. L. McMurray, JP, an
ox...appraised by Henry Berry & James Yancy, to be worth $15. C. J. Garrison, C C. C. R. C. Nov. 5,
1856.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Shaving Saloon: The undersigned informs the citizens of Henderson that he has fitted up a Saloon, in the
lower-back-rooms of Star Hotel...Louis Hanack.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
W. H. Jones vs John Tutt: Whereas W. H. Jones (claims John Tutt is indebted to him for $20.50).
Signed W. H. Leach, JP. D. D. Batan signed for the Hend. Democrat.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
Estray notice: Taken up by F. D. Obertheir in Beat #1, 1 mi. east of Henderson & estrayed by W. L.
McMurray, JP, one work ox... appraised by Henry Berry & Wm. Moore for $15.

The Henderson Democrat
Sat., Nov. 29, 1856
John Burke, Fashionable Boot & Shoemaker, respectfully announces to the citizens of Henderson...that
he is now prepared to do all kinds of work in his line of business...Next door to Parson's Drug Store.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Lost Bounty Land Warrent: Thomas Wilson, June 25, 1857.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Lost Certificate: Issued in Nacogdoches Co. A. King Vancickle. June 20, 1857.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Notice: All persons are hereby notified not to trade for a certain promissary note payable to Morris Davis
for $125...& signed by J. H. Hillin? & Jesse Hillin? & Francis Merchant. June, 1857.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Estray notice: Taken up by John F. M. Christie (can't read part) Appraised by D. W. Albe--y & C. H.
Kennard. C. J. Garrison, C. C. R. C. June 17, 1857.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Lost certificate: I have lost or mislaid the duplicate certificate... issued to Samuel Bond... Z. H. Garrison.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Whereas, R. B. Tutt...filed affidavit stating tha I. C. Silvey, is a non-resident of this State... W. L.
McMurray.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Livery stable: The undersigned having purchased & fitted up the new Brick Livery formerly owned by J.
P. Mott...David R. Garnet, proprietor, Marshall, Tex.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
New Store: Staple & fancy dry goods. J. W. Shelton...

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Estray notice: Taken up by Joseph Millstead, in Beat #5, on May 23, one sorrel mare pony...Valued at
$40 by Wm. Swain John F. Sanders. C. J. Garrison, C. C. C. R. C. 

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Estray notice: Taken up by George W. Smith living in Beat #13, and estrayed before F. J. Roberts JP,
June 1, one bay mare...Appraised at $50 by T. A. Brown & W. H. Martin. C. J. Garrison, C. C. C. R.
C.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Estray notice: (Part is unreadable) estrayed before D. T. Barton JP, one gray mare... Appraised by
James George & F. M. Long for $60. June 11, 1857.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Admin. Notice: Estate of Matthew --- (part missing), Z. B. Garrison, Admin. May 16, 1857

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Admin. Notice: Anderson Whetstone, Admin. in the estate of Jas. L. Gilespy?, dec'd. has filed his
financial acct. in my office for the settlement of said estate...May 7, 1857. C. J. Garrison, cccrc

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Lost Certificate: I have lost or mislaid the Duplicate augmentatation Cert. No. 2251 to Samuel Bond, of
10 th day of Jan., 1858. Z. H. Garrison, Henderson, June 9 th, 1857.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Whereas R. B. Tutt has this day filed before me his affidavit stating that I. C. Silvey is justly indebted to
him by acct. in the sum of $90, due by acct. in Feb., 1857, payable to the said R. B. Tutt and that the
said I. C. Silvey is a non-resident of this state, so that the ordinary process of law can be served upon
him. This is therefore to command you to summon the said I. C. Silvey for 3 consecutive weeks...
Richard B. Tutt. Signed W. L. McMurray, J. P.; John D. Hamilton, sheriff.

The Henderson Democrat
June 27, 1857
Whereas Wm. P. Chisum, Admin. of the estate of Louise? Chisum dec'd.


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