Seymour, Baylor County, Texas
Starts with: Thursday, December 30, 1886
Vol. 8, #1
Microfilmed from originals in the Bancroft Library University of California, Berkley. Library photographic service, Univ. of Calif., NMP, roll # 6446.
Contents: 1886, Dec. 30th; 1887, Jan. 13 - April 14, 28-May 19, June 2-9, 30, July 21-28, Sept 15-22; 1888, Jan 12, Feb 2, 16.
Albright, (Mrs), 13 (Rev), 16 Belle (Miss), 46 H.F., 5, 50, 67, 82 H.F. (Dr), 50 H.F. (Rev), 9, 24, 47, 64, 77 Nannie (Mrs), 51 Wyley, 24 Alexander, T.B., 51, 54 Andrews, 28 Anthony, Fannie L., 19, 22 Louis, 19, 22, 35 Antwin, J.H., 14 Arnett, 25 Ates, (Mrs), 7, 15 Atkinson, J.A., 52 Aton, Aaron, 45 Aurr, Martin, 42 Bacons, John, 28 Bailes, 35, 43 (Mr), 46 James, 39 Jim, 39 W.E., 22, 27, 39, 41, 51, 53, 72 Bailey, 36 Elmo, 45 Elmore, 40 Baker, Claude, 26 Ed, 44 J.M., 58 J.M. (Rev), 58, 61 Baker, J.R., 27, 51, 53, 61, 79, 80 J.R. (Col), 59, 63 J.R. (Mrs), 39 Mollie (Miss), 80 R.H., 27 R.H. (Mrs), 73 Baldwin, H.M., 51, 54 Balis, Addie, 35 Charles, 35 Ballard, John, 27 Banner, W.H., 35 Bannister, L.E., 15 Bantau, C.H., 3 Barcus, J.M., 58, 59 M. (Rev), 61 Barlow, A.S., 28 T.B., 62 Barnard, G.D., 21, 22, 57 Barnett, (Mr), 25 Bartram, G.H. (Col), 14 Baylor, (General), 66 Beauchamp, Wm. A.J., 81 Bedford, Archie, 43, 61, 62 Ed, 27 H.G., 23 Hildrey, 36, 42, 63 Hildrey (Eld), 52 Hildry, 50 John (Rev), 62 Beeler, (Mrs), 60 B.R., 51, 65 Mary, 81 R., 28 Belcher, A.P., 1, 49, 52 Belt, George, 65 Benge, 57 (Mr), 39 A.R., 5, 9, 21, 28, 30, 37, 66, 67 Dudley, 27, 63 W., 6, 57 Ware, 25, 39, 47, 51, 53 Benjamin, B., 62 Bennett, J.W., 27 N.B., 58 Berman, Lucy T., 29 Bernard, G.D. & Co., 29 Berwick, Gilbert, 81 Bevers, (Assessor), 66 W.M., 6, 51, 69 Wm., 52, 61 Beyers, W.M., 68 Bird, J.T., 31 T., 27 Tom, 25 Blair, Wiley, 75 Wyley, 43 Wylie, 50, 66 Blake, 83 Blankenship, 83 Bledsoe, Nora (Miss), 52 Blythe, George, 28, 68 Board, (Sheriff), 20, 21, 40, 41, 46, 51, 66, 71, 73, 75 A.L., 6, 13, 22, 28, 31, 53, 54, 57, 68, 77, 79, 80 A.L. (Sheriff), 30, 55, 56, 60, 60 Frank, 62, 66, 72 Bolding, M.E. (Mrs), 30 Bolin, (Mr), 72 Boon, Mat, 27 S.L., 27 Boone, 51 Haden (Miss), 13 Hayden, 81 Hayden (Miss), 77 Sanford, 51 Bowers, Joe, 51, 54 Bradford, F.M., 27 H.M., 22 Hilery, 64 S.T., 27 Seg, 22 Braidfoot, Gauda, 24 George , 28 John, 74 Thomas, 24, 28, 36, 42, 52, 55, 71 Brannan, Ed, 27 Bridendall, 12, 25 (Mr), 38 Bridges, Sallie, 26, 31 Britain, Alex, 31 James, 24 Jim, 31 Britt, D.R., 32 Brittain, B.M., 69 Girtie (Miss), 80 Maggie, 81 Brock, H.W., 64 Brookes, H.H., 68 Brookin, Bob, 59 Booth, 79, 82 Wm., 64 Brooking, Bood, 32 Brooks, Dock, 30, 34 Brorhers, J.K.P., 44 Brothers, J.K.P., 27 Brotherton, R.M., 45 Browder, R., 27 Brown, C.A., 44 Carrie, 17, 18, 26, 81 Carrie (Miss), 80 Ceph, 65 F.J., 30, 77 J.A., 18, 28, 49 J.H., 27 James, 45 Joe, 75 Jos. H., 50, 66 Martin, 35 R.B., 28 Tom, 45 Browning, 2, 49 (Judge), 16 Eva, 17 R.J., 51, 54, 79 R.J. (Judge), 2, 19, 39, 55, 67 Roy, 16 Willie, 16 Bruce, Geo., 30 Bullock, Geo., 80 J.W., 74, 80 John, 42 Bullrck, J.W., 27 Burnam, S.A., 26 Burnett, (Dr), 59, 72 T.F., 2, 21, 37, 45, 49 Burnham, 51 Burrow, T.F., 55 Bussell, 75 J.A., 6, 9, 21, 28, 29, 53, 57, 68, 82, 83 J.A. (Com), 60 Buster, S.P., 28 Sterling, 23, 29 Byrd, G.J., 62 Cabler, J.Q., 5, 14, 27, 40, 43, 58, 75 Callahan, 81 Campbell, D.W., 30 George, 78 Caperton, (Mrs), 73 (Rev), 8, 14, 16, 21 W.E., 5, 42, 50, 58, 67 W.E. (Rev), 19, 25, 32, 55, 58, 61, 62 Carns, L.M., 26 Carr, (Mrs), 73 Carson, Emma, 24 M.E., 30, 35 S., 27 Carter, C.L., 16 C.W., 25, 27, 45 Cap, 51 Henry, 24, 26, 31 James, 27 Kit, 35 L.S., 37 Pleasie, 17, 18, 26 Case, Lawrence B., 51, 54 Casner, John, 19 Lewis, 19 Chalk, John, 22, 44 Chandler, J.D., 27 Chapman, 75 B.F., 5, 28, 29, 67 Chesher, A.L., 5, 25, 30, 34, 41 Chesser, Louis, 27 Childress, L.W., 28 Mart, 53, 55 Chitty, (Mrs), 51, 80 Jennie (Mrs), 46 Christopher, (Mr), 73 Charlie, 15 Clark, 29, 57 (Mr), 62 Clement, C.C., 30 Clements, C.C., 27 Cleveland, Grover, 80 Cockrell, (Judge), 29, 33, 34, 40 J.T., 17, 45 J.V., 30 J.V. (Judge), 37 Jesse, 17 Coffee, (Mr), 39 Coil, (Mrs), 65, 69 Chas., 17 John, 10, 28, 55, 71, 72 Josie (Miss), 65, 69 Coke, Henry C., 81 Cole, G., 27 Coltharp, (Elder), 59 (Rev), 44 E.S. (Elder), 22, 62 Colthrop, (Rev), 75 Columbus, Christopher, 73 Conklin, (Mr), 51 Conkling, A.L., 72 Frank, 13 Lillie, 31 Lilly, 26, 37 Conklng, Lilly, 24 Cook, Charlie, 18 Cooper, C.W., 47 S .T., 27 Cornegy, Rubie, 8 Courts, 29, 57 Cowley, E.A., 17 Cox, Harris, 8 M.M., 28 Paris, 11, 19, 26, 28, 83 Coy, 46, 53, 57 (Mr), 44, 44 (Mrs), 60 Dan, 28 Daniel, 55 George, 12 Craddock, D., 44 Craig, (Mr), 81 Crain, John, 21 Crane, J.E.M., 63 Jim, 52 Crawford, Chas W., 51, 54 Jep, 33, 37, 72 Crockett, J.L., 55 Crutcher, 5 (Rev), 8, 54, 75, 82 J.F., 67, 82 L.J. (Rev), 43, 52, 66, 71 Crutchfield, J.R., 30 R., 28 Culwell, J.A., 58 Cunningham, D.E., 27 Jo, 29 Curtis, W.R., 1, 49, 52 Daggett, C.B., 61 Damron, M., 45 Darnell, (Judge), 10, 21, 53, 70, 71, 83 (Mr), 72 A.H., 80 Aaron, 83 I.R., 6, 28, 57, 68, 76, 79 I.R. (Judge), 9, 16, 18, 21, 26, 44, 50, 66, 71, 75, 79 S.P., 5, 6, 21, 23, 28, 46, 48, 51, 56, 73, 75 S.P. (Mrs), 14 Daugherty, E.S., 27 Davenport, 29 J.W., 55 John, 28 Davidson, Benny, 24, 31 C.M., 21 Chas, 44 J.J., 5, 15, 25, 26, 38, 73 J.J. (Mrs), 5 John (Mrs), 73 Morgan, 26 Davis, Foley, 12 H.B. (Elder), 69 J.L., 59 L.T., 58, 59 M., 72 Defourentin, Alp, 42 Devasher, Mollie (Miss), 80 Dickson, James, 28 Joe, 61, 80 Dimitt, P., 29 Dimmit, (Professor), 16 R.P., 23, 25, 27, 38 Willie (Miss), 25 Dixon, Jo, 29 R., 28 Dodgen, J.W., 11, 44, 57 Donnell, Cora, 17, 18, 26, 81 L.A., 27, 28, 42, 53, 76 L.A. (Judge), 50 Dotter, Jo, 12, 22, 37 Joe, 8, 15 Douglass, (Mrs), 69 Will, 30, 31 Drace, Frank, 78 Drew, (Mrs), 58 J.J., 53, 68 Drinen, Francis, 42 Dudley, 57 G.H., 27 J.H., 45 Duke, (Mr), 72 John, 38 Duncan, James, 30, 40 Durham, Allen, 42 Easley, C.W., 1, 49, 52 Eastwood, (Mr), 43, 47, 60 Edgar, P.K., 30 Edwards, Ab., 52 S., 80 S. (Mrs), 80 Elkins, Mary (Mrs), 77 Mattie, 17, 26 Wm., 77 Ellis, J.T., 58 Emberson, (Mrs), 50 Emerson, Lee, 69 Epperson, Jim, 30 Evans, Henry, 24 Fain, E.L., 83 Fancher, Richard, 28 T.A., 27, 46 T.F., 28 W., 6, 68 W.M., 21 William, 28 Wm, 53, 57, 67, 83 Farris, W.D., 83 Farthing, A.J., 5, 10, 12 A.J. (Elder), 9 A.J. (Rev), 50 J.H., 29 Lollie (Miss), 9 Fatman, (Mr), 64 Ferguson, S.Y., 44 Findley, D.S., 40 Dave, 59 Finley, D.S., 27 Fite, (Mr), 22, 49 Fleming, Olive (Mrs), 53, 56 Ollie (Mrs), 11, 17, 51 Floyd, H.H., 51, 54 W.A., 51, 54 Folley, Alice, 80 B.F., 27, 80 B.F. (Mrs), 80 Folsom, (Mrs), 74 Foreman, (Major), 78 Foster, 35, 43 (Mr), 73 J.S., 34 O.F., 27, 72 Oscar, 59 Fox, (Mr), 22 Dollie (Miss), 44 Fridge, I.J. , 28, 41 Fridges, (Mrs), 63 Furguson, S.Y., 2 Gaddis, Mattie (Mrs), 19 T.J., 54 T.J. (Mrs), 42 Gafford, S.O., 58 Gardenhire, (Mr), 66 J.T., 4 MORE info can be found on J.T. Gardenhire at American Life Histories Laura, 63 W.J., 31, 35 Gardner, J.A., 58 Geo Bernard & Co., 28 George, (Mrs), 18 Gibson, J.W., 40, 41 John W., 30 Glasgow, (Judge), 18 J., 74 J.H., 2, 54, 79 J.H. (Judge), 20, 80 Glassgow, J.H., 49 J.H. (Judge), 45, 72 Gooch, C.P., 73 G.P., 25 Goode, James, 30 Goree, Annie (Miss), 60 R.D., 27 Goss, 16, 21, 53, 54 D.F., 18, 20, 25, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 61, 67, 79 Graham, (Miss), 62 Bob, 27 J.J., 21, 30, 35, 73 Lida, 24 Susie, 15 Susie (Miss), 24 Susy (Miss), 24 Grant, R., 63 Graves, (Mr), 63 Sam, 39 Gray, J.W.T., 1, 49, 52 Green, Bob, 80 R.D. , 28 Gregg, Wilson, 1 Griffin, Harrison, 18 T.H., 30 Hadley, J.D., 29 Haggard, (Mr), 22 E.E., 27 Laura (Miss), 54 Pink, 42 Haines, W.E., 68 Hall, Chas., 36 Dena (Mrs), 29 Ed, 83 Hamby, (Mr), 17 Arthur, 6 Charley, 23, 71, 73 T.K., 7, 15, 25, 26, 79 T.K. (Mrs), 7 Hammer, S.A. (Miss), 9, 11 William, 9, 11 Hankins, M.M., 30 Hanks, W.D., 29 Hanna, Robert, 27 Hanner, E.B., 30 Haraldson, Jerome, 61 Haralson, J., 58 Jerome, 58 Hardy, D.H., 60 Harkey, Mose, 78 Harky, D.H., 58 Harris, (Mr), 73 A.E., 27 A.H., 1, 44 Bob, 79 C., 27 E.A., 5 J.H., 79 R.J., 3, 4, 11, 25, 28, 32, 43, 49, 55, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67, 70, 71, 72, 79, 82 Robert, 71 Willie, 17 Harrison, J. (Rev), 24 Harrollson, (Rev), 62 Hart, (Judge), 78 Harvey, S.W., 15 Harwell, A.B., 28, 55, 56 Hawkins, Ella V. (Miss), 40 J.G., 58 S.J., 59 Haynes, (Mrs), 13 H.D., 27 O.C., 19, 27, 29, 37, 56, 59, 79 O.C. (Mrs), 13 Hays, H.C., 23 H.L. (Mrs), 24 Hazlewood, D.W., 84 Henderson, 28 Henegan, Joseph, 28 Henry, Bob, 66, 80 Robert, 66 Henson, (Mr), 54 J.R., 28, 30, 32, 58, 60, 67, 82 J.R. (Rev), 59 J.T., 58 Wm, 58 Henyan, (Mr), 43 Henyen, J.A., 30 James , 28 Herndon, Ed, 44, 64 Hickam, 36 Ad, 40 Hickem, 36 Higgins, (Mr), 11 (Mrs), 18, 23, 51 Cora, 81 Cora (Miss), 18, 23 Lena (Miss), 51, 69 R.F., 18, 29, 31, 51, 53, 63, 66, 69, 75 Hightower, E., 58 E. (Rev), 62, 63 Hill, (Bros), 19 (Mr), 8, 15, 40 J.W., 14 Lee, 26 P.L., 62 Hinson, J.R., 39 Hinton, B.T., 5, 27, 84 B.T. (Mrs), 5 Blev., 60 Bleven, 36 Bob, 64 Robert, 36, 44 Hinyan, (Mr), 41 J.A., 53 J.H., 44 Willie, 44 Hoddenpyle, David, 30 Hoggard, (Esq), 55 (Mrs), 65 A.E. (Mrs), 53 C., 6, 28, 59, 68 Calvin, 18, 23, 34, 64, 70 Calvin (Mrs), 34 Ola (Miss), 40 Squire, 25, 40, 72 Squire C., 32 Holbrook, M., 27 M.H., 29 Hollenbeck, T.S. (Dr), 41 Hope, Laura (Mrs), 34 Hoskason, (Mr), 73 Hosmer, (Mrs), 15 E.A., 17 J.T., 28, 58 J.T. (Rev), 14, 15, 68 Silas, 17 T.J., 15, 30 House, J.W., 28 Houston, W.B., 62, 79 Howard, Jeff, 31 Jo, 44, 70 Joe, 80, 83 William D., 30 Howe, W.S., 28 Hudgins, J.H., 27 T.H., 15, 46 Tom H., 64 Huggins, L.E. (Mrs), 15 Humphries, C., 6, 57, 68 Charles, 80 Chas, 4, 21, 28, 31, 32, 46, 54, 56, 57, 66, 82, 83 Daisy, 81 Katie (Miss), 80, 82 S.E.E., 35 Sybil, 17, 18, 26 Ward, 77, 79 Humpries, Chas., 29 Hunley, Jo, 40, 554 Hunt, Wm., 28 Hunter, 30 Lollah, 31 W.H., 29, 67 Hutton, T.S., 27, 46 Ikard, E.F., 1, 49, 52 W.S., 1, 49, 52 Ingham, Alice, 81 Alice (Miss), 80 Jessie (Miss), 80 O.J., 82 Vernon, 81 Ingram, Annie, 81 Ida, 17, 81 J., 63 J.A., 31 Irby, (Miss), 30 Lura, 81 Lura (Miss), 80 T.C., 24, 28, 30, 61, 63, 73 Isbell, (Mrs), 56 (Sheriff), 66 Albert, 75 Fronia, 81 G.H., 45 T.D., 29, 45 Jackson, Mollie (Miss), 8 Jalonick, E.F., 1 I., 1 I. Jr., 1 Jamerson, B., 80 James, John G., 3, 23 John G. (Col), 25 January, Benjamin, 81 Jay, C.C., 42 Johnson, C.M., 61 C.W., 29, 58, 59 Jones, 30 (Mr), 14, 61, 71 Addie (Miss), 65 Bob, 22 C.F., 51, 54 G.R., 28, 43, 52, 61, 63 George, 63 H.K., 26 H.K. (Mrs), 66 Henry, 12 Hiley (Miss), 62 Iverson A. (Mrs), 76 J.F., 41, 42, 64, 65, 66, 71 J.F. (Rev), 53 Maggie (Mrs), 42 T.H., 45 W.A., 25, 28, 35, 39, 49, 50, 51, 55, 66, 69 W.A. (Mrs), 16, 33, 39 Keenan, D.L., 6, 9, 19 J.G., 4 Kelly, J.J., 26 M.M., 26 Kelsey, (Mr), 22 Kemp, J.A., 44 Joseph A., 1 Kenan, (Mr), 83 Annie (Miss), 51, 55, 77 D.D. (Mrs), 25 D.L., 12, 19, 22, 28, 30, 31, 42, 44, 50, 51, 53, 56, 57, 65, 68, 74, 77 Dupree, 81 J.G., 7, 22, 23, 28, 42, 43, 45, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65, 79 Lillie (Mrs), 51, 65 Lollie (Mrs), 51, 55 Roy, 77 Kenedy, M.S. (Mrs), 15 Kennedy, (Mrs), 51 Annie, 31 Bama, 26 Bettie, 37 Kerr, (Mr), 46 A.D., 6, 28, 51, 55, 60, 68 Killion, S.A., 26 Kimbell, Ed, 83 William, 83 King, Emanuel B., 78 F.M., 29 Kinney, (Mr), 79 Kornegy, E.D., 27 Kurkendall, E.B., 27 Lautermilk, Sallie (Miss), 64 Lawrence, (Col), 10 Lazerous, Sam, 33 Lazerus, Sam, 33 Leatherwood, W.M., 43 Lee, 65 J.W., 19, 27, 60 John, 27 John A., 61 Mary (Miss), 54 W.R., 4, 25, 28, 31, 56, 62, 63, 64, 72, 73 W.R. (Mrs), 30, 69 Lemon, Nora, 24, 26 Lemond, Nora, 31, 37, 81 Nora (Miss), 80 Lennox, 64 John, 8 Lenox, Frankie, 26 Helen L., 26 J.S., 22, 27, 42 John, 15, 19, 45, 74 S.S., 22 Leverett, Mollie, 18 Lewis, (Elder), 59 A.W., 28 Alice, 24, 31 H.B., 27, 28 J.C., 28 Lou, 81 Ross, 24, 31 T.H., 28 Lindsay, (Judge), 44 Benjamin F., 81 James, 78 Little, (Dr), 68 Lon, Dock, 27 Long, F.M., 45 Love, O.M., 22, 28, 39, 45, 54 Loving, O., 76 Lunsford, (Mrs), 70 Bettie (Miss), 80, 82 Dump, 24, 26 Lutzel, Max, 81 Lyle, (Dr), 59 J.W., 58, 59 William R., 41 Lynn, D.L., 28 J.D., 71 Malloy, Fred, 34 Malone, S.C., 58 S.L., 60 Marchbanks, (Mrs), 60 A., 38 Marcus, 44 Martin, (Mr), 65, 83 Massie, J.B. (Mrs), 47 Mathenie, D.A., 18 Matheny, A.D., 22 A.E., 16 Mathis, L.I., 69 Matney, Elisha A., 81 Matterson, (Mr), 59 H.B., 39, 55, 66 Mayfield, J.S., 44, 45 McAdams, (Mr), 21 L.W., 24, 26, 31, 37 W.M., 20 Wm., 1 McClarrin, (Mr), 25 McConnell, 30 McCoy, D., 63 McGuire, John, 17, 23 McKeehan, John, 14, 60 Lizzie (Miss), 18 R.R., 3, 12, 15, 46, 51, 62, 63, 76, 83 Regina, 24, 26, 37 McKinzey, J.M., 28 McLain, 24, 65, 83 (Col), 64 C.B., 11, 36, 60, 71 C.C.B., 49, 50, 53, 63, 73 Chas., 83 Della, 31 G.C., 73 J., 22 J.R., 3, 4, 7, 10, 14, 19, 22, 34, 35, 41, 42, 53, 54, 62, 64, 73, 76, 79, 84 J.R. (Col), 9, 12, 16, 18, 39, 42, 43, 50, 52, 61, 62, 71 J.R. (Mrs), 13 J.S., 71 James, 59 R.E.L., 7, 40, 41, 51, 64, 74, 75, 83 Tommie, 26, 31 McLaren, Wm., 68 McLarty, Arche, 31 Archie, 24 Ben, 67 C.M., 28 Charles, 67 G.G., 30 Geo., 53 George, 27, 67 P.S., 6, 14 Parks, 67 T.S., 27 McLeod, Paul, 44, 74, 75 McMen, Albert, 30 McNicolas, (Mr), 59 Measels, J.L., 31 Melven, Chas., 29, 72 Melvin, Chas., 75 Merick, J.H. , 28 Merrick, John, 14 Metcalf, 51 I.P., 22, 27, 29, 51, 57, 66, 67, 70 John, 44, 66 Johnny, 66 Metheny, (Mr), 16 Miller, Emma (Miss), 42 Mills, (Mr), 17 C.C., 15, 21, 29, 35, 41, 45 I.L., 58 Minick, J.T., 27 Minnick, J. , 28 J.M., 45 J.W., 5, 67 Montgomery, 57 Frank M., 16 J.T., 2, 29, 63, 74 L.T., 69 Moody, J.A., 18 W.L. (Mrs), 62 Moon, R.J., 61 Morgan, (Judge), 38 Morison, Dan, 27 Morrinon, Emma (Miss), 62 Morris, E.A., 10 Ida R., 31 R.M. (Rev), 59 Morrison, D., 29 D.M., 7 D.N., 29 Dan, 76 J.Q. (Col), 18 W.H., 4 Morse, R.M., 58 Mullin, J.J., 45, 47 Mullins, J.J., 51, 68 S.P. (Mrs), 8 Murray, John, 83 Nall, A., 22 Newam, B.F., 4, 27, 39 Newton, 2, 49 Julia, 26 S.I., 9, 14, 42, 52, 61, 68 Norwood, (Mr), 16, 79 (Mrs), 17 D.M., 43, 51, 53, 74, 82 E.C., 51 Farnum, 17 M.D., 30 T., 15, 43 T. (Mrs), 15 Norword, T.M., 29 Nurby, A., 44 O'Hara, (Mr), 61 W.W., 27 O'Harra, (Messrs), 56 O'Harro, J.H., 27 O'Neal, M.G., 15 Offield, 64 J., 26 J.W., 22 Overall, (Mr), 71 G.P., 75 Owen, Jim, 49 John, 44, 49 T.J., 28 Parker, Henry, 78 Parnell, 2 Patching, J.C., 26 Pattelo, S., 27 Pattillo, S., 27 Paul, Elizabeth, 78 Philip C., 78 Payne, (Mr), 15 Peak, June, 30 Peeler, (Mr), 14 J.D., 1, 18, 27, 46, 50, 51, 55, 56, 69, 70, 73, 84 Jeff, 69, 74 Minnie (Mrs), 60 Perkins, J.H., 28 Perrin, William, 19 Peterson, John, 47 Peveler, W.J., 28, 30 Wm., 40 Phelps, V.H., 78 Phillips, (Rev), 68 B.A., 58 Ida, 78 John, 78 Josiah (Rev), 71 Pickitt, J.S., 28, 30 Pierce, (Mr), 46 Crockitt L., 31 F.W., 51, 63 F.W. (Mrs), 66 May (Mrs), 51, 55 Pirtle, John, 62, 63 Plemons, (Judge), 79 Poe, (Mr), 23 R.G.M., 31 Poer, W.D., 55 Pogue, Bill, 42 John, 5, 27, 28 Porter, A., 80 Adelbert Alonzo, 66 Beaufort, 83 J.B., 56 J.B. (Mrs), 56 John, 12, 37 L.W., 27 Lonzo, 66 M.C., 80 Power, C.R. (Rev), 8 Hardin, 19 John, 52 W.E., 27, 30 W.M., 8 Prester, Arther J., 42 Price, Ellen (Miss), 22 I.N., 77 I.S., 27 James, 27 John, 18, 55, 67 Newt, 82 Newton, 22 Prior, (Mr), 74 Propps, John, 22 Props, Felix, 7 J.H. , 28 J.W., 38 P., 80, 83 Puckett, (Mr), 64 Putnam, (Mr), 22 William, 44 Rader, Henry, 21, 24, 34 Ranger, Gustave, 6 Ranson, E.A., 27, 28, 34 Rawden, Jeff, 23 Ray, George, 27, 45 Redman, (Miss), 17 M.M., 27, 30, 56 Redmon, M.M., 72 Redmond, Lou, 31 Reed, W.F., 32 William F., 9, 11 Reeder, T.P., 18, 38 Reese, A.W., 81 Renois, J.J., 5 Rhodes, 29 S.W., 20, 27, 57, 60, 62 S.W., (Mrs), 59 Rickett, J.M., 27 Ricketts, J.M., 27 Riley, L., 28 Roberts, Smith, 27 Robinett, G.W., 28 Robinson, (Bros), 44 (Judge), 40 J., 78 J.C. (Rev), 22 J.R., 10 Melvin, 7 Robnett, Alice, 24, 26 Geo. (Mrs), 55 Rogers, J.N., 74 Rosburry, W.H., 30 Rose, Pet, 64 Ross, (Gov), 53 Russell, ?G., 27 R.G., 28 Sams, A.B., 7, 62 P.C., 6, 18, 21, 28, 42, 53, 57, 68, 83 P.C. (Mrs), 7 Stella (Miss), 7 Sanders, A.C., 45 P.O., 62, 63 Savage, (Mr), 21 Schroter, George, 18, 42 Schultz, J.S., 28, 63 Schuster, Henry, 69 Scot, (Mrs), 69 Nick (Miss), 69 Scott, Ben, 38 Hollis, 47 J.L. (Col), 3 J.S., 51, 54 M. (Mrs), 36 Nicholas (Miss), 80 Nick (Miss), 36 Robert, 42 Willie, 38 Scrimshire, John, 13 Self, (Mr), 33 John, 12 W.B., 12, 27, 45, 79 Selman, 3, 47 (Dr), 5 Dr. (Mrs), 13 G.B., 35 G.W. (Mrs), 58, 61 T., 45 Thomas, 6, 29 Sharp, (Mr), 36 J.C., 26, 57 Sharpe, (Mr), 7 Shaw, J.B. , 28 Jack, 60, 62 Shelton, Howell, 64 R.M., 58 R.M. (Rev), 61 Shepherd, Dick, 64 Sheppard, 55 Shoelkoph, G.H., 14 Shoemake, W., 28 Shults, (Mr), 61 J.S., 43 Shultz, (Mr), 75 J.F., 80 J.S., 74, 79 Shumake, (Mr), 64 Siegler, J.C., 60 Simmons, E.M. (Rev), 59 E.W., 58 Simpson, Frank, 25, 36 J.H., 46 Slaughter, Mace, 30 Smith, (Judge), 30 Duncan J., 30 J.M., 8 M.J., 28 W.C., 27, 45 Smithers, Dorcas, 65, 72, 75 Smoot, (Mrs), 53 Somers, J., 27 Somerville, W.F., 34, 35 Soule, G.A., 37, 71 Geo. A., 76 Sparks, J.A., 26 John, 22, 29 Speer, J.H., 34 Spindle, Thomas W., 31 Sporer, Thomas D., 10 Stanley, 6, 13 Stark, 8 (Atty), 54 Josie (Mrs), 51 M.H., 42, 44, 65, 83 M.H. (Mrs), 64 Mort H., 6, 20, 42, 51, 53, 55, 59, 61, 68, 72 Sil, 58, 59, 61 Sill, 59 Steadman, Alex, 31 Steevens, J.W., 28 Stevens, (Col), 64 (Mr), 46, 77 E.L., 27, 31, 39, 41, 50, 51, 55, 62, 66 J.B. (Mrs), 19 J.T., 28, 42, 52, 55, 62 J.W., 31, 41, 71 J.W. (Mrs), 25 John, 19, 28, 72, 82 John T., 50 Louis, 67, 72 Stevenson, W.L., 41 Steveson, R.F., 27 Stewart, B., 27 Bedford, 27, 45 T., 27 Thomas, 69 Storey, Jonathan, 78 Stover, (Prof), 18, 47, 72, 74 (Professor), 46 E.H., 81 E.H. (Prof), 70 Stratton, E.M. (Col.), 2 Strickland, John, 21 Styles, Carey W., 78 Sullivan, A.M., 21, 24 Sumerville, Walter, 58 Sumner, (Mr), 22 C.E., 27 Charles, 79 Emma (Mrs), 50 Julian, 16 Suttlemyer, (Constable), 21, 36 S., 22, 28, 57 Samps, 36, 60 Suttlemyre, S., 82 Swink, (Judge), 18 Tackett, A.C., 28 Tackitt, A.C., 25, 32, 70 P.A., 2, 35, 46, 54, 72 Perry, 28 Talley, R.A., 6, 16, 21, 22, 27, 28, 30, 35, 46, 76 T.S., 35 Tom, 16 Tarrant, Eutess, 18 Taylor, 16, 21, 53, 54 (Judge), 18 (Mrs), 65 (Treasurer), 64 A., 27, 51, 68 A. (Mrs), 63 Andrew, 9, 14, 47, 50, 59, 72, 74, 81 Andrew (Esq), 62 C., 54 Carter, 49 Carter (Judge), 15, 20, 46, 56, 61 Carter (Mrs), 52 J.L., 21, 50, 74 J.W., 27 James, 62 John, 58 John L., 61 Lula (Mrs), 53 P. (Elder), 34 Pleas (Rev), 56 T.H., 42 Templeton, John, 30 Terpin, Dick, 73 Thompson, A.C., 23, 25, 26, 28, 38, 65 W.S. , 28 Thornton, (Col), 55, 66, 74 (Mr), 64 Thurman, M.S., 28 Toberman, Audrey Dora, 17 J.F., 69, 70 James, 14, 67, 69 James P., 63 Jim, 79 L.A., 57 P., 1, 29, 45, 57 P. (Col), 9, 17, 25, 39, 77 P. (Mrs), 17, 77 Toliver, G.M., 28, 62 Tolliver, G.M., 53, 82 Tollson, Emma (Mrs), 80 Harry, 80 Tolson, (Mrs), 18 Charlie, 19 Emma (Mrs), 30 Emma B. (Mrs), 12, 70 Harry, 17, 19 J.W., 15, 16, 21, 70 Traweek, (Mr), 56 (Mrs), 13 Cora (Mrs), 51 W.R., 28, 51, 58 Trayter, (Mr), 64 Trayweek, W.R., 5 Triplett, (Mr), 51 L., 63 Trippitt, A.F., 63 Truscott, (Judge), 7 (Mr), 55 (Prof), 7 George E., 27 J.J., 50 J.J. (Judge), 5 Lucian, 5, 7 T.I., 29 Turner, 36, 38 Ceat., 73 Frank, 17, 26 H.P. , 28 Jerome, 17 Price, 17, 76, 82 Price (Mrs), 17 T., 33 T. (Mrs), 73 Travis, 41, 64 Willie, 31 Tuton, Lee, 31 Tyson, A., 46 Vaughn, W.D., 27 W.M., 68 William, 16, 33 Ventioner, (Mrs), 66 J.W., 30 M.E., 30 Vince, A., 36, 52, 71 Andrew, 30 Waddell, Frank, 79 Wade, 38 Wadell, Frank, 73 Walker, (Mr), 20 D.A.l, 59 Wamack, J.F., 27 Ward, 6, 13 C.W., 52 J.C., 44 W.T., 27 Ware, R.C., 28 Warlic, Joe (Rev), 71, 72 Warlick, Jo, 67 Jo (Elder), 62, 82 Jo (Rev), 65 Waskom, J.W., 78 Watson, P.C., 73 Wayland, J.H. (Dr), 8 Wear, (Mrs), 39 Lindsay, 31 Weatherly, 25 (Mr), 16, 25 W.E., 59 W.W., 17, 27, 58 Webb, Charles, 24, 26, 79 Chas., 29, 70 Gus, 69 L., 69 Maud (Miss), 53, 65 Robert, 26 Thomas H., 81 Webbian, Charley, 64 Weir, (Mrs), 26, 71 N. (Mrs), 19 West, A.J., 51, 54 Lindsay, 24 T.F., 10 Thomas F., 10 Wheelen, Pat, 27 J.D., 27 Whelan, Pat, 77 White, J.W., 28 W.H., 51, 54 Wiggins, (Miss), 74 Bama, 17, 26 J.M., 27 Mat, 17, 26, 73 Wilbanks, 46, 53, 57 (Mr), 21, 44, 55 B.F., 5, 15, 17, 27, 50 Wilder, C.S., 18 Wilhite, J.J., 27, 31 Williams, (Judge), 30 J.R., 9, 11, 34 Mary Isabelle, 26 Wick, 20, 26 Williamson, (Mr), 73 Charley, 33, 35 Willson, T.R., 51, 54 Wilson, (Dr), 70, 71 L.T., 76 L.T. (Dr), 53, 65, 71, 75 L.T. (M.D.), 9 W.M., 30 Winkler, Wm., 77 Wirz, A., 28 Wofford, I.B., 22, 66 Womack, R.P., 27 Woods, J.S., 46 Woodyear, 57 Jo, 9, 10, 26 Joe, 61, 76 Wooley, Robert , 28 Wooyear, Jo, 28 Worsham, B., 1, 49 W.B., 20 Worz, Albert, 28 Wright, George A., 30 Yarborough, (Mr), 66 Yeakley, (Dr), 52 Yoakum, (Mr), 54 Young, (Rev), 56 F.L., 51, 53 F.L. (Mrs), 11 F.L. (Prof), 55 F.L. (Rev), 52, 55 Zeigler, J.C., 28, 57 Ziegler, (Mr), 55, 72 Geo., 53 George, 25 J.C., 21, 29, 54, 58, 71, 79, 80
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Seymour Weekly Cresset Thursday, December 30, 1886 Vol. 8, #1 J.D. Peeler Livery, Feed & Sale Stable, Southeast corner public square, Seymour, TX. The patronage of the public solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. Henrieta National Bank, Henrietta, Texas. Capital stock $50,000, surplus $2500. W.R. Curtis, President; W.S. Ikard, vice president; J.W.T. Gray Cashier. Directors: --- B. Worsham, A.P. Belcher, W.S. Ikard, C.W. Easley, E.F. Ikard, W.R. Curtis, J.W.T. Gray. Interest allowed on time deposits. Collections made and remitted for promptly on day of payment. Accounts of stockmen and businessmen generally solicited. I. Jalonick's Sons, Wichita Falls, Texas. E. F. Jalonick and I. Jalonick, Jr. Dealers in agricultural implements, Hardware and tinware, glassware, wooden and Willow-ware. Joseph A. Kemp, wholesale and retail dealers in dry-goods and groceries. Clothing, hats, boots, shoes &c. Wichita Falls, Texas. Ranch supplies a specialty. Consignments of wool and hides solicited. Our lines in all their departments are now full and complete. Wm. McAdam's, Wichita Falls, Seymour, Benjamin & Round Timbers. US Mail, passenger and express line. New coaches have been put on this line and no pains will be spared to make passengers comfortable and easy and our charges will be reasonable. Time card leaves Wichita Falls every day, except Sunday, at 7 am. and arrives at Seymour 6pm. Leaves Seymour 7am. arrives at Wichita Falls 6pm. Leaves Seymour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for Benjamin and returns the next day. Arrives at Seymour from Round Timbers every Tuesday and Saturday at 10 am. and returns to Round Timbers the same evening. Connects at Wichita Falls with the Ft. W. & D.C. RY and with the Archer City and Graham Daily Stage Line. Connects at Seymour with the Throckmorton bi-weekly Stageline. P. Toberman, Foreman, Seymour. Wilson Gregg Attorney at Law and Land Agent. Harrold, Texas. Harris House A.H. Harris, Proprietor, Wichita Falls, Texas A new house with clean beds and first class board.
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P.A. Tackitt, Blacksmith Seymour, Texas. All kinds of blacksmithing done in good style. Brands made to order. Give me a call and I will give you satisfaction. J.H. Glasgow Attorney and counselor at Law. North side public square, Seymour, Texas. Parnell and Company. Real Estate, collecting and livestock agents. Taxes paid. Correspondence solicited. Seymour, Texas. Browning and Newton Attorneys and counselors at Law. Mercantile collections and land business solicited. Seymour, Texas. J.T. Montgomery Attorney at Law and Land Agent (County Attorney) Seymour, Baylor County, Texas. Commercial collections a specialty. T.F. Burnett, MD � Physician, surgeon and obstretician. Office in the court house. Seymour, Texas. Offers his professional services to the citizens of Seymour and Baylor County. All calls promptly attended. S.Y. Furguson The Wichita staple and fancy grocer. Dealer in fruits, vegetables, canned goods and produce a specialty. Fine confectionary, tabaccos and cigars. Wichita Falls, Texas. Volume 8 The Cresset enters its eighth year with 12 pages of well printed matter - a happy new year to all its readers. Today we present the Cresset to our readers a much improved sheet, both in size and general makeup. Seven years ago last November, the Cresset made its appearance in Seymour for the first time as an applicant for public favors in the form of a 4 column paper - hardly one sixth its present size - with a circulation not to exceed 150 copies. The little village of Seymour was comprised of about a dozen buildings occupied by about 50 inhabitants, and the county could not boast of more than 350 inhabitants. Yes, 7 years have come and gone and now Seymour, the once little hamlet of 50 inhabitants, can boast of an inhabitation of 1200 or more with many stone and frame buildings, not saying anything of the many box buildings scattered around over the beautiful location set apart for the town limits. Baylor County can boast of one of the best courthouses in the state, a splendid jail and other improvements. The courthouse is a magnificent structure 3 stories high, on the public square, and cost $41,000, and from the cupola one can see 20 miles west and 15 miles either north, east or south. The Cresset started in Seymour 7 years ago under many disadvantages and was a very small sheet, printed on a hand job press, but was ably edited by Judge R.J. Browning, who was the founder, and Col. E.M. Stratton, Baylor County's first county attorney, and published by C.H. Bantau who was a practical newspaper man. In May 1881 the present proprietors became connected with the paper and it was enlarged to a 6 column folio, one third its present size. In December of the same year, we became the sole proprietors and in January 1882 they enlarged the paper to a 7 column folio. The Cresset now visits every state in the nation, District of Columbia, 9 territories, England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia and Brittish Columbia and is liberally supported with advertisements, both at home and abroad.
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From the Pen to the Asylum Haskell, TX - Dec 25 Col. J.L. Scott, the attorney who was sentenced to 2 years in the penitentiary, has been pardoned by the Governor and since convicted of lunacy. R.J. Harris, Seymour, Texas Jeweler. All work promptly done and satisfaction given or money refunded. Strict attention given to work sent by mail. Seymour Weekly Cresset: Published every Thursday, J.R. McLain and son proprietors. We acknowledge the receipt of a handsome invitation to a hop at Wichita Falls on December 30, in honor of the young ladies of that place. Many thanks to the young men of our sister city. Do you want good pure liquors for medical purposes. If so call at Selman's Drug Store. He has whiskey 16 years old, peach and apple brandy 10 years old. He also keeps constantly on hand tobacco, cigars, school book, stationary, &c. Together with everything that is kept in a first class dugstore. Give him a call if you want the worth of your money. The poor man's money is as good as the rich man's money at R.R. McKeehan's Seymour, Texas. My bottom prices I mak the above remark because I make no discrimination in persons as is often the case with other merchants. My plan ig to give the buyer at all times the benefit of my bottom prices. I have the most complete stock of staple and fancy dry goods in town and will sell them at a very low price. I don't sell "at cost" but sell at a very close margine call and see my fine display of prints, dometics, cashmires, plaids, shalls, hosiery and gents' furnising. My boot and shoe departments simply immense! Money to loan at 10 per cent. The undersigned as agent for eastern capitalist is prepared to loan money on choice city, farm and ranch property in this and adjoining counties at 10 per cent per annum. Correspondence solicited. John G. James President, Panhandle National Bank, Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Stock brands: W.H. Morrison, rancher. Little Croton, King County. Cattle brand: WHM. Horse brand same, left hip. P.O. Benjamin, Knox Co, Texas. J.T. Gardenhire, P.O. Seymour, ranch on Little Wichita River about 10 miles east of Seymour. Other old brands: ZILM. Cattle brand: SAD. Ennis Land & Cattle Co. Head office at Ennis, TX. Ranch Mockingbird Springs in Knox County, Ranch post office Seymour. Cattle brand: /H4. Horses branded same. Cattle also branded FF on other side. J.R. McLain, P.O. Seymour, Baylor Co, TX. Cattle on Seymour Creek, same county. Cattle brand: (upside down UX) Well! I am here? With my groceries. W.R. Lee is selling flour cheaper than any other house in town. Go to W.R. Lee's for cheap groceries. Keg pickles at Mr. W.R. Lee's. Confectionaries of all kinds at Lee's. Prices are very low. W.R. Lee will sell you groceries at hard time prices for the cash. For flavoring extracts of all kinds go to W.R. Lee's. If you want the best granulated sugar go to W.R. Lee's. If you want good flour go to W.R. Lee's. Groceries are cheap at W.R. Lee's Seymour, Texas. I go to C. C. B. McLain's big Feedstore for corn! B.F. Newam is fully prepared to furnish at bottom prices the very best boots & shoes that can be made in northwest Texas. Ladies and misses boots and walking shoes, gents dress boots and indeed all kinds of Kip, calf and alligator leather Russian leather, French imported calf, American calf etc. Made to order. Call and see his stock and make your selection. Seymour Lodge, #604 meets on Saturday of or before the full moon in each month at Lodge room over Christian Church. J.G. Keenan, WM. Chas Humphries, Sec'ty. AF & AM. Seymour Lodge, #978. K & L of H. meets on first and third Tuesdays of each month at the courthouse. R.J. Harris Protector.
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Level View Farmers Alliance # , meets first and third Saturdays of each month at Level View school house. John Pogue, P. B.F. Chapman, VP. J.W. Minnick, Secretary. Church Directory: Methodist - services First Sunday in each month. Sabbath school every Sunday at 9AM. W.E. Caperton, Pastor. Baptist - Second Sunday. _ Crutcher, Pastor. Christian Services - Third Sunday. Union Sabbath School every Sunday at 9AM. Church meeting immediately after Sunday School. A.J. Farthing, Elder. Presbyterian - Fourth Sunday. H.F. Albright, Pastor. For sale about 3 bocks from the square in the McLain quarter, a select parcel of town lots at reasonable figures. Apply to this offie for particulars. Happenings: A pleasant little play party at the residence of Mr. J.W. Minnick Monday night. A.L. Chesher's new Butcher shop. Chesher sells beef at 5, 6, 7 & 8 cents per pound. Mr. J.J. Renois has opened up a barber shop at Benjamin and had his job work done at this office this week. Kraut, cheese, mackerel, potatoes, keg pickles, honey and onions at S.P. Darnell's. Judge J.J. Truscott, of Benjamin is in town spending hollidays with his many friends and relatives. He has ordered his job work done at this office. Wood - those indebted to the Cresset will confer a favor on us by bringing a load of good wood to our residence. Mr. W.R. Trayweek traded his stone house in town for Mr. B.F. Wilbanks' farm two miles northwest of town. Mr. Wilbanks will move to town. There was a pleasant party at the residence of Mr. E.A. Harris in the country Saturday night. Mr. Lucian Truscott has been in town this week. A party at Dr. Selman's residence last Saturday night. Mr. J.Q. Cabler has been quite sick during the past week. Mr. A.R. Benge has recovered from his attack of slow fever and is now able to be at his place of business. Mr. & Mrs. B.T. Hinton of Benjamin spent Christmas with Mrs. Hinton's parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Davidson. Elder A.J. Farthing returned last Saturday night from Gainesville and will move his family to that city where he will reside in the future. We are sorry to lose so good a citizen as Elder Farthing from our midst. He says he is going only to better his condition.
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All lands owned by Gustave Ranger in block A, B. B. B and C RR Co. ; Block B, GH & H RR Co. and Block C, CT RR in Knox and Baylor Counties are now in our hands for sale on reasonable terms. Call and see us at once and get a choice farm. Darnell and Company. To the public: I have bought out the firm of R.A. Talley and Company of this place and intend keeping a full stock of dry goods, notsons, graceries, and &c. Call and see my stock and get prices. I will endeavor to give perfect satisfahtion to everyone. S.P. Darnell. Official Directory. I.R. Darnell, County Judge, Seymour, Texas: Mort. H. Stark, County Attorney A.L. Board, County Sheriff D.L. Keenan, County Clerk A.D.Kerr, County Surveyor W.M. Bevers, County Assessor W. Benge, County Treasurer C. Humphries, Commissioner, Precinct 1 W. Fancher, Commissioner Precinct 2 P.C. Sams, Commissioner Precinct 3 J.A. Bussell, Commissioner Precinct 4 C. Hoggard, J.P. Precinct 1 Happenings: There was a big ball at the courthouse after the Christmas tree on Friday night. It was divided into two parties, the young folks and the grown up folks ball. All the boys under 18 years took their partners to the district courtroom, while the young men of maturity conducted their ball in the county court room. We learned that the ball was conducted very nicely and that everyone enjoyed himself. It has been said that there were some of the kids of our town who were drunk Christmas. There was but a few drunk men on our streets, which was a surprise to many. To sheep men. I have a section of land fenced sheep-proof 8 miles southwest of Seymour. I have a good pasture and I will pasture your bucks and salt regularly and give other necessary attention for 25 cents per month. Will not take any sheep that show signs of scab. P.S. McLarty. Itch, prairie mange and scratches of all kind cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Use no others. This never fails. Sold by Thomas Selman, Druggist, Seymour, Texas. Ward ! Stanley Wichita Falls, Texas. Wholesale and Retail dealers in drygoods, clothing, boots and notions.
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From our friends. From Round Timber. A cloud of gloom overspread this community on the evening of the 23rd. Little Arthur - pet of the household - son of T.K. and Mrs. Hamby after a protracted illness of 48 days, during which time he received all the attention that affectionate parents and kind friends could bestow, passed from this life to the haven of eternal bliss, and at 1pm of the 24th nearly the entire neighborhood assembled at the cemetery and there, after the usual ceremonies, laid the finely chiseled form away to await the coming of the grave who will resurrect and refashion the sleeping dust for the courts of immortal glory. Delightful weather greeted us Christmas eve and according to appointment there was quite a crowd assembled at the cozy Round Timber schoolhouse to enjoy the festivities prepared for the occasion and at 8 O'clock the long table was fairly groaning under the weight of pound cakes, of silver, gold, pink, red, etc. fruit and mince pies and on the side table was roasted ham, chicken and turkeys. Sweet music was discoursed by Melvin Robinson, Felix Props, A.B. and Miss Stella Sams on piano, violin and harp. J.G. Kenan, Drugs. Blank books and stationery. School and misc. books, paints, oils and wallpaper, jewelry, clocks and watches. Furniture, a full line, coffins and undertaker supplies, domestic sewing machines. Buy town lots in the prosperous town of Seymour in what is known as the McLains or northeast quarter of the town. Good situation; water plenty at a depth of from 12 to 20 feet; a perfect title unencumbered in any way and backed by the best county in northwest Texas. Town lots land and improvements for sale very cheap for cash. Beautiful resident lots in the McLain edition sold on the installment plan - one third down the deferred payment with interest houses for sale or rent. We render lands for taxes, pay taxes for non residents, buy, sell or lease lands. Apply to J.R. McLain, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas. Seymour Weekly Cresset Thursday, Jan. 13, 1887 R.E.L. McLain editor. Seymour, Baylor County, Texas Volume 8, # 3 Round Timbers - Mrs. Ates is quite low with typhoid pneumonia. Mr. Sharpe is improving. Judge Truscott and son Lucian, of Knox County are visiting the family of our esteemed Prof. Truscott. Mrs. P.C. Sams went to Knox last week to visit a brother and see her son, A.B. Sams 640 acres of land; guess she and baby Gertrude saw blizzards. During the absence of D.M. Morrison and family last week that bay mule which they left tied to a tree hung his shoe over the rope and choked to death.
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From Rich Land - special to the Cresset - Reverend C.R. Power of Parker accompanyed by Dr. J.H. Wayland who were visiting Mr. W.M. Power last week, have returned to Parker. Dr. Wayland is very much pleased with the country and says that if he can sell out he will move to Baylor County to make his future home. There is to be a county road built by the Rich Land schoolhouse to intersect with the Margaret Road. Reverend Caperton preached at the Red Springs last Sunday. Little Rubie Cornegy was pretty sick the forepart of this week but I hope she will be well soon. More Seymour Items: County attorney Stark has moved into his new residence on Stratton Street. Mr. John Lennox has moved his family into the Burnham house on Stratton Street. There was a pleasant little party at the residence of J.M. Smith, 5 miles west of town on last Friday night. We learned that it was largely attended. Two of Seymour's society young men were having a nice time Sunday driving up and down McLain street when the horse made a very sudden turn and tipped both the young men out of the buggy on the hard ground causing considerable merriment among the boys who were witness to the accident. One of the unfortunates split his pants in a rather peculiar location. Oh my, if his girl had only seen him. Died on last Saturday night, of eating too many matches, the pollparrot belonging to Mrs. S.P. Mullins. One day last week the parrot got hold of and ate the sulfur off about half a box of matches. It withered and drooped like the rose in a wintery blast until late Saturday night when it gave up all hopes of ever eating any more matches, and passed away quietly. The parrot was a very cute one and it pains us to state that it will never chatter at the passersby "Poor polly want a cracker." Joe Dotter came at us this week in handsome style with nearly a column of good ideas. We like Joe and hope that he will make his visits frequent. Reverend Crutcher preached at the Methodist Church last Sunday morning and night. Miss Mollie Jackson's singing school closed last Saturday night. She had a very small class but those who attended regularly learned a great deal. Several have been trying to get Miss Jackson to teach a second term but she says she cannot afford to teach a school for so small a renumeration, but if they would get her up a class of 60 scholars she will teach a second term. Mr. Harris Cox and lady of Crosby County are in town this week. Mr. Cox is here for the purpose of transcribing the records, and will probably be here for several weeks. Mr. Hill is building a business house on McLain Street.
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Mr. J.A. Bussell who got his foot badly mashed at Wichita Falls sometime ago is now able to walk around on crutches. We learn that there is to be a wagon yard in Seymour. We are glad to note this fact. Seymour needs a first class flouring mill and will certainly get one if our businessmen will put their shoulder to the wheel and work for it. A BIRTHDAY PARTY Mr. A.R. Benge gave a birthday party at his residence on last Friday night. We learn there was a large crowd in attendance who were served by their host with cider and cake. The young folks then engaged in a pleasant tip of the fantastic toe for several hours, when they all retired to their respective abodes expressing themselves as being highly entertained by Mr. A.R. Benge and his estimable lady. RAILROAD MEETING At a railroad meeting held by the citizens of Baylor County, Texas at the courthouse of said county on Saturday the 18th of January, 1887, the following action was had: Judge I.R. Darnell was elected chairman and Jo Woodyear, secretary. Upon motion, Judge I.R. Darnell, S.I. Newton Esq., L.T. Wilson M.D., Col. P. Toberman and Col. J.R. McLain, were appointed as a permanent railroad committee for said Baylor county. Upon motion said committee was authorized to do and perform everything necessary to be done in railroad matters. Signed Jo Woodyear, secretary. Citation To the Sheriff of Baylor county: You are hereby commanded that you cause the following notice in word as follows to wit: Hardeman county, number 79 vs J.R. Williams and William F. Reed - suit pending in District court in Baylor county, Texas. ... Hardeman county plaintiff and J.R. Williams and William F. Reed defendants, number 79, to William Hammer and Miss S.A. Hammer witnesses who reside in Hardeman county. ...also filed an affidavit in said suit that J.R. Williams and William F. Reed are without the limits of the State of Texas and beyond the jurisdiction of the district court of Baylor county ... signed D.L. Keenan, clerk of District court, Baylor County. Mr. Andrew Taylor and lady were in town Wednesday from Wichita Valley. Married - Keenan-Farthing at the Christian Church in Seymour, on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, Mr. D.L. Keenan to Miss Lollie Farthing. Rev. H.F. Albright officiated. All of Baylor County. The bride was a favorite among all who knew her and daughter of our worthy townsman Elder A.J. Farthing. Mr. Keenan is our present County and District Clerk and is a young and exemplary gentleman. The Cresset wishes the couple a long and happy life. May their pathway be strewn with roses.
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Seymour, Baylor County, Texas January 20, 1887 Vol. 8, #4 $15,000 bonus Seymour means what she says. Offers right-of-way, depot grounds and bonus to the Ft. Worth Western Railroad A large and enthusiastic meeting was held at the courthouse last Tuesday in response to a letter from officials. A large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of Baylor County assembled at the courthouse January 18, pursuant to the call of County Judge Darnell, to consider a proposition made by the officials of the Ft. Worth Western Railroad Company, to build their road to the town of Seymour. It was unanimously agreed to tender to said road the right-of-way through Baylor County, depot grounds and a bonus of $15,000 to be paid 90 days after the road is completed and the cars are running to Seymour, provided said road is completed to Seymour within 1 year. The chairman was authorized to call a meeting at any time he may see proper. The meeting was then adjourned subject to the call of the chair. J.R. McLain, chairman RR committee. Jo Woodyear, Secretary. The Iron Horse. Fort Worth, Texas, January 9, 1887. Honorable J.R. Robinson, Jacksboro Dear Sir, I am directed by Col. Lawrence to say that if your people will submit to us a satifactory proposition before Friday of this week, that he will direct the line to be made via Jacksboro, otherwise it will run via Graham. We shall require right-of-way through Jack County, ample depot grounds and a subsidy either in money or lands, and if no engineering difficulties intervene the line will be run to your place this month. Very respectfully, E.A. Morris. Pursuant to the call of the chairman Thomas F. West, the executive Railroad Committee of Jacksboro met in the courthouse at Jacksboro on January 12, 1887. On motion it was resolved that this committee proposes the Ft. Worth Railway Company a subsidy of $25,000 in real-estate and in cash, the right-of-way through Jack County and depot grounds at Jacksboro, if said railway company will run their now projected road from Ft. Worth in a northwestern course via Jacksboro. No further business appearing, the committee adjourned subject to the call of the chairman T.F. West chairman, Thomas D. Sporer Secretary - Jacksboro Gazette. Mr. John Coil has bought Elder A.J. Farthing's residence and has moved his family into it.
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C.B. McLain received a carload of corn last Friday & Saturday and has sent teams after another carload which is at the Falls. Mrs. Ollie Fleming, sister to our worthy postmaster, returned last Friday night from a visit to Tarrant county where she went several weeks ago to spend Christmas with her sister, Mrs. F.L. Young. We learn that she has been appointed Deputy Postmistress under her brother. We are truly glad for we believe that Mr. Higgins could trust the duties of the office to no better person than Mrs. Fleming. Mr. R.J. Harris has been filling that position since the first of the year, but has resigned in favor of Mrs. Fleming. Mr. Paris Cox, county and district clerk of Crosby county is here transcribing the records of his county. He is also having a description of his county published at this office. Mr. Cox and lady will be here about three weeks yet. They are both members of the society of Friends, or better known as Quakers. J.W. Dodgen, Agent. Proprietor of Wichita City Mills and dealer in all kinds of grain, hay and seeds, also manufacturer of cornmeal & chopped feed, rye & graham flour. The way to incourage good milling facilities is to patronize home industries. Call & see us & our prices will compell you to buy at home. Office & warerooms on Ohio Avenue - opposite "White Elephant" Wichita Falls, Texas. Citation. State of Texas. To the sheriff or any constable of Baylor County - greeting: You are hereby commanded that you cause the following notice, in word and figures as follows, to-wit: Hardeman County, number 79 vs J.R. Williams & William F. Reed. Suit pending in District Court, Baylor County, Texas. To all persons interested in above titled suit: Notice is hereby given that Hardeman County, plaintiff, has filed interrogatories in a certain suit pending in the District Court of Baylor County, Texas, wherein Hardeman County is Plaintiff and J.R. Williams & William F. Reed are defendants, number 79, to William Hammer & Mrs. S.A. Hammer, witnesses who reside in Hardeman County, Texas. The answers to which will be read in evidence on the trial of said cause; and has also filed an affidavit in said suit that J. R. Williams & William F. Reed, defendants therein, are without the limits of the state of Texas and beyond the jurisdiction of this the District Court of Baylor county, Texas, and that said defendants have no attorney of record and, pray that notice of filing of such interrogatories may be given by publication; and that a commission will issue on or after the 13th day after the publication of this notice, to take depositions of said witnesses.
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Witness, D.L. Kenan, Clerk of the District Court of Baylor County. Given under my hand in the seal of said Court, at office in the town of Seymour, this the 10th day of January AD 1887. Signed D.L. Kenan. From our friends From Red Springs Written for the Cresset Here we come again. Whoa, aint we a jolly set? Jo Dotter and Elisha, the prophet are glib little talkers. I did not know what had become of my Mexican lion, but now I can account for his disappearance; Elisha has him staked out. "Two" comes in as weather prophet and thinks it will snow or something else. I should smile. Elisha, you are a little tough on "One" but as you put in your complaint that you used to be local editor we will let you go along with the crowd and allow you the priviledge to talk for yourself. A.C.T., I hope neighbor Bridendall is allright again. Why is it that the wind changes so often, what causes so much rain in this county? Wheat is growing too fast . Is the whale a fish? Who was Mother Goose? Rock the cradle, Pat, rock the cradle, Pat. "signed" Nester. Wichita Waifs. Written for the Cresset. Wichita is all right and stock of all kinds are doing fine over this way. Mesrs. Foley Davis has moved in our neighborhood from Illinois and is well pleased with our country. Mr. John Self is located on Coffee creek with his brother, W.B. Self. He is from Denton County. We will soon have a post office at Coffee creek on the new mail line, from Seymour to Vernon, so you see Wichita is looking up. In my next communication I will tell you a snake story if it is the right time of the year for snake stories. Wichita. There was a pleasant little dance at the residence of Mr. John Porter last Friday night, five miles from town. Elder A.J. Farthing and his family left last Thursday for Gainesville where they will reside in the future. We are sorry to lose Elder Farthing as he was a good citizen and our town will feel the loss of such and exemplary gentleman. Mr. Henry Jones has moved his family to town again. Mr. R.R. McKeehan has purchased the entire stock of goods belonging to Mrs. Emma B. Tolson and will move his stock into the Post Office building. Mrs. Tolson will return to private life, and will move out on Lake creek where her mother now lives. Master George Coy is quite sick with lung disease this week. Colonel J.R. McLain returned Friday night from Wichita Falls where he had been on business for several days. He went down to Henrietta one day last week and reports that the surveyors of the Gainsville Henrietta and Western Road are preparing to locate the depot grounds at that place. He could learn of but one thing for certain and that was the road would be completed to Henrietta by the first of April, but the people could not tell how long it would stay there but it is almost an assured fact that the road will not stop there at all but it will come right on to Seymour before it stops.
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A band of ladies, consisting of Mrs. J.R. McLain, Mrs. Albright, Mrs. Traweek, Mrs. Haynes and Miss Haden Boone met at the Methodist Church Thursday, 13th inst. and completely renovated the lamps, emptying out the old oil they contained and filling them afresh with pure Eupion oil; putting in new wicks where they were needed, and replacing broken chimneys. As a result the church put on a new appearance at prayer meeting Thursday night. Every part of the house was lighted, so that some of the fair sex who were accustomed to a slight degree of negligence in their prayer meeting attire were "overtaken"; every frill and flounce being clearly perceptable to their critical sisters. Don't come to prayer meeting any more girls, expecting not to be seen. Notice to the public I hereby withdraw the offer of three hundred dollars as a reward for the arrest of John Scrimshire, and I hereby offer a fifty dollar reward for his capture. A.L. Board, Sheriff, Baylor county. Ward and Stanley, Wichita Falls, Texas Wholesale & Retail dealers in drygoods, clothing, boots, shoes and notions. Ladies & gents custom made shoes. Complete line of misses, boyes and youths clothing. Ranch and trail supplies a specialty. All orders promptly filled at lowest market price. A committee of five ladies, viz: Mrs. Albright of the Presbyterian Church; Mrs. Dr. Selman of the Baptist Church and Mrs. J.R. McLain, Mrs. O.C. Haynes and Miss Haden Boone of the Methodist Church were appointed of five to consider the importance and practicability of procuring a bell for the Methodist Church. Master Frank Conkling has been employed to act as Sexton at the Methodist Church, by the different denominations worshiping there, for the consideration of $2 per month. This move is commendable and we bespeak for Frank fidelity in the discharge of his duty.
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For sale at a bargain We have a good ranch for sale, in the Wichita Valley about 10 miles NW of Seymour, all under a good 3 wire fence, about 25 acres north of the river and balance on the south side; the place is well watered by the river, creek and 2 wells supplied with plenty of good water. About 200 acres of good wir mesquite hay land, 80 acres in a good state of cultivation, 10 acres in wheat which is looking as well as any in the county. The balance of the land is well set with mesquite grass. There is plenty of timber on the place, also sufficient brakes for protection of stock. The soil is similar to Red River bottoms. There is 2 good log houses, the place is well situated for farming and stockraising. The land was bought under the dollar act on 20 years time. Our prices is $1,650, cash down or would trade for good stock at cash prices, call on J.R. McLain, Seymour, Texas. To sheepmen - I have a section of land fenced sheep proof 8 miles southwest of Seymour. I have a good pasture and I will pasture your bucks and salt regularly and give other necessary attention for twenty-five cents per month. Will not take any sheep that show any sign of scab. P.S. McLarty. Seymour Weekly Cresset January 27, 1887 Vol. 8, #5 Mr. Andrew Taylor & lady were in town last week. Mr. J.Q. Cabler & lady went over on the Wichita last Sunday on a visit. The little child of Reverend Caperton fell in the fireplace last week and was badly burned. Reverend J.T. Hosmer and lady came down from Vernon last Saturday on a summons to the sickbed of his aged mother. Mr. John McKeehan and family of Jacksboro are in town this week visiting the families Mrssrs. Peeler and Jones. Mr. S. I. Newton's baby is quite sick so we learn by a considerable inquisitiveness. Col. G.H. Bartram of the firm of Bartram, Robinson & Company at Dallas was in the city last week and sold a considerable bill of hardware, so we learn. He belongs to one of the strongest firms in the state. Mr. J.H. Antwin the jolly good-hearted travelling agent for G.H. Shoelkoph, the large leather dealer of Dallas, spent Sunday and part of Monday in our little city. Mr. James Toberman has just completed a neat businesshouse on the north side of the square and has opened up a nice stock of staple and fancy groceries in it. Mr. J.W. Hill of Wise County is in town this week visiting relatives & friends. We learn that there was a pleasant party at the residence of Mr. John Merrick 5 miles west of town on last Friday night. Mrs. S.P. Darnell returned last week from an extended trip to Abilene to visit her relatives and friends in that city.
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Mr. B.F. Wilbanks' two children have been pretty sick during the past week. Mr. John Lenox' little girl has been very sick during the past week. Miss Susie Graham left last Thursday for Ft. Worth on a short visit. Judge Carter Taylor has received a nice little safe from the Cincinnati Safe & Lock Co. It is a handsome one with a fire vault in it. Mr. Hill has his iron business house on East McLain Street almost complete and we learn that they are to open a wagonyard. We are glad to see this spirit of enterprise awakening in our city for we had been dying for a long time. Uncle Charlie Christopher is erecting a large stone stable just back of his business house on the south side of the public square. We call the attention of many readers to the advertisement of Mr. R.R. McKeehan on the first page. Mr. Mc has been in business in Seymour for the past year knowing the wants of the farmers in Baylor county has purchased a large stock of goods. He has moved into the post office building formerly occupied by Mr. J.W. Tolson, deceased. Mr. S.W. Harvey has sold his residence to Mr. J.J. Davidson for the consideration of $950. Died: On Friday, January 21, Mrs. L.E. Huggins, in Seymour, of malaria fever. She leaves a husband and a little daughter to mourn her sudden departure. Mrs. Hudgins nee L.E. Bannister, was born in South Carolina December 22, 1846 and her parents moved from there to Alabama while she was very young, where she married Mr. T.H. Hudgins, November 16, 1869. Herself and family moved to Texas in 1876 and had been a resident of Baylor County since 1879. She professed religion and joined the Baptist church in 1867 and had lived as a devout Christian everready to assist in times of sickness or distress. etc... On Saturday, January 22, of croup, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Norwood. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathies of the community. On Tuesday, January 25, of malaria fever, Mrs. -- Hosmer (Ed. Note: no first name given), the aged mother of Rev. J.T. Hosmer, Mr. T.J. Hosmer, Mrs. M.S. Kenedy and Mrs. T. Norwood. Special to the Cresset From Round Timbers Editor Joe Dotter We are glad to note that Mrs. Ates is improving. M.G. O'Neal is off to the Falls. T.K. Hamby has gone to Ft. Worth, Mr. Payne wagged in with 7 turkeys, C.C. Mills killed 6 porkers yesterday Guess he is today mixing salt with the tenacious sand that clung to them while being dressed.
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From Benjamin: The school at Benjamin under the tutorship of Professor Dimmit is in a flourishing condition. Mr. Weatherly has about finished his handsome residence and has already moved in. Revs. Albright and Caperton of your town were circulating among us a few days last week. Seymour Weekly Cresset February 3, 1887 Vol. 8, #6 It pains us to chronicle the death of one of our bosom friends, Mr. Frank M. Montgomery who was once a resident of Seymour. He died in Johnson County on the 15th ult. of pericarditis. There are many in Seymour who will be very sad to hear of his death. Messrs. Metheny and Norwood have received the material for their new paper and will get out their first issue next week. It will be called the Seymour Simeter (Semiter Cimeter, Seymetar and Scimetar) and will be a neat seven column paper. Col. J.R. McLain and Judge I.R. Darnell, went to Ft. Worth last Saturday to attend the meeting of the stockholders of Southern Kansas of Texas and will return next Saturday. Notice All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the estate of J.W. Tolson, deceased, please call on Taylor and Goss for settlement. Mr. A.E. Matheny and family of Wichita Falls have moved to Seymour to make this their home. Mr. R.A. Talley and lady returned from Throckmorton this week and reported that Mr. Tom Talley died on last Friday. Mr. Talley will move to Throckmorton, to take charge of his deceased brother's affairs. Mr. C.L. Carter was in town yesterday on his way to Palo Pinto to see his parents. We learn that Judge Browning has two very sick little boys, Roy and Willie, though we hope to hear of their recovery at an early day. Mr. William Vaughn has been doing our city the past week. A pleasant little party at the residence of Mr. Julian Sumner on last Thursday. Mrs. W.A. Jones has been quite sick for the past two weeks with slow fever but is now improving slowly.
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Mr. John McGuire, the Invincible, is in the city again. Mrs. Ollie Fleming paid the Cresset office a pleasant call Monday evening. Mrs. Norwood and Miss Redman gave the Cresset office a pleasant call Monday and Mrs. Norwood contributed to us a nice little memoriam of her darling little boy who died last week. Mr. W.W. Weatherly of Benjamin is in our little city this week. Messrs. Hamby & Mills, of the Round Timbers were in town this week. Seymour High School list of pupils in the senior department having received head marks in the spelling class: Ida Ingram, Carrie Brown, Mattie Elkins, Cora Donnell, Pleasie Carter, Mat Wiggins, Willie Harris, Carrie Brown, Ida Ingram, Harry Tolson, Eva Browning. Roll of honor for deportment for the month ending January 28, 1887, having received a grade of 95 percent: Bama Wiggins, Pleasie Carter, Mattie Elkins, Sybil Humphries, Mat Wiggins, Jerome Turner, Chas. Coil, Frank Turner. Born: To the wife of Mr. B.F. Wilbanks on Friday night a bouncing baby girl weighing 10 pounds. Mother and child are both getting along finely. Born: To the wife of J.T. Cockrell, on Tuesday, a bouncing baby boy weighing 11 pounds. Jesse is seemingly the happiest man in Baylor County. Died: On Thursday, January 27th the infant of Mr. & Mrs. Price Turner, in Knox County. It was buried at Seymour Cemetery on Saturday. Died: On Monday, January 31st Audrey Dora, the infant daughter of Col. and Mrs. P. Toberman, of pneumonia. It was buried Tuesday at the cemetery. Died: Asleep in Jesus. On the morning of 22nd of January 1887 our hearts were broken with bitter grief.... darling little boy Farnum Norwood, aged 1 year 9 months ... Died: In memoriam. E.A. Hosmer, whose maiden name was Cowley was born in Tennessee November 6th 1820. Her parents moved to Alabama, where she was married to Silas Hosmer, November 19th 1843. She joined the Methodist Church soon after her marriage, lived a consistent member of the same and was known as a great worker in church, especially at her old home church in Alabama. Mr. Hosmer died in the Southern Army, December 1862 leaving a family of 7 children to the care and training of an affectionate mother, which responsibly she faithfully met. She passed from this world into the haven of rest on Tuesday the 25th at half past 10 pm.
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Advertised letters at the Post Office in Seymour, Feb. 1, 1887: Mrs. George ---, package. Griffin, Harrison Leverett, Mollie Swink, Judge Tarrant, Eutess Cook, Charlie GWG Moody, J.A. Schroter, George Wilder, C.S. When calling for the above letters please say advertised. Signed R.F. Higgins, PM Seymour Weekly Cresset February 10, 1887 Vol. 8, #7 From Red Springs Mr. J.A. Brown has sold his farm and contemplates going west. Mr. T.P. Reeder of Knox county passed a few days ago on his way to Seymour on business. We learn that Mrs. Tolson's residence occupied by Mr. D.A. Mathenie's family caught fire Tuesday but was extinguished before any serious damage was done. Mr. Calvin Hoggard and family went to Benjamin this week on a visit to relatives. Judge Taylor and D.F. Goss have gone to Benjamin to attend District Court this week. Judge Glasgow went to Benjamin this week to attend court. Mrs. Higgins and Miss Cora went to Benjamin this week on a visit. The following named scholars have received head marks in the senior class in the Seymour High School since our last issue: Carrie Brown, Cora Donnell, Sybil Humphries, and Pleasie Carter. Prof. Stover will furnish us with the names of those who receive head marks hereafter. Judge I.R. Darnell and Col. J.R. McLain returned Tuesday night from Ft. Worth where they went several weeks ago to get the railroad. They did not get the railroad but they brought back good news. Mr. J.D. Peeler is one of the most accomodating livery men in our county and we would speak for him a good patronage. Miss Lizzie McKeehan of Jacksboro is in town this week. Mr. John Price and lady are in Seymour this week. Mr. Price is taking pictures as fast as he can, go round and see him. Col. J.Q. Morrison, the agent of the Ft. Worth and Denver Railroad and Wells Fargo Express Company at Wichita Falls is one of the most accomodating express agents it has been our lot to meet. Mr. P.C. Sams of the Timbers was in town Monday.
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We learn that Mr. John Stevens has his fine dwelling at Round Timbers almost finished. It is the finest dwelling in the county. Judge R.J. Browning was quite sick Monday. We extend our many thanks to Mr. Paris Cox for valuable service rendered us this week in the way of a good article. County Clerk D.L. Kenan received a pair of fine white Leghorn chickens last Monday from the east. They are beauties. Mr. John Lenox traded his place near town to Mr. O.C. Haynes for one on the Wichita. Mr. John Stevens of Round Timbers was in town this week. Mr. William Perrin is in town this morning. Messrs. John and Lewis Casner of Haskell City are in town this morning. Little Harry Tolson is in town this morning and reports that his mother and little brother Charlie have been sick out in Haskell County but are improving. Messrs. Hill Bros. are getting their wagonyard almost completed. It will be quite an addition to the town. We learn that the Scimiter, our worthy contemporary will make its first appearance today. Born: To the wife of Rev. W.E. Caperton on Sunday morning, a bouncing girl baby. Mother and child are doing finely. From Rich Land: There has been some sickness in the community: Mr. J.W. Lee's children have been sick with the flux. Mr. Hardin Power's baby has been quite sick. Mrs. J.B. Stevens has been sick a few days with cold. Mrs. Mattie Gaddis' son from Illinois is out on a visit to his mother. Mrs. N. Weir has been out here on a visit. Citation by publication: State of Texas to the Sheriff or any constable of Baylor County. Greeting. You are hereby commanded to summon Louis Anthony and Fannie L. Anthony, by making publication of this citation. ... To appear at the regular term of the District Court of Baylor County in Seymour on the 1st Monday in March 1887. Then and there to answer a question filed in said court on 8th day of Feb 1887 in a suit numbered on the docket of said court number 94, wherein J.R. McLain is plaintiff and Louis Anthony and Fannie L. Anthony are defendants, said petition alledging that on 1 June 1885 defendants executed to plaintiff 2 promissory notes for the sum of $50 each. ... These notes were given as part purchase money for Lot 14 Block 5 of the McLain quarter of the original town of Seymour. ... Witness D.L. Keenan Clerk of District Court Baylor County.
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Has Over 10 Times the Circulation of any Paper Published in Baylor Co. Seymour, Baylor County, Texas Thursday, February 17, 1887 Vol. 8, #8 Henrietta, Feb. 8 - Work on the Gainesville, Henrietta & Western within the corporate limits has been at a standstill for several days, owing to delay in condemning the right-of-way. The cases of the railroad company against W.B. Worsham and several others will not go to trial for several days, as the costs have not been provided for to the attorneys' satisfaction. The contractor is complaining of the hardship it works on him, as his expenses are heavy, and someone is liable to have damages to pay. Grading on the entire line will be finished by March 1. The track is being laid at the rate of 1 mile or more per day and is reported to be 14 miles this side of St. Jo. Sheriff Board has employed county attorney Mort H. Stark, as deputy tax-collector and we can heartily congratulate Mr. Board in securing so competent a person to fill the position. There is finer and better building stone in Baylor County than in any other county in this section of the state. There is more of it and it is easier to get at than any county we know of. The stone which was put into our magnificent temple of justice was secured at a less distance than one mile from the building. There was a portion, however, that was hauled nearly two miles. It was used for flooring the halls and the county clerk's room. Everyone who has been through the courthouse at this place says it is the finest building in the state for the money. Judge Carter Taylor and Mr. D.F. Goss returned from Benjamin last Friday. Judge J.H. Glasgow returned from Benjamin Saturday night. Mr. S.W. Rhodes, one of our clever blacksmiths, had us to place his name on our list this week. Still they come. We have got wind of a very low joke that was played on the county clerk of Knox county by some Seymour folks. Should Mr. Walker take the matter into court it would not be pleasant for the perpetrators. Mr. Wick Williams, the accomodating driver for Mr. W.M. McAdams' stageline, informs us that there was a splendid rain at the Falls on Saturday. He also informs us that one of Mr. McAdams' children was very sick at the Falls.
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Notice: All persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the estate of J.W. Tolson, deceased, please call on Taylor & Goss for settlement. The first Quarterly Conference for the Seymour Mission will be held on next Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th inst. Services will open Saturday at 10am and 7pm. Rev. Caperton authorizes us to announce this fact and to invite all to attend. Mr. A.M. Sullivan, the champion lifter of this section of the state, and who has been down in the eastern counties for some time, returned last Wed. evening and reports that he and Mr. Henry Rader, his partner, have taken a contract to furnish a railroad company with one hundred thousand crossties for their road. Alf has been a resident of Seymour for several years. Mr. John Strickland is in town this week. Mr. P.C. Sams of Round Timbers is in town this week. Mr. C.C. Mills is in town this week. Mr. John Crain, of Graham, was in town yesterday and gave an encouraging report about the Ft. Worth Western. Mr. J.L. Taylor gave the Cresset a pleasant call on last Saturday and reports that wheat looks fine out in his neighborhood, Level View. Mr. C.M. Davidson is in town again this week. Mr. R.A. Talley was in town this week from Throckmorton and reports everything lovely in that part of the country. Mr. J.C. Ziegler has been quite sick during the past week but is now able to be about again. Messrs. S.P. Darnell, A.R. Benge, J.J. Graham and Mr. Savage went out Thursday evening on a little hunt and brought back several quails. Sam says they had lots of fun if they did not kill very many birds. Judge Darnell informed us this week that there is only about four hundred dollars in fines now pending in the appelate court against those who violate the local option law. Sheriff Board returned last Tuesday from Dallas where he went last week on business. He says he had a splendid time. Mr. Wilbanks' little boy is getting up from an attack of billious fever. Commissioners' Court- Next Commissioners' Court convened on Monday, Feb 14, for transaction of the county business with the following officers present: County Judge I.R. Darnell on the bench; Commissioners Chas. Humphries, W.M. Fancher, P.C. Sams, and J.A. Bussell. Constable Suttlemyer called court when the following proceedings were had. The following accounts were allowed and warrants were ordered to be drawn on the third class fund: T.F. Burnett, medical services, $12.00; G.D. Barnard and Co., stationery $28.55;
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A. Nall, opening flues in courthouse $5.50; J.G. Kenan, merchandise $19.25; S. Suttlemyer, boarding prisioner $18.45; R.A. Talley & Co., merchandise $2.00; O.M. Love, on account of I.P. Metcalf for board of prisoner $11.70; J. McLain and sons, stationery $8.00; D.L. Kenan, express charges on county records $1.40. The report of John Sparks of animals slaughtered for the quarter ending Jan 12, 1887 was approved. The following reports were approved: W.E. Bailes, as hide and animal inspector; A.L. Board, as collector of county taxes; A.L. Board, as collector of occupation taxes; O.M Love, ex-treasurer of script registered from Jan to Nov 1886. Born to the wife of Mr. A.D. Matheny, on the 13th inst., a bouncing baby girl. Married at the residence of Mr. Newton Price, on Sunday, Mr. I.B. Wofford to Miss Ellen Price. Mr. Wofford is a resident of Chrystal Falls, Texas. Dissolution notice Notice is hereby given that the firm of Lenox and Offield have this day dissolved the co-partnership heretofore existing between them of mutual consent. J.S. Lenox retiring and J.W. Offield assuming all debts of said firm. All notes and accounts due said firm will be collected by J.W. Offield, Seymour, TX, Feb 17, 1887. S.S. Lenox and J.W. Offield. From Red Springs On last Sunday Mr. I.B. Wofford of Stevens County, was married to Miss Ellen Price, Rev. J.C. Robinson officiating. The bride has been staying at Mr. Haggard's the past five months and going to school at Red Springs. I heard that H.M Bradford had sold his place to John Chalk. Mr. John Propps has moved on the Wofford place and is now a citizen of Knox county. Mr. Fite's sheep are doing finely. What has become of cousin Jo Dotter? South Side Squibs (written by Jo Dotter) Mr. Seg Bradford has sold his place on Lake Creek to Mr. John Chalk. Mr. Fox has been sowing oats. Mr. Bob Jones and lady have returned from Tarrant County and report times dull there. Mr. Sumner has moved back to his farm near Shady Grove. Messrs. Putnam and Kelsey have gotten for fencing a pasture. Eld. E. S. Coltharp has returned from visiting friends and relatives in Young and Montague. Summons ---Plaintiff J.R. McLain---defendants Louis Anthony and Fannie L. Anthony---failed to pay 2 promissory notes for $50.00 each. Notes given as purchase money for Lot 14, Block 5 of McLain or NE Quadrant of orig. town of Seymour, Baylor Co., Texas. Date of sale June 1, 1885. witnessed by D.L. Kenan, Clerk of District Court, Baylor Co., 9 Feb 1887.
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Thursday, Feb 24, 1887 Vol. 8, #9 Tracklayers on the G.H. & W. are within less than 15 miles of Henrietta and are coming on rapidly. Knox County Items District court convened on the 7th. There was but one case tried and that was the State vs Charley Hamby. Jury soon brought in a verdict of acquittal. The injunction case filed by H.G. Bedford, et al praying for the court to restrain the sale of the M stock of cattle was continued by consent of both parties. The Grand Jury recommended R.P. Dimmitt, Jeff Rawden and A.C. Thompson as finance committee to investigate the county books. Mr. H.C. Hays'es little girl was very sick. During court week the little child of Mr. Poe (who lived on the Brazos) died. We heard that Mr. Poe was away from home at the time. Mr. A.C. Thompson buried a child the same week. Mr. Calvin Hoggard's family have returned from Benjamin Monday evening where they have been for a short visit. Mrs. Higgins and Miss Cora have returned from a short visit to Benjamin this week. Mr. S.P. Darnell made a flying visit to Wichita Falls this week. Messrs. J.G. Kenan and John McGuire went to Vernon last week to organize a Masonic Lodge at that place. Sterling Buster was in town this week from the ranch in Greer County and reports that cattle are doing finely.
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Mr. A.M. Sullivan passed through town Tuesday enroute to Navarro County where he and Mr. Henry Rader have a contract to furnish a railroad company with 100,000 cross ties. Rev. J. Harrison, presiding Elder of the Weatherford District was in this place last Saturday. Mr. Thomas Braidfoot returned Saturday night from Estacado where he has been some time. He is in fine health. Baylor county has some of the best land in the state and can be bought at $2 and $3 per acre from the state on 30 years time. Our young friend, Mr. Charles Webb, returned from the Hash Knife Ranch last week where he has been during the past summer playing the role of cowboy. Chas looks as if he had been well cared for while out west. Miss Susie and Lida Graham returned last Friday from Ft. Worth where Miss Susie went several weeks ago for a visit. Report of the primary dept. of Seymour School for week ending Feb. 18th. The following names are on the role of honor: Henry Carter, Nora Lemon, Tommy McLain and Alice Robnett. The following are entitled to good reports: James Britain, Benny Davidson, Gauda Braidfoot, Regina McKeehan, Lindsay West, Archie McLarty, Emma Carson, Lilly Conklng, Henry Evans, Dump Lunsford, Ross Lewis, Alice Lewis, and Wyley Albright. L.W. McAdams, Teacher. Married Wednesday Mr. T.C. Irby and Miss Susy Graham at the Methodist Church. Rev. H.F. Albright officiating. ... Mr. Irby is boss of the Hash Knife Ranch and is well known to everyone in Baylor County. Seymour Weekly Cresset March 3, 1887 Vol. 8, #10 Knox County Items: Mrs. H.L. Hays of Benjamin is having quite a severe attack of sickness, but is slightly improving. Their little girl has recovered.
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Mr. McClarrin, an old friend of Mr. Weatherly and Mr. Barnett's is very sick with inflammatory rhumatism. With these exceptions, we know of no sickness. Several of the Benjaminites are off on a hunt and Mr. R.P. Dimmitt went along. Mr. Dimmitt has been teaching the school at Benjamin with splendid success. A.C. Thompson and Miss Willie Dimmitt are conducting the school with Mr. Dimmitt's absence. We are sorry to learn that our neighbor, south of the river, Mr. J.J. Davidson, has moved his family to Haskell. Proud to state that neighbor Bridendall is all right and the boy is growing nicely. We see that our article last week said A.C. Thompson buried a child during court week at Benjamin. It should have read A.C. Tackitt instead. Rev. W.E. Caperton left last week for Hill County on business and will be absent several days. Mr. W.R. Lee's little babe has been suffering several days with a rising on its throat, but is now improving. There is a good joke on Mr. G.P. Gooch now going the rounds. Mr. T.K. Hamby was in town this week from Round Timbers. Mrs. J.W. Stevens of Round Timbers was in town this week. Tom Bird the trump of good fellows is doing our town this week. He has an eye out for fun which may chance to crop out. Mr. Frank Simpson, one of our jolly friends, is in the city this week making fun for his chums. Squire Hoggard returned Sunday from Benjamin where he has been for several weeks finishing up a handsome residence for Weatherly and Arnett. We learn that Col. John G. James of the Panhandle Bank has taken charge of the mail line from the Falls to this city. Mr. R.J. Harris is industriously repairing his orchard and garden. Mrs. D.D. Kenan has been quite sick but is improving again. Mr. W.A. Jones is making quite an improvement around his residence just north of this office. His is having two large and commodious rooms built on his residence. Col. P. Toberman left Wednesday for Wichita Falls and other eastern points. Uncle Ware Benge, our efficient county treasurer left yesterday morning in company with Mr. C.W. Carter for Wichita Falls. Mr. A.L. Chesher has moved his family into the Car house. Mr. D.F. Goss has been sick for several days with bilious fever, but we hope to see him up again soon. On last Saturday evening Mr. George Ziegler's blind, brown horse took a tumble into one of the old wells near the jail. The horse was not badly injured, but the well was badly filled up while the horse was in it. We insist that our businessmen cover up their old wells.
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Mrs. Weir left for Gainesville on Monday to visit her daughter who was lying at the point of death, but before she reached that place, the news was received here of the death of her daughter. There was a mite sociable of the residence of Mr. J.J. Davidson on last Friday night and we learned that it was a very enjoyable affair. Mr. J.C. Sharp who was returned from the insane assylum last summer, was brought before his Honor, Judge I.R. Darnell, yesterday and adjudged insane again and will be returned to the assylum at an early date. Mr. Paris Cox and lady left yesterday evening for their home at Estacado. Mr. Cox has been here for some time transcribing the records of that county and himself and lady, while in Seymour have made many warm friends who were sad to see him leave. Following is a list of property transfers made during the last ten days: T.K. Hamby to A.C. Thompson, A.C. Thompson to L.M. Carns and from L.M. Carns to J.C. Patching, the acres quit claimed in the above notation consideration from $15 to $30. S.A. Killion and wife to Robert Webb, the house known as the old Killion property in Seymour for a consideration of $525. The heirs of Robert Webb to Charles Webb the same piece of property for a consideration of $560. H.K. Jones and wife to Jo Woodyear, lots #7,8,9,10,11, and 12 in Block #11 Miller Quarter of Seymour, consideration $70. S.A. Burnam, Mary Isabelle Williams, Wick Williams, J.J. and M.M. Kelly to Helen L. Lenox, the Burnam property in the eastern part of Seymour consideration $500. J. Offield to J.A. Sparks interest in section #88, H & TC RR Survey, 16 miles from town consideration $1200. School Report, Feb. 25, 1887 Honor Roll Nora Lemon, Regina McKeehan, Julia Newton, Frankie Lenox and Bama Kennedy. Good Reports: Sallie Bridges, Lilly Conkling, Tommie McLain, Claude Baker, Dump Lunsford, Henry Carter, Alice Robnett and Lee Hill. L.W. McAdams, Teacher. Roll of Honor for the Senior Department: Those receiving 90%: Mattie Elkins, Pleasie Carter, Bama Wiggins, Sybil Humphries, Mat Wiggins, Morgan Davidson and Frank Turner. Head Marks: Cora Donnell-1, and Carrie Brown-2.
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Annual County Financial Statement for the year ending Dec 31, 1886: List of first class scrip payed and to whom during the year: Bullrck, J.W. $17.25 Clements, C.C. $19.25 Russell, ? G. $8.00 Pattelo, S. $4.00 O'Hara, W.W. $38.25 Lewis, H.B. $8.00 Wilhite, J.J. $38.00 Steveson, R.F. $20.00 Baker, J.R. $36.00 Lon, Dock $9.60 Boon, S.L. $12.00 Brannan, Ed $10.50 Bradford, F.M. $27.25 Ward, W.T. $11.25 Wilbanks, B.F. $24.00 Womack, R.P. $18.70 Weatherly, W.W. $18.00 Ranson, E.A. $12.75 Talley, R.A. $10.50 Stewart, Bedford $18.00 Stewart, T. $13.25 Boon, Mat $12.75 Hutton, T.S. $11.25 Goree, R.D. $1.75 Bedford, Ed $10.50 Haynes, H.D. $12.00 Bailes, W.E. $10.75 Chesser, Louis $19.25 Rhodes, S.W. $21.25 Cooper, S.T. $12.00 Bradford, S.T. $71.00 Cole, G. $4.25 Power, W.E. $40.75 Kurkendall, E.B. $18.00 Donnell, L.A. $23.50 Metcalf, I.P. $33.50 Stevens, E.L. $30.00 Baker, R.H. $9.00 Harris, A.E. $11.75 McLarty, George $10.75 Price, I.S. $13.75 Graham, Bob $12.90 Holbrook, M. $.75 Taylor, A. $42.75 Carson, S. $7.75 Ricketts, J.M. $13.25 McLarty, T.S. $26.75 Carter, C.W. $29.50 Foster, O.F. $23.00 Fancher, T.A. $10.00 Carter, James $14.00 Hinton, B.T. $11.25 Daugherty, E.S. $12.00 Morison, Dan $2.00 Folley, B.F. $8.00 Cunningham, D.E. $25.00 Price, James $16.50 Sumner, C.E. $13.25 Pogue, John $24.00 Hanna, Robert $18.00 Cabler, J.Q. $18.00 Wheeler, J.D. $13.76 Lee, J.W. $9.25 Chandler, J.D. $8.75 Finley, D.S. $6.00 Ray, George $12.00 Kornegy, E.D. $15.00 Haggard, E.E. $15.00 Hudgins, J.H. $2.00 Lenox, J.S. $2.00 Benge, Dudley $27.00 Stewart, B. $2.00 Wamack, J.F. $12.00 Bird, T. $2.00 Roberts, Smith $8.75 Peeler, J.D. $24.00 Dimmitt, R.P. $4.00 Vaughn, W.S. $4.00 Rickett, J.M. $10.00 Redman, M.M. $18.00 Wheelen, Pat $12.00 Lee, John $6.00 Ray, George $18.00 O'Harro, J.H. $8.25 Haynes, O.C. $29.00 Brothers, J.K.P. $2.00 Minick, J.T. $12.00 Wiggins, J.M. $30.00 Brown, J.H. $4.00 Bennett, J.W. $11.25 Ballard, John $8.00 Harris, C. $2.00 Dudley, G.H. $18.00 Self, W.B. $18.00 Browder, R. $2.00 Pattillo, S. $1.75 Newam, B.F. $10.00 Truscott, George E. $11.25 Somers, J. $10.25 Porter, L.W. $19.25 Smith, W.C. $17.25 Taylor, J.W. $9.00 Braidfoot, George $10.00
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Peveler, W.J. $18.00 Fridge, I.J. $12.00 Crutchfield, R. $18.00 Chapman, B.F. $18.00 Thompson, W.S. $11.50 Minnick, J. $18.00 Henyen, James $8.00 Turner, H.P. $9.75 Wooley, Robert $10.50 Shaw, J.B. $12.00 Props, J.H. $18.00 Green, R.D. $10.00 Irby, T.C. $6.00 Sams, P.C. $16.00 Merick, J.H. $16.08 Barlow, A.S. $16.00 Henson, J.R. $16.00 McLarty, C.M. $8.00 Brown, R.B. $8.00 Cox, M.M. $8.00 Coil, John $16.00 Benge, A.R. $14.00 Harris, R.J. $8.00 Tackitt, Perry $8.00 Robinett, G.W. $2.00 Toliver, G.M. $8.00 Smith, M.J. $10.00 Traweek, W.R. $8.00 Stevens, J.T. $5.50 Russell, R.G. $8.00 Howe, W.S. $5.60 Lewis, J.C. $4.00 Thurman, M.S. $10.00 Lynn, D.L. $4.00 Shoemake, W. $12.25 Pickitt, J.S. $4.00 House, J.W. $10.00 Hosmer, J.T. $5.50 Kerr, A.D. $2.00 Jones, G.R. $2.75 Henegan, Joseph $5.50 Brown, J.A. $14.00 Riley, L. $4.00 Fancher, T.F. $6.00 Coy, Dan $4.00 Fancher, Richard $4.00 Davenport, John $6.00 Lee, W.R. $6.00 Darnell, S.P. $2.00 Beeler, R. $2.00 McKinzey, J.M. $6.00 Kenan, D.L. $2.00 Wirz, A. $2.00 Third Class Warrants paid and to whom: Wooyear, Jo $223.50 Humphries, Chas. $341.44 Darnell, I.R. $898.70 Board, A.L. $1658.75 Braidfoot, Thomas $197.00 Bussell, J.A. $45.00 Steevens, J.W. $33.00 Schultz, J.S. $24.36 Geo Bernard & Co. $36.75 Benge, A.R. $8.75 Fancher, William $2.00 Perkins, J.H. $3.00 Dickson, James $4.00 Worz, Albert $240.05 Harwell, A.B. $26.40 Love, O.M. $7.50 Hoggard, C. $18.50 Shoemake, W. $2.00 Jones, W.A. $110.00 Andrews & Henderson $68.00 Donnell, L.A. $1.50 Owen, T.J. $86.25 Crutchfield, R. $4.00 Buster, S.P. $2.00 Ranson, E.A. $29.00 Kenan, J.G. $53.00 Tackett, A.C. $12.50 Talley, R.A. $9.00 Harris, R.J. $9.00 Zeigler, J.C. $59.00 Thompson, A.C. $2.00 Bacons, John $23.00 Childress, L.W. $22.50 Jury Commissioners $2.00 Dixon, R. $27.50 Blythe, George $12.50 Suttlemyer, S. $64.25 Lewis, H.B. $4.00 Henson, J.R. $2.80 Pogue, John $4.00 Bussell, J.A. $9.00 Stevens, John $9.00 Ware, R.C. $4.00 White, J.W. $4.00 Hunt, Wm. $4.00 Lewis, A.W. $4.20 Lewis, T.H. $4.00 Cox, Paris $4.00
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Dixon, Jo $10.00 Dimitt, P. $2.00 Montgomery, J.T. $10.00 Toberman, P. $1.50 Berman, Lucy T. $20.00 Truscott, T.I. $7.45 Bernard, G.D. & Co. $173.63 Sparks, John $8.00 Selman, Thomas $37.50 Davenport & Rhodes $3.00 Holbrook, M.H. $5.00 Farthing, J.H. $18.00 Johnson, C.W. $361.50 Metcalf, I.P. $13.95 Clark & Courts $5.88 Bussell, J.A. $15.00 Haynes, O.C. $2.00 Chapman, B.F. $20.00 Cunningham, Jo $17.50 Morrison, D. $2.00 Melven, Chas. $7.00 Norword, T.M. $4.00 Seymour Weekly Cresset March 10, 1887 Vol. 8, #11 Mr. D.N. Morrison of Round Timbers is in town this week on district court duty. Mr. Chas. Humpries was quite sick last Saturday night and is able to be up again. Mrs. W.H. Hunter has been quite sick for some time with lung disease, but we learn that she is improving. Mr. W.D. Hanks of Uz, Montague Co., was in the city last Friday looking at the country. He informed us he would move to this county if he could find a place suitable for his little bunch of stock. Mrs. Dena Hall of Vernon, who is well known in Seymour, while playing with her little eighteen months old boy, last week, picked up a pistol and began snapping it at the little fellow as she was wont to do, and discharged the supposed empty weapon, the contents taking effect in her darling's breast just above the heart. We learn the little fellow will get well. The mother almost went distracted over the sad accident. Mr. C.C. Mills of Round Timbers is in town this week attending district court. Mr. T.D. Isbell, sheriff of Knox county is in town this week attending district court. There was a pleasant party at the residence of Mr. J.C. Ziegler on last Saturday night. Messrs. Chas. Webb and Sterling Buster left last Saturday for the Hash Knife Ranch. Postmaster, R.F. Higgins, informed us last week that the department had ordered the mail service from Seymour to Benjamin increased from two to three times per week. Judge Cockrell will preach at the M.E. church Sunday, so we are informed. F.M. King and J.D. Hadley, cattlemen of Montague County, are in attendance on district court this week.
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Mrs. Emma Tolson came in town this week from her new home in Haskell county and is stopping at Judge Carter Taylor's. Mr. R.A. Talley, of Throckmorton, was in town this week. He looks in fine health. Mrs. W.R. Lee accompanied by her brother, Mr. Will Douglass, left last Monday for Young county on a visit to their father's. Miss Irby, who was here on a short visit, left Monday for her home in Weatherford. Miss Irby is a niece of Mr. T.C. Irby who was married at this place a few weeks ago. District Court: District Court convened on Monday, March 7, with His Honor J.V. Cockrell on the bench. D.L. Kenan, clerk, and A.L. Board Sheriff, were present. The following is a list of grandjurors who were selected for duty: A.R. Benge, foreman; W.J. Peveler, J.S. Pickitt, J.R. Crutchfield, C.C. Clement, F.J. Brown, M.M. Redman, W.E. Power, G.G. McLarty, J.A. Henyen, T.J. Hosmer, and J.R. Henson. List of visiting attorneys: Duncan J. Smith of Margaret, Judge Smith of Colorado City, Judge Williams and ? Hunter from Ft. Worth, M.M. Hankins county attorney of Margaret, Jones & McConnell and E.B. Hanner from Haskell City. Cases considered: State vs Andrew Vince was continued by the state. M.E. Ventioner vs J.W. Ventioner, divorce continued for services. P.K. Edgar vs June Peak, trespass to try title, continued by consent. J.J. Graham vs heir M.E. Carson, to supply lost deed, continued. Kentucky Cattle Raising Co. vs Geo. Bruce, et al, trespass to try title, continued. John Templeton et al vs George A. Wright, et al, trespass to try title, continued by consent. State vs James Goode, et al, forfeiture bond, continued for service. State vs Jim Epperson, theft of cattle, dismissed. State vs Dock Brooks, receiving stold property, retired from docket. State vs Mace Slaughter, theft of cattle, forfeited bond. State vs James Duncan, theft of cattle, dismissed. State vs John W. Gibson, theft of horses, dismissed. The case of the State vs A.L. Chesher, was called yesterday, the jury impaneled and witnesses put under rule. Advertised Letters: In the post office at Seymour, March 1, 1887: Bolding, Mrs. M.E. Griffin, T.H. Howard, William D. Hoddenpyle, David McMen, Albert Norwood, M.D. Rosburry, W.H. Wilson, W.M. Campbell, D.W.
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Howard, Jeff Measels, J.L. Retired Poe, R.G.M. Tuton, Lee In calling for the above letters, please say advertised. R. F. Higgins, Postmaster. School Report, Friday, March 4 Roll of Honor: Jim Britain and Alice Lewis. Good Reports: Della McLain, Willie Turner, Lou Redmond, Lollah Hunter, Tommie McLain, Benny Davidson, Alex Britain, Annie Kennedy, Henry Carter, Nora Lemond, Ross Lewis, Lillie Conkling, Sallie Bridges, Arche McLarty and Lindsay Wear. L.W. McAdams, Teacher. Property Transfers during the past week: J.T. Bird to Chas. Humphries, the N half of Block H, in Miller Quarter of Seymour consideration $130.00. J.A. Ingram to Chas. Humphries, Lot 16 in Block 15 in Reiman Quarter for $23.00. Ida R. Morris to A.L. Board, Lot 10 in Block 6 in the town of Seymour for consideration $400.00. Crockitt L. Pierce to Thomas W. Spindle, Section 190, T & N. O. R.R. in Baylor Co., consideration $1125.00. Citation by publication. You are hereby commanded to summon W.J. Gardenhire by making publication of this citation. E.L. Stevens plaintiff, W.J. Gardenhire, et al, defendants. Said petition alleging that on the 7th day of April, 1885, defendants W.J. Gardenhire and J.J. Wilhite executed to J.W. Stevens their promissory note for $250.00 with interest at 12% per annum from date. J.W. Stevens, for a valuable consideration transfered and delivered said note to plaintiff E.L. Stevens, that thereby plaintiff became, and now is, the legal holder and owner of said note, and that said note is now due and wholly unpaid. Witnesses: D.L. Kenan, Clerk of the County Court, Baylor Co., 14th day of March AD 1887 Seymour Weekly Cresset March 17, 1887 Vol. 8, #12 Alex Steadman, esquire, of Ft. Worth was in our city last week in attendance on the Hardeman County case. Mrs. W.R. Lee returned from a visit to Young County Sunday. Mr. Will Douglass and lady passed through town Monday enroute for their home in Knox county from Young county.
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We were informed this week that there is now in the treasury of the Ladies' Aid Society the sum of $100.00 for the purpose of building a parsonage for the preacher in charge Rev. W.E. Caperton. Squire C. Hoggard has gone to Benjamin this week on business. Mr. Chas. Humphries, went to Ft. Worth last week to attend the Cattlemen's Convention. Mr. A.C. Tackitt, Knox County's official surveyor, was in town Saturday and informs us that his wife was quite sick and has been for some time. He reports Benjamin on a slight boom. Mr. Bood Brooking was arrested last week on a charge of cow stealing and was locked up in jail. 84 VS 33: Baylor County voted out whiskey a year ago and Seymour sits down on whiskey with a resounding thud - the Cresset is the voice of the people. On last Saturday pursuant to an order of the county commissioner's court, another election was held at the courthouse to determine whether or not whisky should be sold within the limits of the town. At 6:00 sharp the polls were closed and counting the ballots soon began, and in a short time, the results was announced that prohibition had carried by 84 to 33. Mr. D.R. Britt, esq. once a resident of Seymour, but now a resident of Vernon, came to see us all last Thursday. Mr. W.F. Reed, a banker of Mexico, Missouri was in town Friday in attendance on District Court. He has a big bond suit in court which will come up next term. Mr. J.R. Henson informed us this week that the Red Springs Alliance was the largest lodge in the county. There are 3 Alliances in the county, viz: Red Springs, Round Timbers and Level View. Mr. R.J. Harris' trees are looking finely and are all in full bloom and if we don't have a killing freeze this spring, Bob can look out for frequent visits from the Cresset sanctum. We want to increase our circulation to 5,000 or more within the next twelve months and for $1.50 we will send the Cresset and Good Cheer, or Our Country Home, or Housewife. These three publications are 16 page pamphlet form, monthly journals for home reading.
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WAYLAID The Buggy Shot Full of Holes and Both Horses Badly Wounded Mr. T. Turner and Sam Lazerous waylaid by four men and Mr. Turner, a cattleman, shot to death- no clue to the perpetrators. Seymour was thrown into a wild state of excitement last night about 7 O'clock over the report that Mr. T. Turner was shot and killed about two miles from town. A Cresset reporter on inquiry found out the following particulars from Mr. Sam Lazerus who was in company with Mr. Turner when the shooting commenced. The facts are these as near as we can learn: Messrs. Turner and Lazerus were returning from Benjamin, when, about two or three miles from town, three or four men on horseback rode up and commenced shooting into their buggy. Lazerus was driving, and when the shooting commenced was about to stop, when Mr. Turner told him to drive up. He says he commenced driving as fast as the team could go to get out of the way of the flying balls and when within a mile of town, Mr. Turner fell from the buggy. Lazerus did not stop but drove on to town and informed the officers who went out and found Mr. Turner laying on his back with two bullet holes in his body. He was brought back to town where a thorough examination took place. One ball entered the left side of the body and passed through the heart, the other passed through the opposite side of the body causing instant death. The buggy was filled with bullet holes and the horses were both badly wounded. Mr. Lazerus was not hurt and was badly scared and did not know whether he was hurt or not. It is a mystery as to who the parties were who did the shooting as it was dark when it took place and Lazerus did not recognize them. Mr. Turner is an old citizen of Baylor County, was well liked by those who knew him, and was a cattleman of high standing. Mr. Lazerus is also a big cattleman and is also well known in northwest Texas. Our officers are making dilligent search into the affair and doing everything in their power to bring the brigands to justice. The Charley Williamson case was brought up before Judge Cockrell on Monday and the Jury was impaneled. ... the jury took ten minutes to find the defendant Williamson, guilty of the theft of goods from Mr. Self over the value of $20.00 and accessed his punishment at two years in the penitentary. Williamson seemed to enjoy the trial very much and when the verdict was read, laughed and chatted with his council as though it had been in his favor. Mrs. W.A. Jones is quite sick with slow fever this week. Messrs. Jep Crawford and William Vaughn came into town yesterday from Palo Pinto and are in route to their ranch out west.
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Elder P. Taylor came up from Palo Pinto to county yesterday and we learned will hold services at the Christian Church on Sunday. Mrs. Laura Hope came up on Tuesday's stage from Johnson County and is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hoggard, in this city and will probably remain here for some time among her friends and relatives. Mr. E.A. Ranson came in last night on the stage from Missouri. Mr. Henry Rader came up from eastern Texas on the stage last evening and will be in the city several days. For Sale A number one ranch for sale, for farming or stock raising, twelve miles northwest of town on the road from Seymour to Margaret, on the Wichita River, containing 640 acres, about 500 acres lying in the valley, 70 acres enclosed, 60 in cultivation, a nice small orchard of trees and vines, a good dugout with two rooms, a good well of freestone water. The place is well watered by the rivers and creeks, contains hackberry, elm, china, and mesquite timber, good farming land and surrounded by good stock range. We will sell the ranch for $800 cash or good stock cattle or horses at cash prices. For other particulars call on J.R. McLain, Seymour Texas or J.S Foster on the ranch. District Court Judge Cockrell has disposed of the following cases since last Wednesday: State vs A.L. Chesher, theft of cattle, jury failed to agree on verdict, was discharged and case continued until next term. State vs Dock Brooks, theft of horses. Forfeiture of bond and sureties, ordered to appear before court and give reasons why judgement should not be closed. State vs J.H. Speer, theft of horses, judgement entered against defendant. State vs Fred Malloy, theft of horses, continued by consent of parties. Stone Cattle & Pasture Co. vs W.F. Somerville, et al, land suit continued. Several cases were transfered from the District to County Court. Hardeman County vs J.R. Williams, et al, land suit continued by consent of parties.
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W.F. Somerville vs Kit Carter Cattle Company, transfered to the U.S. Circuit Court at Graham. J.R. McLain vs Louis Anthony, et al, forclosure of vendor's lien, judgement for plaintiff. J.J. Graham vs heirs of M.E. Carson, to replace lost deed, judgement for plaintiff. Martin Brown Company vs W.J. Gardenhire, foreclosure promissory note continued for service. W.H. Banner vs C.C. Mills, continued for service. Foster & Bailes vs S.E.E. Humphries, promissory note; judgement for plaintiffs. Addie Balis vs Charles Balis, divorce, judgement for plaintiff. G.B. Selman vs C.C. Mills, continued for service. State vs Charley Williamson, theft of goods over the value of $20, convicted and sentenced to a term of two years in the penitentary. Dissolution Notice: Notice is hereby given that the firm of R.A. Talley and Co., has been dissolved and the co-partnership heretofore existing between T.S. Talley, R.A. Talley and C.C. Mills has ceased; C.C. Mills having purchased the entire interest of Talley Brothers in the firms of R.A. Talley and Co. at Seymour and C.C. Mills & Co. at Round Timbers, and is authorised to collect all accounts due said firms, also assuming all liabilities of the same. R.A. Talley T.S. Talley C.C. Mills W.A. Jones, surveyor, land agent and draftsman, will attend to payment of taxes, to buying and selling of lands, survey and describe land claims. Maps of any counties formerly attached to Baylor or plats of any lands in those counties made to order. Having been a surveyor in this district for a good many years I am thoroughly prepared to assist settlers in obtaining suitable homes. Office in Courthouse. P.A. Tackitt, blacksmith, Seymour, Texas. All kinds of blacksmithing done in good style. Brands made to order. Give me a call and I will give you satisfaction.
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March 24, 1887 Vol. 8, #13 Goats should not be allowed to run at large on the commons near town as they are a very distructive nuisance and should be abated, a word to the "wise" is sufficient. Mrs. M. Scott and her daughter, Miss Nick, returned last Saturday from an extended visit to East Texas. They came up to Vernon and visited relatives there for several weeks and were brought over from there by Mr. Chas. Hall of that city on Saturday. They bring the good news that Mr. Hall's little boy who was shot several weeks ago is getting along finely. Mr. Robert Hinton was in Seymour last Saturday from Benjamin. Messrs. A. Vince and lady, Thomas Braidfoot, Frank Simpson and C.B. McLain left yesterday for an extended trip out west and will visit Floyd County before they return. An attempt to Break Jail Last Sunday at noon, Constable Suttlemyer went to the jail to feed the prisoners and upon opening the door to the calaboose he found that the bolt in the top hinge was sawed in two and upon a threat of whipping Hickem and Bailey, who were arrested last week on suspicion of knowing something of the Turner murder, got the instrument used in sawing the bolt. It was a silver-plated case knife Samps had left in the cell when Mr. Sharp had been confined in jail. Bailey said he had gotten hold of the knife and had broken about two inches off it and used the piece to hack nicks in the rest of the knife. Bailey did the work and we give him credit for doing a neat job, as he had sawed the bolt completely in two with the exception of a small place about the size of an awl which broke easily. Bailey said that if Samps had not found it out when he did they would have gotten out Sunday night. Bailey and Hickam seemed much pleased with their success in attempting to break jail. They will be guarded much closer now than they have been. Uncle Hildrey Bedford of Benjamin was in our city last Friday. Mr. Bleven Hinton, Benjamin's boss livery man, was in our city on Saturday.
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Mr. L.S. Carter is in town this week from his ranch in King County. There will be a petition given to the public today for their signature, for the increase in mail facilities from Wichita Falls to this place and we would ask every reader to sign the petition. The business over this line demands that the service on the line be increased to 7 instead of 6 times per week. It would be agreat benefit to every business man in Seymour and Wichita Falls, also to the farmers of Baylor County. District Court: District Court has done nothing since our last issue, but will convene this morning and try two or three cases which are yet on the docket. Below we print the report of the Grand Jury which adjourned on Wednesday of last week. It is a report worth our praise; to hon. J.V. Cockrell, Judge of the District Court of Baylor County, Texas; As a result of our labors we have reported 45 bills - 9 felonies and 36 misdemeanors. Having finished the work assigned us, we now ask rest from our labors and beg that we be discharged. Most respectifully submitted, A.R. Benge, Foreman. On Monday night Mr. G.A. Soule lost the letter mail about 9 miles from town. Mrssrs. Jep Crawford and O.C. Haynes found it and brought it on to town. In this issue will be found the advertisement of the OK Wagon Yard owned by Mr. John Porter at Wichita Falls. He solicits your patronage. School Report: Primary Dept. good reports for the past week: Nora Lemond, Lilly Conkling, Regina McKeehan and Bettie Kennedy. L.W. McAdams, teacher. Born to the wife of Dr. T.F. Burnett, a bouncing baby boy, on Monday the 14th inst. The doctor is the happiest man in town just now. South Side Squibs by Jo Dotter. There is a general complaint of bad colds. Shady Grove School closed the 18th inst. From Red Springs: by Nestor A six months school at Red Springs closed last Friday. The farmers are still planting corn and wish for rain.
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Knox County Items: Neighbors Wade and Turner on the south side of the Brazos are farming away as if they were in a hurry to finish before it rains. Some cattle are dying now for want of water we think. Scott boys, that is Ben and Willie, have dug a new well and got plenty of water at 56 feet. J.J. Davidson has moved his family to Haskell. Neighbor Bridendall has moved his family to Hardeman County near Quanah. T.P. Reeder helped Mr. Bridendall move but did not fall very deeply in love with the country. Mr. A. Marchbanks is building a residence in Benjamin. R.P. Dimmitt resumed his duties in the school on the 14th. J.W. Props, John Duke, Judge Morgan and A.C. Thompson met as jury viewers on roads at Benjamin on the 21st and commenced viewing road from Benjamin east to intersect the road from Seymour to Benjamin at county line. They are also instructed to view and assess damages on road from Benjamin toward Haskell. Household Hints Cistern water may be purified by charcoal put in a bag and hung in the water. Whiting or ammonia in the water is preferable to soap for cleaning windows or paint. In sweeping carpets, use wet newspapers wrung nearly dry and torn to pieces. The paper collects the dust but does not soil the carpet. To drive away ants, scrub the shelves or drawers that they frequent with strong carbolic soap, after which sprinkle red pepper in every crevase. Coats and cloaks should be hung always on the little wire frames costing but five or ten cents, which come for that purpose. The frames should first be covered with some soft material to prevent the garments from breaking over their edges. Clothes of wool which are rarely brushed and never hung out of doors soon come to have an appearance of long use, when the same clothes, if carefully brushed every day and frequently hung out of doors, will always be fresh and will keep their good looks much longer. A strong solution of alum water applied several times a day will remove warts from animals.
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March 31, 1887 Vol. 8, #14 Messrs. Coffee, Benge and Sam Graves were in town several days during the past week from King County. Mrs. W.A. Jones has gone to Jacksboro on a visit to her parents, and will be absent several days. Mr. Ware Benge, our efficient county Treasurer, is having the lumber put on the ground for a neat residence in the McLain Addition of the town. Judge R.J. Browning happened to the bad luck of losing three of his milch cows. Mr. H.B. Matterson and lady are both sick this week but we hope to see them both out in a few days. Mr. J.R. Hinson's little girl, three years old, happened to a sad accident one day last week. It was playing around the fire when it made a misstep and fell into it, burning the hands very badly, but we learn that it is now getting along finely. The Red Springs Community met last Saturday and made preparations to fence their cemetery. Mr. J.R. Hinson donated the Community last summer and the Community fence it and keep it in repair. This is a good example for the citizens of Seymour to follow and fence the cemetery at this place. Col. J.R. McLain is having a large railroad tank erected at his residence for the purpose of watering his fruit trees and vines. Mr. W.A. Jones has his residence almost completed and when finished it be quite an addition to his already neat dwelling. Our young friend, Mr. James Bailes, brother of our efficient hide and animal inspector, W.E. Bailes, returned last Monday from Kansas where he has been for several months. Jim looks in fine health. What happened to Mr. E.L. Stevens Monday? A pleasant little party at the residence of Mr. O.M. Love. The Tepe City Stock Association met at Benjamin Tuesday and there was a big stockmans ball given Tuesday night. We learn that Mrs. Wear has returned from Gainesville and is now confined to her bed with an attack of measles. Marble playing is becoming a favorable sport among some of our businessmen. Col. P. Toberman has received a large lot of pine trees and is planting them around his dwelling in the west part of town. We notice Mr. B.F. Newam hauling water from the public well this week to water his fruit trees until rain comes. Mrs. J.R. Baker is quite sick this week but we hope to hear of her early recovery.
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Mr. J.Q. Cabler's little child is quite sick this week. Mr. Wm. Peveler's little babe swallowed a stick last week and has been suffering very much since. Sheriff Board and posse made a raid on the Wichita brakes last week but failed to catch anyone. Court adjourned on last Saturday and his Honor, Judge Cockrell, left Sunday for Throckmorton. Miss Ola Hoggard has gone to Benjamin this week with Mr. Sul Carter's family to visit relatives. Squire Hoggard was in town Monday holding court. Those wanting express brought out from the Falls will call on Mr. Hill, at the grain store, who will bring it out at fifty cents per hundred pounds. Judge Robinson, with several friends, passed through town yesterday on route for the West. District Court The following are the cases disposed of during the last week of the court at Seymour: State vs J.W. Gibson, theft of horses, continued by consent. State vs D.S. Findley, theft of cattle, continued by consent. State vs. J.W. Gibson, theft of horses, dismissed. State vs James Duncan, theft of cattle, dismissed. The Grand Jury in its reassembly to inquire the mystery of the Turner murder found an indictment against Elmore Bailey, who was arrested by the Sheriff on suspicion, for the murder. The Grand Jury failed to find an indictment against Ad Hickham who was arrested by Sheriff Board, and he was ordered to be discharged. BORN: Born to the wife of R.E.L. McLain, the faber shover of the Cresset, on Saturday a bouncing baby boy weighing nine pounds. Mother child both getting along fine. BORN: Born to the wife of D.S. Findley, on Wednesday night of last week, a bouncing baby boy. Mother and child doing finely. BORN: Born to the wife of Mr. Jo Hunley, eight miles west of Seymour on Monday, a bouncing baby boy, Jo is one of the happy boys now. Boys Don't Drink (A prohibition speech) written by Miss Ella V. Hawkins and read at the Vernon Literary Society March 19th.
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Seymour Weekly Cresset April 7, 1887 Vol. 8, #15 The boom has taken a renewed hold on Seymour and with a little pluck and considerable cash Seymour will be the Chicago of Texas. This is not a threat but a prediction. Account from Alvord Alvord, March 26 William R. Lyle, late of Chicago, left Audubon, Texas five miles from here, in company of Dr. T.S. Hollenbeck for home yesterday. Today his mother received a telegram from Dr. Hollenbeck that he had killed himself at the Union Depot at Fort Worth last night. Mr. Lyle left Audubon in good health yesterday. It is reported that Mr. Lyle has been connected with the Chicago Tribune, but he and his mother needing health, came south to spend the spring with Dr. Hollenbeck of Audubon, who is a relative. For Sale: One section of land one and three quarters miles from Seymour, as fine land as there is in Texas- dark loam covered with mesquite grass. All level and not a foot of wasteland in the tract. One quarter taken up under the ten year act and three quarters taken up under the twenty year act. A bargain for cash. For particulars address W.L. Stevenson, Forney, Texas. Our Change With this issue, the Cresset changes hands and will be run hereafter under the firm name of McLain and Jones, Mr. J.F. Jones having purchased a half interest in entire plant heretofore owned and run under the name of J.R. McLain and Son. Mr. Jones will assume editorial control of the paper, R.E.L. McLain retiring and assuming the position of business manager and foreman. Hide and Animal Inspector W.E. Bailes left yesterday for the west on an inspecting tour and will be absent some time. Messrs. C.C. Mills, J.W. Stevens and I.J. Fridge were in town this week from Round Timbers. Mr. E.L. Stevens, our devil, made a flying trip to the Timbers this week to see his g- brother. Mr. A.L. Chesher was cast into durance vile again yesterday on a charge of cattle stealing. Mr. J.W. Gibson, who has been confined in jail at this place for the past six or eight months, gave bond last week and has been given his liberty once more. Mr. E.L. Stevens has order a mile and a half of gas pipe. Sheriff Board told us this week that the two thousand dollars offered for the murderers of Travis Turner is offered by the public. The little boy of Mr. Hinyan, living south of the river, was bitten on the leg last Sunday by a rattlesnake. The little fellow suffered very severely for a few days, but is now getting much better and there are hopes of his total recovery.
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Mr. P.C. Sams, our County Commissioner from the Round Timbers, was in town Monday in attendance on court. Mr. Mort H. Stark, our efficient County Attorney, is working hard to uphold the principles of law and order and will do so if he gets the proper assistance from others. Uncle Hildrey Bedford was in town Saturday en route from a trip east to his home in Benjamin. Mr. Martin Aurr from Benjamin was in town Saturday. Mr. Allen Durham living at Cotton Wood Holes called on us Monday and contributed two dollars to our bank account. Mr. Thomas Braidfoot returned Friday from Floyd County where he went a few weeks ago. He and Col. J.R. McLain left Tuesday on a return trip to Floyd and will be absent several weeks. Mr. J. S. Lenox has moved his family out to the farm on the Wichita. Mr. John Bullock happened to the sad misfortune last week of spraining his ankle while at work on Col. J.R. McLain's tank. He was at work on the tower, when he slipped and in trying to collect himself, jumped from the tower, about twenty feet to the ground and sprained his ankle quite badly but is now able to go around with the aid of crutches. Prohibition Mass Meeting (exerpts) Called to order by L.A. Donnell, Mr. D.L. Kenan elected Secretary. Several short talks by Messrs. M.H. Stark, J.R. McLain, J.G. Kenan, S.I. Newton and others. Permanent organization elected L.A. Donnell, precinct one, William Fancher, precinct two, P.C. Sams, precinct three, J.T. Stevens, precinct four and J.F. Jones, pricinct five. Executive Committee: Messrs. J.R. McLain, J.G. Kenan, S.I. Newton, M.H. Stark and W.E. Caperton. From Red Springs A short time ago our young friend Pink Haggard, while riding after a cow, let his horse fall with him, but no serious damage was done more than a part of Pink's foot was caught under the horse. Mrs. T.J. Gaddis and family returned a few days ago from Cooke County. They had the misfortune of losing one of their work horses while gone. Advertised letters available at the postoffice: April 1, 1887 Defourentin, Alp Drinen, Francis Jay, C.C. Jones, Mrs. Maggie Miller, Miss Emma Prester, Arther J. Pogue, Bill Schroter, George Scott, Robert Taylor, T.H.
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April 14, 1887 Vol. 8, #16 We are informed there was a new-fangled masquerade party given at the residence of Mr. J.G. Kenan on last Friday night. Everyone present was dressed in white. Mr. T. Norwood is quite sick this week with pneumonia. Mr. D.M. Norwood, the affable and polite editor of our esteemed contemporary, gave the Cresset force a pleasant call on Tuesday morning. Rev. L.J. Crutcher was recently called to take charge of the Baptist Church at Red Springs in this county and also the church at Vernon in Wilbarger county. Rev. Crutcher preached a very able sermon at M.E. Church Sunday morning. Rev. W.M. Leatherwood of Pilot Point delivered a very able discourse to a large audience at the M.E. Church Sunday night. Rev. Leatherwood has been spending several days in our city looking after some landed interests. He has considerable land situated in this county. Uncle Archie Bedford returned last week from an extended to New Mexico and reports grass much better in Baylor County than anywhere out west. Mr. R.J. Harris has just finished the tank for Col. J.R. McLain and it is now ready to be filled with water. Mr. J.Q. Cabler has taken charge of the livery stable formerly run by Foster & Bailes. We wish him success. Mr. Wyley Blair, Brown's heavyweight drummer, was in the city Tuesday. Wyley, we learn, weighs 256 pounds. Mr. Eastwood is fixing up his bank and will be prepared in a regular exchange business. The Cresset acknowledges a very pleasant call from Rev. L.J. Crutcher and Mr. G.R. Jones, brother of the editor, on Monday. Rev. Crutcher gave us what he thought to be the true condition of the people of Wilbarger County and the reason the Vernon Guard was so bitter in denouncing him as a "liar" and "crank". Rev. Crutcher has been in this county on and off for the last four years and we can truthfully say that we never heard of him telling anything to hurt any person or community. We believe that the Guard's attack was unwarranted altogether. Mr. Henyan's little boy, who was bitten last week by a rattlesnake, died on Friday and was buried on Saturday. Mr. J.S. Shults has returned from Wichita Falls with the lumber to erect the parsonage for the Methodist minister stationed at this place and gave us a list of the business men of the Falls who subscribe $58.75 toward buying the lumber for the parsonage: cont.
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J.S. Mayfield, lumberman, $18.75; J.A. Kemp, merchant, $5.00; J.C. Ward, merchant, $5.00; Robinson Bros. and Co., merchants, $5.00; Panhandle Nat'l Bank, $5.00; Marcus & Co., merchants, cash $2.00; D. Craddock, saloonist, $2.00; J.W. Dodgen, grain store, $2.00; S.Y. Ferguson, grocer $2.00; A.H. Harris, hotel, $1.00; Paul McLeod, clerk, $1.00; cash $1.00; C.A. Brown, grocer, $1.00; A. Nurby, saloonist, $3.00. In this issue will be found the advertisement of Messrs. Wilbanks and Coy. They have opened up a first class butcher shop and will keep constantly on hand fresh meat, corn meal and corn. Our young friend, Mr. John Metcalf, was quite sick yesterday. Mr. Robert Hinton passed town this week and reports the graders of the Henrietta & Western, and that Judge Lindsay informed him that work would be suspended until fall. Mr. J.K.P. Brorhers, an old citizen of Seymour but recently of Benjamin, returned last evening and will make Seymour his home for a while, at least. Married on Sunday, April 10, at Lake Creek, about fifteen miles from Seymour, Mr. William Putnam to Miss Dollie Fox, Rev. Coltharp officiating. Lines in memory of little Willie Hinyan. On 7th of April, 1887, the angel of death visited the quiet little home of our friend J.H. Hinyan, and took to rest one of their bright little jewels. Thou art gone, dear little Willie, yet we would not call thee back again, for we know thou art gone to join the loved ones on the other shore. County Court Judge I.R. Darnell presiding, D.L. Kenan clerk, M.H. Stark county attorney. Proceedings were: State vs Jo Howard, gaming, plea of guilty and fined $10.00 in costs. State vs Ed Herndon, gaming, dismissed by the state's attorney. State vs Jo Howard, gaming, dismissed by the state's attorney. State vs Ed Herndon, three cases, gaming, plea of guilty, and fined $10.00 in costs. State vs John Chalk, gaming, plea of guilty, and fined $10.00 in costs. State vs Ed Baker, gaming, dismissed by consent. State vs Chas Davidson, gaming, dismissed by consent. State vs. Chas Davidson, gaming, 2 cases, plea of guilty and fined $10.00 and costs in each case. State vs John Owen, unlawfully taking up and using an estray, plea of guilty and fined $1.00 and costs.
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State vs Elmo Bailey, slaughtering beeves without reporting to Commissioners Court, tried by jury, fined $50.00 and costs. State vs Tom Brown, defaulting witness, 5 cases, continued for service. State vs T.D. Isbell, failure to serve and return process, dismissed by county attorney. Wednesday, April 6 T.F. Burnett vs Childress County Land & Cattle Co., suit for medical services, continued by consent. Aaron Aton vs Childress County Land & Cattle co., suit on account, continued by consent of parties. J.G. Kenan vs Childress County Land & Cattle co., suit on account, continued by consent of parties. J.S. Mayfield vs C.C. Mills, et al, dismissed. State vs J.J. Mullin, violating local option law in three cases, continued by consent. State vs T. Selman, violating local option law in three cases, continued by consent. State vs T. Selman, violating local option law, jury failed to agree. Friday, April 8 W.C. Smith vs P. Toberman, suit on account, continued by consent. Jurors during term and amt. paid: M. Damron, $8.00 J.T. Cockrell, $8.00 J.H. Dudley, $6.00 R.M. Brotherton, $8.00 John Lenox, $6.00 W.B. Self, $8.00 J.M. Minnick, $8.00 C.W. Carter, $8.00 James Brown, $8.00 O.M. Love, $8.00 F.M. Long, $8.00 George Ray, $8.00 G.H. Isbell, $2.00 Seymour Weekly Cresset April 28, 1887 Vol. 8, #18 Mr. A.C. Sanders, travelling for the large drygoods house of T.H. Jones, of Vernon, was in our city last week. Mr. Jones is working hard for the trail trade this year. We wish him success. Mr. Bedford Stewart while in Seymour last week was bitten by a centipede, but as medical aid was summoned in a short time the bite did not hurt him. Judge J.H. Glassgow went to Austin last week to look into the legality of the prohibition law of this precinct.
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Judge Carter Taylor had a fine rooster but said fine rooster was, and is not, for he flew into Mr. Kerr's well and kicked the old oaken bucket against the peace and dignity, et cetera, proceedings quashed. Sheriff Board sold a hundred head of cattle on Monday for thirty two dollars to satisfy a judgement against A. Tyson. School exhibition came off Monday night ... music provided by Mrssrs. Pierce, violin; Stevens, organ; and Bailes, guitar. Professor Stover complimented the audience for their attention. Miss Belle Albright, a little eight year old, rendered an excellent piece on the organ. Mr. J.H. Simpson of the Continental Cattle Co., was in town this week and is now at the Hash Knife Ranch. Mrs. Jennie Chitty gave the Cresset a pleasant call Monday. Whose is He? Mr. J.D. Peeler, of this place, has recently taken up a dun-colored horse branded with a S with a bar through it, on left shoulder and on hip, that if not taken away within twenty days will be estrayed. Born to the wife of Mr. T.A. Fancher on Friday, a bouncing ten pound girl. Mother and child doing finely, but the father has a severe attack of enlargement of the head. Trader's Wagon Yard, northeast corner Square, Henrietta, Texas, good accomodations and reasonable charges. Plenty of feed and good water constantly on hand. J.S. Woods manager. Mr. R.R. McKeehan has been complaining for several days with billiousness. The new butcher shop. Wilbanks and Coy, proprietors have just opened a first class meet market and will keep cornmeal, corn and flour in connection. Fresh beef constantly on hand. Call and see us, north side McLain Street, next to Braidfoot Hotel. Mr. T.H. Hudgins, from the Wichita, called on the Cresset yesterday. Mr. T.S. Hutton returned Tuesday from an extended trip to Missouri. Messrs. S.P. Darnell and Chas. Humphries have heard of their horses, which were supposed to have been stolen on last Sunday night. Mr. R.A. Talley and lady of Throckmorton came over Tuesday night. Mrs. P.A. Tackitt called on the Cresset Monday to see our new press.
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The High School closed on last Friday until the first Monday in September. Prof. Stover has done a good work in the school and if he return this fall and take charge we hope the patrons of the school will assist him all they can to build up an academy or a college at this place if possible. Mr. Eastwood, the banker, went to the Falls last week on business. Mr. Hollis Scott, an old friend of the Cresset, has been in town several days visiting his mother and sister. Mr. J.J. Mullin happened to the bad luck of losing one of his horses last week while at the Falls. Mrs. J.B. Massie, county clerk of Throckmorton, gave the Cresset a pleasant call last week. Mr. C.W. Cooper, a big stockman from Jacksboro, passed through town Friday en route to New Mexico where he has a cattle ranch. Mr. Andrew Taylor was appointed on last Thursday by the commissioner's court as treasurer to succeed Ware Benge, deceased. Rev. H.F. Albright made a flying trip to Bowie last week to attend the Presbytery and returned Monday. Selman's Drugstore. He has whiskey sixteen years old, peach and apple brandy ten years old. He also keeps constantly on hand tobacco, cigars, schoolbook, stationery & c together with everything that is kept in a first class dugstore. Give him a call if you want the worth of your money. McAdam Wagon Yard Wichita Falls, Texas Will be pleased to accomudate all from Baylor County. John Peterson, proprietor
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To the Trade of Baylor County Your patronage is solicited and will be appreciated. I intend always keeping my stock full and complete. My spring goods wil be unusually large and has been carefully selected to meet your wants. Clothing, boots, shoes, etc. I have a full line of youth, boys and men's suits, ranging from four years up in different styles and qualities. In shoes I can suit anyone as the stock is complete for boys, gents, misses and ladies. Men's and Boy's boots of all kinds. In groceries I will always have everything the trade calls for and any little nicnac not usually kept in stock we will order for you. To the ladies: I have ordered a full stock of spring goods embracing light colored lawns, muslin, ginghams, pique, worsted chambry, cashmere, flosses, filliselle, silks, velvets and notions of all kinds. I have selectd carefully a handsome line of shoes and slippers and am confident I can please you in that line. Call and see. I will endeavor to give you perfect satisfaction and will be pleased to have you call and examine my goods and get my prices! No trouble to show goods as this is our business. S.P. Darnell Northeast corner of the public square, Seymour, Texas.
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May 5, 1887 Vol. 8, #19 Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Browning & Newton Mercantile collections and land business solicited. Seymour, Baylor County, Texas Attorneys and Councelors at Law, J.H. Glassgow North side public square, Seymour, Texas Physician, Surgeon, and Obstetrician, T.F. Burnett offers his professional services to the citizens of Seymour and of Baylor County. All calls promptly answered. Office in the courthouse. Seymour, Texas From Red Springs: About two thirds of Mr. Fite's flock of sheep are lambs which will reduce his spring clip, but he will make up for it next fall. Our friends and neighbors, J.A. Brown, John and Jim Owen and families started last week for New Mexico, their future home. R.J. Harris Jeweler Seymour, Texas. All work promptly done and satisfaction given or money refunded. Strict attention to work sent by mail. Surveyor, Land Agent and Draftsman, W.A. Jones Office in the Courthouse. Seymour, Texas Attorneys at Law and Land Agents, Taylor and Goss (Carter Taylor and D.F. Goss) East side of the public square Seymour, Texas Henrietta National Bank Capital Stock $50.000.00, Surplus $2500.00 W.R. Curtis, president, W.S. Ikard, vice-pres., J.W.T. Gray, cashier Directors: ? B. Worsham, A.P. Belcher, W.S. Ikard, C.W. Easley, E.F. Ikard, W.R. Curtis and J.W.T. Gray. C.C.B. McLain and Co. Dealers in hardware, cuttlery, ammunition, nails, wire, machinery, etc, etc. We are agents for the following machinery: The practical Davis stump puller, ten pounds on the lever will lift one ton. It is the only thoroughly practical stump puller manufactured. One man can pull any kind of a stump with this machine. Self Binders, of the Johnston Harvester Company's make. The lightest running machine made. Mowers, plows, wire and threshers, Superior Drill. Clipper Sulkey Plows - this plow is gaining a wider reputation than any other three- wheeled sulkey now manufactured. It is the light draft. Changeable speed mower. Fleming Rake and Stacker Co., Huntsville, Missouri. Fleming's improvement on "Maud Muller's" method. Windmills, harrows, cultivators and pumps. In the old City Hotel Building, Seymour, Texas.
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J.D. Peeler, Livery, Feed & Sale. STABLE. Southeast corner public square, Seymour. Drummer's outfits and transient stock will receive special attention. Judge I.R. Darnell is off on a few days business trip to the Nation. Mr. D.L. Kenan our affable and efficient county clerk, sends the Cresset to Rev. A.J. Farthing of Gainesville. Mr. Wylie Blair, representing Jos. H. Brown, is in the city in the interest of his house. Mr. J.L. Taylor reports his wheat as looking well, at a distance. He thinks it will make about twelve bushels per acre and the best may make twenty-five bushels to the acre. The young people had a pleasant sociable at Mr. B.F. Wilbanks' on Monday evening. Dr. H.F. Albright leaves us this week on an extended visit to Kansas and while gone expects to attend the Presbyterian General Assembly at Omaha, Nebraska. There will be a meeting at Red Springs on Saturday, the fourteenth, for the purpose of organizing a club. Everybody is invited to attend, especially ladies. signed John T. Stevens, chairman, precinct four. Col. J.R. McLain, C.C.B. McLain and W.A. Jones, esq. arrived last Saturday from Floyd County, Texas. J.J. Truscott, of Benjamin, who has been to Austin on business for Knox County, passed through Seymour yesterday on his return home. Hildry Bedford took the stage yesterday morning for Fort Worth. D.F. Goss Esq, returned last Saturday from attendance at district court at Anson, Jones County. Mrs. Emma Sumner and Mrs. Emberson are down east visiting relatives. Treasurer Andrew Taylor moved his family to town this week. They occupy Mr. E.L. Stevens' house.
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Seymour Prohibition Club. Organizational meeting Saturday evening. Chairman Judge L.A. Donnell following were enrolled as members: L.A. Donnell, W.E. Caperton, H.F. Albright, cont. on next page F.W. Pierce, Mrs. May Pierce, Miss Annie Kenan, Mrs. Lollie Kenan, Mrs. Ollie Fleming, Miss Lena Higgins, R.J. Browning, Mrs. Josie Stark, W.A. Jones, J.R. Baker, I.P. Metcalf, D.M. Norwood, E.C. Norwood, W.R. Traweek, R.E.L. McLain, D.L. Kenan, R.F. Higgins, J.G. Kenan, B.R. Beeler, A.D. Kerr, Mrs. Nannie Albright, Mrs. Cora Traweek, Mrs. Lillie Kenan, Mrs. Higgins, Mort H. Stark, A. Taylor. Advertised letters at the postoffice, May 1, 1887: Alexander, T.B. Floyd, W.A. Baldwin, H.M. Jones, C.F. Bowers, Joe Scott, J.S. Case, Lawrence B. West, A.J. Crawford, Chas W. White, W.H. Floyd, H.H. Willson, T.R. Elder F.L. Young of Aledo, a former resident of Seymour, will visit friends at this place next week. And will preach on Sunday and Sunday night following at the Christian Church. Mr. E.L. Stevens is off on business at the Round Timbers. Sheriff Board has gone to Gainesville to attend the meeting of the Stockholders of the G H & W in the interest of Seymour. BORN: Born to the wife of Mr. Cap Carter, May 4, 1887, a bouncing baby boy. BORN: And to the wife of Mr. Sanford Boone, on last Friday night, a fine 7 pound daughter. Sanford is the happiest man in town. Mr. Triplett, of Miller creek, reports good rain and good prospects for corn in his neighborhood. Mr. R.R. McKeehan, et al, armed with shotguns and fishing tackle made a raid on the scaly denizens of Mary's Creek today. S.P. Darnell and others killed a lot of fine plover on Tuesday. Mrs. Kennedy has moved into the Burnham house. Mr. Conklin has moved into the Boone house. There was a gay hop at the residence of Mr. W.E. Bailes last night. Our popular livery man Mr. J.D. Peeler, is off on a flying business trip to the Ross headquarter ranch. Assesssor W.M. Bevers dropped in to our sanctum this week, he is about through assessing for this year. Mrs. Chitty returned from Benjamin last week. Mrs. Ware Benge is at present in the country at the house of her son. Last Friday night the frolicksome wind blew down the stable of Mr. J.J. Mullins, upset the front fence of the Metcalf place, and then went rolling on to bleeding Kansas.
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May 12, 1887 Vol. 8, #20 Henrietta National Bank W.R. Curtis, president; W.S. Ikard, V.P., J.W.T. Gray cashier. Directors: C.W. Ward, A.P. Belcher, W.S. Ikard, C.W. Easley, E.F. Ikard, J.A. Atkinson, W.R. Curtis, and J.W.T. Gray. Change in stage schedule: Wichita Falls to Seymour. Leave Wichita Falls daily at 2:30pm, arrive Seymour next day 3:30am. Leave Seymour daily at 7:00am, arrive at Wichita Falls by 8:00pm. On the Staked Plains The coming city of the plains ... in Floyd County ...Col. J.R. McLain, Eld. Hildrey Bedford, Thomas Braidfoot and A. Vince have laid out an embryonic city in the exact center of the county and the recent wilderness will soon echo the click of the carpenter's hammer. A glance at the plot of the new town shows 193 blocks divided generally into twelve lots each. The following inducements are offered to immediate actual settlers: to each of the first twenty-four persons who will build a residence around the public parks will be given one fourth of a block. Residence to be not less than 14 by 28 in size and not less than nine feet story. Mr. Wm. Bevers, district assessor, and lady accompanied by Mrs. Mart. Childress are visiting friends in Throckmorton this week. Going through the Wilderness From the Vernon Guard The Fort Worth & Denver track is now laid 40 miles beyond Quanah and the grading finished 65 miles beyond. The locating party is beyond Clarenden. Rev. F.L. Young and family are in Seymour. Miss Nora Bledsoe, of Aurora, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carter Taylor, this week. Mr. G.R. Jones, of the "South Side" visited our sanctum this week. He reports wheat still growing and other crops doing well. We are sorry to hear of the ill health of Jim Crane, of the South Side, who is confined to the house with a severe case of scurvey. Dr. Yeakley and lady, of Chico, and Mr. Ab. Edwards, of Cooke County, are visiting atty. S.I. Newton and family this week. Rev. L.J. Crutcher preached one of his usual logical sermons on Sunday. A fine rain at night prevented the usual service. We acknowledge a pleasant call from Mr. J.T. Stevens, of Richland. Mr. John Power, of Richland, reports crops as looking medium fair in that community.
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D.F. Goss Esq. informs us that Gov. Ross has signified his willingness to grant the petition of the citizens of this county asking the pardon of J.J. Drew. On last Thursday Geo. Ziegler, was kicked on the leg by a horse. He is now laid up for repairs. Mrs. Lula Taylor, in company with her sister, is to visit her father in Wise County, whom she has not seen in many years. Mr. Mart Childress, of the Wichita settlement, reports his corn as looking fine since the rains. Last Sunday morning when Mr. Geo. McLarty went to move a fine young horse which he had lariated, he found that the horse had broken one of its legs. We are requested to announce that Eld. F.L. Young will preach at the Christian Church tonight. BORN: Born to the wife of J.A. Hinyan of Cache Creek on the 9th, a fine baby girl. Prohibition Club, May 6, 1887 Opening prayer by Rev. J.F. Jones. Officers elected for an 8 week term: Pres, L.A. Donnell; V.P., J.G. Kenan; Sec., R.F. Higgins; Treas., Mrs. A.E. Hoggard; Chief of Rostrum, D.L. Kenan; Critic, D.M. Norwood; Entertainment Committee, Dr. L.T. Wilson, Miss Maud Webb and Mrs. Olive Fleming. Speeches by Mort H. Stark and J.R. Baker. County Commissioner's Court met Monday in regular session. Present were commissioners Wm. Fancher, P.C. Sams, J.A. Bussell, and Judge Darnell presiding. Approved the reports of W.E. Bailes, hide & animal inspector; A.L. Board, tax collector; Ware Benge, treasurer; and D.L. Kenan, clerk. Approved report of Wilbanks & Coy, butchers. Appointed G.M. Tolliver, road overseer of precinct 2. Passed an order allowing Mrs. Smoot, of Round Timbers, $15.00 per month for the maintenance of herself and family. Take notice all of those who are indebted to J.R. McLain or C.C.B. McLain & Co. That we are in need of money and will you please come forward at once and settle, or you will find accounts and notes in the hands of Taylor & Goss for collection for we need money very much, yours truly, J.R. McLain. Now is the time to secure a good bargain in the prosperous town of Seymour, one hundred beautiful resident and business lots in what is known as the McLain quarter of town, for sale on good liberal terms, one half cash, balance on three or six months with interest. Call on J.R. McLain or Taylor & Goss.
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Advertised letters in the postoffice at Seymour, May 1, 1887: Alexander, T.B. Baldwin, H.M. Bowers, Joe Case, Lawrence B. Crawford, Chas. W. Floyd, H.H. Floyd, W.A. Jones, C.F. Scott, J.S. West, A.J. White, W.H. Willson, T.R. Look out, you that have hogs running at large, they are visiting my field and garden. The owner is liable to find them in my corral well fed on pure fresh water at ten cents per day. A word to the wise is as good as a wink. J.R. McLain. Notice to all whom it may concern: I hold a lot of deeds for land in Baylor County and lots in the town of Seymour that I purchased at tax sale for the taxes and costs. They date back from one to four years. Those who wish to redeem their land or lots will please come forward at once or we will assert our claim to the same. (Editor's note: there are 9 tracts listed comprising 4,132 acres, and 35 town lots listed in the town of Seymour.) Call on J.R. McLain or Taylor & Goss. Seymour Weekly Cresset May 19, 1887 Vol. 8, #21 Railroads and Rairoads The executive railroad committee at its recent meeting appointed the following committees: Committee on right of way, R.J. Browning, J.H. Glasgow, C. Taylor and A.L. Board. Committee on subsidy, Chas Humphries, J.C. Ziegler, J.G. Kenan, P.A. Tackitt, O.M. Love and D.F. Goss. From Red Springs: Harvest will begin in a short time. Mr. Henson has cut a piece of rye already. Mr. T.J. Gaddis and family sold and started northwest to find a new home. Mr. Jo Hunley has gone to "Arkansaw" where he can have big red apples to eat and Mr. Yoakum has gone west "to grow up with the country." Rev. Crutcher preached here on last Saturday and Sunday, and on Sunday attended to the ordinance of baptism. Richland Revelations: (Precinct 4) Rev. Crutcher and county attorney Stark spoke at the Prohibition Club meeting on Saturday. Two young ladies were baptised last Sunday morning by Rev. Crutcher: Miss Mary Lee and Miss Laura Haggard. signed - yours truly, J.T.S.
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From Round Timbers: Mr. W.D. Poer is experimenting with castor beans and has five acres planted. Mr. Mart Childress is thinking of moving his family to Oregon. He speaks of starting today. W.A. Jones Esq. is painting his residence. A.B. Harwell, unfortunately, stuck in the Brazos last Tuesday. Mrssrs. Wilbanks and Coy had a very fat mutton on exhibition this week. In fact the fattest of the fat. D.F. Goss, Esq., made a flying business trip to Benjamin this week. Mr. Truscott, of Knox was in town this week. We learn from Sheriff A.L. Board that a man supposed to be Sheppard has been arrested in the panhandle and is being held for identification. A merry crowd of young ladies and gentlemen under the leadership of Mr. John Coil, went on a fishing excursion to Pony Creek yesterday. Mr. T. F. Burrow and family late of Jack County, have arrived at their new home on the South Side. Mr. Burrow says he found the road too soft for comfortable moving. Our Visitors We are pleased to have our friends from the country and in the city visit us at our office. This week we acknowledge pleasant calls from the following friends: Rev. W.E. Caperton and lady, Rev. F.L. Young, Mrs. Geo. Robnett, Mrs. May Pierce, Mr. Thomas Braidfoot, Mr. W.A. Jones, Mr. J.G. Kenan, Mr. Mort H Stark, Mr. John Coil, Mr. R.J. Harris, Mr. J.W. Davenport, Esq Hoggard, Mr. J.D. Peeler, Mr. J.T. Stevens and lady, Col. Thornton, Mr. Daniel Coy, Mr. John Price, Mr. H.B. Matterson, Mrs. Lollie Kenan, Miss Annie Kenan, Mr. E.L. Stevens, Judge R.J. Browning. Our worthy county surveyor, A.D. Kerr, has just received from Gurley & Co. a fine vernier compass with a chromatic telescope attachment. Mr. Thomas Braidfoot has returned from Floyd County and will remain at home for a short time. Prof. F.L Young of Aledo, formerly a teacher in the literary school here, has been preaching to large and attentive audiences at the Christian Church house this week. We are sorry to here of the severe illness of Mr. Ziegler. Mr. E.L. Stevens is suffering from an affection of the throat and --- hea----rt. J.L. Crockett of Erath County passed through Seymour last Tuesday enroute for the north part of this county where he expects to make his home.
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? The Methodist Church is having its windows frosted, which will greatly add to its appearance. Mr. O.C. Haynes has gone to Chicago with a bunch of mutton sheep. He will visit his old Tennessee home ere he returns. Messrs. O'Harra have gone to the Falls to market their clip of wool. It is said to be very fine. Mrs. Isbell opened a private school in east Seymour, last Monday, with eighteen pupils. As she desires only small pupils, large pupils will not be admitted. On one night last week, Mr. J.D. Peeler heard a racket in his henhouse, and further investigation showed that two prairie bullsnakes were then and there burglariously engaged in the deglutition of certain eggs, and with murderous intent, assaulting the feathered inmates of said premises. Assisted by Mr. Traweek, Mr. Peeler, it is needless to say made short work with the two burglars. Married - A large congregation gathered at the Christian Church Tuesday night, it having been a rumor on the street that the Rev. Mr. Pleas. Taylor, of Farmer, who had been figuring for a time, suspiciously, around the courthouse, would be placed under close surveillance. The audience were not kept long in suspense; Mr. Taylor appeared, not alone, but accompanied by Mrs. Olive Fleming, and they presented themselves before the Rev. Mr. Young and were speedily announced, husband and wife. The happy couple will soon return to Farmer, Young County, the home of Mr. Taylor and will carry with them the best wishes of numerous friends and relatives and the entire Cresset force. BORN: Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.B.Porter, of the South Side, on the 13th inst. a fine baby boy. A Monstrosity (Editor's note: story about a deformed calf brought into town)...news was brought to the Cresset by Mr. W.R. Lee. The calf was owned by Mr. M.M. Redman. Judge Carter Taylor has been noticed playing the role of cowboy. This tendency to wander around over the prairies may be partly be explained by the fact that his lady is way on a visit to her father. Commissioner's Court: Ommissions from the report of the week before: Officers attending: Comm'r. Chas Humphries, Sheriff A.L. Board and Clerk, D.L. Kenan. approved the following accounts: Darnell, S.P. Kenan, J.G. mdse and sund., mdse and sund., $2.15 $13.05 Seymour Weekly Cresset, stationery and publishing, $33.00 Harwell, A.B. Montgomery & Woodyear guarding jail, writing deeds, $22.00 $10.00
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Rhodes, S.W. Humphries, C. work on jail, mdse and sund., $9.50 $29.05 Darnell, I.R. Fees in felony cases, exofficio services $60.50 Benge, W. Clark & Courts Fin. Report, etc. Stationary $11.50 $19.70 Seimeter Benge, Dudley Stationary Work on Jail $24.75 $28.00 Zeigler, J.C. Toberman, L.A. Mdse & sund. B'd pris'nrs $60.00 $15.50 Toberman, P. Board, A.L. Work on C.H. Exofficio services & Co. expenses $4.00 $348.34 Metcalf, I.P. Metcalf, I.P. B'd J.C. Sharp B'd Pris'ners $12.00 $28.12 1/2 Suttlemyer, S. Barnard, G.D. B'd Pris'ners Stationary $96.43 $75.35 Darnell, I.R. Humphries, Chas Services Com'r Services Com'r $18.00 $18.00 Fancher, Wm Sams, P.C. Services Com Services Com'r'r $18.00 $18.00 Bussell, J.A. Kenan, D.L. Services Com'r Servicews Clerk $18.00 $25.00 Kenan, D.L. Clrk Dist. Court $38.50 - Nice, Tender Steaks, Sweet Juicy Roasts & Fresh Sausage at Wilbanks & Coy's Meat Market. Don't fail to take advantage of the cheap, nutricious food we provide for you; come every day and get your choice. And you, please, whom we have indulged, remember it was only for a few days, and bring change to square you up in full as we will need all our capital at the close of the month. Wilbanks & Coy. J.W. Dodgen (Agent) Proprietor of Wichita City Mills and Dealer in all Kinds of Grain Hay and Seeds Also Manufacturers of Corn Meal & Chopped Feed, Rye & Graham Flour. Office & warerooms on Ohio Ave. --- oposite "White Elephant". Wichita Falls, Texas June 2, 1887 Vol. 8, #22 J.C. Ziegler - Exchange & Collecting Office By and sell exchange. Prompt attention given collections. Correspondents: Panhandle Nat. Bank, Wichita Falls, Texas; Merchants Nat. Bank, Ft. Worth, Texas; and the Laclede Bank, St. Louis, Mo. Your business is respectively solicited. Iron & Wood Shop - S.W. Rhodes, Prop. Blacksmithing & in all its branches, executed with neatness & dispatch. Wood work done in FIRST- CLAZSSTYLE. Give me your work and I will insure you satisfaction. Shop on corner of McLain & East Streets, Seymour, Texas.
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From Round Timbers Mrs. G.W. Selman who had been confined abiut three weeks ago, took severely ill on Thursday and on Saturday Night her spirit left its tenement of clay, we trust, for the realms of Glory. The river being up, her remains were carried over in a skiff and after the usual ceremony interred in the Round Timbers Cemetery at 1 PM Monday. She lived a concisentent member of the Baptist Church and left a large family, one of which is a three weeks old babe, to greatly miss and mourn after her. The entire neighborhood seems to sympatize greatly with the bereaved family. Richland Revelations Mrs. Drew's little boy got lost last Tuesday. He was found soon, but his mother was very uneasy during his absence. District Conference Wednesday evening members of the Weatherford district conference of the M.E. Church South, came flocking into Seymour, ... the ringing of the church bell called the people together at night, and the Rev. J.M. Baker of the Weatherford station preached to the people. ... Presiding elder Jerome Haralson ... Walter Sumerville of Jacksboro, the secretary of the conference having during the past year been removed by the hand of death, Rev. W.E. Caperton was requested to call the conference roll, as the roll was being called the following members responded: J. Haralson, P.E.; D.H. Harky, J.M. Barcus (Graham station), John Taylor, C.W. Johnson (of Graham), L.T. Davis, E. Hightower (Jacksboro), Sil Stark, E.W. Simmons (Garvin Circuit, parsonage at Spring Town), R.M. Shelton (Spring Town station), J.W. Lyle, J.A. Culwell, J.R Henson (Cartersville Circuit), I.L. Mills (Eldorado Circuit), S.C. Malone, J.A. Gardner (Finis Circuit), J.M. Baker (Weatherford Circuit), R.M. Morse (Millsap Circuit), N.B. Bennett (Farmer Circuit), J.G. Hawkins, W.E. Caperton (Seymour Circuit), W.W. Weatherly (from Benjamin), J.Q. Cabler, S.O. Gafford (Vinyard City mission), Wm Henson, J.T. Henson, J.T. Hosmer (Vernon mission), J.T. Ellis, W.R. Traweek, B.A. Phillips.
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By a vote of the body, Sil Stark, Esq. of Jacksboro was chosen secretary and J.M. Barcus of Graham station, assistant secretary. Committe on temperance appointed: C.W. Johnson, J.W. Lyle & S.J. Hawkins. Elected members to the next annual conference: L.T. Davis, Sill Stark, Dr. Lyle and Andrew Taylor. Mr. Sil Stark, brother to Mort H. Stark, accompanied by his family, from Jacksboro, is the guest of his brother during the conference. Dr. Burnett informs us that he was called out Thursday to see Mr. Bob Brookin's little girl who was quite sick. Mr. W.W. Weatherly and family, of Benjamin, came down Thursday to attend conference and are guests of Mr. C. Hoggard's family. C.W. Johnson, Esq. of Graham, an old friend of our business manager, who is in attendance on the conference at this place gave the Cresset office a pleasant call Thursday evening. Mr. J.L. Davis, of Graham, an old acquaintance of our business manager, is in attendance on the conference at this place. Mr. Dave Findley, a warm friend of the Cresset, informed a reporter this week that a Mr. McNicolas, of Colorado, is in Baylor County looking at the country and expressed himself to Mr. Findley that if he ever left Colorado, he would surely make Baylor County his home. Rev. R.M. Morris, of Milsap, gave us a pleasant call Friday. Revs. E.M. Simmons, and J.R. Henson, who attended the conference gave us a pleasant call this week. Mr. O.C. Haynes has returned from Chicago where he marketed a lot of fine mutton. He made satisfactory sales and returned home by way of his old Tennessee home. Mr. Oscar Foster says his corn is very fine, reaching hip high. D.A. Walker, a former attache of the Cresset office, and now clerk of Knox county, came down on the Benjamin stage Tuesday evening, on his way to his old home in Georgia. The editor and family would like to thank Mrs. S.W. Rhodes for the many acts of kindness extended during our stay in Seymour. Elders Coltharp and Lewis are carrying on a meeting at Richland this week. Four conversions are reported and strong interest manifested. Mr. James McLain from Level View neighborhood, tells us he has corn up to his shoulders. Mr. Matterson had a work horse killed by lightening Monday night. Col. J.R. Baker, deputy collector of taxes, returned last Friday from an extended collecting tour through the unorganized counties attached to Baylor. He was quite successful in collecting, as many of the taxpayers are non-residents and consequently, hard to reach.
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Mrs. Coy has been quite sick but is now much better. Mrs. Beeler has been suffering from an acute attack. We hope to soon record her recovery. A.D. Kerr, county surveyor, made an attempt to locate a piece of land northwest of town, but failed to make the corners to his satisfaction, he returned to Seymour. Mr. J.W. Lee of Richland has corn in the silk, his wheat is fine. Mr. Blev. Hinton and lady, of Benjamin, are visiting relatives in town this week, and attending the meeting now in progress. Mr. J.R. Henson is engaged in harvesting the wheat. He has cut more than sixty acres which will average fifteen bushels per acre. Mr. C.B. McLain, saddled a young, unbroken horse last Saturday for the purpose of breaking it. The colt became frightened, succeeded in getting loose and running into a barbed wire fence, sustained injuries which speedily caused its death. Mrs. Minnie Peeler, accompanied her father, Mr. John McKeehan on his return to Jacksboro this week to visit her relatives and friends at that place. Mr. Jack Shaw, one of the Hash Knife bosses gave the Cresset office a call this week. Com. J.A. Bussell was in town this week fitting up for harvesting his wheat. Mr. J.C. Ziegler, one of Seymour's most enterprising hardware men, succeeds Mr. Eastwood in the Exchange banking business. Mr. Ziegler will continue his hardware business as heretofore. S.W. Rhodes, the McLain Street blacksmith comes to the front this week in a neat card to the public. Read his advertisement in another column. Mr. Samps Suttlemyer's little boy mistook a bottle of bile beans for candy and slipping out by himself he proceeded to feast on them and succeeded in treating himself to about six of these delicacies. Notwithstanding their harmless appearance and pleasant taste they made the little fellow very sick and now he wants no more candy put up in a bottle. Mrs. Marchbanks and Miss Annie Goree, of Benjamin were in attendance at the conference. Mr. S.L. Malone, of Booneville, while attending conference gave us a pleasant call. Mr. D.H. Hardy, of Young county made the Cresset a call.
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Sheriff A.L. Board has a broad smile on his countenance now when approached on the subject of farming. He thinks his hundred acres of oats will yield forty bushel per acre. He also has several hundred acres of corn which is looking very fine and promising. Mr. Jones and family of Graham, are in Seymour, the guests of Mr. R.J. Harris. Judge Carter Taylor, made a trip to Graham this week to attend a case in court. Mr. Shults has a piece of rye which he sowed for pasture after pasturing he now thinks it will make fifteen bushels per acre. J.R. Baker is fascinated with the beautiful springs of Dickens county. Died Mrs. G.W. Selman, of Round Timbers, passed from time to eternity on Saturday night, May 18th, 1887, Mrs. Selman was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and leaves a large family to mourn her loss. T.C. Irby, foreman of the Hash Knife Ranch was in town this week. Mr. G.R. Jones of the South Side reports a fine rain there this week. John A. Lee, manager of the 8 Ranch was in town this week. Mr. R.J. Moon reports to the Cresset that his wheat will make fifteen bushels per acre. Mr. Joe Dickson was on Miller Creek the night of the thunderstorm. He said no rain of consequence fell there. Col. J.R. McLain, Mort H. Stark, Joe Woodyear, D.F. Goss, and S.I. Newton have received appointments as notaries public. Owing to a clerical error, Mr. Newton will have to return his for correction. S.I. Newton, Esq. and assessor Wm. Bevers are off to the Falls on business. Mr. John L. Taylor's team ran away with his reaper last Wednesday and incapicitated it for service until repaired. We learn from Mr. Archie Bedford that he will commence buying steers for Mr. C.B. Daggett of Fort Worth. Mr. Bedford is an old hand at the business and will doubtless pay the best prices. Mr. O'Hara informs a reporter that they got twenty and one half cents per pound for his wool. He sold his clip at Wichita Falls. Revs. J.M. Baker, W.E. Caperton and others have been helping in the meeting at Level View. It will perhaps continue all week. Prohibition Club Meeting There was a large crowd in attendance. The regular order of business was suspended and Sil Stark, Esq., of Jacksboro, was introduced and in a forceable speech show the absurdity of prohibition being likely to infringe on personal liberty. Mr. Stark was followed by Rev. J.M. Barcus, of Graham, who in a happy manner held the attention of the audience. P.E. Jerome Haraldson, of Weatherford, being called for, gave a short talk which was much enjoyed. C.M. Johnson, Esq., of Graham, and Rev. R.M. Shelton of Springtown, each being called out gave his voice for prohibition.
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W.B. Houston, prosecuting attorney has finished his spring circuit and will now remain at home for a time. Advertised letters in the post office at Seymour, May 1, 1887: Byrd, G.J. Benjamin, B. Jones, Miss Hiley Taylor, James Barlow, T.B. Bedford, Rev. John Visitors to the Cresset Office: Rev. Harrollson, Weatherford; Rev. W.E. Caperton; Eld. E.S. Coltharp; Andrew Taylor Esq.; Col. J.R. McLain; Mr. R.J. Harris; Mr. Archie Bedford; Mr. P.L. Hill; Mr. Frank Board; Mr. W.R. Lee; Mr. J.T. Stevens; Mr. Jack Shaw; Mr. S.W. Rhodes; Rev. E. Hightower. Seymour Weekly Cresset June 9, 1887 Vol. 8, #24 From Round Timbers: Mr. G.M. Toliver became weary of single blessedness, went down to Young county and brought back a Miss Graham to help him eat irish potatoes and put up plum jelly. Elder Jo Warlick preached a good discourse Saturday night and Sunday at eleven a better one. Mrs. W.L. Moody took membership and Sunday eve after the audience had assembled for service, Mr. A.B. Sams and Miss Emma Morrinon entered, passed up the aisle to the altar and were by a brief appropriate ceremony, made one. For Rent A good three storey stone residence, four blocks east of the public square, nine good nice rooms, hard finished, good well of water and everything convenient. call on J.R. McLain. P.O. Sanders, Esq., a prominent attorney of Decatur, dropped into our sanctum this week. He had been to Benjamin upon legal business for Mr. Clark of Dallas. R.R. McKeehan, the wide awake P.O. merchant, opened up a nice line of fresh white dress goods this week. Mr. John Pirtle marketed some fine catfish, caught from the waters of the Brazos in Seymour this week. Mr. E.L. Stevens brought in to our our office this weeek, a bunch of radishes, pulled from the garden of Mr. R.J. Harris, which measured ten inches in length. R.J. Harris, road overseer on the Wichita Road, had his force at work one day this week.
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Mr. Graves, of Decatur, was in town this week, insuring those who desired it and prospecting for farmland. Col. J.R. Baker greased up his reaper this week and is now mowing the fields of waving grain. Mr. G.R. Jones broke his self-binder and is now laying up until he can get an extra cog wheel from Fort Worth. The two Mrs. Fridges and Laura Gardenhire of Deep Creek were in town Thursday and gladdened the heart of Mr. R.R. McKeehan by taking up a large bill of merchandise. Mr. T.C. Irby of the Hash Knife Cattle Co. finding the services of an expert bookkeeper necessary in untangling some intricate problems connected with the science of accounts called in to assist him our genial P.M., Mr. R.F. Higgins. Mr. Higgins, being an adept at such business, the accounts were soon unraveled, balance sheets struck and Mr. Irby fully prepared to report to headquarters. Mr. Higgins has an enviable reputation as an expert bookkeeper. The attention of our readers is called to the change in the advertisement of C.C.B. McLain and Co., Mr. W.R. Lee having become a partner in said firm. They will cary a full line of groceries hardware and machinery. Elder Hildrey Bedford passed through Seymour this week enroute to Dallas. Some of our readers wish to know what is meant by "South Side". That part of Baylor County south of the Brazos River. The sermons of Rev. E. Hightower are much admired by his large audiences. So far as we can assertain, about forty have confessed conversion and the interest is still unabated. Seymour Prohibition Club Mr. J.G. Kenan, presiding, called the house to order, Rev. E. Hightower offering prayer. By vote placed the song books of the club on sale at fifteen cents per copy. The chairman then introduced J.T. Montgomery Esq., who from a dispassionate standpoint proceeded to show that the whiskey traffic was without excuse. Singing by the club, an excellent instrumental music by Mr. F.W. Pierce and lady gave interest, pleasure and variety to the proceedings. Our Visitors (to the Cresset office) Mr. R.R. McKeehan; Mr. James P. Toberman; Mr. D. McCoy; Mr. George Jones, of Graham; Mr. J.S. Schultz; Mrs. A. Taylor; Mr. J. Ingram; Mr. R. Grant; Mr. J.E.M. Crane; Mr. Dudley Benge; Mr. John Pirtle; Mr. P.O. Sanders of Decatur; Mr. A.F. Trippitt, wife and daughter; Mr. L. Triplett.
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J.R. McLain, R.E.L. McLain, and J.F. Jones, proprietors June 30, 1887 Vol. 8, #27 Thanking the public for a generous patronage I would at the same time ask those whom I have carried through the dull, gloomy days of winter and spring to please come forward and close their accounts. I must have the amounts due me and you will save costs by giving this your immediate attention. Respectfully, W.R. Lee. Reward Withdrawn We were authorized last Thursday, by Sheriff A.L. Board, to announce that from and after that date, the reward of two thousand dollars heretofore offered for the arrest of Wm. Brookin, Pet Rose and Dick Shepherd, charged with the killing of Travis Turner, at this place, is withdrawn and will not be paid. Messrs. Hilery Bradford and Bob Hinton, of Benjamin were in town this week. Miss Sallie Lautermilk, one of Benjamin's fairest belles, has been in Seymour this week visiting friends. Mr. Fatman passed through Seymour last Monday enroute to the Falls with a nice bunch of beeves for the market. Mrs. M.H. Stark started last Sunday on a visit to her parents in Kansas. Charley Webbian, old chum of the Cresset was in town this week from Hall County on a visit to relatives. He informs us that his headquarters will now be at the CR Ranch in Knox County. Mr. Howell Shelton, representing Blankinship & Blake of Dallas, was doing Seymour this week in the interest of his house. Messrs. Puckett, Thornton, Trayter, and others passed through Seymour last Monday enroute to the plains on a prospecting tour. Treasurer Taylor made a trip to his farm this week to brand up his colts. Mr. Shumake marketed a fine catch of fish in Seymour this week, the largest weighing twenty pounds. Col. McLain's train of wagons moved out Friday morning for Della Plain. The Col's family will push through in advance of his train. In justice court Monday, H.W. Brock obtained judgement against Tom H. Hudgins for $11.75. Case of Lennox and Offield vs Ed Herndon: Continued by consent. Justice Calvin Hoggard presiding. Rev. Dr. H.F. Albright preached a clear logical scriptural discourse at the ME Church last Sunday. Col. Stevens, of Sedalia, Mo, was in town where he will remain for a few days looking after business interests.
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Prohibition Club Officers for the next eight week term were elected towit: J.G. Kenan, Pres.; M.H. Stark, V.P.; J.F. Jones, Sec.; Mrs. Hoggard, Treas.; D.L. Kenan, C of R; B.R. Beeler, critic. A collection was taken and $4.58 was raised. A committee of Stark, Higgins, Jones, Mrs. Hoggard, Mrs. Taylor and Miss Addie Jones was appointed on finance. A duet by Mrs. Lillie Kenan and Miss Maud Webb closed the program. Mr. Ceph Brown, one of Baylor's most energetic stockmen and farmers reported to us yesterday that he has a fine prospect for a good crop. Mr. Brown is on his way to Washington Territory, and will be absent about six weeks. We should not be surprised if he should bring a fair housekeeper back with him. From Rev. Jo Warlick, who has just returned from Benjamin we learn that rain is needed in that section very much. He also informs us that Mr. A.C. Thompson was severely though not seriously injured by a fall from a horse, which ran off with him and tumbled over a barbed wire fence precipitating Mr. T. to the ground and bruising him up to a considerable extent. Dr. L.T. Wilson has prudently provided another drought by putting a Hallady windmill in his nursery. The mill was purchased from McLain, Lee & Co. and Mr. R.J. Harris finished placing it in proper position this week. Intelligence reaches us that the body of George Belt, who is well known over western Texas, was found near Quanah, fairly riddled with bullets. Another report is that the cause of his death is unknown. ... He is said to have been rather quarrelsome and had many enemies, and it is generally supposed he was murdered. Gossip and Chat column - written for the Cresset by Dorcas Smithers (Ed. note: no other names mentioned) Seymour Weekly Cresset July 21, 1887 Vol. 8, #30 The first number of the Montague Democrat, a new paper started at the town of Montague is on our table. It is a staunch prohibition paper and we gladly lock arms with it. Mrs. Coil and Miss Josie are visiting friends in Knox county this week. Mr. Martin, a carpenter from Vernon, was in our city last week and gave the Cresset a call. Mr. R.J. Harris has rigged a double pump to his windmill and says he can now fetch water both going and coming.
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Rev. L.J. Crutcher is holding a big meeting at Red Springs this week. Mr. Adelbert Alonzo Porter gave us a pleasant call Monday. Lonzo says that stock is doing fine. Mr. I. B. Wofford and lady of Crystal Falls are up on a visit to relatives. Mr. Wofford informed us that stock is looking well in Stevens County. Mr. H.B. Matterson and family, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. F.W. Pierce, left yesterday for Dallas County on a visit to relatives. Mr. Gardenhire, of Cisco, accompanied by his son from Rockwall County, was in our city this week. Mrs. Ventioner from Wichita valley has been visiting her sister Mrs. H.K. Jones, this week. Some mischievious fellow pasted some very unbecoming pictures and seading matter on Mr. A.R. Benge's shop door one night this week. Col. Thornton and Mr. Benge were, righteously indignant at the caper and if they had gotten hold of him the next morning there would have been and abundance of human hear destitute of an owner. Your jailers empty once more side of a year. Mr. R.F. Higgins, our efficient postmaster, is now express agent for the mail line. Editor J.F. Jones left Tuesday for the country on a business trip. Mr. Robert Henry, an old friend of the Cresset, returned last week from Greer county where he has been playing the role of cowboy for some time. Bob is anti but he likes the Cresset. Mr. Yarborough, an old Indian fighter under General Baylor, in company with others from Erath County are prospecting for homes in Baylor. Assessor Bevers kindly showed them the beauties of Seymour. Wylie Blair, Jos. H. Brown's lightweight man, was in Seymour this week in interest of his house. Mr. Chas. Humphries went to Benjamin last Sunday to deliver some cattle he had sold at that place. The proclamations for the election have been received and Mr. Frank Board posted them yesterday. Mr. W.A. Jones was appointed manager of the election for this precinct. Sheriff Isbell, of Knox County was in our city this week. Mr. John Metcalf, brother to our worthy townsman, Mr. I.P. Metcalf, left Tuesday morning for his old home in Lowell, Massachusetts. John has been in Seymour over a year and has made many warm friends. Johnny thinks his best girl wants him to come home and he is going. Judge I.R. Darnell left yesterday for Ft. Worth on business. Sheriff Board went East Wednesday. Mr. E.L. Stevens, the best hearted old bachelor in Seymour, left yesterday for Chicago with a herd of cattle and will visit his old home in Illinois on his return and we hazard the assertion that when he returns he will be no longer a bachelor but will bring a Mrs. S. with him.
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The little babe born to the wife of W.H. Hunter something over two weeks ago and weighing only two pounds, died on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Hunter is said to be sinking fast and is not expected to live. Mr. Louis Stevens has had several loads of oats hauled from his farm and stored in the city hotel building. Mr. Ben McLarty, brother to George, Parks, and Charles McLarty, of Baylor county came up from Eastern Texas and is visiting his many old friends in Baylor county. Mr. James Toberman returned last week from Chicago where he went some weeks ago with a trainload of cattle for the markets. Church and Secret Society Directory Seymour Lodge #604 Meets on Saturday of or before the full moon in each month at lodge room over Christian Church. Wm. Fancher, W.M.; R.J. Harris, Sec'ty. Seymour Lodge #978 K. & L. of H. Meets on first and third Tuesdays of each month at the courthouse. A.R. Benge, Protector. Level View Farmers Alliance # --- Meets first & third Saturdays of each month at Level View schoolhouse. J.W. Minnick, Sec.; B.F. Chapman, P. Red Springs Farmer's Alliance #2436, Meets Saturday before first & third Sundays in each month at Red Springs schoolhouse. John Price, Sec; J.R. Henson, Pres. ? Methodist First & third Sunday of each month at 11am and 6:30pm. Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30am. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 6:30. Services begin promptly at the hours designated. W.E. Caperton, P.C. Baptist Services second Sunday in each month at M.E. Church. J.F. Crutcher, Pastor. Christian Third sunday, church meetings every Sunday at 3 O'clock. Sunday School at 9am. Jo Warlick, Elder. Presbyterian Fourth Sunday at Methodist Church. H.F. Albright, Pastor. Wichita Daily Mail Leaves Wichita Falls every day and Sunday at 2pm and arrives at Seymour 3am. Leaves Seymour 7am, arrives at Wichita Falls, 6pm. Public speaking Meetings will be held at various places in Baylor county for the purpose of having a full discussion of the prohibition ammendment. Mr. D.F. Goss, Judge R.J. Browning, and I.P. Metcalf, Esq. will address the people as follows: Level View, Thursday night July 21; Red Springs Saturday night, July 23; Shady Grove, Wednesday evening 3pm, July 27; Fancher, Friday 3pm, July 29; Round Timber, Saturday 3pm, July 30; Seymour, Tuesday 3pm, August 2. We invite all, both antis and pros to be present. done by order of Co. Central Prohibition Committee, S.I. Newton chairman, Mort H. Stark Sec.
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From the Vernon Guard Rev. J.T. Hosmer, of this place, has been appointed by the central committee at Waco to collect and remit funds for the furtherance of the prohibition cause. Seymour Weekly Cresset July 28, 1887 Vol. 8, #31 The Panhandle Herald is the latest paper for public favor. It is published by H.H. Brookes of the Henrietta Enterprise, at the new town of Panhandle, hertofore called Carson City in Carson County. Henrietta met with the sad misfortune this week of having two of the heaviest firms in the city and the Henrietta National Bank close. The bank, is believed, will open up in a few days as it was closed on account of the attachments issued on some of its directors. Official Directory for Baylor County I.R. Darnell, County Judge Mort H. Stark, County Attorney A.L. Board, County Sheriff D.L. Kenan, County Clerk A.D. Kerr, Surveyor W.M. Beyers, County Assessor A. Taylor, County Treasurer C. Humphries, Comm. Precinct 1 W. Fancher, Commissioner Precinct 2 P.C. Sams, Commissioner Precinct 3 J.A. Bussell, Commissioner Precinct 4 C. Hoggard, J.P. Precinct 1 Mr. J.J. Mullins divided time with the prohibs at Red Springs on Saturday night. Mr. J.J. Drew threshed twenty five bushels of wheat to the acre at his place last week. Mr. W.E. Haines, a former resident of Seymour, but recently of Hill County, has been in Seymour for the past week. The Prohibition Club did not meet last Friday night on account of Dr. Little holding divine services at the M.E. Church on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Rev. Phillips says there will be a series of services at Ogden's schoolhouse beginning on Saturday. It will be a basket meeting. Everone is invited to attend and bring their baskets filled with edibles every day. Messrs. W.M. Vaughn, Wm. McLaren and George Blythe of King county have been spending the week in Seymour. They report cattle doing fine.
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Mr. Thomas Stewart, of Benjamin, is in our city this week. Mr. Gus Webb who has been with his uncle in Wise county, studying medicine since last fall, returned last week and will commence work on the ranch in Knox county. He works during the summer and studies medicine during the winter. Mr. Lee Emerson has sold his farm west of town and will move back to Montague county. Mrs. W.R. Lee and her mother spent several days last week on Lake Creek. Mr. B.M. Brittain wishes us to inform our readers that he is now the happy possessor of a meresham pipe. It is a "Jane Gunter." Mrs. Scot, Miss Nick Scot, Mrs. Coil and Miss Josie returned from Knox county this week. Mr. L. Webb, and attache of our neighbor, left Sunday morning for his old home in south Texas. We are sorry to see him leave as he has made many warm friends in Seymour during his stay. Mr. L.T. Montgomery and Henry Schuster left last Sunday in a lumber wagon for the Falls where they will go by -- by-- rail to Ft. Worth to attend the great anti powwow which was to come off Tuesday. Miss Lena Higgins has returned from her trip East and has been appointed deputy postmistress by her brother, Mr. R.F. Higgins. We call your attention to the neat ad of J.F. Toberman. James has secured the agency for a rubber stamp and is prepared to take orders for all kinds of rubber stamps. Mrs. Douglass, of Young county, came up last week on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. W.R. Lee. Mr. W.A. Jones is now prepared to receive and make applications to purchase school lands for actual settlers in Baylor county. Mr. L.I. Mathis has returned to Seymour from an extended trip of nearly a year. He has been making his headquarters in the Indian Territory for the past year. Mr. J.D. Peeler is advertising his entire livery stable outfit for sale at a decided bargain. Jeff wants to go to Washington or Indian Territory. There was a pleasant little dance at the residence of Mr. W.M. Bevers Tuesday night. Elder H.B. Davis of Gainesville is holding services at the Christian Church this week. Ice Cream Festival There will be an ice cream festival given by the Ladie's Aid Society at the courthouse August 4th. Admittance free. The ice cream will be twenty-five cents per dish with cake. The proceeds of which will be used for the completion of the Methodist parsonage. Livery stable for sale cheap! Wishing to leave the state, I make a special offer of my stable - - a good livery outfit, including stable 58 X 60 feet, lots, horses and rigs with two good never failing wells - - well equiped. Anyone wishing a good investment at hard times prises would be sure of a bargain. Will take part stock. Respectfully, J.D. Peeler.
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Citation by Publication You are hereby commanded to summon Jo Howard ... to be holden at the courthouse at Seymour on the 29th day of August, 1887, then and there to answer the complaint of Mrs. Emma B. Tolson (surviving wife of J.W. Tolson, deceased) filed in said court on the 4th day of July 1887 in a suit numbered on the docket #176. Said suit is upon a promissory note for the sum of $77.41 executed by the said Jo Howard to J.W. Tolson on the first day of January, 1885, due six months after date and bearing interest at the rate of twelve percent, and credited with $50 on the 21st day of July, 1885. Given under my hand this sixth day of July AD 1887 signed Calvin Hoggard, J.P. Precinct One Baylor County. I.P. Metcalf, Tonsorial Artist. Professor of Crinicultural Abscision and Craniological Tripsis, also Phrenolegical Hair Cutter and Hydropathic Shaver of Beard. All work Physiognomically executed. J.F. Toberman agent for rubber stamps. Sub-agents wanted for surrounding counties. I offer big inducements to a live, energetic man or woman. Seymour, Baylor County, Texas. Bring your work to R.J. Harris. THE JEWELER, Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. Seymour Weekly Cresset September 15, 1887 Vol. 8, No. 38 Mr. A.C. Tackitt, county surveyor of Knox county, was in town on last Friday on business. Judge Darnell and Dr. Wilson started two teams loaded with lumber for Della Plain, on Sunday. In our last issue, we failed to mention the fact that Prof. E.H. Stover had opened his school with a large attendance. Our young friend, Mr. Chas. Webb, came down on last Sunday from the ranch in Knox county to see his sister, Mrs. Lunsford, who has been sick for some time, but is now improving. Mr. R.J. Harris made a flying trip to Graham last week, accompanied by his mother-in- law, Mrs. Jones. Robert reports good grass in Young county.
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Mr. J.S. and C.B. McLain left Sunday for Della Plain, with freight. Mr. J.D. Lynn left yesterday for Della Plain loaded for Col. J.R. McLain. Our jail has only one occupant now, it has been empty for about three months. Dr. L.T. Wilson and Judge I.R. Darnell has purchased one half interest in the Cresset office, and we feel sure that with their assistance, we can make the Cresset the best paper in northwest Texas. Mr. Thomas Braidfoot will leave with his family for Della Plain tomorrow. Rev. Josiah Phillips failed to reach Seymour, on account of high waters between this place and Vernon. Dr. Wilson and Judge Darnell started a team to Della Plain this week, from where it will go to the railroad after lumber to build a store house in the coming city of the plains. Our former scribe, J.F. Jones, was in the city last Friday. On last week Dr. Wilson's mules got out of his pasture and strayed to Round Timbers, where they were taken up by Mr. J.W. Stevens. They were stolen on the following night by two men supposed to be Charley Hamby and a one-eyed fellow. Sheriff Board was informed of the theft and went out in search of the men and mules. He captured Charley Hamby, and on Saturday the mules were found in the Hash Knife pasture but the other fellow has not yet been captured. Mr. A. Vince has taken charge of the Braidfoot hotel and will run it until after district court. The young ladies of our city enjoy themselves every Sunday by getting together in Uncle John Coil's big hack and riding around over the city. Rev. L.J. Crutcher preached at the Methodist Church on last Sunday. Rev. Joe Warlic concluded his series of services at this place on last Sunday night. A Mr. Overall of south Kansas, spent several days in our city looking at the country. His has decided to go to Floyd county. We have heard parties complaining lately of the small boys of our town riding their calves. The young rogues go down on the creek where our citizens stake their calves, and saddle a young bovine and ride it until it gives out whereupon they treat another one in like manner until the calves are rode down. Such devilment should be stopped at all hazzards. Mrs. Weir has had one calf crippled by this sport. Mr. G.A. Soule was in our city on Sunday. Mr. J.C. Ziegler and family left this week for St. Louis to attend the great fair and to attend to some business. Mr. R.J. Harris is staying at Mr. Ziegler's store while he is absent in St. Louis. Mr. John Coil is selling "mixed candies" for Mr. R.J. Harris this week.
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Mr. Bolen and lady were in the city on Monday. Squire Hoggard is repairing Mr. Darnell's residence this week. The road workers have made the Wichita Falls & Archer roads so that the freighters may travel over them without breaking down. Mr. Louis Stevens will start another train load of cattle for Chicago, the latter part of this week. Mr. John Stevens and family of Round Timber were in town this week. Mr. O.F. Foster came down from Benjamin last Saturday and spent several days in the city. He is at work on the Knox county jail. Mr. W.R. Lee is talking of going to Missouri, the last of this week, to visit his aged parents, whom he hasn't seen for four or five years. Mr. A.L. Conkling and family returned from their trip on last Saturday. Mr. C. is going to Della Plain to make his future home. Dr. Burnett informs us that health is distressingly good right now. Mr. P.A. Tackitt, the south side blacksmith, is busy this week fixing up old wagons. Messrs. Frank Board and W.E. Bailes left Monday evening with a train load of cattle for Mr. M. Davis, for Chicago. Judge J.H. Glassgow returned from a trip through the panhandle Friday. He is contemplating moving to Canadian City. Mr. M.M. Redmon and family returned last Friday from Gainesville, where they went on a visit several weeks ago. Rev. Joe Warlic left this morning for Round Timbers where he will hold a series of meetings. Mr. Duke, of Jackson, passed through town Monday enroute from New Mexico to his home. Where has Dorcas Smithers gone to? We would like to hear from her once more. Mr. Chas. Melven is now out in the rural districts rusticating. Mr. Jep. Crawford, of Christian, is in the city shaking hands with his old friends. Prof. Stover has a full school this fall, considering the exceedingly dry year that has just closed. Mr. Mort H. Stark, our efficient county attorney, is having a neat addition built to his residence near the north part of the city. Mr. Andrew Taylor, county treasurer, is now dealing extensively in Seymour town property.
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There was quite an exciting time on our streets Monday evening, caused by a young horse which Messrs. Foster and Williamson were trying to break to work to a wagon. The horse showed his spanish by kicking and pitching all over the street. Mr. P.C. Watson, from the Big Wichita Valley, spent several days in town this week. Mr. Frank Wadell has returned to Seymour from the range and will hold the town down during the winter months. Mr. T.C. Irby has moved his family into Mr. J.J. Graham's residence in the eastern part of town until he can build a residence. Sheriff Board informs us that he has got wind of considerable horse stealing since he has been in search of the one eyed man who was with Charley Hamby. Did you ever see Mr. Harris plowing his garden? He can push the plow right on to the horse just as easy as anyone else. Mr. Hoskason and family of Williamson county, came into town on Tuesday on his way to Hardeman county and stopped with Mr. C.P. Gooch, who is an old acquaintance. He will make his home in Hardeman. Mrs. T. Turner is in Seymour this week, visiting her many friends. Mrs. Ceat. Turner is visiting Mrs. Carr this week. Mrs. John Davidson and Mrs. R.H. Baker of Knox county are visiting the family of Mr. J.J. Davidson in Seymour this week. Mrs. Caperton has been quite sick, but is improving slowly. Mat Wiggins has secured the appointment from this district to attend the Houston Normal School at Huntsville during this year. Mr. W.R. Lee has sold his stock of goods to S.P. Darnell. Mr. G.C. McLain, from the Indian Territory, was in town this week and gave the Cresset a pleasant call. Mr. J.D. Peeler, the boss livery man, is making preparations for a big run of trade this winter. It is quite interesting to visit Mr. Christopher's gun shop. He has many quaint guns and pistols. He has in his possession a gun that is claimed was found in one of Christopher Columbus' ships and also a pistol once owned by the celebrated Dick Terpin of London, England. Notice: To all who are indebted to J.R. or C.C.B. McLain & Co. Gentlemen: Please remember I have waited a long time with you, and kindly asked you to come forward and pay me. My creditors are demanding their money and it is no longer a matter of choice with me, and must say to all who owe me, to come at once and settle before the twenty-fifth day of September, or they will find their notes and accounts in the attorney's hands for collection. Don't forget to bring the money and save costs. I much regret to have to put any person to costs, but am compelled to call upon all who owe me. I respectfully remain yours truly J.R. McLain.
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September 22, 1887 Vol. 8, #39 My resignation with this issue of the Cresset, I lay down my stick, the rule, the pencil, and step down and out. For seven years I have been occupying various positions; first at the case then acting as foreman and devil; then to the tripod and back to the case; then foreman and to the tripod; then business manager and editor of this paper. In retiring from the position I have held so long, I wish to thank the patrons of the Cresset for the courtesy shown while I was at the helm. My health however, forces me to retire from the paper and in doing so I ask the patrons to continue their support of the Cresset. I bow humbly and sign myself your friend R.E.L. McLain. Jacksboro people are now holding railroad meetings to hear the report from J.N. Rogers the chairman of their railroad committee. The railroad bridge over the Pease was entirely washed away last week. It seems that the river was boomingly high. Trains will now make Vernon the terminus till the bridge can be rebuilt. A gentleman just in from Clarendon says the track of the Ft. Worth & Denver is laid to a point fifty eight miles beyond Clarendon or three hundred thirty miles from Ft. Worth. The grading is done to within a few miles of Tascosa. Mrs. Folsom expects to remodel and improve her residence soon. The John Lenox trade for Peeler Stable is off. Jeff says way off. J.L. Taylor was in town Monday and reports fine rains in his part of the country. Mr. Prior, of Austin, came in on Saturday evening on his way out to the JF Ranch. Messrs. Andrew Taylor and J.S. Shultz are hard at work fencing a pasture about two miles east of town. The Seymour school is moving on in good style - twenty eight in Prof. Stover's room and sixty five in Miss Wiggins' department. Mr. Paul McLeod, D.M. Norwood, J. Glasgow and J.T. Montgomery have gone to Benjamin on a business trip. Col. Thornton was the lucky holder of the number drawing the five hundred dollar prize in the Louisiana State Lottery this month. Mr. J.W. Bullock has refitted his grist mill and will hereafter be prepared to accomodate those who want corn meal. Mr. D.L. Kenan talks of getting up a company to build an ice house in Seymour, and put up ice this coming winter. Mr. John Braidfoot and family left us last Friday evening for Della Plain, where he intends to remain a month or more.
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Mr. J.Q. Cabler, after a week's hunt for a lost team, and having given them up for stolen, was pleased to have Mr. Shultz bring them to him. Mr. S.P. Darnell has sold his fine horse to Wiley Blair, Joe Brown's "kid" Drummer for one hundred seventy-five dollars. Wiley says he bought the horse for his wife to drive. Mr. R.F. Higgins, our postmaster, has been very much indisposed for several days past, but we hope he will soon be able to again attend his duties. Our estimable young friend, Mr. Chas Melvin, who has been absent several days in Harrold, Wilbarger county, says it's no town for him that Seymour suits him best. We have just received a communication from Dorcas Smithers but it is too late for this issue. Chapman and Bussell are about through threshing the grain of the county. Baylor has raised a better crop of wheat, oats and rye than the grumblers would lead us to believe. Mr. G.P. Overall who has been stopping at Braidfoot's Hotel leaves for the Falls today. He says this is not likely to be his last visit to Seymour. Our impression is that he will come back sometime or other, and I will tell you why, should you not already know it - he is unmarried. We call your attention to our Sweetwater correspondents in this issue. Mr. A.A.P. has many friends and relatives in this county. The party who is sending him the Cresset is Mr. Albert Isbell, a relative we presume. Last Friday night the young folks of Seymour assembled at the courthouse to trip the fantastic toe in honor of the arrival of their friend Paul McLeod, whom they know is an expert in that line and seems to enjoy more than anyone else. Every man we have met for the past week wanted to know if we had sold out the Cresset. In answer to those queries, we have got this much to say: We have sold our half interest of the entire office to Judge I.R. Darnell and Dr. L.T. Wilson. Mr. R.E.L. McLain, formerly editor and business manager of the Cresset has left for Della Plain in Floyd county, with his family, where he goes to make his future home. We are informed that Sheriff Board has five plows turning over the rich soil of his farms preparing to sow 500 acres of wheat. Mr. B. says he expects putting in this coming year one thousand acres of wheat, oats and corn. From Red Springs Revs. Crutcher and Colthrop preached here last Saturday and Sunday.
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(Editors Note: Next paper on this roll of microfilm is the following. J.R. McLain & Co. publishers) January 12, 1888 Vol. 9, #2 J.R. McLain, I.R. Darnell & L.T. Wilson proprietors Mr. Joe Woodyear handed our reporter a card the other day from Mrs. Iverson A Jones of Denver, Carroll County, Arkansas, requesting us to send the amount she was due the Cresset and requesting us to send her the paper, stating she had not received a copy for several months. We were not aware the lady's name had been dropped from our list. Look out for the railroad Reduction of prices. My stock of tobacco is too large for the town of Seymour hence the reduction. Climax 16 oz lbs worth 50� for 45�. Climax 2 oz nuggets 60� for 50� Skelping knife 50� for 33� CWA 50� for 30� Frontier quarters 50� for 35� Lucy Hinton 65� for 50� Splendid 16 oz lbs 50� for 40� Next 40� for 40� Sunflower 75� for 50� I will sell boots and shoes, hats and caps, ladies dress goods, ladies cloaks and dolmans and in fact everything very low for the spot cash on the barrelhead. But don't think that I will reduce my price without the cash. Very respectfully, R.R. McKeehan. Mr. Price Turner and lady, are stopping at L.A. Donnell's this week. Geo A. Soule's Wichita Falls, Seymour and Benjamin: Henrietta and Ft. Sill and Ft. Sill and Paul's Valley daily Stage Line The Seymour line is specially stocked for the purpose of running out extra coaches. Carriages, buggies and hacks for sale also a full line of undertaker's goods Livery, Feed and Sale Stables Main office at Wichita Falls. Livery sign S O J E. Ranch brand S O J E on left side. Eureka Hotel Corner of McLain & East Streets, Seymour Texas Formerly known as the Braidfoot House Having been recently refitted and furnished is now ready for the accomoditation of the public. No pains will be spared to make guests comfortable. Boarders by the day, week or month accomodated. Sample room for the accomodation of commercial travellers. Terms: $2 per day. R.A. Talley, Prop. Mr. O. Loving and lady of Jack county are visiting relatives at this place. Dan Morrison, a leading farmer and stock raiser, of Round Timbers was in town last Monday.
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Wm. Winkler is busily engaged on Mr. Stevens' new house just north of town and will soon have it ready to occupy. Mr. Ward Humphries, one of Seymour's most popular young gentlemen, took a trip out to the ROS Ranch last week. Mrs. Mary Elkins and family left Seymour yesterday for Wichita Falls to join her husband Wm. Elkins, who is employed at that place. We learn that Mr. D.L. Kenan is making preparations to build on his place just north of town. Roy wants to get out where he will have lots of room for his chickens. The wedding The popularity and esteem in which Mr. A.L. Board and Miss Annie Kenan are held by their many friends at Seymour and the surrounding country, was evidenced Wednesday evening by the large assemblage that gathered at the Methodist Church ... the church was filled to overflowing with people from all parts of the county. Promptly at half past seven the bridal party arrived and came down the aisle while a beautiful march was played on the organ by Miss Hayden Boone. As the bridal pair came in front of the altar the music ceased and Rev. H.F. Albright proceeded to unite them in the holy bonds of wedlock. ... After the ceremony the bride and groom proceeded to their carriage which was waiting to carry them to the courthouse where a complimentary ball was to be given. The Ball There had been no balls of importance for quite a long time. The dancing was highly enjoyed and prolonged until a late hour. Mr. Board is a leading business man of our place and for nearly four years has officiated as sheriff and tax collector of our county. The bride for several years past, has resided with her brothers who are one of the most respected families in Baylor county. Mr. F.J. Brown brought back from Mexico a couple of Mescal plants which he gave to Col. P. Toberman of this place. Commercial Hotel Situated on Southwest Corner public square Seymour, Texas Rooms elegantly furnished and well ventilated. Beds are nice and clean. Our cullinary department is unsurpassed in the northwest. We have a good sample room connected with the hotel. Commercial travellers solicited - boarders by the day week or month accomodated. Terms $2 per day. Mrs. P. Toberman proprietor. From Red Springs A letter just received from Mr. Pat Whelan, states that he is enjoying the fresh "breezes" of Wyo, Ty at Laramie. Mr. I.N. Price reached Chattanooga Christmas eve safe and sound. We learn that the proprietors of Della Plain, in Floyd county, have received over thirty thousand feet of lumber on the ground to erect a new hotel on the south side of the square, the building to be 30 x 40 feet, two stories high and will contain ten neat and comfortable rooms.
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Ft. Worth, Texas, January 7 At the office of the Fort Worth Western railroad a meeting was held to secure the survey of a route of the Chicago & Rock Island from Wichita Falls in a southwestern direction. Among those attending Judge Hart of Archer City; J. Robinson of Jacksboro; and Major Foreman of Wichita Falls. An agreement was signed and entered into. Seymour Weekly Cresset February 2, 1888 Vol. 9, #6 Texas Pensions Washington, Jan. 17th, 1888. The following Texas pensions were issued today: Mexican War, Leonora, widow of George Campbell, Brenham; Ida, widow of John Phillips, Austin; James Lindsey, Kerrville; Emanuel B. King, Winnsboro; Thomas Carney, Galveston. January 21st. Mexican War: Elizabeth, widow of Philip C. Paul, Lamar; Mexican War, Carey W. Styles, Meridian; Jonathan Storey, Eagle Ford; increase, Henry Parker, Greenville; V.H. Phelps, Galveston; J.W. Waskom, Gainesville. Cowboy Killed Childress, Texas, January 23 News is brought to this place of the shooting and fatal wounding of Mose Harkey an employee of the Matador Ranch by Frank Drace, also an employee. Harkey was shot three times, once in the arm, in the neck and through the body. Harkey emptied his pistol at Drace but missed every shot. This is the second Harkey that has been killed on the Matador, a brother of the deceased being killed there about two years ago. The cause of the shooting was relative to Drace's family.
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(Editors Note: At this point one of the middle pages has the date February 26, 1888, even though the next paper on the roll is Feb. 16, 1888. We think this is probably a typographical error and should be more of the February 2, 1888, paper. Also, February 26 would not be a date on their weekly schedule.) Mass Meeting at the Courthouse A public meeting was held at the courthouse in the town of Seymour January 28, 1888 for the purpose of devising means and ways to erect a first class roller mill, also to act on the Immigration movement. The house was called to order, with J.H. Glasgow, chairman and R.J. Harris, secretary. The following resolution was passed: I. Committee of five appointed by chair to devise means of erecting roller mill. II. That Committee correspond with capitalists and induce them to build said mill. Committee consisting of J.R. McLain, R.J. Browning, J.C. Ziegler, A.L. Board and R.J. Harris. Another resolution committee of three be appointed consisting of Messrs. J.G. Kenan, D.F. Goss, and I.R. Darnell to confir with Judge Plemons and state Immigration committee as to best mode of action. Resolved: Committee of five be appointed, consisting of: Messrs. Glasgow, Norwood, Ray, McLain and Price, to procure statistics, matter for advertising the county, and solicit means for same. Signed J.H. Glasgow, chairman, or J.H. Harris, Secretary. Secret Societies Seymour Lodge #978 K & L of M Meets on first and third Tuesdays of each month at the courthouse. O.C.Haynes, Protector. Announcements We are authorized to announce J.S Shultz as a candidate for Sheriff and Tax Collector of Baylor County, Texas at the ensuing November election. Frank Waddell is stopping in town this week. Mr. Jim Toberman came in on the hack last night. Mr. Bob Harris is fixing to irrigate his garden this summer. Born last Friday night to the wife of W.B. Self, a fine boy. Mr. Ward Humphries left last week for Weatherford on business. Mr. T.K. Hamby of Round Timbers was in town last Monday. Mr. Charles Webb left town last Sunday for one of the Western ranches. Judge I.R. Darnell and lady start on a protracted trip below next Friday. All had a pleasant time at the social given at Mr. J.R. Baker's last Friday night. Judge I.R. Darnell returned home last Monday night from an extended trip below. Mr. W.B. Houston, our efficient district attorney, came in last Saturday and will stop with us until he has to go to Jones county to attend district court at that place. Mr. Charles Sumner, from Montague county Texas, is visiting friends and relatives in the county. Mr. Kinney, of Vernon Texas, one of the surveyors that has been working on block 45, left town yesterday for his camp on Lake Creek. Next Saturday, several of our citizens will start for Jones county to attend district court, as witnesses in the Booth Brookin case that was transferred from this county to Jones at the last term of district court.
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Mr. Charles Humphries left last night for Wichita Falls to take the train for Beebee, Arkansas. He received news yesterday morning that his daughter, Miss Katie, who left Seymour just before Christmas to visit her aunt at that place in hopes of improving her health, had been taken worse. We hope that he may find his daughter better on his arrival. We call attention to the announcement of the name of Mr. J.F. Shultz as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Baylor county at the November election in 1888. Mr. Shultz has resided in this county for the past five years, and is favorably known throughout the county as an honest, sober law abiding citizen. He served the people one term as county commissioner in this county and we think gave general satisfaction. The hop at the courthouse last Friday night passed of very pleasantly, and the dancing kept up until a late hour. The following is a list of couples present, which was kindly furnished by one of the party: Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Board, Mr. Joe Dickson and Miss Girtie Brittain, M.C. Porter and Miss Mollie Devasher, Judge J.H. Glasgow and Miss Jessie Ingham, Mr. Bob Henry and Mrs. Chitty, Mr. A.H. Darnell and Miss Bettie Lunsford, Mr. Joe Howard and Miss Nicholas Scott, Mr. A. Porter and Miss Nora Lemond, Mr. Bob Green and Miss Lura Irby, Mr. B. Jamerson and Miss Carrie Brown, Mr. P. Props and Miss Alice Ingham, Mrs. Emma Tollson and son Master Harry: and as usual on such occasion, a large number of young gentlemen who had no partners. It was so cloudy last Saturday that we didn't get to see the eclipse of the moon take place. The Eclipse Sociable, given at Captain J.R. Baker's residence last Friday evening in honor of his Excellency Grover Cleveland, we are informed by attendants, eclipsed all other events ever given in our city. The capt. and his amiable dame together with their charming daughter, Miss Mollie, rendered the evening enjoyable beyond expression. Born: ZIEGLER- in this city Feb. 1st. to the wife of J.C. Ziegler, an eleven pound boy. Died: FOLLEY- in the country, January 30th, Alice daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Folley, aged 9 years. Died: EDWARDS - in the country, on the night of January 31st, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Edwards, aged 18 days. Mr. J.W. Bullock, of this place, received the sad news last Sunday, of the death of his father, Mr. Geo. Bullock who died January 23rd, 1888, at his home in Mount Vernon, Illinois, aged 88 years, 5 months and 7 days. He had raised 8 children, 3 are living, two are residing in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and J.W. Bullock, the youngest child, at Seymour. Mr. Bullock was a thrifty farmer and had the pleasure of remaining many years to the fruits of his labors.
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For the information of the citizens of Baylor county, by permission, we publish the following letter from Henry C. Coke, an attorney that is looking after the county's money that was deposited with the Exchange Bank at Wichita Falls, Texas, when it failed; "Dallas, Texas, January 25th, 1888. Mr. Andrew Taylor, Esq., Seymour, Texas. Dear Sir: Your favor of the 19th inst., rec., enclosing copy of order of commissioner's court. ... (Ed. note: Lengthy letter of court proceedings to obtain money from a Mr. Craig) ... hope to finish in March. Yours very truly, Henry C. Coke. Roll of Honor for the month of January: Proficiency those deserving special mention for good recitation: Cora Donnell, Maggie Brittain, Hayden Boone, Lou Lewis, Vernon Ingham, Ida Ingram, Cora Higgins, Nora Lemond, Alice Ingham, Annie Ingram, Carrie Brown, Mary Beeler, Daisy Humphries. Deportment: Cora Donnell, Hayden Boone, Maggie Brittain, Fronia Isbell, Lou Lewis, Dupree Kenan, Lura Irby, Nora Lemond, Cora Higgins. Signed E.H. Stover, Principal. Seymour Weekly Cresset February 16, 1888 Vol. 9, #8 Wichita Falls, Texas, Feb. 11 - On Thursday a young Englishman named A.W. Reese who has been working on Callahan's Ranch for some time, received an order on a store in town for $2.50 worth of goods. When the order was handed by him to the merchant it read for $25.60 which amount Reese obtained and immediately and, it appears immediately skipped. The alternation was discovered the same evening and the officers were informed. They immediately began to look for Reese and yesterday located him by wire in Henrietta where it is reported that he was trying to pass some checks. He was arrested and will be brought in today for an examining trial. Washington, February 5th. Texas Pensions The following Texas pensions were issued today: Mexican War - Gilbert Berwick, Orange; Benjamin January, Benbrook; Benjamin F. Lindsey, Hunt; Max Lutzel, Cuero; Elisha A. Matney, Bowie. Washington, February 6th Patents to Texans During the past week patents were issued to Texans as follows: Wm. A.J. Beauchamp, Orange, automatic damper; Thomas H. Webb, Bay View, insect destroyer.
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Church Directory Methodist - first and third Monday of each month at 11am and 6:30pm. J.R. Henson, P.C. Baptist - services second Sunday in each month at the M.E. Church J.F. Crutcher, Pastor. Christian - third Sunday. Church meetings every Sunday at 3 O'Clock. Sunday School at 9am. Jo Warlick, Elder. Presbyterian - fourth Sunday at Methodist Church. H.F. Albright, Pastor. In this issue will be found the announcement of Mr. S. Suttlemyre as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Baylor county at the ensuing election. Mr. Suttlemyer is so well known by the people of this country that little need by said in his behalf. He has officiated in the capacity of constable and deputy sheriff for several years past and proved himself an excellent officer. Notice - The farmers, businessmen and all persons that are interested in the erection of a good flouring mill at Seymour are respectfully requested to meet at the courthouse at 1 o'clock pm Saturday, February 25th to make arrangements to raise the stock or see how much can be raised. Signed Resp. J.A. Bussell. Mr. D.M. Norwood has been on the sick list this week. Mr. John Stevens of Round Timbers was in town last Saturday. Mr. G.M. Tolliver of Round Timbers gave us a pleasant call last Tuesday and reports everything lovely at that place. BORN: Born in the country February eleventh, to the wife of Newt Price, a bouncing girl baby. Born in this city February 12th to the wife of Price Turner, a fine daughter. The Booth Brookin case that was transfered to Anson was put off until the 21st of this month on account of an absent witness. Mr. R.J. Harris is fixing to start of on a business trip through the different counties in this section of the state. Rev. Crutcher conducted services at the Methodist church last Sunday morning and evening with a large congregation present. Mr. O.J. Ingham left this week for Della Plain to do the carpenter work on some buildings that are to be erected at that place. Mr. Chas Humphries returned home last Friday accompanied by his daughter, Miss Katie, who we are glad to learn is improving and hope to see her up again. Birthday party A large number of friends and acquaintances of Miss Bettie Lunsford gathered at the residence of her mother last Friday night to a social given in honor of the anniversary of Miss Bettie's sixteenth birthday.
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Mr. P. Props was in town yesterday and gave us a visit. We are under obligations to Mr. Joe Howard for services rendered us this week. It is claimed that a couple of boys bought Mr. Kenan's entire stock of valentines. Mr. Ed Hall, a gentleman from Missouri, is stopping at the Commercial hotel this week. Mr. Aaron Darnell and Chas. McLain returned home yesterday from Della Plain. Mr. E.L. Fain representing Blankenship & Blake's drygood department was in town this week. Mr. W.D. Farris of Dallas, was in town the first of the week representing the interests of Beaufort Porter & Co. of that city in the shoe and boot line. The sad intelligence reached us a few days ago that Ed Hall, a young man who for several years has been employed on the Hash Knife Ranch, died in Missouri where he went to visit friends and relatives a short time ago, of typhoid pneumonia. Mr. R.R. McKeehan informs us that he received a letter from his son-in-law, Mr. Martin of Jacksboro, stating that the railroad companies have put men at work on the coal mines at that place. Commissioner's court convened last Monday with Judge Darnell absent. Chas Humphries com. precinct 1; P.C. Sams com. precinct 2; Wm. Fancher com. precinct 3; and J.A. Bussell, precinct 3, present. Contributed Items: Matador, Texas Feb. 10, 1888 To Editor of the Cresset I will make an attempt to scribble you a few more lines, but news in this part of the country is as scarce as William Kimbell's pants and he has none at all ... There is a young man here by the name of McLain who wants to know what will kill the scent of a pole cat for he is perfumed very much, he says he can't go to see his best girl anymore unless he can find some "prevention", and he doesn't know what to do for it. The pole cats made a raid on him the other night and have fumigated him and his parlor until they don't smell exactly like a perfume store. ... Well I see Mr. John Murray of the Crosby County News has given a half column obituary of Mr. Paris Cox's old spot cow, now I think you ought to give a column and a half to the old black horse of R.E.L. McLain's, the former editor of the Cresset, which died the last blizzard. ... Mr. Ed Kimbell of Seymour, a large stockman was here looking after his stock interest some days and while here invested largely in saddle horses.... Yours, Bolivar Busthead. Stark & Stark, Attorneys at Law and Land Agents Land litigation a specialty. Jacksboro, Jack county, Texas M.H. Stark, county attorney and notary public Seymour, Baylor county, Texas Town Lots in the prosperous town of Seymour, Baylor county What is known as McLain or Northeast quarter of town ... we also handle land and town property in Della Plain in the center of Floyd county, Texas on the staked plains. We donate lots to actual settlers, schools and churches and sell property on reasonable terms. Apply to J.R. McLain at Seymour or Della Plain, Texas.
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Hinton & Hazlewood Livery, Feed and Sale Stables Seymour and Benjamin We have taken charge of the Stone Stable formerly owned by J.D. Peeler, in Seymour, and will run it in connection with our other stable in Benjamin and are prepared to furnish horses, buggies, and drummers rigg for the western trade. Passengers transferred to any point. All stock left in our charge will receive special attention. Terms reasonable. Buggy and team per day with driver $4, Buggy and team per day without driver $3, Buggy and team Sunday evenings $2, Hack and team with driver $5, Hack and team per day without driver $4, Saddle horses per day $1, Single feed for horses 30 cents, Feeding horses for 2 days or more per day 75 cents, Buggy and harness per day $1.25, for 2 or more days $1. Persons hiring teams from Seymour to Benjamin, the team will be fed free of charge up there and the same from Benjamin to Seymour. Remember the places, southeast public square, Seymour, and south of public square, Benjamin, Texas. B.T. Hinton, Seymour D.W. Hazlewood, Benjamin. The END - The END - The END - The END - The END - The END -Return to the INDEX
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