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Newspaper
Stamford American
Location
Stamford, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
2
A note introduces a series of history writings by High School pupils in Professor A G Knight's classes. The fragment cites bibliography and blends the author's own knowledge with classroom sources.
The article recounts Fort Phantom Hill in Jones County Texas, its discovery as a summit misperceived as a hill, origins tied to Texas Rangers around 1850, and debunks legends that General Lee founded or buried a child there. It notes Lee likely visited, not founded, and suggests converting the site into a state park along the Clear Fork River.
Walter B Johnson, a respected Stamford resident born in Weakly County Tennessee, died last Saturday at 12:25 p.m. He leaves a wife, two daughters, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Edmonds and Rev. Hammer presiding. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery in the Odd Fellows uniform.
W P Caudle of Lagerton circulated Saturday and left an advertisement for its superior sand and gravel. The Stamford Inn and R W Colbert’s new residence along with other buildings under construction are using the material. See his ad in this issue.
Holy Mass at St Thomas Catholic Church on South Swenson Avenue takes place Sunday March 22 at 7 30 in the morning and High Mass at 10 o clock. All are welcome to attend.
Chairman E B Brophy calls car owners to decorate and join the parade on March 21 in Stamford. Assemble on Moran Street behind City Hall from 12 15 to 12 30 with the parade starting promptly at 1 00. A record crowd is expected as communities support the Big Tone Horn Day event.
We are grateful to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our baby. Your kindness and comfort will be in our memory. May God bless you. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Cook. Poultry Netting at Gambill Bros.
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