Caldwell News-Chronicle. (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, May 2, 1902 Page: 1 of 8
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OUK AIM IB THE GKEATE8T IJENEFIT TO THE FARMERS AND WORKING PEOPLE OF BURLESON COUNTY.
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VOL. XXII.
CALDWELL, BURLESON COUNTY, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1902.
NO. 49.
LYONS.
remains were carried to Bren-
ham for interment.
T. W. Howell, of Coushatta.
Louisana, attended the reunion
at Dallas and while in Texas
ran down to Somerville and
spent two days with his daughter,
Mrs. R. C. Easley. Mr. Howell
expressed himself as well pleased
with our little town and regretted
that his excursion ticket would
not admit of his staying longer.
L. C. Griffin has accepted a
Lvon , Tex a , April 29, 1902.
Editor Nkws-Chkonici.k :
News seems to be an article
of scarcity, but as I've again
consented to send contributions
from this place will, to the be st
of my ability send the correct
thing.
The farms and gardens are
needing rain very badly in this
vicinity, still, there have been
quite a number of our neighbors
who are living high with regard
to vegetables, a* the rain*
of the two weeks past were just among
in time.
Several of the young people
met at the residence of Prof.
and Mrs. Grant last Saturday
eve. and all report a most enjoy-
able time.
Several of the young men of
Somerville were up to attend the which place he will have
afternoon song service at the quarters in future.
Methodist church Sunday. It
was postponed, the date being
fixed for next Sunday.
Will (irant, was among the
visitors Tucsdav.
up again.
Crops are fine, corn all thinned
and plowed, cotton up and
ready to be chopped.
Truck farmers are now ship-
ping large quantities of radishes
daily.
Mrs. Lela McLean has moved
back from Iiutto to her home
here.
Dr. McGregor and J. A. Tay-
lor, Sr., returned Saturday
from Dallas where they attended
the Confederate reunion.
Mrs. J. A. Taylor, Sr., visited
her son, Will Taylor, of Cle-
burne. several days last week.
R. M. Hoffman, left Friday
for Needles, California, having
obtained a railroad position at
that place.
F. M. Wood, formerly of this
. . . , place, but now of Crews, Runnels
position as night watchman at , , ,
... , (county, was here a few davs
Several changes . . J
the tie plant.
and promotions have been made
the employees of the
this week. Frank has a host of
friends here who wish him well
. , in his western home.
plant, but exact names and post- ., ,, . ,
\ , ; Mrs. Hensley returned from
tuuis have not been obtained. ,
Brenham Sunday, after a stay of
FAOAN'S Hillinery.
FAGAN'S Dress Goods.
FAGAN'S Clothing.
FAGAN'S Straw hats. '
FAGAN'S Shoes.
ZEIGLER*S Stylish Footwear fór
Ladies.
PACKARD'S Shoes—Every Pair
Hade to Wear.
EDWIN CLAPP'S Famous Fine
Shoes for Gentlemen--New
Stock now on hand.
Conductor Ess Russell, win
has been running on the Beau-I
rnont branch road, has been
changed to the main line and
leaves today for Temple, at
head-
Miss Claude Russell is visiting
at Merle this week.
Sesera! couples attended the
picnic at Merle last Friday.
Miss Artie Wooster, who has
| some ten days, visiting her sis-
ter at that place.
Mrs. Roberson, of Milano, is
visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. I. V. Hill.
The joint discussion Saturday
night between L. (). Fraim and
K. K. Porter was well attended.
Dee Willingbam was bitten by j
a copperhead Thursday, but is
ilright now.
an organ for the church at this
place. Everybody is invited to
attend.
Dont forget about Sunday
school and B. Y. P. U. at Lib-
erty church every Sunday even-
ing at 3 o'clock. Everybody is
invited to attend.
J. P. Patterson and family
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.
E. Flaningan Sunday.
H. P. Williams is visiting
relatives at Rosebud this week.
D. W. B.
Corn for Sale Cheap-
1 have about 300 bushels of
first-class corn which I will sell
at 75c at the crib at my home
or SOc delivered in Caldwell.
4'i-tf C. M. Poktek.
Mrs. L. I
home from her school at Dean-
ville Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mae Ola Drew, whose
school at Merle was closed with
a picnic Fridav, passed through
Lvons on her homeward trip.
We shall all miss her cheerful
face from Lyons as she was ,t
frequent visitor here.
(Juite a number attended the
Merle picnii last Friday, and
from the beaming faces that were
met, they must have had the
time that only the Nferle people
know how to give.
Mrs. Rouse, of Brenham, was
the guest of her sister. Mrs. F.
M. Griffin la*t week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Holdings
are visiting Beaumont this week.
Mrs. W. F. (irant made Cald
Mines was at been visiting Mrs. Fannie Small!
past two weeks,
for her home in
• k child at this writing.
Madam Rumor, savs that wed-
w I
ding bells will ring ere long.
Don't forget the picnic May 1<>.
Every one invited ti come and
bring dinner for two.
A match game of ball will be
.... ,, , plavcd here Saturday Mav X
.own Irion I iidwen and spent a ; „ ,
,, between Yellow Prairie and
Sipe Springs. Roxev,
during the
'eaves todav
Cameron.
Miss Ethel Stacy, of Nava-
sota, is visiting her cousin, Mrs.
Joe Stacv. this week.
Mrs. P. H. Simpson camc
Arth ti r
It von want your watch clcaned j
and repaired go to J. P. Philp, J
Mr. and Mrs. Willbanks have; Cromartie building. All work.
guaranteed.
lew davs with Mrs.
Harnett last week.
Mr. Simmons, of Eat? range,
who attended the reunion at
Dallas, stopped over a few «lays
with his nephew, L. C. (Iriffin.
Chas. Thompson and family
came down from Brown wood
last Sunday and will remain here
lor some time, he comes to look
after the interest ol the firm of
Thompson Bros, of this place.
After an extended visit to
well a short trip Monday of this Lampasas and other points. Mrs.
weej. Thos. Spears returned to her
Messrs. J. C. Barnett and ! < <• l« t Saturday.
Wm. Blocker. Sr.. have returned Engineer Ed Martin, of the
from a short visit in Beaumont tu- plunt, resigned his position
this week al *'uit P'ace last Monday.
J. W. Wood's sister and fam- tou n |s vcr.v dr.v and
ily, whose name we failed to as- dusty again, but we are glad to
Por fSale Cheap.
¡ A 4U5-acre tract of land six-
miles from Caldwell on Dean-
I ville road, llu acres in cultiva-
tion. 2r> acres grass, plenty of
good tanks, (iood house, well
and barns. Pa.'t cash, balance
easy terms.
Mt'El.I.EK BkOS.
4S-4t-pd Deanville, Texas.
Corn and tlau for Sale.
I have IDO bushel of corn and 7.'
bales of hav for sale, cheap for cash.
W. F. WIN I >KI,I,.
certain, is visiting him at Evons,
Well as the parrot said, "I'll
ring off". cm .ics.
is plenty of water
for Chas. Parks'
Just received a
picket fence and
Come and see us.
Dv
well cut
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SOMIRVII11.
NOOHERVIUE.
Hookkkvii.i.k, Texas. April 2'".
Editor Nkws-Chkonk i.k:
Farmers are nearly all up
with their work. Corn and cotton
are looking fine.
ignite a crowd from our com-
munity attended the unveiling
The Tamilianv club met Mon- at Porter's Chapel Sunday even-
las night witli about eightv inff- Several of them arrived too
present and a general good time!''1*1'' *'u> being misundei-
was had. Twelve new member
know there
in the lake.
The lumbei
new business house is being
f red placed on the ground, and work
long, will begin at once.
A j<r il
were taken in.
Nnvici;,
HoMhHVii.i.r., Texa
Editor Nhuh-Ciikom< i.i:
We are sorry to announce the
death of one ol our citizens, J.
V. Buster, on last Tuesday.
Mr. Buster has been in bad
health for some time, but it was
not thought his condition was
serious until recently, when his
disease made such rapid devel-
opment. All of his children
were summoned. He leaves a
wife, two sons and three daugh-
All repair work guaranteed
bv J. P. Philp, Cromartie build-
ing.
YEI10W PRAIRIt.
("iikiksman, Texas, April. 2*.
Editor Ni:\vh-Ciiwonici.K:
The recent rains have put
farmers somewhat behind with
their work, but with a week of
tora to mourn bis death. The j pretty weather they will catch
tood.
S. A. Rodgers and family vis-
ited friends and relatives at
Mayslield the latter part of last
week.
Mrs. J. D. Brymer and her
daughter are reported on the
sick list this week.
Smallpox has stopped for a
while in our community. It is
to be hoped that there will not
be any more of it.
There will be an ice cream
supper at Dr. J. B. Honeycut's
next Saturday night, May 3.
It is given to raise money to buy
DlAMVIfLt.
I>kvwu.i.h, Texas, April 28.
Editor Ni:\vs-Chkoniclk:
Farm work is progressing.
Grass has commenced growing
and dewberries are ripening,
so our people are once more
rescued from famine.
Henry Moses has a new baby
boy at his house and it was
quite sick all last week.
Mr. James Connolly speaks
glowingly of the hospitality of
the people of Dallas, of the man-
ner in which they entertained
the vast hosts of ex-Confederate
soldiers.
Thorton Bowers is back home
again after a stay of several
months in Marble Falls.
Tom Connolly, John Broad-
well and John Gerdes are trv-
ingto increase their cotton acre-
age this year by putting in cul-
tivation a lot of grass land.
The open woods south of here
must be fine grass land from
the number of cattle people are
expecting it to support, there is
a "dogv" for nearly everv bush.
Pen.
I j:anvji.i.u. Tkxas, April 21'.
Dn i : Monday, April 2S at
the home of John Strong, his
aged mother. The burial will
take place to-day ¿it the Perrv
grave yard. To the bereaved
family we extend our sincere
sympathy.
York Brother's saloon burned
last night with all its contents,
consisting of groceries, confec-
eries etc. Loss partly covered
by insurance. The black-smith
shop was saved by a hard battle
with the flames.
Miss Minnie Maxwell, of Lee
county, is visiting friends and
relatives here this week.
J..T. Garrison, Bud Gibson,
Bob Allen and Mont York left
Sunday for the Brazos bottom
to paint some bridges. Pen.
Just received a big shipment
of the best paints on earth—all
colors. Daniel & King.
BIRCH.
btkch, Texas. April 2'). 1902.
Editor Nkws-Chronici.'k:
The calico dance given last
Saturday night was w ell attended
and a swell time was enjoyed.
Messrs. J. Ptacek, J. W.
Ragsdal.e and Tola Oliver were
at this place Sunday, shaking
hands with the people.
Fred Piwonka and family were
visiting the home of E. A.
Matejowsky Sunday.
A. F. Deutsch. of your city,
was visiting the home of Fred
(iayeska at this place Sunday.
C. W. Currv was out here
Monday telling the people that
he is a candidate for sheriff.
N. E. Porter, of Deanville,
was shaking hands w ith friends
at this place Sunday.
Chas. Orsak and wife were
pleasant visitors at the home of
Mr. Fr. Wiebusch Sunday.
Mrs. E. A. Matejowsky is re-
ported on the sick list this
week. Yt'no.
Notice to Patrons.
Mr. T. H. Brewer, who now
has charge of our yard, is a prac-
tical carpenter and builder, and
at any time you need informa-
tion call on him. He will cut
you patterns for rafters, or as-
sist you in any way possible.
Jenkins & Jenkins.
INDIAN C4MP.
Indian Camp. Texas. April 28.
Editor Nkws-Chwonici.h :
Crops in this community are
looking fine. Cotton is being
plowed and hoed. Most all the
corn has been thinned and
plowed.
The rain we had about two
; weeks ago, was appreciated by
: the people young and old.
Thad Holmes and family, of
Lone Oak, visited J. K. (iroce
last Sunday.
E. L. Flanagan passed through
this community Sunday.
E. H. Flanagan and family
I spent Sunday at Tas Holmes, of
j Lone Oak.
Bonn:—To Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Sexton last Wednesday, a tine
! girl.
I As news is scarce I will ring off.
Peach Blossom.
Our prices on sash, doors, and
blinds, paralyse competition.
Jenkins & Jenkins.
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Caldwell News-Chronicle. (Caldwell, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, May 2, 1902, newspaper, May 2, 1902; Caldwell, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth169387/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Harrie P. Woodson Memorial Library.