WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
OCT. 18, 1888

We regret to learn that Mr. Polie (sp?) Tull, who was at school at Waco, died of congestion last week. His remains were brought home for interment. We tender our sympathy to the afflicted parents and relatives.

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WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Nov 1, 1888

STONE POINT, –Oct. 15, ‘88

 

EDITOR CHRONICLE: — Cotton picking is the order of the times.

Health is improving.

Mrs. F. A. Weedin died of congestion on the 9th, leaving a husband and large family to mourn her loss.

Mrs. Mattie Thurman died at Prairieville of black jaundice on the 9th ult.

Rain is much needed.

Stock water is getting scarce.

Wheat sowing will soon begin.

Success to the Chronicle.
A DEMOCRAT
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WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Nov . 8, 1888

A Sad Killing

News comes that two brothers named Powell aged eight and thirteen years got into a difficulty last Sunday while their parents were away from home and the elder shot the younger killing him instantly. They lived near Walton.

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Obituary

W. T. Henderson died Oct. 27th 1888, and was buried with Masonic honors by the Cedar Grove Lodge No. 308 assisted by members of Elmo and Trestle Board Lodges, after which the following resolutions were adopted by the Lodge.

Resolved, that in the death of Brother W. T. Henderson, Masonry loses one of its most devoted votaries, the community a good citizen and his family an affectionate brother.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent Deer Creek Lodge No. 510 of which he was a member.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Wills Point Chronicle for publication and that a copy be spread on the minutes of the Lodge.

W. P. Gibbard,
G. H. Neill
W. T. Strain
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Died – Of slow fever, 3 miles north of Wills Point, Oct. 20th ‘88, Franklin L., son of R. A. and T. A. Robertson, in the 11 year of his age. He was buried the day following in the City Cemetery.

Dearest Franklin thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we deeply mourn,
Yet again we hope to meet you,
When the storm of life is o'er.
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WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Nov. 22, 1888

A son of Mr. Rotenberry, near Cedar Grove, died last Sunday.

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WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Dec. 5, 1888
Pine Lodge is located at Edom.

RESOLUTIONS

Whereas, in His wisdom the Grandmaster of the universe, on Nov. 1st, 1888 did call from labor on earth the rest of the finally faithful above, our beloved Bro. J. W. Thames and from his daily walks along life's pilgrimage together with other evidence we have every assurance that he is basking in the refreshments of the grand lodge above.

Therefore, be it resolved that by the death of Bro. Thames, Pine Lodge, No. 203, with the fraternity at large, have lost one of their most fatihful (sp) members and supporters; our county an honest highminded, upright, citizen, and the family a kind and affectionate husband and father.

Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives and that we try to emulate Brother Thames' virtues so as to be worthy and well qualified when we are called.

Resolved that the lodge be draped and the members wear the badge of mourning for thirty days, and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the lodge and that a copy be tendered the wife of our deceaced (sp) Bro. and a copy furnished the Telephone and CHRONICLE with request to publish.

S. W. MURPHEY,
C. R. GRAHAM,
J. H. COLE,
COMMITTEE.
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WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Dec 12, 1888

 

DIED ----Dec. 8th, at 7 o'clock P. M.,in the 77th year of his age, after a lingering illness, D. L. Riley, sr..(sp) commonly known as Uncle Love Riley.

He was one of the oldest citizens of our county, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was the father of Mr. A. W. Riley, of this city. A proper obituary will appear at a proper time.

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Notice.

All parties are hereby forbidden to hunt, with either guns or dogs, upon our premises.

P. C. BURNETT
W. P. BURNETT
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WILLS POINT CHRONICLE
Dec. 20, 1888

BRIGHT STAR CLIPPINGS
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Weather fair.

School increasing.

The blind man's show was a success. An album was voted to the handsomest (sp) lady, and a cane to the holiest man in the house. Miss Jodie Williams was the fortunate girl and Mr. Ben Hardin the unlucky man.

Miss Jodie Williams is now assistant teacher in the school.

Death has visited our community again and taken off Mr. Shackleford. He had just moved here before he died. Our sympathies are with his orphan children.

Rev. Mr. Shin preached here last Sunday.

The new Methodist circuit rider will preach here on the fourth Sunday. Do not know who he will be.
CLIPPER

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