SALTY NEWS
From the GRAND SALINE SUN
Extracted by: Patsy VinsonTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1908(note: first of reel) Smith - Rhodes
On December - Prof. Jim Smith of near Canton and Miss Maggie Rhodes of this place were joined in wedlock by D. D. Richardson. Both the contracting parties are popular teachers of our county and have many friends.
The Sun joins their many friends in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous wedded life.
Thursday, December 2, 1908...........Advertisement (I thought everyone might enjoy this.)
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IN THE YEAR 1908
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We expect to sell good first-class merchandise cheaper than any merchant in Van Zandt County–We aim to give the trade better bargains and more of them than ever has been pulled off in Grand Saline.
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Keep Your Eyes On This Space for the Entire Year
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Every week you will find many good things that you want. If you intend buying a suit of clothes figure with us as we are absolutely going to close out our clothing
department. So if you are in need of some clothes at absolutely cost come to see us.
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Wishing all a prosperous year of 1908
Your Friends
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The Leading Dry Goods People.
Grand Saline, Texas
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J . T. Hatton Dead
On December 23 at 5 o'clock a.m. the death Angel visited our town and called from our midst J. T. Hatton, one of Van Zandt's oldest settlers and Grand Saline's most honorable and best citizens. He was well known in the county and known to be honest and upright in all his dealings. He was 66 years old, served in the 10th Texas regiment of the confederate army and leaves besides his aged mother five children one brother and three sisters, a host of friends, to mourn his departure. The remains were laid to rest in Creagleville cemetery on Dec. 24.THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1908 (#21)
Local and General
J. D. Roberson went to Dallas Sunday.T. S. McGrain has returned from a triy(sp) to Kansas City.
Jeff Tucker of Tyler visited his brother S. J. Tucker Monday.
Walter Jarvis spent Sunday in Terrell.
O. A. Tunnell of Jacksonville was here Monday.
Homer Cofer was in town yesterday.
J. A. Edwaads(sp) and W. D. Sides made a trip to Swmpoodle Sunday.
Don't fail to attend the truck growers' meeting Saturday.
A small patch of peanuts is a paying crop.
E. W. Riley and wife of Wills Point spent Sunday in Grand Saline.
Mrs. B. F. Starnes and children of Edgewood visited Due Millsaps and family this week.
T. Milsaps of Edgewood who has been visiting his son Due, here has turned home.
Henry Taylor has sold his restaurant business to B. Brazzell of Elmo.
J. Sam Everett and wife and Miss Ruby McBride spent Sunday in Mineola.
Henry Taylor and wife left yesterday for Deberry, Texas to visit relatives.
Mrs. W. W. Grooms and children of Wills Point are visiting relatives here.
W. D. Weiler of Big Sandy visited W. L. Snow and family last week.
Harry Clifford has gone to Longview where, he has a position as fireman on T. & P.
Mrs. Fred Gibson who has been visiting W. W. Gibson and family returned to her home at Atlanta, Texas, Tuesday.
Chas. Gottlich of Wills Point spent Saturday night and Sunday in Grand Saline with his son, Walter.
O. O. King has purchased the small office building of the Lone Star Salt Co., and is moving it to a vacant lot north of the Methodist Church.
J. A. Germany and wife, D. E. Walshe and wife and A. Wilderspin and wife attended a meeting of the Masonic fraternity at Wills Point Monday night.
W. A. Clark is keeping up with these progressive times and has rearranged his tailor shop and has a very beautiful office and reception room.
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The Death Angel visited the home of T. H. Bennett, living at the section house west of town, Monday night and took their little son, Grady. The remains were laid to rest in Creagleville cemetery Tuesday.THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1908 (V22)
Ben Wheeler DotsBen Wheeler, Tex., Jan 27, 08.
The two year old baby of Dr. Castleberry died last week of pneumonia.Claud George visited his mother at Minden, Texas, last week.
Mr. Claud Cox and Miss Lottie Alexander were married at the home of the brides parents yesterday.
The young folks had an enjoyable singing at Bob Hendon's Saturday night.
In a difficulty here yesterday between Henry Rector and Grover Wood, the former was badly cut by the latter, but is thought that Rector will recover as he is resting verr(sp) well today.
T. J. Cates had business in Tyler last week.
A. J. Humphreys went to Dallas last week.
Francis Dike and wife of Davidson are visiting Mr and Mr. Gulledge.
Nearly all of the farmers are breaking their land and doing other work preparatery(sp) to making a crop.
Several here will put out some 2 or 3 acres in potatoes here for the market.
Mrs. Roy Humphreys of Martin's Mill visited here last week.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1908(V23)
Died
On last Saturday afternoon one of Van Zandts best citizens W. G. Payne died of pneumonia.
It has been reported that he had small pox and had been up several days when he was taken with pneumonia from which he died and was buried at Corrinth Cemetery Sunday with Masonic honors. An adopted child of his died on Monday and it is reported that the wife is dangerously ill.
Several Masons and others from here attended the funeral.
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Council ProceedingsCouncil met in regular session Tuesday night with Mayor Meeks, F. H. Martin, C. A. Gladden and Jesse Carrell present.
After the reading and adoption of minutes of last meeting the following accounts were allowed:
R. L. Zuber, water Sup., 50.00
J. O. Roberson, Marshall 40.00
R. W. Dowell, wood, 60.00
Davis White, wood, 9.00
J. C. Snow, street work, 3.00
Covington & Pearson 25.00
Sun, printing, 2.50
Electric Light Plant 17.00
No further business, council adjourned______________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1908 (#24)
Man Found Dead in River Bottom
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Saw Mill Man Found Dead Near Clark Lake Disappeared Sunday Found Friday
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On Sunday morning February 2 Pat Stonecypher, who owned and operated a saw mill with Joe Tuck near Clark's Lake about 6 miles northwest of town, left the house where he was boarding with his partner Joe Tuck.
Tuck returned in a short time and stated that Stonecypher had gone to a lake near by to meet some parties who were fishing.
He never returned but nothing was thought of his absence for the first day or so till Tuck inquired of some of the hands at the mill and stated that he had left on Sunday.
On Thursday inquiries were made and his brother phoned to at Greenville where it was thought he might have gone but no word was received and search parties were sent out which resulted in the finding of the dead body in the river bottom about half mile from the mill on Friday morning.
The indications are that he was walking along when some one shot him, the ball striking in the back of the head and that he fell, dying instantly.
Pat was a man of about 40 years old, very large and robust and if he had an enemy no one knew it.
He was always jovial and good natured and had many friends and his untimely taking off is deplored by all.
The remains were laid to rest Sunday morning February 9, in Woodside Cemetery, Rev. R. W. Dowell conducting the funeral services.
Joe Tuck the man with whom Stonecypher was boarding, and Harry Sanders a young man, either Mexican or Indian, who had been working at the mill but was discharged on Saturday before the killing, were placed under arrest on suspicion._________ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1908 (#24)
SCHOOL HOUSE IS DESTROYED BY WIND.
At an early hour last Friday morning the heavy wind destroyed the Cedar Grove school house, wrecking it to an extent that it is considered a total loss. Some people are of the opinion that a small cyclone must have passed over the house since the manner in which it was torn up indicates such rather than a straight wind. The building was a good one and was only built a year or two ago. Fortunately there was a $1000 tornado insurance on it and it will aid the community in putting their building back in good shape.
__________ The next article is a bit of humor written by a Grand Saline Wife which we thought you might enjoy reading.
A MAN FOR SALE
Bargain for Some Grand Saline Girl
__________For Sale or Exchange - - A man. He is 30 years old, stands 6 feet 6 inches in his socks( when he is straight) and tips the scale at 320 pounds. He traces his descendants back through a long line of old timers, the kind that kept the bottle sitting on the fireboard with its contents free to all. Parentage was good, I am sure, for in reference to his father he always spoke of him as the governor, and his mother! ah, she must have been a wonderful cook and he persists in always reminding me of it, more particularly when I have tried so hard to prepare something I thought he might enjoy eating. He claims the distinction of being the finest judge of whiskey, women, and horses, and his frequent drunken and bedraggled condition assures me that he is. He is very little trouble, (physically) to manage as he is rarely ever at home except at meal time, and a few hours in the latter part of the night, and I have trained him to make no noise when he comes in, you know.
It took about three million years of heart breaking grief, to learn how to manage him, but I succeeded and now he is as docile as a lamb. He used to have as much gall as a West Texas land booster, but I have taken a good deal of that out of him, and now women that were afraid to walk on the same side of the street with him three years ago, pass him by as they would any other ordinary animal for they have learned to know he is little if any better.
There is a fortune in him - - fact is, there are two, because besides the big store and lot of land his governor gave him when we married, I had $30,000 and don't know where else it has gone except in him. He says he is going to reform, and I am sure he must be thinking very strongly of it for he has taken the Keeley cure three times, attempted suicide twice and has had snakes in his boots for a week at a time, and has escaped it all. So what else is there for him to do?
He has strong resolutions, but they liquify, and I am sure if he could be put through a certain course of training they would get solid, but too much can't be expected of one trainer.
He is in good shape, purely corn fed and watered, and is as handsome as a Durham bull.
No doubt you will wonder why I wish to dispose of such an animal. Well it has been a struggle to think I could get along with or without him, but these panicy times have taught people the necessity of doing their own washing and my income has been cut down about half as a result, and so I have decided to get rid of all the surplus stock on the place, which consists of him and a bull dog. The two go together, and at the same price. I had rather have the money of course, but if some old maid has a second hand washing machine she would like to dispose of and would like to get a man, am sure we can make a bargain. Write me in care of this paper, and I will get it, for he comes down every two or three days and brings his washing.
I am, very truly,
His Wife.
P.S. - - I don't mean the editor's wife.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908 (#26)
Announcements.The following announcements are made subject to the will of the people as it may be expressed in the primaries of the Democratic party.
For Representative.
Jno. T. Curry
For Flotorial Representative.
C. E. Gilmore
For County Judge.
L. Davidson
For Sheriff.
D. L. Riley
J. W. Gentry
For County Clerk.
R. O. Hooks
G. D. Staton
J. T. Beard
Chas L. Hubbard
C. W. Ashworth
L. U.(Squitley) Castleberry
For District Clerk.
A J. Brooks
H. J. Craft
For County Superintendent.
H. P. DavisFor County Treasurer.
Chas H. Riddle
For County Attorney.
For Tax Assessor.
F. M. Simpson
E. P. Sides
For Tax Collector.
D. S. McPhail
For Commissioner Precinct No. 1
R. L. Martin
J. W. Hubbard
For Justice of Peace, Pr'ct No. 4
T. A. McLain
E. E. Brooks
Fpr(sp) Constable Pre't No. 4
I. V. Morris
Tom C. Mallard
O. O. King
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KILLED AT PALESTINE
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BEN SLOAN FORMER GRAND SALINE BOY KILLED BY
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ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
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OF SHOT GUN IN THE HANDS OF A FRIEND
Palestine, Texas, Feb. 23 – (Special) At Salt City, near Palestine this afternoon, Ben Sloan, a single man about 19 years of age, was shot and killed by the accidental discharge of a shotgun. Sloan, N. B. Norton and two others were in a room together in conversation. Norton picked up a shotgun that stood in the room and in some manner it was accidently discharged, the load taking effect in Sloan, killing him instantly. Mr. Norton is prostrated with grief because of the accident. They were employes of the salt mines at Salt City and were intimate friends.
The remains of young Sloan will be shipped to Grand Saline for interment.
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Ben Sloan was raised here being the son of Mrs. T. J. Marsden, now living in Dallas and brother to John Sloan who works at T and P depot, The remains arrived here Monday morning and was intered in Creagleville Cemetery.
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Death of Mrs. Mary WhiteMrs. Mary White, wife of E. M. White of Myrtle Springs, died Tuesday morning Feb. 18th, and was buried at Myrtle Springs cemetery Wednesday, Rev. R. M. Wilson conducting the burial services.
Mrs. White had been ill several days prior to her death. She was 73 years of age and had spent some 40 years of her life in Van Zandt. Mrs. White was a good Christian woman and belonged to that sturdy type of womanhood who, as pioneers, braved the hardships and privations of early days in this country. The editor of the Chronicle has known her all his life and learned of her death with sorrow. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to Mr. White and other relatives in their bereavement. –Wills Point Chronicle.
Aunt Mary as we all know her, lived for many years near Grand Saline being the widow of Hute Morris and was married to Mr. White a little more than two years ago. She had many friends here who regret to here of her death.
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Padgett Rucker.Horace Padgett and Miss Eula Rucker were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J. H. Cole near Sand Flatt, on last Sunday afternoon, Rev. Francis Wells of Dallas officiating. This is a very popular young couple of that community, each having been reared there and the Sun joins their many friends in wishing them much success and happiness in their voyage through life.
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Canton, Route 4, March 16, 1908.
Health of community good.
Farm work progressing nicely.
Pretty weather for past few days.
While out cutting wood last Wednesday afternoon Geo Hardegree accidentally cut his foot very bad with an ax. It will be some time before he can walk.
Miss Annie Wood of Colfax community accompanied by Miss Ettie Rusk at this place visited the family of Mrs. S. O. Terry Tuesday night.
W. T. Fortune and family visited his daughter Mrs. Effie Brandon of Gibson community Sunday.
D. W. Hardegree and family visited his sister Mrs. Tom Rusk of Colfax Sunday.
S. O. Terry visited his daughter Mrs. W. A. Ashley of Rast Thursday night.
T. J. Vaughn and family visited W. H. Brandon and wife Sunday.
Loy Terry and Bud Chuimens(sp) attended singing at Van yesterday.
Mr. J. T. Harville has just completed his new yard fence which helps to beautify the looks of his place.
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Providence, Tex., March 17, 08.
Preaching and singing Sunday was excellent. Quite a number of visitors from adjacent communities attended singing.
Several of our young people attended the wedding of Horace Padgett and Miss Eula Rucker at Sand Flat Sunday afternoon.
Miss Maggie Allen, who has been visiting at Dallas and Rockwall for several weeks returned home Saturday accompanied by her little niece Hettye Huff.
Miss Eula Hunt returned home Saturday after a two months visit. Her sister Mrs. Bartlett came with her.
Carbon Jones of Grand Saline Sundayed at Providence.
The young people enjoyed a singing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shorts Sunday night.
The school at this place closed Friday. There being a great shortage of money which took the teachers as well as the people by surprise.
John Melton and wife left yesterday for Miss., where they will make their future home.
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Pruitt, Texas, March 16, 1908.
Health is improving rapidly.
Farmers are busy planting corn this nice growing weather.
The school at this place is progressing nicely.
Sunday school every Sunday at 9 o'clock and preaching at 11.
G. W. Ashworth was shaking hands with friends here last week.
T. R. Freeman marketed two hundred and 29 dozen eggs at Grand Saline last week.
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County Seat Newsletter
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Interesting Items from Capital of Van Zandt–A Week's News Tersely Told
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Canton.
Canton, Tex., March 17, 1908.
County Court closed last Thursday for the term. Following cases were disposed of during last two days.
State vs. Tom Watts unlawfully, running Locamotive, not guiltyState vs. N. B. Ross carrying pistol, County Attorney leave to Nolle Pros.
Terrell Cotton Oil Co., vs J. C. Adams Dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
A. A. Harrod, vs T. & P. railroad, verdict for plaintiff $100.
W. G. Williams vs. D. D. Richardson, verdict for defendent.
Mrs. M. E. Boskins vs. Rose Dry goods Co., judgment by agreement.
(J. A. Germany special judge by appointment.)
Joe Tuck etal vs. Jno Gipson etal dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
District with Judge Simpson on bench met Monday.
The editor being present synopsis of charge to "Grand Jury" will be found elsewhere.M. M. Beckworth vs. T & P. rail road is on trial.
State vs. Roe Warren (Rape) set for April 2.
Humphrey vs. Ammons Monday 23rd.
W. W. Slater vs. T. S. L. Ry. Friday 20th.Lane vs. Kellam continued,
Kennedy vs. Kennedy continued.
J. O. Roberson vs. Southern Salt Co., dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
T. S. L. Ry vs. Lone Star Salt Co., continued
B. W. Bruce vs. T. & P. railroad moved to Federal court on motion of defendant.
The docket for this term
13 New divorce cases,
19 Non Jury "
11 Jury "
49 Appearance "Commissioners Court met yesterday. Some extra accounts were allowed and are now at work on Treasurers account with Depositary.
W. F. Proctor state agent U. S. Department of Agriculture addressed a small crowd of farmers and townsmen at court house last Wednesday.
With M. H. Vandiver in charge an effort is being made to establish some experiment farms in this section.
J. D. Gordon a rather popular character died at John Bass one mile east of town Sunday. Mr. Gordon, as far as could be found out had no relatives in Texas. He held papers for large tracts of land in Texas, and is supposed to be worth several thousand dollars. He has been making Mr. Bass, his home at intervals for several years but Bass says it was next to impossible to get any information regarding his relatives or business. Gordon was buried here yesterday.
Geo. Tarpley of east town died last night.
Misses Allie Tull and Alice Towles who have been visiting in Grand Saline returned home last week.
D. S. McPhail and family spent Sunday in Wills Point, W. B. Rodgers and wife returning with them for a few days visit in Capital city.
Missionary Board of Baptist Association met here yesterday and released Rev. W. L. Grammar to accept care of church at Grand Saline.
Marriage License
Horace Padgett to Miss Eula Rucker.
Walter E. Cockerell to Miss Edna E. Teel
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1908 (#30)
Good Woman GoneAunt Martha Kuykendall, wife of E. R. Kuykendall, died on Wednesday of last week in Beaumont of heart failure.
Mr. and Mrs. Kuykendall had been in Beaumont some few months with their daughter, Mrs. V. A. Collins and Aunt Martha had been suffering with an attack of lagrippe but was up and had stated on the morning of her death that she was feeling well, but after being up for some time went to her room and lay down across the bed to rest. Uncle ‘Lige was by her bedside and talked with her for some time and then picked up a book and began to read. In a few moments he noticed her head roll from the pillow when he went to her and found that she had expired without a struggle.
The remains, accompanied by her husband and daughter was brought here Thursday on the Cannon Ball and interred in the Woodside cemetery Thursday afternoon.
The funeral services were attended by a large crowd of friends and relatives.
The Sun sympathizes with the bereaved relatives in their sad hour of bereavement.
_______Here is a poem written by unknown found in the Grand Saline Sun for March 26, 1908.
Is Marriage A Failure."A bachelor, old and cranky,
was sitting alone in his room.
His toes with the gout were aching,
And his face o'erspread with gloom.No little one's shouts disturbed him.
From noises the house was free,
In fact, from the attic to the cellar
Was as quiet as quiet could be.No medical aid was lacking;
The servants answered his ring,
Respectfully heard his orders,
And supplied him with everything.Still there was something wanting.
Something he couldn't command;
The kindly words of comparison,
The touch of a gentle hand.And he said as his brow grew darker
And he rang for the hireling nurse,
"Well, marriage may be a failure,
But this is a blamed sight worse."________ Van News
The Grand Saline SunVan, Tex. March 23, 1908
The health of Van community is improving and the people are taking on new smiles all the time, as everything points toward an early spring and a prosperous year generally for farming.
The little blow up from the north last Thursday delayed planting somewhat, but as soon as old Sol shows his face plainly and the temperature rises up toward summer heat again planting will be resumed. Most people are nearly through planting corn and cane.
W. E. Morris, John Neil and P. E. Neil had business in the Salt City last Thursday.
E. R. R. A. and A. G. Tunnell with their families visited in Grand Saline Saturday and Sunday.
Bon Tnunell(sp), who has been attending Draughon's Business College at Tyler has returned home for a short vacation.
Miss Lavoda Howell has been visiting at Tyler a few days.
W. B. and A. G. Tunnell attended the Masonic lodge at Grand Saline Saturday night.
Some of our boys attended singing at Village Creek Sunday, of course they had a good time if good singing was what they were hunting.
Rev. Cas George preached at Van Sunday, but owing to the threatening weather very few people were out to hear him.
School will close next Friday.
N. S. Maxfield and wife and Jacy Maxfield had business at Canton last Thursday.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1908 (#32)
Sand Flat LocalsA nice little rain Saturday night put new life into the crops and the farmers are hustling this week to keep ahead of general green.
H. C. Fite and family visited his sister, Mrs. John Pritchett, at Kemp last week.
Dave Reeves of New Mexico is visiting relatives and friends here and at Van this week. Mr. Reeves expects to carry a car of cattle back with him.
T. A. Cole and family of Canton visited his father, J. H. Cole of this place Friday and Saturday. These two families tried the fish at Lewis lake and report a nice time and plenty of fish.
Misses Willie and Alice Fulton, Pernie Shirley, Mary Abram, and Lillie Brooks were shopping in Grand Saline Saturday.
G. G. Taylor went to Texarkana last week where he placed the little children of Fred Taylor and wife, deceased in the orphans home. We understand this is a new Baptist Institution at that place and that they are nicely fitted up to train and educate the children placed in their care.
Miss Della Shirley is at home again from Silver Lake where she has been teaching a class in vocal music.
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MARRIAGE LICENSE
J. L. Shipp to Miss Pearl Tipton
One with request not to publish.
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UNKNOWN MAN'S BODY FOUND ________
Silver Lake and vicinity Aroused Over Discovery of Body Found in Dry Creek.
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Thursday afternoon officers from here were called to Silver Lake to hold an inquest over the body of a man found in Dry Creek, about one mile from Silverlake. Justice of the Peace T. A. McLain and others went to the scene and viewed the remains and reported that the dead man was white, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, weight about 140 pounds. Decomposition had set in so it was impossible to give full description, but from best evidence they think he was of light or sandy complexion, and seemed to be very well dressed. Trousers looked to be blue serge, has on pair new No. 7 Walkover shoes, laced with leather strings, in his pockets were found purse containing $1.75, a small white-handled knife with two-blades, lady's chain and round brooch and red striped silk handkerchief.
Every part of the body exposed to the air or not covered with clothing was decomposed and the bones held in contact only by the ligaments.
It was impossible to tell whether foul play had been used, but no bones were found broken. Two of upper front teeth were missing, but it is possible they were lost in taking the body from the creek.
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Since the finding of the body people of the community have called to mind a little incident which occured not far from where the body was found in December last and which may lead to some discovery.
At the time stated, a young man known as an Indian was visiting in the community and came to a neighbor's house near where the body was found and showed some cuts on his arm and clothes cut in other places on his body and stated that he had killed a man in the bottom near this place. He was very much excited and stated that he knew that he had killed the party and had them to take lanterns, it being about night when he met the party, and go investigate. The search was made but no man was found and as nothing was ever again heard of the man all had forgotten the incident.
This seems to have happened only a few hundred yards from where the body was found and as the "Indian" stated that the party seemed to be drunk and ran on to him with a knife and that he only saved his own life by knocking him down with a billet of wood and as he thought killed him, it is thought by some that before the search party arrived the man that was supposed to be dead, had come to him-self and had gone to where the body was found and attempted to cross the creek on the log which was over the creek at this place and that he fell into the creek and was drown.
It is strange that there is no one missing from that community and the identity of the man may never be known.
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During the last two weeks we have learned of four families who tried the West, returning to the Free State and settling near Grand Saline. Each one stated that he is thoroughly convinced that Van Zandt is the best county in the State and that forever hereafter they will claim it as their homes.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1908 (#35)
After the Storm.On last Thursday night the hail and wind storm that passed over this section was about the worst known to strike here. Reports came Friday from farmers follows:
W. S. Pierce, our tomato grower, reports his crop almost entirely destroyed.
A. M. Farrer, living at Sand Flat five miles sautheast(sp) of town said the hail didn't hurt his crop but that the wind had blown all the timber down on his place and whipped his tomatoes over the rowes till they looked very bad. Said his vines had large tomatoes on them before the wind.
Ike Turner said the hail destryed (sp) all crops on his place south of towr(sp) and that the peaches blowd(sp) from the trees cut their way through his oat field.
He found one of his milch cows in his oat field which was enclosed with a nine wire fence and could find no way that she got into the field except that she was blown over the fence. Said the hail bursted an inch plank on his storm house which he was in.
Jeff Eason, living south of town stated that hail destroyed all the crops on his place and his wagon was blown up a steep incline through a wire fence.
W. D. Harley, two miles east of town, reports his house blown off the foundation and no sign of a crop left by the hail.
G. A. Reeves of Colfax was in town and stated that the rain at his place was almost a flood, but no damage from wind and hail.
H. W. Hudgins, one mile west of town reports no damage by hail or wind.
M. J. Melton, six miles south of town reports some hail and wind but very little damage.
G. G. Tayloy of Sand Flat said that the wind was worse with them and that it destroyed a large amount of timber, blew down all the barns and out houses for T. H. Gipson, and the total destruction of all crops from J. H. Cole's to town, olso(sp) that several out houses, cribs and barns were damaged.
Mrs. J. C. Small brought to the Sun office Saturday a branch broken from a peach tree which showed the results of the hail on their place as it was completely stripped and all the bark knocked from it. The peaches were beatten from the trees and none of them left whole.
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Interesting Items From Capital of Van Zandt – A Week's News Tersely Told
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CantonCanton, Tex., April 28, – Hon. C. M. Kay addressed a small audience Friday in interest of Bailey.
Saturday afternoon Jno. L. Brooks of Wills Point and C. L. Stanford of this City entertained a good crowd at Court House, in joint discussion on Baileyism. Both sides gained the victory, so say those present.
Canton public school closed Friday with a splendid entertainment at night that was greatly enjoyed.
Prof. E. Core and Miss Bryan have a good private school, with a large number of boarding pupils preparing to teach. The following entered Monday: Misses Mattie Hardegree, Colfax; Alice Turner, Scott; Florence Melton and Virgie Ownes, of near Stone Point; and Abbie High, Mabank.
Messrs. H. C. Stegall, Ben Wheeler; M. M. McLemore, Pisgah; B. E. Youngblood, Edom; Marvin Fuller, and Oscar Wyatt just east of Town.
Presiding Elder Morris preached here Sunday night, being on his way from Quarterly Conference at Wesley's Chappel.
J. P. Valentine and wife attended Quarterly Conference Sunday.
Romie Matthis is remodeling our meat market, putting a new front on building, and fixing an up-to-date place to keep meat and ice.
The storm Thursday night, blew a number of trees down and completely destroyed a large shed at Andrews gin. The cyclone insurance agents were busy next day writing insurance and contracts for storm houses is a topic contesting the streets gossip with Baileyism.
A penitentiary transfer officer came last week for Jno. Wheat and Monroe Warren both colored with term each of two years in pen.
Deputy Kellis took Gid Lunceford to asylum at Terrell, last week.
Our jail has only two occupants at present.
Dr. H. C. Risner of Tyler is to deliver his address "Shooting an Owl, or The Coming Man" at Baptist Church to night under Auspices of Societies of Methodist and Baptist churches. Dr. Risner comes highly recommended.
Miss Alice Tull who has been visiting her sister in Greenville has returned home bringing her sister's child that has been sick so long with her.
Miss Allice Otis who was here from Edgewood returned home Sunday.
Dr. B. B. Brandon, wife and Miss Ruth Thomas of Edgewood are visiting C. H. Riddle and family.
Miss Lydia McWilliams has returned home after visiting relatives and friends here.
________MARRIAGE LICENSE A. A. Johnson to Miss Clara Miracle.
Germain C. Adrian to Miss Etta L. Brewer.
Brock Carpenter to Miss Josie Lynch.
Frank B. Nash to Susie Taylor.
________Browning Pick-Ups Browning, Tex., April 25–
R. F. Wilson and wife were in Grand Saline Monday and spent Monday night with S. V. Wilson of Sand Flat.
Browning school closed last Wednesday. We have had a good school for the last six months and both teacher and pupils will enjoy a vacation and rest.
There was a most enjoyable party at H. F. Bobbitt's last Wednesday night. The time passed quickly with music and games to amuse the guests. Bob Ballard entertained the young folks last night.
Miss Addie Berry who has been staying with her sister, Mrs. C. H. Blackwell and attending school here, returned to her home at Ben Wheeler to day.
H. C. Fite and family of Sand Flat spent last Tueseay(sp) night at the home of R. F. Wilson.
Ed Clark of Mount Sylvan visited his cousin, Alex Norton, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stanger and Willy James of Union Grove attended the party at Mr. Bobbitt's Wednesday night.
________THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1908 (#38 ) VAN NEWS Van, Texas, May 11th, 1908.
There has been quite a change in the looks of crops, the past week the farmers have got their crops in very good growing shape, but the corn has a yellow color and cotton looks sorry yet from the cold weather, but if the weather continues warm things will change more in the next ten days than they have in the past ten.
Mrs. Head has returned from her visit at Jacksonville.
Dr. Head's father and family are visiting the Dr. and family this week.
Messrs. Jacy Maxfield and Bon Tunnell of Van attended singing at Sand Flat Sunday afternoon.
The graveyard decoration at Union Chappell last Friday was well attended and every one had a nice time. The graves were nicely decorated where flowers could be obtained.
The time of decoration was changed to the last Friday in April in order that flowers may be more plentiful. Every one should remember this and get ready for decoration the last Friday in April 1909.
Rev. P. R. White preached at Union Chappell at 11 o'clock at the graveyard.
(This communication was mailed at Garden Valley Monday, 11 and received here Saturday 16th too late for publication on 14th.)
________THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1908 (#40) Old Citizen Gone
Uncle Jesse Rhodes, father of Prof. J. N. Rhodes of our town, who for years has lived near Pruitt but was at Tulsa, Okla., for his health, died Tuesday evening May 26, at 7 o'clock. His son, Dr. R. L. Rhodes, was with him and started for Grand Saline Wednesday morning, May, 27, with the remains but was water bound and had to turn back and go into the northern part of Arkansas and come by Texarkana, delaying the arrival here till Saturday afternoon.
The remains were intered at Sand Flat cemetery Sunday morning by the Masonic fraternity.
Mr. Rhodes was born in Mississippi and moved to Texas in 1869 being 62 years old at his death.
________Rural Carriers Meet The rural letter carriers of Van Zandt County met at Canton Saturdsy(sp), May 30, and after the regular business of the Association was transacted, officers for the following year were elected as follows: D. B. Carter of Grand Saline, president; S. H. Ernest of Canton, vice-president; C. C. Hargroves of Wills Point, secretary.
The following were selected as delegates to the state convention: W. D. Perryman, B. A. Mitchell, M. M. Ellis, and L. L. Whitten; alternates Frank Williams, S. H. Ernest, T. J. Cox and Ed Howell.
Grand Saline selected as the next place of meeting, to be held on July the 4th, next.
All report a most enjoyable and lively time.
C. C. Hargroves,
Secretary.
________THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1908 (#41) Daniel McPhail
The sad news of the death of Daniel McPhail of Colfax, which occured on last Thursday night was received here this week.
Uncle Daniel, as he was usualy(sp) called, was born in Cumberland county North Carolina Jan. 9, 1826, was married in Jackson, Miss., to Miss Isabella Geddie Nov. 19, 1851. He came to Texas in 1853, and in 1854, settled on the place near Colfax, where he died.
He had been a consistant member of the Presbyterian church for a period of more than sixty years. No bronze or marble shafts, no splendor of ancient or modern tombs and no play of immortal genius can adorn the memory of such manly men. Their lives, their deeds, their influence, living or dead are the monuments that will keep their names burning in the homes and hearts of kindred and brethren, while the flying moments are dimming with their dust and rust the inscription upon the brightest obelisk in the cemetery, while the silence of death wraps and chills us at this moment, memories, sweet and precious, come crowding in.
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Team Runs Away – W. C. Roberts Badly Hurt
Saturday afternoon Joe Huff, who lives near town, came to the city driving a team of wild mules. He had been in the north part of town, and when turning down Main street the team became frightened and started to run. As they passed the National bank Joe was thrown from the wagon.
The team continued at breakneck speed down the street, hitting Uncle Conner Roberts, of Providence, who was crossing the street, breaking both of his legs. Mr. Roberts is a cripple on crutches, and consequently could not get out of the way.
The runaway continued only a short distance further when it ran into the team of Mr. Jase Clowers, striking one of the horses with tongue and running it into him up to the breast yoke and breaking two ribs.
Mr. Roberts had come to town with his daughter, Miss Louie, who had just taken the train to visit her sister at Little Rock when the sad accident occurred. She was intercepted by wire at Marshall and returned by next train.
Mr. Roberts is old and afflicted with rheumatism, and could only get around on crutches very slowly at best. Thus it is feared the breaking of his right thigh and left leg below the knee is of a most serious nature, and his recovery is doubtful.
________MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED
W. H. Ranken to Etta Kindman
W. H. Pierce to Mrs. M. Chancy
W. E. Lamb to Susie Hamilton
G. T. Richman to Sallie Thompson.
BIRTHS
Mrs. E. Hibbard, Wills Point, a daughter
Mrs. O. L. Fink, Wills Point, a son
Mrs. Jesse Nugent, a daughter, Edgewood.
Mrs. C. H. Baldwin, Mrs. E. E. Parker, Mrs. E. E. Preston, and Mrs. J. M. Starns, each a son.
Small –
Mrs. W. T. Smith and Mrs. W. Edgar, each a son.
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