C Davidson Wharton Jurist Dies After Long Public Life
The Wharton Spectator notes the death of C Davidson a respected resident and former justice of the peace. Born in Alabama in 1875, he moved to Texas, lived in Columbus and Glen Flora, served in government positions in Alabama and Colombia, and earned esteem for fairness and public service. He died at age 54 after a life of civic work and family leadership.
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Wharton Spectator
Merit
Wharton County
Willie C. Davidson
Stanley C. Davids
Davide
Aladin
Wir
Texas
Columbus
Mme
Hus City
Wharton
Glen Flora
Alabma
Columbia
Davide Si Owas Mae
Jndee Davidy Sou
Bell
Tiwi
Death of a Respected Local Man Touches Community
Alabama resident W. Davidson joined the Baptist church and soon became a deacon guiding his sons to faith. Survived by nine children and several spouses, the family mourns as the funeral from Dr J Davidson’s residence drew attendees in Wharton and nearby towns.
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Alabama
Davidson
Baptist Church
Spectator
G. L
Wharton
W. L
Houston
F. Bryan
Nashville
Tennessee
H. G. Bryan
B. A. Tolliver
Lane City
W. W. Lowry
Stanley
la Hondo
Richmond
Hay
Ity
Vee
O. B. Bryan
J. Davidson
Remembering old fashions and family memories
Mrs. HW. A. Motley writes in the Teshe County News recalling bygone customs from shave mugs to parlor lamps. She reflects on dresses, valentines, the family Bible, old albums, and the slower pace of life, contrasting them with new ways and progress. The piece mourns vanished simplicity while cherishing shared nostalgia.
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Shatepee
Marcel
HW. A. Motley
Tesh
Died Emil Jiollien and local wedding at Mentz church
The obituary notes Emil Jiollien died at his Mentz home and is interred in the Catholic Cemetery after services at Mentz Catholic Church officiated by Rev. Sullivan. Survived by father John Hollien of Hernardo and brothers Walter and Charles. A separate double wedding in the parsonage united Mr Gotlin and Miss Saxon and Mr Ed Free. guests from Houston observed the ceremony. The groom is a painter by trade and had not met the bride before the ceremony.
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Mentz
Tesda
Mentz Catholic Church
C. PR. Sullivan
Hollien
John Hollies
Hernardo
Walter
Charles
Colorado
Tiny
Jackrabbit Tale From Virginia Stirs Local Town
A fragmented Virginia note describes Wm A Tlockser of Culpeper County visiting relatives in Texarkana and mentioning jackrabbits and a wild tale. The report hints at a travel encounter and humorous misstatements about a Texas jackrabbit origin.
Capt and Mrs Skelton Visit Hallettsville for Week with Lloyd Skelton Family
Captain and Mrs Skelton visited Hallettsville during a best week as guests of Lloyd Skelton and his family, marking a notable family gathering in the area.
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Skelton
Hallettsville
Lloyd Skelton
Courtyard Light System Energizes City Premises
The city installs thirteen large artistic lights on granite posts near the court, resembling candle sticks. Central Power and Light Company completed the installation, and the lights were lit for the first time last Friday, marking a notable improvement.
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Ie Court
Garwood High School Play Delights Local Audience
Garwood High School presented Rashtat Mr. Toba a lighthearted comedy to a full house with strong turnout. Parents and residents praised the evening as the largest audience yet for the school's performances.
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Garwood High School
Popits
Garwoods High Scheel
Rashtat
Toba
Jong
Penelor Asspeltler
Engineer Baber to Lead Widening Project at Smithville
The court appoints Ben Paber L Bastion as engineer for a county widening scheme from Smithville to Bastrop and San Marco. The plan involves extending a Diehwig line along the Kayette county route, with Bastrop and Smithville tied to the project as key endpoints.
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Fine Deere
Baber
Smittiville
San Marco
Kayette
Travis
Phronsh
Smihville
Bastrop
Bastrop Vetsty
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