1886
News from Mesquite.
The
Bois d'Arc Alliance met last night at the Bennett Schoolhouse.
The President, E. D. Bennett, occupied the chair. Over 150 members
of the Farmers' Alliance were in attendance. The delegates on
cotton yard reported. Several were initiated, three being ladies.
Moses Brown, a Farmers' Alliance
man and a Knight of Labor, read a circular regarding boycotting
the Stetson hat and Sanger Bros., of Dallas. The president ruled
the matter out of order, as the next meeting (Tuesday) was appointed
as the time to discuss that matter. Notwithstanding this, several
called for James T. Vanston to address them. And he did, still
maintain that he Farmers' Alliance had quite enough to do to
mind their own business, and urging upon all present, to maintain
a very conservative action in this matter, stating also that
at the county convention called for Feb. 22, the matter would
be acted on. Mr. Vanston notified meetings to be at Lancaster
on Thursday, and at Lisbon on Friday and Haught's store on Saturday
at 1 o'clock. He also stated that one week from next Saturday
night, J. M. Knox and himself would organize an alliance at Elam,
a station about ten miles distant, on the Trunk Railroad. The
schoolhouse is clear of debt.
Hon. T. F. Nash, it is regretted,
leaves our community to take charge of the Grange store at Duck
Creek. There is some talk of him becoming a Knight of Labor.
Brother Kimbrough is high up in
the ranks of that order.
Dr. Paschall has sailed for Europe.
The different Alliances of Kaufman
County meet at Forney next Saturday at 1 o'clock.
The farmers are getting along well
with the spring work and many expected to have corn planted by
the 20th of this month.
The wheat and oat crop looks good,
this fine weather benefiting it very much.
- February
11, 1886, Dallas Morning News, p. 8, col. 2.
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1890
MESQUITE MATTERS.
Special to
the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE,
Tex., Dec. 26.-- Yesterday was a very quiet Christmas, most people
contenting themselves with a good dinner at home. All the stores
were closed, most of the day, and the saloons were the only places
where the loafers could warm themselves. The very cold weather
prevented a children's donation meeting at the Methodist church
to-day.
Night before last, Marshal Quinn
had his hands full. About 9 a. m., some parties found eight sacks
of flour under Kimbrough's warehouse, which had been stolen out
of the house and left under the house to be taken away later
in the night. Watch was kept all night, but no one came for the
flour, they having scented the watchers.
Roll Humphreys, who stands charged
with killing J. S. Staggs at this place, mounted his horse and
proceeded to paint the town red, whereupon the marshal proceeded
to run him down. He drew his knife on the marshal, but in a jiffy,
he was disarmed and landed in the lock-up.
- December
26, 1890, Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 3.
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1891
MESQUITE OFFICIAL CHANGES
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Matrimonial, Sunday
School
and Other Items.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., May 13.--The town council met as usual
last night, and it being the last for the old aldermen, that
body retired and the newly-elected ones were installed. Ex-Representative
J. C. Rugel and Hon. R. S. Kimbrough were elected in the places
of A. L. Clark, deceased, and W. S. White, who declined the office.
G. B. Gross, J. D. Brunner, T. L. Paschall, ex-Representative
J. C. Rugel and Hon. R. S. Kimbrough compose the new board of
aldermen and we anticipate the city's future prosperity to be
great.
Mr. Will Caldwell and Miss Linnie
Paschall were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Long Creek,
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Nelson Keen of Rose Hill,
officiating. The fortunate groom is one of Long Creek's most
prosperous farmers and the happy bride is the daughter of E.
P. Paschall, a wealthy farmer and one of the first settlers of
Dallas county.
Senator R. S. Kimbrough and Ex-Mayor
Russell left to-day for Paris to attend the state Sunday-school
convention.
Drs. Fowler and Pinson, two prominent
physicians of Forney, were in Mesquite Monday.
Messrs. Lyons and Jeff Starnes
of Forney were in the city Tuesday.
Calhoun Knox and family returned
from Greenville, where they have been on an extended visit.
Mr. Leon Calloway left Tuesday
for Taylor county, to be gone several days.
Mrs. J. J. Atchison and Miss Cora
Paschall have returned from an extended visit to relatives at
Farmer's Branch.
The indications here are good for
a big rain and farmers are jubilant, and the consequences are
business is getting much better.
- May 13, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 4, col. 2.
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MESQUITE MATTERS.
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Glorious Rain--Growing
Crops.
Personal Mention.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., May 18.--A glorious rain fell here last
night which was badly needed for the growing crops, and farmers
say the prospects are now very flattering for a large yield of
cotton. that's just what this part of the country needs and Mesquite
will do more business to the square inch than any town of its
size in the county. R. S. Kimbrough is so assured of this fact,
that he will begin the erection of a brick building in order
to increase his already large stock and meet the demands of the
people.
T. E. Champion, once editor of
the late Mesquiter, has moved back to Mesquite and has charge
of the Democrat, while J. M. Knox, the editor, is attending the
Press Association at Corsicana.
Mr. R. P. Curtis and family arrived
here yesterday from Kansas City, Mo., where they have been sojourning
for the past six weeks.
Mr. Perry Porter of Dallas is in
our city to-day.
Mrs. Kate Mallory and children
of Elmo are in the city, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Callaghan.
Miss Minnie Riggs, an accomplished
young lady of Forney, and Mrs. Jennie Jordan, her sister, of
Terrell, were in the city yesterday visiting the family of J.
M. Gross.
H. B. Cox of Riley [Rylie?] was
in town Saturday. Mr. Cox says the TIMES-HERALD is the favorite of papers among his people.
Mrs. F. P. Huff, wife of our accommodating
station agent, gave a delightful entertainment to her friends
Saturday night.
The correspondent learns that Mr.
John Cox, an old resident of Rylie, and postmaster of that place,
died yesterday morning. He was well known here and everybody
feels the loss.
- May 18, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 2, col. 1.
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MESQUITE NEWS.
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Gleaned by a Regular
Correspondent.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., May 25.--The prospects for the past few
days for a good rain have been good, but the people have grown
so accustomed to fine prospects here that they have ceased to
grumble. But, we do not exactly need a big rain now, and the
prospects for a big crop are very flattering indeed.
The little girl of Mr. and Mrs.
J. M. Walker, who lives a few miles east of here, was knocked
off the railroad track Saturday by a freight train. It was picked
up and brought to town by the train men and Dr. John O'Callahan
was immediately summoned to attend the case. It was found to
be considerably bruised but not dangerously hurt. From what we
can learn, no blame is attached to the railroad men.
Mr. Beach, who lives a few miles
north of this place, lost a child last week with the spotted
fever. Mr. Wayne Futrell has a child down with the same disease,
but it is getting well. With the exception of these two cases,
the health of the community is excellent. The physicians have
this disease under control now and the case above referred to
is the only one that has died for some time.
Hon. J. C. Rugel has gone to Kentucky
as a delegate to the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church.
Ex-Mayor Russell is holding down the hardware business during
his absence.
Miss Janie Worthington, an accomplished
young lady of New Hope, was in town Saturday. Miss Janie is one
of the belles of this county and well known to Dallas society.
Mr. Ed Mosley, a prominent young
man of Dallas, is out visiting his friend, Geo. Worthington.
They are putting in the time fishing and hunting.
Mr. Lively, the popular traveler
of the TIMES-HERALD, was in town last week. He is a rustler and
is doing good work for the HERALD out here.
Rev. Mr. Hyter of Dallas, preached
to the Presbyterians here Sunday and Sunday night. In the opinion
of many, he is an able divine.
- May 25, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 1.
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Mesquite Notes.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., May 28.--Mrs. F. P. Huff, wife of our
accommodating depot agent, gave an enjoyable entertainment last
night to their many friends. All present remarked that it was
one of the best of the season. Mr. Forston and his sister, Miss
Lee, of Dallas, were out to assist in partaking of toast that
was spread before the guests. The time flew away so fast that
it was after midnight before the guests departed; and when they
did leave, the look of each one told how much the entertainment
had been enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Huff never fail to make a success
on such occasions.
Mr. Chas. T. Hill, a prominent
citizen of Terrell, and his sweet little daughter, Minnie, were
in Mesquite last week, visiting Dr. and Mrs. ___ O'Callaghan.
Miss Maolo New, an accomplished
young lady of this place, has accepted a position in the postoffice.
T. E. Champion, R. L. Bennis [?]
and Ed Russell, left yesterday for San Antonio. They have agreed
to work for Uncle Sam five years.
J. B. Wilson of Dallas was out
yesterday.
- May 28, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 3.
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A DOCTOR'S BILL.
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Local and Personal
Notes From
Mesquite.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., June 3.--The town council held its regular
meeting Tuesday night in the mayor's office and the account of
Dr. L. M. Stroud of Terrell, against the town for $100, was discussed.
Dr. Stroud was called to Mesquite during the late epidemic to
consult with the local physicians and devise some means to check
the further spread of the disease then raging, and which almost
depopulated our town. The doctor came over, and some time after,
sent in his bill to the council,, which was rejected on the grounds
that it was exorbitant and that the doctor did not do the town
any good. This, as a matter of course, wounded the professional
pride of the eminent doctor when he heard of it and his presence
here Monday night accompanied by Capt. Allen of Terrell, was
in justice to himself, and merely to present the facts of the
case to the council as he viewed them. He arose and presented
his case to the council in a most genteel and kindly manner and
only asked for fair play, as he bore no malice toward the good
citizens of Mesquite and would prefer the matter to be settled
without further trouble. The council finally decided to appoint
a committee to visit the physicians of Dallas and present the
case to them, Dr. Stroud agreeing to settle the matter by their
decision. The affair has caused a great deal [of] gossip.
Mr. Chas. T. Hill, of Terrell,
is circulating among Mesquite people this week.
Hon. J. C. Rugel has returned from
Kentucky where he has been attending the general assembly of
the Presbyterian Church.
Deputy Sheriff Bollick and family,
of Dallas, were out Sunday visiting the family of W. H. Cullom.'
Ed Vanston, R. G. Chapman, Gus
and Albert Moore took in East Fork bottom on a fishing expedition
Tuesday. The usual amount of snake preventative was carried along.
Miss Ada Cullom, the accomplished
daughter of our popular townsman, W. H. Cullom, was out last
week from Dallas, visiting her parents, accompanied by Mrs. C.
Gillespie and several others, whose names the correspondent failed
to learn. She returned Sunday to finish her course in music.
Mr. Tom Worthington, Jr., of New
Hope, was down Sunday visiting one of Mesquite's belles.
Drs. Allen of Dallas, Bohannon
of Scyene and Callaghan of Mesquite, met at Mr. Chases' residence,
northwest of this place, Tuesday, to perform a surgical operation
on his son, who injured his limb some time ago. We learn that
the operation was postponed and will be performed at some other
time.
- June 3, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 2.
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MESQUITE NEWS.
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Report of a Man
Found Hung.
Gibbs to Speak to the
Democracy.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, June 10.--The long looked for rain fell here
Saturday, which has assured a big corn crop; cotton is also looking
fine and a larger crop than usual of the fleecy staple is looked
for this fall.
The county Sunday school convention
will meet at Farmer's school house near Richardson on June 20.
It will be the largest gathering of the season and Mesquite will
be presented en mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Judy were in the city
Sunday visiting their daughter, Mrs. F. P. Huff. Mr. Judy is
superintendent and general manager of the Pecos Valley railroad.
Miss Hattie Miller has returned
from Huntsville, where she has been attending the State Normal
school and will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. B. F.
Tisinger, at New Hope.
Prof. W. P. Bradshaw, traveling
agent of the Dallas School Supply Company, was in town this week.
Miss Fannie Richardson and Mrs.
Dillard, of Dallas, returned home yesterday after spending several
days with Mr. and Mrs. John Duff.
Mrs. Duff gave one of her excellent
dinners Sunday in honor of her Dallas guests and Prof. Bradshaw,
and the correspondent were among the invited guests.
From some cause or other, we know
not how, news reached here that a man was seen suspended to a
limb in East Fork bottom, between this place and Forney, but
upon investigation, it was found to be a mistake. Of course,
the news created a great deal of excitement, as such a thing
has never happened in the history of Mesquite. A majority of
the citizens were in hopes that it was the correspondent for
the Kansas City Sunday Sun of this place.
The next meeting of the Democratic
club will be on the third Tuesday in this month, when ex-Gov.
Gibbs will be allowed to explode.
- June 10, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 3.
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MESQUITE MATTERS.
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A Correspondent
Roasted--Per-
sonal Mention.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, June 17.--The Kansas City Sun showed up here
again Sunday with a write up of Mesquite. The citizens are very
indignant as it spoke very disrespectful of some of the best
and most respectable families of this community, and they have
about come to the conclusion that the correspondent of the dirty
sheet does not board in Mesquite. If he is ever found out, Canada
will be a much healthier place for him than hereabouts.
A little shower fell here last
night, but not enough to do any good.
Dr. J. O'Callaghan attended the
medical society at Terrell Monday, of which he is a member.
Rev. Mr. Brown of Lampasas county
expounded the gospel at the Presbyterian church Sunday. He is
quite a young man, but a fine speaker.
- June 17, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 3.
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BOOMING MESQUITE.
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What About the Separate
Coach
Law?--Local Notes.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., June 24.-- Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Huff entertained
their many friends at their cosy residence in North Mesquite
Saturday night. After spending some time in innocent games, a
royal feast was spread before the guests. The occasion was one
to be long remembered by those who were present.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cullom were out
from Dallas Sunday, visiting the family of W. H. Cullom.
Miss Elna Wesson, an accomplished
young lady from Forney, was visiting the family of Wm. Kimbrough
Sunday.
Rev. Mr. Pinson of Forney preached
at the Baptist church Sunday and Rev. Mr. Anderson, Sunday night.
Scyene is to have a picnic next
Saturday. It is one of the best places in the county for such
an occasion.
Mesquite is on a big boom at present.
Her citizens are talking of having an artesian well bored right
away. The capital is here to do such a thing and why not do it?
The Dallas County Democrat is doing noble work toward this grand
scheme, and it is to be hoped that the citizens will appreciate
it enough to give it their support.
Miss Ada Cullom was out from Dallas
Saturday visiting her parents. She returned Monday, accompanied
by her sister, Miss Viola, who will remain in Dallas a week.
We have heard the question asked
very often, why the separate-coach law is not enforced? The separate
coach is attached to trains, but it seems that the law is not
enforced. Whose fault it is, we cannot say, and not being able
to answer the question, would like to hear from the TIMES-HERALD on
the subject.
- June 24, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 4.
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Mesquite Locals.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., June 27.--The Mesquite Democracy will
meet next Tuesday night. Hon. Dudley Wooten of Dallas will address
the club.
Mrs. S. D. Lawrence is at Wooten
Wells for her health.
Miss Jones, an accomplished young
lady of Dallas, is out visiting Miss Janie Smith.
Rev. Mr. Templeton of Dallas was
out yesterday, circulating among his many friends.
Mr. Wayne Bounds was seriously
hurt Tuesday by coming in contact with the rear end of a mule.
At this writing, he is doing very well.
Mr. Will Lynes of Dallas and Miss
Viola Cullom, of this place, were married last night at the bride's
residence in Mesquite. It was a very quiet affair, only the near
relatives of the bride being present. Rev. Adair officiated.
The bride and groom left immediately for Dallas, their future
home.
Drs. Allen of Dallas, Bohannon
of Scyene and J. O. Callaghan of Mesquite, amputated the limb
of Mr. Chase, northwest of her Friday. The bone was so badly
inured that nothing short of amputation would do any good.
- June 27, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 5.
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DIED FROM AMPUTATION.
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A Revival--County
Sunday
School Convention--Other
Local Notes.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, June 30.--The Methodist denomination began
a protracted meeting here Sunday night. Great good is expected.
Mr. Chase, whose limb was amputated
a few days ago, of which mention was made in the TIMES-HERALD,
died Sunday. So great was the shock, that he could not survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Wesson and
Mrs. Frank James and little girl, Dallasites, were visiting friends
and relatives here Sunday.
Mrs. C. H. Malloy of Elmo is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Callaghan.
Miss Utia Curtis of Rockwall is
in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. S. Kimbrough.
The county Sunday school convention
meets at Richardson Thursday. Mesquite, as usual, will be represented.
Mr. and Mrs. John Timmins of Cedar
Hill were out Saturday visiting old acquaintances. They returned
Sunday accompanied by Gracie, the little daughter of Dr. and
Mrs. Cullom.
- June 30, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 3, col. 2.
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The Crops.
From the Mesquite Democrat.
J. G. Floyd: Corn is short, and
the prospect for cotton poorer than I ever saw before at this
time of year. There is plenty of stock but nothing on it. It
has time yet, but not if we don't soon get rain.
A. J. Pulaski: Just the poorest
and if it don't rain soon, we will not make a fourth of a cotton
crop.
John Duff: The cotton will not
make a quarter of a bale to the acre.
F. A. Harris: My crop is very good.
Cotton is fruiting very well. I have seen a much worse prospect
make a powerful cotton crop.
B. D. Bohannon: I have, both of
corn and cotton, a good average crop.
S. G. Lackey: The crop prospects
are better than this time last year.
R. S. Kimbrough: I have on my place
a pretty fair crop, both of corn and cotton, and I claim to know
a good crop when I see it.
James Snyder: I have not had enough
rain on my crop since it came up to wet the top of the soil;
yet, I have a pretty fair crop. My corn will make fully 20 bushels
to the acre if it don't rain another drop. Cotton is growing
right along, and since the past two weeks, has been putting on
fruit.
D. A. Davis: Corn is made and is
very good. Cotton has a fine weed, but is not fruiting in proportion
to the stalk. In my opinion, we need not count on a good cotton
crop this year.
W. W. Hamilton: Corn is nothing
extra. Cotton is very indifferent.
J. D. Brunner: My cotton is late,
but it looks well and gives a good promise. My corn will make
nearly an average crop.
D. J. Brown: How is my crop? It
is pretty good. I have noticed ever since I have been in the
state that some time during a crop season, the prospect was anything
but encouraging, but it generally turns out that as much, or
more, is made than can be gathered.
John Knox: My crop promises well.
You can't tell anything about cotton yet. Next month is the time
for cotton to do its do.
- July 14, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 5, col. 4.
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FROM MESQUITE.
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Religious, Crops
and Artesian
Well Notes.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., July 14.--The Methodist meeting, which
has been protracted here, closed Friday night. It was one of
the best ever held in Mesquite. About twenty souls were added
to the cause of Christ and pledged themselves to battle with
the storm of life and fight their way on to the better world.
The Presbyterians have employed
Rev. Mr. Hyter to preach for them six months. They will begin
a protracted meeting in August.
The weather at this point has been
very warm and disagreeable. Rain is needed badly, not only for
crops, but nearly every cistern and well in the city is dry.
Most of the farmers of this community have been interviewed on
the crop prospects, and while some say not a d---n thing will
be made, others say that the prospects are better now than at
this time last year. This dry spell has made the people think
more seriously of boring an artesian well than ever.
- July 14, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 2.
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MESQUITE MATTERS.
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The Weather, Politics,
Crops
and Personal Mention.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., July 24.--As it seems to be customary
to say something about the weather in communications, we will
simply say that it is hot, and the indications are good for rain
just now. Crops, however, do not need rain.
The Young Men's Prayer Meeting
Convention of North Texas will meet here the 1st of August and
Mesquite is making preparations to entertain the visitors.
Senator Kimbrough, by invitation,
spoke in reply to Harry Tracy at Rockwall yesterday. He also
addressed the citizens of Long Creek last week on the amendments
to the constitution.
The Juvenile Minstrel Club of Dallas
played at Gross Hall Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
The scholarship voting contest
going on in the TIMES-HERALD is getting to be interesting. Just watch Mesquite's
nominee from now on.
- July 24, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 4.
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MESQUITE LOCAL NOTES.
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Fine Crops--Church
and Per-
sonal Notes.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, July 28.--Having heard so many complaints about
a short cotton crop in the last few weeks and not having any
room for doubt, the TIMES-HERALD reporter drove out in the country Sunday to
see for himself and was agreeably surprised to find crops looking
fine, especially cotton. In our opinion, this will be one of
the largest cotton crops Texas ever had. The only kick coming
to the farmer will be the low price.
Miss Bonny Coats of Long creek
and Mr. O'Neal of Vernon were married at the bride's residence
Sunday evening, Rev. Adair officiating. They left for Vernon
Monday morning. As the reporter was not present, we can't say
how numerous and handsome the presents were.
Rev. J. T. Pinson of Forney, assisted
by Rev. Mr. Kay of Garland, are protracting a meeting at the
Baptist Church.
Miss Lena Knox of Dallas is in
the city this week visiting relatives.
Master Dennis Collins, a bright
lad of Dallas, is out spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. John
Duff.
J. B. Wilson of Dallas was out
Monday looking after affairs on his ranch.
A "scrap" took place
on Marshall's ranch, west of Mesquite the other day. A knife
and a club were the weapons used. No serious result.
Mr. Tom Motley, who lives north
of this place, is suffering with a broken jaw. Been playing base
ball.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapman have
returned home after an extended visit at Denver, Col.
- July 28, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 2.
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Mesquite Locals.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., Aug. 5.--The young men's prayer meeting
convention, after a session of four days, closed their meeting
Sunday evening. About twenty-four delegates were in attendance.
The delegates were royally entertained and left well pleased.
Garland was selected as the next place of meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Lynes, Miss Lynes
and Mr. D. Goldman of Dallas, were out Sunday, visiting W. H.
Cullom's family.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Curtis left
Tuesday night for an extended visit to Michigan.
Mr. and Mrs.. Locner of Terrell,
are here visiting Lee Kirkland and family.
Senator Kimbrough addressed the
citizens of Futrell school house on the amendments to the constitution
Monday night.
Hon. J. C. Rugel is in Galveston
as a delegate to the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Honor.
Mr. Wall Coats of the Long Creek
neighborhood was bitten by a snake the other day while fishing.
The usual "antedote" for snake bite was used and he
is now all right.
Rev. Mr. Walker of Lancaster has
begun a series of meetings at the Christian Church.
- August 6, 1891, Dallas
Daily Times Herald, p. 6, col. 2.
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THE WORK OF LIGHTNING.
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It Starts a Destructive
Fire
Near Mesquite.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., Sept. 9.--At 2:30 this morning, during
the electric storm, lightning struck and set fire to the barn
of Mr. John Duff, who lives about a quarter of a mile from town.
The barn contained a quantity of hay and immediately after the
flash, a bright flame of fire shot upwards. The barn and its
contents, consisting of plows, cultivators, a mower, feed and
three head of horses, was consumed. The loss represents about
$3000 and Mr. Duff has no insurance. He is a hard working farmer
and the loss falls very heavy on him.
A heavy rain fell in this section
last night.
- September 9, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 7, col. 4.
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Rival Towns.
Senator
Kimbrough was in the city yesterday and was as busy as usual
while here. A TIMES-HERALD man caught him on the fly between lunch and
Armstrong's wholesale grocery, and the senator declared Mesquite
is doing a larger business than any preceding year and that his
house had its full share. "Why," said he, farmers north
of us who gin their cotton at Garland bring it to Mesquite to
sell, which means we have the best cotton market in north Texas."
Editor Cullum of Garland was in
to-day and carried out a big bucket of oysters for a church festival
to-night. Cullum says Garland is prosperous and is handling a
big cotton crop. "But Kimbrough says you gin it and he buys
it," suggested the TIMES-HERALD man. "Oh, pshaw, Kim likes to talk. Let
him give his figures on cotton shipments and Garland will go
him 1000 bales better. Kim will buy his goods at Garland next
year."
Both are good towns chuck full
of clever, live people.
- November 21, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 6.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
S. A. Haught
and wife to W. H. Lunley, 57 acres on Mesquite creek, $793.33.
- November 25, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 3.
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MESQUITE NOTES.
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Big Cotton Crop--Good
Trade.
Farms in Good Condition.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., Dec. 4. -- This town is in a flourishing
condition at present. Merchants are delighted with the daily
receipts and business in every particular is lively.
This country was blessed Wednesday
night with a good rain, which was very badly needed, especially
for stock.
Cotton receipts are good, from
fifty to seventy-five bales being marketed here daily. Farmers
are very well satisfied with the yield.
Several cars of cotton seed have
been shipped from here this week.
Lee Farlin, the young man who was
thrown from his horse at this place last week, is still in a
critical condition.
Hon. J. C. Rugel visited your city
yesterday.
Senator Kimbrough was transacting
business in Dallas yesterday.
Dr. D. A. Paschall of this place,
who has been spending several days in Dallas, arrived home last
evening.
- December 4, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 1, col. 4.
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Mesquite Locals.
Special to the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Dec. 10.--Cotton receipts still remain good.
The principal part of the crop is gathered, but a great deal
is yet unsold.
A great maing bois d'arc posts
and blocks are being marketed here. [as given]
J. S. Frost, a prominent citizen
of this place, has been shipping hat west during the past few
weeks.
Business in every particular is
lively.
Everyone would be very glad to
see a good rain as everything here is very dry. Cattle are suffering
considerably from that source
A great many here are afflicted
with a disease called la grippe.
The boys of this town have organized
a band. It is a good thing and should be encouraged.
Calhoun Knox of the firm of Knox
& Kimbrough, is on the sick list this week.
Henry Ebute, a mail agent on the
Ft. worth & Denver railroad, is visiting friends here.
There is to be a ball in the Gross
Hall, at this place, Friday night. A very pleasant time is anticipated.
J. D. Bruner, a merchant of this
place, spent Wednesday in Dallas on business.
Mrs. A. A. Vanston left last Tuesday
for Denison, where she will spend a few weeks with friends.
- December 11, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 3.
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Mesquite Locals.
To the Times-Herald.
MESQUITE, Tex., Dec. 17.-- Sunday night, a heavy rain
fell near here. It was vary badly needed and was welcomed by
all.
J. M. Knox, editor of the Democrat,
returned from Velasco this morning. He reported a pleasant trip.
Wirt Williams, the photographer
from Dallas, is out here to-day. Every one in town was on the
sidewalks having their portraits taken.
J. T. Lawrence, one of the oldest
residents of this county, died Wednesday evening at his home.
He died surrounded by a great many of his relatives and friends.
He is an old landmark in this country, having come here about
1840. He was about 80 years old. His death is deeply felt by
everyone.
T. W. Marcum, an energetic business
man of this place, visited Dallas Thursday.
C. A. Mangold of Dallas spent Thursday
here.
The young folks of this place spent
a very pleasant evening at the residence of J. T. Lynch Monday
night. An oyster supper was the attraction. Among those present
were: Mr. A. G. Moore and Miss Stella Humphreys, Mr. A. F. Gross
and wife, Mr. E. F. Vanston and Miss Jessie Paschall, Mr. Albert
Moore and Miss Bertha Tasch. To say they went home pleased, does
not half express it.
- December 18, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 4.
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FIRE AT MESQUITE.
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Half the Business
Houses in the
Town Burned.
Southern Afternoon Press.
MESQUITE, Tex., Dec. 31.--Last evening at 8:45, a fire
broke out in the business of this city, and before the flames
could be gotten under control, half of the business houses had
been consumed. How the fire originated is not known. The bucket
brigade, composed of the men, women and children of the town
saved the remaining part of the business houses. The following
were the losers:
Martum's grocery store and beer
house. Insurance, $1500.
J. H. Cooper's saloon. No insurance.
Mangold & Co. No insurance.
A. B. Cotter's residence. No insurance.
Mrs. Clark's blacksmith shop. No
insurance.
Dr. Holly's business house. No
insurance.
Thomas Ruinn's residence.
The estimated loss was about $75,000.
- December 31, 1891,
Dallas Daily Times Herald, p. 8, col. 3.
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