The Democrat. (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 13, 1902 Page: 3 of 8
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I PoriPMl Interest.
foote.
Foote, March 6.—Everything
is getting pretty dry in these part*.
Wells are dry that wore nover
known to go dry before.
Corn planting will bo in full
blast this week. Oats are coming
up and wheat looks very well.
Dave Osborne has the slow fe-
ver. Also one of Mr. Faulkner's
daughters. Mrs Will Osborne is
convalescent. Mrs. Joe Blaok-
well is in very bad health.
Dutch Stnplin's children have
the chickenpox.
John Allen and family left last
Monday for Excelsior, Mo.
L. B. Brakebill has been add*
ing more improvements to his
home which aads very much to its
looks.
Eli Hays will leave in a short
while for Sugden, O. T., to take
up his olaim which be drew.
Edgar Crutcher is still suffering
from a very painful hand in whion
he stuck a thorn About four
weeks ago.
Several of Andrew Lewis' fam-
ily are sick.
Kev. Parish, on evangelist,
preached at Bowlby Sunday.
Joe Crutcher had an old fash-
ioned log rolling last Tuesday.
Monroe Pearce was in our town
last Tuesday shaking hands and
passing his cards around.
A nice social was given at the
home of J. A. Crutcher last Fri-
day which was enjoyed by all
present.
Central.
LIBERTY.
Liberty, March 10.—Will Phil-
tips returned from the Territory
last week. It was reported that
he would bring some one back
with him, but ho came alone.
J. M. Lindsey and wife visited
relatives at McKinney and Altoga
last week.
John Hartman and J. A. Lind-
sey spent Suuday in MoKinney.
Messrs George and Marion
Darlin of McKinney are at the
bedside of their father here who
is very low.
J. M. Forbes who has been
spending several months with his
son, E. C. Forbes, at this plaoe
returned to his home at Rector,
Denton county last Saturday.
Bud Sprinkle and wife of Wag-
oner were hero lost week.
W. S. Thomason who has been
•quite sick is up once more.
De Sebrof.
dbs est.
Desert. Msrch 4.—Misses Em-
ma Gordon of Whitewright and
Mattio Tree of Graybill visited
the writer Suuday.
Robert Walker lias come from
Cooke county to Collin to make
his home hero.
Henry Motes and wifo spent
Sunday with Oliver Lance and
wife.
Mrs. Goorge Gentry and son
havo gone to Jones county to see
her mother who is sick.
Messrs. G. P. Brown and Tom
Beverly gave our school a pleas-
ant call last week.
Wheat and oats are needing
rain. Some say if it does not
rain pretty soon they will lose
their oats.
S. F- Tidwell and Prof. J. A.
Webb spent Saturday and Sunday
•with Mr. Parkhill and family.
Onsis.
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FJYBURG.
Fayburg, March (5—.The little
slaughter of J. A. Caldwell has
been very low with pneumonia.
Prof. E. I. Cain and family vis-
ited relatives at Valdasta Sunday.
A new blacksmith shop has been
opened up in town by Bryant
Evans, formerly of Trenton.
J. A. Barnett finished up gin-
ing Saturday, 1007 bales gined
during tho season.
Tom M. Beverly, George P.
Brown and C.M. (Lone) Christie
were calling on the voters here last
week.
B. D. Rodgers and C. D. Jeff-
coat were in McKinney on busi-
ness last week.
The singing at the school house
Suaday night was largely attend-
ed.
Mrs. J. H. Truelove is repoited
to be dangerously ill.
• musical entertainment giv-
en by Mr. md Mrs. Evans Satur-
.fil' $$$(
, it <; . „
has changed hands and the busi-
ness is now run by C.D. Jeffcoat.
Mrs. M. E. Elley visited the
family of Dr. Woodall at Blue
Ridge Sunday.
Our people are highly pleased
ovor the county going dry but
would like to have a good rain to
wet things up. A great many are
hauling water quite a distance.
Some of our people attended
the lecture by Robt. L. Taylor at
McKinney Friday night.
Rev. J. W. Sanderson filled his
regular appointment at this place
Sunday and at night.
C. D. Jeffcoat has erected a nice
front porch to his store building.
Geo. P. Brown and L. A. Sears
Sera here shaking hands with the
[>ys this week.
The boys had a high time sev-
eral nights last week in the bird
roosts on Indian creek. They kill-
ed them by the hundreds.
Jacob.
ash grove.
Ash Grove, March 6.—This
community is still waiting, some-
what impatiently, for rain.
Mrs. E. G. Brown retnrned
from Copeville Thursdav where
she had been for two days visit-
ing a sick brother.
Our merchant, J. W. Cox, will
soon ship about 100 head of beef
cattle to market.
J. M. Angel is serving on the
Jury this week.
Tbady Curry and Miss Ethel
Brown were married at the bride's
homo last Sunday afteiB00n,Rev,
Bono officiating.
Quite a number of members of
Roland Camp W. O. W. attend-
ed the burial of Sov. Gibson at
Melissa Sunday-
ARDATH.
Ardath, March 11.—Tho farm-
ers are planting corn this week.
W. J. Parsons happened to an
accident last Wednesday by his
horse falling on him. It bruised
him up but fortunately no bones
were broken.
E. J. Straughan happened to
an accident last Saturday at Alto-
ga. While getting out of a win-
dow it fell and cut his face, but
be is getting along alright.
Geo. Bagwill of Princeton vis-
agwm
ited homefolks Sunday.
Mrs. Ed and A1 Bomar and
children of McKinney visited Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Bomar Saturday
and Sunday.
Tho sinking at^V. N. Strode's
Sunday night was well attended
and enjoyed by all.
The infsnt son of Mr. and Mrs.
Cal Williams is sick at this writ-
ing, also tho little son of Tom
Hudeston.
Tho W. O. W. gave a banquet
last Thursday night. Several vis-
itors were present and was enjoy-
ed by all in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Milligan of
Mt. Zion visited his sister, Mrs.
Jim Bomar at this place Sunday.
Jessie Bono of Walnut Grove
visited our Sunday school Sun-
day.
The people are rejoicing over
the rain that fell Monday night.
Tic key.
TIOAOA.
Tioga, Texas, March 11.—Tio-
ga is on the increase as she is
building every day. The large
tracts of land are being divided
into smaller tracts.
There is going to be a big land
sale here the 88th and 39th of this
month. Also tho Missionary
Baptist preachers and deacons are
going to meet here at the same
tune, and the Tioga people are
expecting a big time. During the
time of the big sale there will be
excursions from different points
to Tioga,
J. C. Dunn, a former mer-
chant of Altoga has moved ju9t
east of Tioga.
There is talk of having a sani-
tarium, electric lights, a bank
and s bakery in our little town.
Among those that are here are:
J. W. Memongway, of Denison;
Mr. Eaaterwood and wife, Mrs.
Geo. Ball, Miss Ball, of Gaines-
ville; M. S. Blackurn, Nida, I.T.;
Eld. Holsapple, Mr. Brown and
wife, Miss Mullinex, of Sherman;
Dr. Bnrton, of Dallas; J. E. Mc-
Pherson, of Wsxahachie, and H.
M. Newman and wife, of Clinton.
Little John.
foncine.
Foncine, March 11.—A fine
rain fell here last night, making
morning.
Kirk Ross and family left this
place for Oklahoma, which tbey
will mako their home.
R. C. Fisher sold a large num-
ber of bales of cotton this week
for 8H' cents per pound.
Joe Taylor made a business
trip to Dallus this week.
Messrs. J. II. Taylor and John
Ruyle made a business trip to
Rock Hill and Prosper.
Prof. Taylor of Rock Hill, is in
Foncine this morning.
Thou, l'ayior has returned from
a trip to South Africa.
Eld. J.B. Faulkner filled his
regular appointment at this plaoe
last Sunday. A Sunday School
was organised in the afternoon.
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branch.
Branch, Mar. 11.—The weather
here at present is very threatening
every farmer is pleased with the
prospect for rain.
Corn planting is the order of
the day.
T. C. and Crit Oakley spent the
latter part of last week at John
Ousley's, near the new town of
Celina, making fence.
Mrs. T. C. Oakley and Mrs. C-
R. Bail went to Allen last Mon-
day to see the latter's father, Mr.
Owen Matthews, who has been
very ill for some time.
J. J, Hall and family spent Sat-
urday night and Sunday in Mc-
Kinney visiting his father-in-law
Mr. Henry Brantley.
Bill Jenkins is proud—its a girl.
A pound supper given at W. J.
Sanders new mansion in the west-
ern part of the city, in honor of
Miss Bertie Oakley's birthday,
was a grand success.
A show consisting of a grapho-
phone grand and moving pictures
was at the school bouse Friday
night.
Miss Mollie Colton, who has
been very sick, we are glad to say
is able to be up again.
Mr. Kerr and lady of Forest
Grove community visited at J. T.
Branch's Sunday.
"On the wing's" letter was high-
ly appreciated, come again.
Hurrah! Prohibition rules.
Margurita.
Town Lot Sale at Auction
Tiotfa, Texas.
Two Days, March 28 and 29th
STREET'S ADDITION TO TIOGA.
125 Business and Residence lots, 2 fine hotel sites in the most desirable part of the town
will be sold to the highest bidder.
Tioga is situated on the Joint track of the M.K.& T. and T.& P. Rys.,31 miles southwest
of Sherman, in Grayson county. Tioga is the home of the famous TIOGA MINERAL
WELLS, renowned throughout the Southwest for the euro of Rheumatism and allied dis-
eases—not merely guess work, but a guaranteed cure.
Tioga has 4 churches, flue school, flouring mill, several brick buildings, hotel and one in
course of erection, and The Tioga Mineral Wells Co.'s property, consisting of bath
houses, bottling works, pavillion, general offices, etc.
Don't Miss this Opportunity
To visit this well known Health Resort, and to buy property at your own prico, that will
double in value in a short timo. Brass Band, Entertainment and Recreation. Accommo-
dations provided for all. Splendid train service.
TERMS OF SALE H cash, balance in 0 and 12 months, 8 per cent interest on deferred
payment from date.
DON'T FORGET THE DAY AND DATE.
The opportunity to make money is offered to every one some time during life—This is
yours. See folders or address,
Capt. J. A. H. Hosack, Col. Pat H. Street,
Auctioneer, Cleburne, Tex. Tioga, Texas*
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DONNA.
Donna, March 11.—Rev. Par-
ish, the evangelist preached to
the people yesterday and last
night. Will be with us this week.
The families of Messrs.
Huebsch, Duke and Abernathy
attended church at Gray Bill yes-
terday.
While Mrs. Nettie Coffey was
visiting a neighbor an unknown
Earty entered her house and took
or shoes, broom, coffee pot and
some other household goods.
Miss Lula Beck and Tom
Brayshears wero married at Stony
Point church.
News was received Friday by
Miss C. West of tho death of her
young friend, Lonnie Wright of
Leonard.
While attending to some house-
hold duty Mrs. Annie Brown fell
and broke her arm.
Prof. G. W. West Sundayed
with homefolks.
Mrs. Myrtle Kendrix of Indian
Territory is visiting her mother,
Mrs. N. L. Kendrix.
Mrs. T, L. West and Miss Mat-
tio Higgens spent Friday in
Whitewright.
Miss Zylpba Abraham has re-
turned fiom a visit to her father.
N. L. Kendrix made a business
trip to Lehigh, I. T.
Among the sick are members of
Will Morton's family, children of
N. L. Kendrix, children of Jno.
Mace, Walter Frigille, little Miss
Grace Kendershot and brother.
Diana.
Oak; Messrs. H. Taylor of Red
Oak, Clyde Tompleman of Now
Life, Cloyd Farley of Altoga.
Our farmers uro all smiles ovor
the good prospects of rain which
is so much needed in this commu-
nity, as almost every one lias to
haul water.
John Sutherland of Anna vis-
ited his sister, Mrs. Jack Davis
Suuday, also attended singing
Sunday night.
Mrs. Jack Sportsman and chil-
dren and sister, Miss Lizzie visit-
ed relatives here Saturday aud
Sunday.
Charlie Stroupe and MissFunne
Terrell of Altoga were guests at
W. C. Hitchcock's last Sunday
evening.
Our public school is progress-
ing nicely under the skillful man-
agement of Miss Dora Nichols.
Miss Ethel Hodges is on the
sick list this week.
Tessa.
VALDASTA.
Valdasta, March 10. — Sam
Moore who has been quite sick is
some hotter at this writing.
Mrs. Annie Brown who Las
been suffering from injuries of a
broken arm is improving.
As Saturday was election day
there was quite a stir raised in
our;little town, people hftving
come in to Vote for or against
prohibition. Prohibitionists won.
Miss Effie St. Clair of Verona
is instructing a class in music at
J. M. HodgeV
Among the visitors who attend-
ed singing lsst night were Misses
Josie Rose of Hunt county, Cora
Cantrell, Susie Mounger, of Red
TIB.
Tib, Texas, March 10.—Mrs.
Hugh Parkhtll burned to death at
her homo last week.
There was a debating society
organized at Richards school
house last Friday night with S<
Walkup, chairman and W. W.
Maddox, secretary and treasurer.
It will meet every Friday night.
W. ,T. McAfee of Trenton spent
Saturday and Sunday with his sis-
ter, mis. W alkup.
C. II. Pate has been quite low
with appendicitis but is improv-
ing.
Miss Nora Richards has been
on tho sick list for several days.
Tho farmers are up with their
work and corn planting is in full
blast.
Wheat is looking bad.
Goo Goo.
LITTLE GRKKK.
Little Creek, March 11.—The
March wind brings glad tidings to
us from all over old Collin. The
little town of Millwood can afford
three men against liquor where
there is one for it, while we are
writing these few dots we suppose
the good men of Nevada are de-
stroying the malt tonic joint in
their little town.
Miss Carrie Reynolds is very
sick at this writing.
Grandma Harris is visiting her
son Jim Harris near Nevada.
Miss Mima Watkins was the
guostof the writer Saturday night.
Drew Brown who has been at-
tending school at Sherman has
returrod home.
Paul Berry and wife visited
Will Watkius and wifo Sunday;
Tony McDonald of near Mo-
Kinney is in our vicinity buying
cattle.
Little Bess.
Another Arrest.
NEW GOODS
ARRIVING.
Our new Spring Dress Goods
are arriving daily. Our line of f|
spring and summer dress goods
will be by far the nicest we have
ever carried. Don't forget our
Millinery is as cheap and good
as the best. Respectfully,
HAMMOND & SNEED'S
FAIR.
Southeast Cor. Sq;
McKinney, Tex
m mmm#* torn foaa fcan a m
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U Ai
Bill Graves (colored) was ar-
rested and Jailed by Marshal Todd
Warden Tuesday at his home
near west edge of town on a
charge of being implicated in the
robbery of Bud Gidneys store.
MILLINERY..
I have on display the
best and cheapest stock
of Millinery that has ev-
er been brought to Mc-
Kinney. A1 we ask is
an inspection of OUR
GOODS and we are sure
we can please you.
RESPECTFULLY,
Mrs. W. E. Marshall,
Over White Dry Goods Co.
CHANGE IN BUSINESS.
James H. Forbes has bought
out T. J. Melton's grocery busi-
ness and will conduct the business
at the same stand in the Johnson
block. Mr. Forbes has been a
resident of McKinney for a num-
ber of years,and is an experienced
grocery man, having been in that
business all the while up to Jan.
1st. Wo bespeak for him success
in his business.
ROOFING,
Guttering and Repairing done.
Also manufactures one of the
WMttefs on the market for
$1.00. Write for circular.
O. LEDDY,
4-1 McKinney, Texas.
J- H. Oronduff a valued Me-
lissa reader, hands us cash on
subscription,
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Thompson, F. C. The Democrat. (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 13, 1902, newspaper, March 13, 1902; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth192111/m1/3/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.