Death of Mrs. A J Wilson
Mrs. Sarah L. Wilson, wife of A J Wilson, died Thursday after several months with tuberculosis at her father H A Bell's home near Navo Denton county. Aged 23 years 5 months 27 days. Survived by husband Gerald two, and one child died in infancy. Interment at Good Hope cemetery near Parvin. Funeral conducted by Rev J W Hollams and Rev Kennon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah L. Wilson
A. J. Wilson
H. A. Bell
Navo
Denton County
Green County
Tenn
Texas
Bell
McKinney
Wilson
Minnie Jeffries
Oklahoma
Clara
Marie
Florence
Mamie
Frank
Hazel
Beulah
Ruby
Floyd
J. W. Hollams
Second Baptist Church
Kennon
Co. P
Prosper
Perkins Heads to Detroit Woodmen Head Camp
Sen. Tom W. Perkins departed Saturday for Detroit Michigan as a Sovereign Delegate to the Woodmen of the World Head Camp. Mrs. Perkins accompanied him as 25 Texas delegates representing 131000 Woodmen prepare for a ten day session and future talks on Woodcraft across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom W. Perkins
Detroit
Mich
Perkins
Woodcaft
Two Peculiar Rat Bite Accidents Near Weston
Two brothers-in-law J. K. Harrington and W. W. Armspiger in Lone Elm near Weston were bitten by rats and fell ill. Harrington sought the McKinney madstone in Van Alstyne which adhered to his arm wound for three hours. Armspiger received treatment in Van Alstyne but did not use the madstone. Both are recovering from the bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Harrington
W. W. Armspiger
Lone Elm
Weston
Mr. Herrington
van Alstyne
McKinney
Mr. Imspiger
van Alstyne Aftor
Young Mother's Death in Weston Buries at Mugg Cemetery
Mrs. Pearl Smith aged 27 died Saturday at her Weston home and was buried Sunday in Mugg cemetery. She was daughter of A. B. Hamilton and sister to four, two brothers, survived by husband and two children including a infant. A Baptist member described as an excellent lady, funeral noted as one of the largest at Mugg cemetery. Rev. Buck led services. The husband is a brother of W. D. Smith of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Smith
Weston
Mugg
A. B. Hamilton
Baptist Church
Buck
W. D. Smith
Death of Aged Woman in Plano Texas
Grandma Dorcas Baldridge aged 85 died at her home at 7 30 p m June 4 after months in bed following a fall. She leaves many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 3 o'clock Saturday evening led by Rev. C B Fladger. Interment was at City Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plano
Texas
Grandma Dorcas Baldridge
Methodist
C. B. Fladger
Reverend J M Bell Leads Church Revival Adds One
Pastor J M Bell of the First Christian church conducted strong services at Mt Zion church east of town on Sunday. The conclusion of the meeting saw one new member added to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bell
First Christian Church
Mt. Zion Warch
New Gray Son Mill and Grain Company Formed
A new firm organized by E. W. Rollow J W Webb Homer Rogers and R S Fulton purchases the Grayson Mill and Grain stock and plant at Van Alstyne and the remaining Van Alstyne Elevator plant. The four form the board of directors with Rollow as president, Webb as vice president, Rogers secretary and assistant manager, and Fulton treasurer. The elevator capacity is 100000 bushels with two corn shelters and a 150000 bushel warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Roltow
Homer Rogers
R. 8. Fulton
van Alstyne
J. W. Webb
Grayson Mill and Grain Company
van Alstyne Elevator Company
E. W. Rollow
End of Prohibition Campaign in Tyler Wins By 915
Tyler Texas reports the prohibition side leading by 915 with more boxes to count. The city shows a 289 majority for prohibition and had a celebratory crowd after victory. Two fights occurred, one involving a deputy sheriff and a business man, with the officer losing the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Prohibition Carry Wins In Comanche County Texas
Comanche Texas June 7 prohibition won in Comanche county by about 860. Twenty boxes out of twenty nine report 1693 for prohibition and 924 against. Remaining remote boxes will increase the pro majority. Women and children helped campaign with parades and banners. Delcon box shows 264 for prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
Texas
Prohibition
Comanche County
Delcon
Antis active at Paris local option election
Paris Texas June 7 reporters say the commissioners court scheduled a local option election for June 26. Anti prohibitionists petitioned to restore wet status after a prior failed bid two years ago. Both sides opened campaign headquarters and expect a heated contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Texas
Commissioners’ Court
Dallam County Votes Wet by Narrow Margin
Dallam County voted in favor of ending Prohibition by a plurality of 14 votes. The Panhandle county, containing Dalhart, witnessed a strenuous campaign with speakers from Amarillo and other parts of Texas. Contests over the election are reportedly being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas
Dallam
Dalhart
Panhandle
Foster's Weather Bulletin predicts storms and heat waves
June 16 18 bring threatening conditions with severe storms and hot and cool waves across the continent. Pacific coast and eastern states face varied weather as the comet and moon theories tie to past ages, while rainfall favors cotton regions but not overall corn month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Continent
Mississippi
Canada
Meridian 90
Pacific Coast
Pacific Slope
Great Central Valleys
Eastern States
Great Central Valley
Mississippi River
Davidson Letter Promises Possible McKinney Appearance
R. V. Davidson replies to Senator Perkins regarding addressing the Ex Confederates and Old Settlers' Picnic Association of Collin County in McKinney. He hopes to attend on August 18 or 20 pending plans to visit his North Carolina mother and determine exact dates. He will provide a fuller reply soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Tom W. Perkins
McKinney
Texas
Ex-Confederates and Old Settlers’ Picnic Association
Collin County
North Carolina
R. V. Davidson
Parker Dies After Brief Illness in Fort Worth
R R Parker known as Bob Parker dies at thirty seven after a short illness in Fort Worth. He was born in Tennessee and lived in McKinney most of his life. Survived by wife and children. parents and siblings also noted. The death prompted immediate travel of relatives Bettie Fahm and C W Parker from Sherman to Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parker
R. R
Bob) Parker
Fort Worth
Tennessee
Texas
McKinney
Houston
Parker
Bettie Fahm
C. W. Parker
Sherman
Hammond Firm Expands McKinney Dry Goods Trade
T. Hammond & Co. owners of The Fair announce market trips by 5S. T. Hammond to stock up for their growing firm in McKinney. Joe Leonard, a principal, leads advertising as the business builds a large retail dry goods and clothing presence in the city and county through careful buying and generous advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hamoond
McKinney
W C Dysart Reports Mixed Wheat and Oat Yields
W C Dysart of Melissa visited town noting 20 acres of wheat with a light yield of ten to twelve bushels per acre. He has contracted 1.40 dollars per bushel for the wheat before thrashing. He also grows 45 acres of spring oats near harvest with a sample sheaf suggesting 35 to 40 bushels per acre. Winter oats were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Dysart
Melissa
Badge Of Honor For Abernathy Company Record
Honorable Wm M Abernathy a veteran McKinney lawyer receives badges listing 85 battles from Manassas to Appomattox with six bullet wounds. His daughter Mrs K D Thompson will paint a battle flag on each badge to honor the Lost Cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Abernathy
McKinney
Manassas
Appomattox
Abernathy
Chickamauga
Knoxville
Bean Station
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Mattapont
Cold Harbor
Deep Run
Petersburg
Winchester
Berryville
Charleston
Cedar Creek
Hight Point Bridge
Sailors Creek
Siege of Petersburg
Amelia Court House
McKinney Negroes Arrested on Pistol Charges
Four Black men from McKinney were arrested this week on charges of carrying pistols. They were members of a party that had recently traveled to town to play ball. One posted bond while the others waived examination and were sent to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spears
McKinney
van Alstyne
Death of Aged Lady at Weston Ends Long County Life
Aunt Barbara Culwell aged about ninety died Sunday at the old family homestead in Weston. The burial was held Monday at Cottage Hill. She was mother to Bill and Wess Culwell and Tobe McMurty, an early county settler and member of a prominent family. J. H. Farley of Tioga sent a $1 subscription renewal to The Democrat- Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Culwell
Weston
Cottage Hill
Bill and
Wess Culwell
Tobe McMurty
Graveyard Work Planned at Wilson Chapel
Notice invites all interested to join on Thursday June 17 for graveyard work and grave decorating at Wilson Chapel. Volunteers are urged to bring well filled baskets and expect music and addressing during the day. W G Monroe and A L Renaud sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Chapel
W. G. Monroe
A. L. Reneau
New Panama Tailored Skirts Arrive at Matthews
Extra size black Panama tailored skirts received at Matthews priced at $5.50 with new premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
McKinney Delegates Send Paper Card En Route to Reunion
A postcard from Panther Burn Mississippi dated June 7 reports the McKinney group on a solid train with 13 coaches and five hours late en route to Memphis, stating all are well and the Wills Point band will provide music. W. T. Moore signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panther Burn
Miss
McKinney
Memphis
O. K
Wills Point Band
W. T. Moore
Miss Blanche Davis Visits Austin From McKinney Schools
Miss Blanche Davis a teacher in the McKinney Public schools is visiting in Austin. The visit highlights two communities and ongoing educational exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Davis
McKinney Public Schools
Austin
Paysinger Seeks Renewal of Democrat Gazette Subscription
G A Paysinger of Bowlby visited Monday urging renewal for another year. He has been a long time reader and appreciates the paper's weekly visits to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Paysinger
Bowlby
Democrat-Gazette
New jet belts beads hair Bou deaux and baretts
Matthews notes new fashion items including jet belts beads and hair accessories called Bou deaux and baretts reflecting contemporary style shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boudeaux
Matthews
Judges Change For A Week In District Court Docket
The fourth week of district court convened with Judge Pearson presiding in Sherman while Judge Jones handles cases in his absence. A juror list and a six week docket schedule are published, listing assignments for June 7 to July 12 and including cases in The State of Texas versus multiple defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
Sherman
Bol. Jones
Jones
Melissa Children’s Day Exercises Highlight Sunday Service
The Melissa Methodist Church held Children’s Day exercises Sunday night May 30 in the C P church. Directed by Mr and Mrs W C Dysart, with Rev J H Overstreet of Anna and Rev J F Pierce of McKinney in attendance. A large crowd enjoyed a well carried program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melissa
C. P
W.C. Dysart
J. H. Overstreet
Anna
J. F. Pierce
McKinney
Knight Stops in McKinney for Wholesale Stock Purchases
W S Knight halted in McKinney on a Fort Worth to northward route to scout stock at a major midsummer clearance. He owns two stores in McKinney and Fort Worth and buys for cash in large quantities. His McKinney manager Jim Merritt is noted as an effective advertiser, spreading Knight’s bargains widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Knight
Mc- Kinney
Fort Worth
Knight
McKinney
Jim Merritt
Miller Howard Frisco Wedding of Miss Geneva Howard and William Miller
Miss Geneva Clementine Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs W M Howard of Frisco and Mr William B Miller of Frisco were married Wednesday evening June 2 at 8 30 o'clock in the Methodist Church Frisco in the presence of many relatives and friends The couple are among the most prominent young people in the section and well wishers extend happiness and prosperity for their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Clementine Howard
W. M. Howard
Frisco
William B. Miller
Hunter updates address with Weekly Democrat-Gazette
H. J. Hunter recently moved from Capeville to Climax and visited town Monday to request the newspaper be sent to his new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hunter
Capeville
Climax
Democrat-Gazette
Recital by McKinney Graduates Delights Large Audience
McKinney audience packs the opera house Tuesday for the seniors in oratory under Miss Mamie Dowell. Graduates Emma Louise Allen Kate Allen Maude Lucile Brough Ida Blanche Farr Gladys Millar Elisabeth Emerson receive diplomas after varied readings and musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Opera House
Mamie Dowell
McKinney
Emma Louise Allen
Kate Allen
Maude Lucile Brough
Ida Blanche
New Colored Pumps Arrive in Patent and Suede Styles
Matthews reports new colored pumps in patent and suede finishes in green brown black and oozed tones. Prices listed at 3.00 and 3.50 with sizes likely standard for catalog stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
South McKinney Notes Highlight Health Visits and Local Events
Mrs. Webb of Dallas visits W. W. Stiff while Miss Porter Hearne recovers from malaria. Uncle Fox Smith and Grandma Sharbine show improvement as Johnson of Dallas lies ill at John Sharbine’s. Bob Benson adds electric lights. E. R. Green installs a new phone. Pearce loses a milk cow to green alfalfa. Williams Grocery hires R. L. Payne. Mrs. Carrie Forsyth visits with daughter Annie in McKinney. Ab Scott plows against neighbors’ advice. South McKinney church receives a fresh coat of paint. Mazie Webb returns from Clarksville with Mrs. Rollow’s family. Leta Belle Cross returns from Sam Houston Normal for vacation. South McKinney, June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sharbine
Bob Benson
E. R. Green
Carrie Forsyth
Dallas
Annie
McKinney
Ab Scott
Second Methodist Church
South McKinney
Mazie Webb
Clarksville
Tenn
E. W. Rollow
Matthews Trade Talk Sparks Fresh Daily Novelties
Matthews markets tout daily arrivals of new novelties at low prices. Shoppers urged to try items as new stock appears regularly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
J A Dupont Sends Freight Payment for The Democrat Gazette
J A Dupont of Celina sends one dollar to pay freight on The Democrat Gazette to June 1910. The publisher thanks him for the payment and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Dupont
Celina
Democrat Gazette
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W. O. W. Camp
Dorcas Baldridge
Smith
Antis
Panhandle Pros
Foster
W. T. Foster
Earth
Lam
Davidson
R. R. Parker
Ss. T. Hammond
17Th
Mississippi Regiment
Wes Culwell
J. H. Farley
Tioga
Democrat- Gazette
Big Reunion
H. L. Garner
T. C. Roland
J. W. Purcell
Geo
M. Wilson
W. C. Satterwhite
Woody Young
Hooks
Hines
J. W. Pafford
W. H. Love
B. G. Perry
C. W. Massie
Elizabeth Massie
Wim. Whitfield
Pardue
A. M. Griffin
D. Allison
Edward N
Riney Ag Hunter Ferrell
W. D. Sanders
F. B. Pope
State of Texas
J. W. Sinclair
Cap Brown
Waddill Worsham
Sam Hill
Louie Coffman
Dutch Nowlin
I. Bounds
Texas, Co
M. Langford
J. W. Willock
Emerline Yellock
I. T. Yellock
J. M. Ramsey
W. A. Massie
T. B. Wilson
Delilah Howerton
Lawrence Berry
Susan Berry
S. T. Rogers
Texas Traction
Josephine Rolater
G. H. Galoway
J. W. Fagg
Zelma Fagg
M. BE. Church
South
Chrystelle Oneal
Jennie Lewis
Albert Smith
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