WILLS POINT CHRONICLE, MAY 2, 1907
Extracted by: Patsy Vinson

 

PERSONAL: There has been two deaths among the colored population of
this town the last few days, both being infants.

Miss Nadine Grinnan of Terrell and Miss Caroline James of
Montelova New Mexico are guests of Miss Irma Bruce for several
days.

Miss Lillie Pate has concluded her school near Crandall and
returned to Wills Point. She goes this week to Commerce to visit
friends.

Mrs. L. A. Fowler and children of Fort Worth and Miss Maye Boykin
of Greenville are guests of Dr. W. C. Moughon and family this week.

Mrs. W. G. Young and children have returned from an extended trip
visiting relatives and friends in Hill and Johnson counties.

D. K. Allison and wife of Austin have been guests of the former's
sister, Mrs. Weaver, at the home of H. L. Bourland and family. Mr.
and Mrs. Allison left Tuesday afternoon for Dallas to attend the
marriage there yesterday of their son.

Mrs. A. Keller and Miss Selma Rose leave tomorrow for Bremen,
Germany, to visit relatives. They will join a party from Dallas
here, all bound for the same destinations. They will sail from New
York on May 9th and Mrs. Keller expects return to America in Jully(sp)
Miss Rose remaining in the old country for a year.

Dr. T. L. Wynne of Mineral Wells was here Monday night while en
route to east Texas with a friend to purchase lumber. Miss Sybill
Wynne accompanied him here and is visiting relatives. The Doctor
stated that he would be here for the reunion this summer sure. He
was kept busy while here shaking hands with old friends.

We are very sorry to make known the fact that little Lillian
Fields, has again succumbed to fever, and is not doing nearly as
well as she did for some weeks after being brought home from
traveling in the interest of her health. She has been in delicate
health now for a long while and it is to be hoped that she may soon
be well again.

WILLS POINT CHRONICLE, MAY 2, 1907
Extracted by: Patsy Vinson

Fred Moore and wife of Texola, Okla., came down Saturday from
Terrell, where they have been some time, and visited J. H. Veasey
and family north of town. Mr. Moore is a son of the late D. Moore
and a brother of Mrs. Veasey. He formerly resided in Van Zandt.
Oklahoma, he says, is flourishing and the people are anxious for
statehood to become effective, one of the burdens of the present
form of government being a tax rate of $4 on the hundred dollars
valuation of property.

Friends of the principal of Ward school No. 2 New Iberia, Louisiana
have received letters from him thanking them for the very efficient
help furnished that place in the person of Miss Lela Williams. He
writes in the very highest terms of Miss Williams, complimenting
her very highly on her methods as applied in the primary
department. This is gratifying news to the friends of Miss Lela
here, but by no means unexpected, as she is also recognized and
valued at her true worth here at home. And we feel sure no praise
bestowed upon her is too high, or in any way unmerited.

MEETING AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Christian church will begin a meeting next Sunday. J. W.
Holsapple of Greenville will preach at 11 a. m. and at 3 and 8 p.
m. each day next week, all ministers and Christian workers are
cordially invited to attend all services and participate in the
meeting. Bro. Holsapple is an able minister whose preaching and
presence will be a blessing to our town. Come and let us have a
great meeting. M. M. Smith, Pastor.

WILLS POINT CHRONICLE, MAY 2, 1907
NEWS FROM COUNTY SEAT
Rain and Wind. . . . Negroes Arrested. Railroad Talk
Canton, Tex. Apr., 29

A severe rain and electrial (sic) storm visited this section Saturday
night about 9 o'clock. While no serious damage was done in Canton,
reports from a section about six miles southwest of town state that
considerable damage was done to growing crops and some few farm
buildings were blown from their foundations or completely wrecked.
During the storm Claud F. Riley's residence was struck by
lightning, doing slight damage to the roof. The bolt after passing
through the roof went into the bath room and set fire to the
carpet, was extinguished before any damage was done.

Three negroes were arrested here this morning and placed in jail
on a charge of vagrancy. They were brought before Justice Teague
this afternoon and placed on trial, but at this hour no verdict has
been renered (sp) in the cases.

 

Dr. H. E. Wallace returned Friday from New Orleans, where he has
been attending a medical college. Saturday was court day here, but
not much was done in the way of courting. All the cases were
continued until next term day. Rev. C. C. Carr filled his regular
appointment here Saturday and Sunday at the Baptist church. A. J.
Humphreys and L. W. Humpheys shipped six or seven loads of produce
from here last week. The produce business is getting to be a very
extensive thing here now. They ship about that much every week,
consisting of chickens, eggs, butter, potatoes, tallow and hides.
Every farmer seems to be striving to raise more poultry and better
poultry. If every farmer would do this there would not be much
"hard times."

Rev. W. A. Couey was called to Oakland cemetary (sp) Saturday to conduct
funeral services for a child of Will Grissetts.

Grover Hayes has taken a position with the Rose Dry goods company,
and is now learning to keep stock, tear calico, and measure goods
to the public, and he says he is well pleased with the work.

Will Woodall came over from Pittsburg last week and accompanied his
family to Pittsburg, which place they will make their future home,
Mr. Woodall being engaged in the marble business there. We regret
to lose this excellent family from Wills Point.

Miss Susie and Ethel Hamilton and Myrtle Strain, Bob Jones, Charley
Piper and Bill Johnson went to Prairieville Friday after Miss Allye
Smith whose school there had closed. The trip was made the occasion
for a very enjoyable fish fry.

Misses Floryce Henderson and Verna Turner are now learning the
printing art in the CHRONICLE office and each gives promise of
rapid progress. The CHRONICLE has concluded to use girl compositors
in future as much as possible because they make reliable and
efficient help.

Dr. J. M. Travis came in from Dallas Friday where he graduated in
medicine from the Southwestern Medical University. Dr. Travis while
entering the school too late to come in for class honors came out
with honor and distinction. He was third in the examination which
place entitled him to the appointment to the hospital at Sherman
which is quite an honor. However, the doctor will not go there as he
feels his old home had first claim on him and the people fully
appreciate his merited progress and attainments.

The cloud Saturday night comming(sp) up from the north and northwest,
illuminated by a brilliant electrical display, was an ominous
looking affair, the beauty of which was lost sight of by most of
the citizens of Wills Point. The rain-fell here, and it is reported
as general over this section, was over an inch and was worth
thousands of dollars to this section. Slight damage was done by
hail in some instances.

From a letter from Dr. Fry, found on last page, it appears that the
Doctor is something of a fisherman as well as a physician. Fishing
up in North Carolina, from what we can gather from Dr. Fry's
letter, must be a close rival to Lake Thorne. The largest trout
caught from this famous lake the present season, however, only
weighed 8©1/4 pounds, the average being about five to seven pounds.

S. F. Ward from near Edgewood was in town Monday. He says the Irish
potato crop in his section is pretty good. The worst feature of the
crop is the bad stand though Mr. Ward's own crop, planted from
home©grown seed is perfect. He has about two and a half acres of
fine spuds and think digging and shipping will begin the latter
part of this month.

WILLS POINT CHRONICLE, THURSDAY MAY 2, 1907

BEN WHEELER BRIEFS
Produce Business Booming. . . .Cotton Chopping Deffered by Cold
April 20. - A heavy rain, accompanied by a strong
wind fell here Saturday night. It seems that it is going to rain
here as much this week as it did a few years ago. Almost every
farmer in this community is going to be obliged to plant cotton
over.

HIGHLAND HAPPENINGS: A communication was received from Highland
last week too late for publication. Among the news contained in it
were the following items: Crops are greatly retarded on account of
cold weather. The boys of Highland recently gave a minstrel
entertainment that was enjoyed by all. There will be an all©day
singing at Highland on the second Sunday in May and the public is
invited to attend and carry well-filled baskets. There will be a
graveyard working on May 16th. All who are interested in the
Highland Cemetery are urged to be present.

WILLIAMS CHAPEL CHAT: April 29.-Owing to the rain and other
disappointments, it was agreed Sunday to put off the picnic until
Thursday before the second Sunday in June, it being 6th of June.
Many people have to replant cotton and there is an abundance of
farm work generally. H. M. Grizzle, John Landrom and Gus Waits
attended the singing at Myrtle Springs Sunday and report a good
time©as we always hear when there is anything to do at Myrtle.
Grandma Stafford is very sick. A number from this community
attended a concert at Locust Grove Friday night and complimented it
highly. Messrs Grizzle and Reed made a business trip to Dallas
Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Hubbard of Jackson were guests of
Frank Mayfield Sunday.

COLFAX CHRONICLES: Ada, the 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Will Gressett, who reside near Mt. Gibson, died from sciatic
rheumatism last Friday, and was buried at Oakland cemetery at two
o'clock Saturday afternoon. During a short illness the suffering of
this little child was intense, only relieved to some extent by
opiates. Our community sympathizes with the family in their
affliction.

The young folks enjoyed a social party at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Jess Walters. Hubbard Knight was thrown from a mule last Tuesday
and painfully "shook up." Fortunately, however, he was not
seriously injured as was at first supposed. He is improving with a
fair prospect of recovering from the injury. Mrs. Lizzie McMahon
and children were shopping at Grand Saline Wednesday.

Dr. Bascom Crosby, who has been attending medical college at
Dallas, reiurned (sp) home last week. Hat Henderson and wife, who moved
to Comanche county some months ago, have returned and will make
this their future home.

Will Baily went to Grand Saline Saturday to meet his cousin, Lee
Pate, of Alba, Ala., who will visit relatives here for a short
time. Presiding Elder Morris held quarterly confererence(sp) at Oakland
church Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Hooks and A. J. McMahon of this
place were in attendance.

Arthur and Miss Kate Geddie and Mary Keahey were shopping at Grand
Saline Saturday. The railroad surveyors have moved their camp from
this place to near garden Valley. It is said that they will suryey (sp)
a new line from near Garden Valley to Tyler. Rev. Frank Everett
filled his regular appointment here yesterday. A Sacred Harp
singing was enjoyed in the afternoon. A heavy rain fell here about
9 o'clock Saturday night accompanied by a light hail and brisk wind.
The farmers here are quite nervous over the crop prospects,
occasioned by the long©continued spell of cold weather. The outlook
at present indicates that most of the cotton planted will die and
a replanting will necessarily follow. Jim Kellam and Jack Thorn
have business in Grand Saline today. Miss Kate Fortune returned
from Lindale yesterday.

STONE POINT POINTERS: April 29, Born to Charley Burnley and wife,
the 23rd a girl. J. F. Sallee of Wills Point visited friends here
last week. Mrs. Renia Johnson and daughter of Fruitvale visited the
families of D. H. and E. P. Swindall last week. Miss Nelia Norman
is visiting relatives in Wills Point. Prof. Ed Hubbard is at home
again after teaching a successful term at Odom. The Dawson school
closed last Friday. This was Mr. Steed's second term here and he
has won the esteem of both pupils and parents.

FRUITVALE FACTS: Apr. 29, Miss Irene Loden visited Mrs. McCollum at
Grand Saline Friday and Saturday. Rev. Weatherby filled his regular
appointment Sunday. Miss Mattie White was shopping in Grand Saline
Saturday. Mrs. R. L. McKinney and little son, Dixon, were sick
several days last week. J. W. Waggoner and family visited at Hiram
Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Zink's mother and brother of Hiram
visited her last week. Prof. Dodson of Dallas was prospecting here
Saturday. Lewis McCoy who has been suffering with tonsilitis is
now convalescent. Miss Edith Zink is visiting relatives at Hiram.
J. A. Lewis attended the play at Grand Saline Saturday night.
Lawson Whitten and John Hawkins saw "David Harum" at Grand Saline
Friday night.

WILLS POINT CHRONICLE, MAY 6, 1909

W. F. Yoes of the Pleasant View community and Miss Earley Bruner
were married Sunday, May 2, at 10 a. m. at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bruner, in the Providence neighborhood.
Rev. Knight of Tyler, pastor of the Baptist church at Providence,
yerformed (sp) the ceremony. Misses Addie and Mattie Yoes and Dempsey
Yoes, sisters and brothers to the groom, and Preston Giles
accompanied Mr. Yoes to Providence and Rickter Bruner returned with
the bridal party. Mr. Yoes was reared in the community where he
resides and is an energetic and prosperous young farmer. The bride
is a lady possessing the many traits of character necessary in a
help©meet and is very popular where she is known. The CHRONICLE
joins their many friends in wishing them a long and happy married
life.

The school at Turner closed Friday with a public examination and
exhibition. The school has been a very successful one and the
showing made by the pupils reflects much credit on themselves and
teachers. A sumptuous dinner was served and interesting talks were
made by Profs. Ben Bright and P. W. Miracle. Prof. J. W. Tucker was
principal of this excellent school the past term, with Mrs. Lula
Hays as assistant teacher. Prof. Tucker will next year take charge
of the school at Cobb, where he taught for four years prior to the
time he took the Turner school.

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