Updated February 25th, 2005
Citizens Journal – February 25, 1904
John Westbrook killed John Sims yesterday evening. It is said that Sims was on his way home tanked up on booz from Queen City and met Westbrook with whom he had a suit in court. A difficulty ensued and Westbrooks hits Sims on the head with a stick. Sims died about nine o’clock last night.
March 3, 1904 – FROM GROGANS MILL
The people of Atlanta have respect for Mr. J. B. Roberts and his family and would resort to no harsh measures to keep him from opening a saloon in their midst. But if any stranger comes here to undertake to over-ride the will of the people he may expect to be met at the depot with positive orders. Take warning.
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MASS MEETING
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Hurley – Hoyt
Nuptials
The wedding of Dr. H. Percy Hurley and Miss Hariet L. Hoyt was celebrated on Wednesday, March 2nd, at high noon, at the elegant home of the bride’s parents, Judge and Mrs. A. C. Smith.
The interior of the house was profusely and artistically decorated with smilax, holly, crimson, carnations, luxuriant palms and ferns. The double parlors were thrown in one and the guests ensembled witnessed the ceremony. Miss Lucy Howard, an accomplished vocalist, of Longview, sang a beautiful solo entitled, “All for You,” by Guy D. Hardelot. The bride and groom who had been mingling with the guests, immediately stepped forth, the bride attended by Miss Teresa Hurley, the groom by Harry E. Hoyt. Rev. J. W. Lively of Marshall, presiding elder of Marshall district, performed the ceremony.
The bride was attired in a handsome imported going away gown of blue broadcloth and hat to match. The many charms of the bride are better known in the numerous cities where she has visited, and her success in her social career can not be questioned. Her literary tastes and great personal charms have always won for her a coteria of admirers, which fact was attested by the many costly gifts she was the recipient of. The bride is the step daughter of Judge A. C. Smith, one of the most prominent and influential men of Atlanta.
Dr. Hurley is well known professionally and socially throughout the state.
After congratulations the guests repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous luncheon was served. The bride’s table was very attractive with the handsomely embroidered carnation center piece in the center of which was placed a silver mounted plateau, which reflected an exquisite cut glass vase of carnations and smilax. The favors were dainty little ribbon boxes of wedding cake.
The bridal party left on west bound cannon ball. The bride and groom will be at home after 15th of March at Hotel Worth, Fort Worth, Texas.
Out of town guests: Mr. And Mrs. Hurley and Miss Hurley of Kaufman, Texas; Mr. And Mrs. C. A. Smith, Mena, Ark.; Miss Lucy Howard and H. E. Hoyt, Longview, Texas; Rev. J. W. Lively, Marshall.
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FROM GROGAN’S MILL
Editor Journal:
Dear sir, will write a gain. Every thing is moving along nicely in this section at present. Health is some better than it has been in some time.
We are sorry to say that the death angel had visited the home of Mr. And Mrs. W. D. Yancy, and claimed their darling babe, which died on last Wednesday and was buried at Laws Chapple on Thursday.
Weep not mother but rather rejoice and be prepared to meet your darling in heaven. We extend our sympathy to the berieved family.
Mrs. W. H. Highsmith was on the sick list last week, but glad to know she is improving so me.
Rev. Hanson will preach for us to night.
Well there are some of the boys here that are afraid they will have to go to war if the Japs don’t whip. And boys you may have to go to war some time in the near future. But you had better first prepare to stay at home until you are bound to go. That’s the way I am going to do. Will close with best wishes to the Editor.
Butter Fly
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J.M. Letcher, Editor and Proprietor
MASS MEETING
A mass meeting of the citizens of Atlanta was held in the opera house Monday night Feb., 29th, in which between three hundred gentlemen and ladies participated.
After some excellent music by the Woodmen Band Rev. C. B. Cross moved that R. S. Allday be elected chairman. Motion was adopted by unanimous vote. On motion J. M. Fletcher was made Secretary of the meeting.
Mr. Allday made a short talk thanking the people for the honor conferred on him, and said that the beginning of any great and good work should be introduced by prayer; and called on Rev. C. B. Cross; Brother Cross complied with an earnest appeal to God to aid and direct in this great and noble undertaking.
Mr. Allday briefly stated the object of the meeting and called on H. A. O/Neal to state it fully. Mr. O’Neal said that the chairman’s statement was full enough that all understood it.
Rev. C. B. Cross arose and said some one must take the lead in speaking and he had as soon be first as not. He made a strong speech in favor of local option on principle, said principles never change. Principles are eternal. It was principle caused our forefathers to fight, to make great sacrifices which resulted in founding this government. On these principles this government still stands. – Shall the majority rule?
There is not an old confederate soldier in Cass County, who will ever oppose the just rights of a minority. Bros. Cross said we believe in fair play; and twothirds of the voters have spoken at the ballot box, their voices ought to be heard and recognized. No one had ever charged fraud in that election. It was the voice of the people. He spoke of Mr. John T. Chamblee, who when asked what he would do? Mr. Chamblee is a democrat who belives in democratic principles, and had said that he would abide by the will of the people; when asked what he was going to do since the courts had declared our prohibition election unconstutional, Mr. Chamblee replied “when it comes to bartering my honor for money I shall not do it.”
Bro. Cross was frequently applauded but when he stated what Mr. Chamblee said, cheers were long and loud. The speaker went on to define personal liberty and make a strong argument for local option.
Rev. C. B. Cross then offered the following resolution which was adopted by a rising vote, every person in the hall standing except two or three antis, who did not vote.
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RESOLUTION
Resolved, that we the citizens of Atlanta in Mass meeting assembled; earnestly and kindly petition Mr. Roberts, or any other person contemplating opening a saloon not to do so, as three-fourths of the people of precinct No. 7 have voted for prohibition.
Rev. J. A. Meador was the next speaker. He told the story of two boys who had prepared and started to the war. After they had said good by to mother and started, they looked back and saw mother coming with the broom. They asked what she meant? She could show which side she was on. He believes that the ladies should not only engage in meeting and praying but in questions like this, that affect the home and the family circle, they should be allowed to vote. If he had no other reason he would be a local optionist for the sake of the family of the saloonists.
At the suggestion of Brother Cross the band played Dixie.
H. A. O’Neal was called He said he did not want to make a speech, but to make some suggestions. The resolution is all right, but will have no effect on the man who is going to open a saloon here to-morrow. Appoint a committee to present the ……… to Mr. Roberts and had reminded him that he was a candidate for representative and that he had better keep quiet on this question. He said I am a prohibitionist on principle, and if I am required to keep silent on this important subject, or be defeated, I will let the little office of representative go. I do not want it at the sacrifice of principle. Cheering was loud and long.
Something was said about a county election and Captain O. M. Tucker from Cusseta was called out. Capt. Tucker said that he was not prepared to say what the people of beat three wanted, whether they were ready or not. He knew quite a number of his neighbors were prohibitionists.
Resolution that precinct seven proceed to have a local option election ordered for this precinct as early as practicable, was adopted.
On motion of H. A. O’Neal, R. S. Allday was made permanent chairman of the prohibitionists of Beat 7; J. M. Fletcher was elected permanent secretary, and W. B. Scott, assistant secretary.
On motion of C. B. Cross the chair was authorized to call a mass meeting of the citizens of precinct seven at such time and place as he may deem best.
On motion chair appointed a steering committee whose duty will be to direct the campaign, secure speakers, literature that may be necessary. Committee, H. A. O’Neal, E. A. Allday and A. C. Smith.
Finance committee - W. D. Lanier, T. A Miles and Dr. R. L. McClung.
Rev. J. A. Meador moved that chair appoint a committee of three to present resolution to Mr. Roberts.
Mr. O’Neal offered a substitute, that committee consist of twenty-five ladies, which was adopted. Chair appointed the following ladies:
Mrs. Jennie Hughes, Mrs. A. B. Hughes, Mrs. Anna Powell, Mrs. Dessie Conerly, Miss Annie Davis, Mrs. A. G. Lee, Mrs. R. H. Porter, Mrs. Frank Hughes, Miss Janie Cole, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Newkirk, Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Annie McWilliams, Mrs. Adamson, Miss Hallie Scott, Mrs. Eddleman, Mrs. Edna Wester, Miss Bessie Wester, Mrs. W. B. Spearman, Mrs. Cott, Mrs. Maggie Florence, Miss Belle Lav, Miss Lena Spivy, Miss Neal Spivey, Mrs. Mattie Stewart, Miss Mattie Grove.
The meeting adjourned and the committee proceed to the residence of Mr. Roberts. After singing Nearer My God to Thee and a prayer they retired, with the agreement to meet next morning at the W. C. T. U. hall.
We understand that Mr. Roberts had agreed that he will not open a saloon in Atlanta.
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A SENSATION
Little Grace Haygood of this city is causing quite a lot of comment among the thinking people of this community, a child of tender years does some of the most astonishing things, -- little short of the miraculous, -- but in her childish simplicity, she says she cannot explain how she does it. She is only twelve years of age and attends the public school here and romps and plays with the other children as simple as any of them. Her wonderful power to heal the sick and afflicted and cause pain to disappear, has astonished her parents, friends and neighbors, -- but everything seems to yield to the magic touch of this wonderful child.
Several persons in this community have enjoyed the blessings of her marvelous power. Her mother in speaking of her child who so suddenly has gained publicity by her wonderful works, modestly admits that Gracie is no help to her any more in the household, her time is all taken up with her patients as she terms them, after school.
She comes of a quiet modest family. Her father is a member of the firm of Haygood & Cox well known to the people of this community. Little Gracie’s honor sits well upon her. She does not seem to realize that she is differ from other children and wears them becomingly. Truly this is an age of wonders and we are not surprised at anything. May God’s richest blessings rest upon her, for the Master said, a little child shall lead them.
H.
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March 10, 1904
J. M. FLETCHER
MASS MEETING AT QUEEN CITY
A crowd assembled at the Methodist church to organize for the fight against the saloon.
A splendid crowd came up from Atlanta. We feel so thankful and encouraged to have the good people of Atlanta with us, with such speakers as Bro. Cross and Bro. O’Neal. One and all enjoyed their talks (I mean the pros)
The meeting was called to order by Bro. J. C. Hutchinson. Bro. Hutchinson was made chairman and Bro. Jack Griffin made secretary. We hope and pray with all our souls that our fight will not be in vain this time. The meeting closed with a prayer by Bro. Cross.
We will have a meeting Saturday afternoon. Be glad to have as many from Atlanta as can come.
Mrs. W. G. Ayers - Supt Press Work
The following is transcribed exactly as printed, including spelling variations by Beverly Graf
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TRUCK GROWERS MEET
Atlanta, Tex., March 5, 1904
Association met in opera house at 1 o’clock p.m. and was called to order by President W. D. Lanier.
Read and approved minutes of the last meeting.
Called for report of committee on fertilizers. J. H. McWilliams reported that samples had been sent State Chemist, but they had not received report yet.
J. D. Johnson made a talk in favor of keeping the number tow potatoes for seed, and keeping the money sent off at home. Said he had potatoes up from potatoes kept under the house all summer and winter. L. F. Haynes did not think potatoes from spring crop good seed. From fall crop are all right. Johnson said he will test them.
J. H. McWilliams said that he was now farming on a place that had not made a crop in twenty years, and wanted some advice as to how to succeed in making a good crop of potatoes.
T. A. Miles moved that H. A. O’Neal be requested to address the farmers at next meeting which will be at opera house on Saturday, March 19th, at one o’clock p.m.
Secretary took down acreage in potatoes as follows:
John Allen 1 J. E. Brentlinger 12
W. F. Bentley 1 M. G. Bates 6
J. L. Barbee 2 C. L. Blackmon 1 1/4
J. J. Barfield 12 H. L. Bransford 4
L. Blakey 3 1/2 J. W. Belland 5
E. A. Barson 2 J.C. Childs 4
John Cook 1 1/2 R. A. Chamblee 4
J. T. Chamblee 9 James Clements 3
J. D. Chatmon 2 1/2 B. B. Carver 1 1/4
Dedson Bros 1 1/2 W. C. Dunlap 2
Will Dunlap 1 W. G. Davis 1 1/2
W. G. Davis 1 1/2 W. E. Evers 4
James Embree 7 E. Eagle 3
J. C. Foster 1 1/4 J. T. Frame 2
W. Floyd 3 S. M. Griffin 1 1/2
L. F. Green 3 1/2 W. T. Gilley 3
H. C. Gilley 2 T. S. Gillispie 4
L. J. Gunn 3 1/2 Wash Harper 7
J. H. Hartley 3 J. J. Hogue 1 1/2
W. H. Hale 3 J. W. Hill 3
L. F. Haynes 3 D. R. James 1 1/2
V. S. Jeter 6 T. D. Jones 1 1/2
J. C. Jones 1 1/4 J. D. Jones 3
R. A. Jackson 3 S. P. Kellum 2
R. L. Knight 2 E. J. Kincheloe 20
H R Keasler 6 W A Lummus 6
W D Lanier 5 R T Lumpkin 6
E P Laughier 7 R A Law 4 1/2
Fred Lederer 20 J B Lanier 1
I S Lovelady 3 J H McWilliams 3
C W Merey l 1/2 J B McEntyre 3
J B Meridith 4 John McDuff 1
John Magee 2 A. Miles 1
C W Myrie 10 R B McWhorter 6
J O Miller 3/4 H A Murph 1
J W McDonald 2 J D Murph 1
A Meridith 4 M C Malone 3 1/2
C W Newkirk 10 H A O’Neal 30
John Ockles 5 J B O’Farrell 1
N M Porter 3 E W Poeter 5
I R Robinson 5 J L Robinson 2
J R Robinson 2 W E Robinson 2
O O Rhea 4 L R Rodes 4
J A Turner 6 G R Thaggard 3
J E Thomas 2 W E Sloman 2
E Stephenson 1 R L Smith 1
R T Spivey 12 J B Steed 1
R W Steed 5 1/2 W B Spearman 3
A C Smith 5 J H Standridge 10
W Scott 5 J S Smith 1 1/2
Jim Smith 2 B F Smith 4
W T White 3 W D Waters 6
R O Waters 1 1/2 S A Waite 5
J T Wells 3 1/2 R L Wall 3
D J Waters 8 Homer Waters 1 1/2
N D Wright 2 M V Waters 1
N D J Wright 3 W C Williams 2
R L Whatley 3 G L Berry 2
R C Hill 1 J F Griffin 1
Note - All members and those who desire to become members, who have not given their acreage are requested to do so by the next meeting. We need it to know how to estimate for sacks.
The following new members were enrolled:
L R Rodes Dock Fowler M C Malone W F Bentley J T Wells R R Davis
W E Sloman B S Sloman J T Frame W K Melton D B Lumpkin I R Robinson
J H Standridge John Allen Henry Lewis Dave Thomas Isaac Banks B B Caver
W G Davis R L Whately
On motion adjourned to next regular meeting, Saturday, March 19th at one o’clock p.m.
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PROHIBITION MASS MEETING
Atlant, March 10th, 1904
A mass meeting of the citizens of precinct No. 7, as called by Chairmand R. S. Allday, was held at the Baptist church at two o’clock p. m.
After singing, led by Miss Belle Embree, Rev. N. W. Gunn led in prayer. Chairman Allday called the house to order and explained the object of the meeting; to organize the prohibitionists of this precinct, for the election ordered to be held the second day of April.
H. A. O’Neal suggested that a committee should be appointed in each community and suggested to proceed at once to get the people of their respective communities together and organize for this campaign.
On motion the suggestion was adopted and committees appointed as follows:
Piney Grove - J. S. Draper, J W. Hilt, Joe Thomas.
Lumpkin School House - W. T. White, A. W. Salmon, T. J. Goodrow.
Grogans Mill - W. R. Grogan, J. S. Gholson, J. T. Cochran.
Smyrna - Rev. T. H. White, G. W. Fitts, J. H. Stewart.
Blakey School House - John Stewar, J. M. Copeland, Walter Blakey.
New Hope - C. E. Ensley, P. G. Murph, W. A. J. W. Johnson.
Bloomburg - W. B. Simmons, W. P. Ensley, W. I. Easters, J. W. Hurt.
Dempsey School House - J. G. Sherman, Henry Jones, ---- Seawright.
Atlanta School District - N. W. Gunn, C. F. Formby, J. S. Smith.
On motion Secetary was instructed to notify each committeeman at one and request each one to go work and see that their respective commities are organized as early as possible.
Chairman called on Hon. J. W. Hurt to give his views in refference to getting speakers. Mr. Hurt said that he thought that in refferece to Bloomburg community our home men, such as H. A. O’Neal and R. S. Allday, her thought could have better effect than others whom the people do not know.
H. A. O’Neal spoke in favor of having Granville Jones come and make some speeches.
Mrs. Ellington of Queen City said they wanted Jones if they could possibly get him.
Steering committee was requested to look after organizing the colored people.
On motion adjourned, subject to call of chairman.
R. S. Allday, chairman J. M. Fletcher, Secty.
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Rev. C. J. Jonas, colored, who after many years residence here, moved to Paris, is here this week with his friends.
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March 17, 1904
A Miles has just received a letter from Rev. Z. L.
Ammerson of Toledo, Ala accepting the call of the Atlanta and Queen City
Baptist Churches. He will arrive
here on Apr 6th.
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March 24, 1904
Three men are dead attributed to whiskey since the
reopening of saloon in Queen City. Every
good citizen should consider his duty to go to the polls on election day and
vote to banish the liquor trade from our midst.
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March 24, 1904
Another killing due to whiskey – Sunday morning last Alf Conelley, colored, was fatally shot by Oscar Jones, another Negro. Both were under the influence of liquor, that is, he was under the influence of the devil by means of the liquor they had drunk. Suppose some grocer were to sell a kind of flour that by some strange infernal alchemy should become a poison acting lie whiskey does, and producing the same dire effect – how long would the citizens of the town permit it to be sold? It is strange that decent people can be reconciled to the liquor traffice. Antoerh life destroyed; more expense for the county; fresh odium upon the name of our city, and another crime for which the liquor traffic will have to answer – Inter State Sentinel Texarkana
This Negro was well known by the people of Queen City.
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March 24, 1904 - Gracy Haygood – The Worder
The gentlemen who is investigating Gracie Haygood’s
wonderful power, when approached by your reporter for information, said, that he
had nothing to say that would interest the public, and refused to talk further,
than to say that she was a scientific curiosity.
What do you think about her future, I asked?
“Well, that is a mooted quested; it depends upon how she is handled.”
What will physicians think of her and her ability to cure disease?
“Why, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Physicians are a broad minder, liberal set of men, the best educated of
any of the professions, and always the leading citizens in the community.
Yes, they are underpaid and make more sacrifices in the interest of
humanity than any other class. Will
it benefit Atlanta? “If she stays
here it will. Thousands of people
will come to see her, and you know they will have to live; and they will spend
their money with her merchants and her hotels.
Yes, it will benefit every class of business.”
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March 24, 1904 - AN EASTER WEDDING
This whole world is full of joy at Easter-tide. Out of the countless throng that rejoiced, two were especially happy, Mr. R. Y. Salmon and Miss Lenda Frazier. These young people had chosen this occasion to be united in the holy bonds of matrimony. It was an ideal day, the earth was carpeted with foliage and flowers, the brightest rays of the sun stroke the sweet strains of ….. music and every thing was joyous. At the appointed hour, Mr. Salmon in accompanied by his sister, Miss Birdie, Miss Norma Johnson, Mrs. Roxie McClung, Messrs. Will Salmon, Virgil Gipson, George Ellington and J. B. McClung started for Linden, the house of the bride, arriving at Linden about noon, a sumptious dinner was served at the Hines house. After dinner the bridal party proceeded to Mr. Ebb Frazier’s where an impressive ceremony preformanced by Rev. Sam Allen of Douglassville, made Mr. Salmon and Miss Lena man and wife. After the ceremony, the bride and groom and Miss Nettie Frazier together with the friends who had accompanied Mr. Salmon from Atlanta, returned to the future home of the young people, where a number of relatives and friends had assembled. The sixteen mile drive had creataed appetites worthy of the occasion. The genii of ancient times could not have prepared a more delicious banquet: The table was beautifully decorated with flowers and all sorts of danties, fruits and ices made a feast that all the guests will long remember. Miss Lena is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Ebb Frazier, she has been raised and educated in Cass county and is one of our most popular teachers. Her pupils speak her unabounded praise. Her quiet modest ways, amiable disposition and winsome face have won for her a host of friends. Charming at all times she was indeed a vision of loveliness in her beautiful wedding dress of white.
Mr. Salmon is a son of Cass county, and for several years was a prominent teacher; at present he is salesman at Ellington & Co’s. A perfect Christian gentleman, he has won the respect and admiration with whom he has been associated. We congratulate Mr. Salmon upon choosing and wining Miss Lena for a life-long help-mate. Each possess those sterling qualities of character which make men and women respected and beloved by all who know them.
May happiness and prosperity ever attend them and may they live to enjoy the numerous valuable presents is the wish of,
J.A.
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March 24, 1904 - Mule strayed or stolen
One blue mare mule about 14 hands high, 4 years old, just broke not good gentle. Long bush on tail had on leather halter when last seen small split in one ear branded on shoulder but do not remember what brand it is.
Will pay liberal reward for recovery of mule. If found please notify me at Linden.
Jack Hunt, Linden Tex.
p.s. Or F. M. Greene of Atlanta, Tex.
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March 24, 1904 - Great Prohibition Victory
Last Saturday was election day in this precinct, and the people commenced coming early. The W. O. W. band was aboard a dray riged up in bunting and flags, the wheels and horses trimed in white.
One hundred and forty girls and boys formed at the Methodist church and with flags and banners with various mottoes marched down and around on the streets. The vote at Atlanta was 284 for prohibition and 117 anti.
Bloomburg gave 51 votes for prohibition and 6 against.
The election in precinct four was held Wednesday. The vote at the different boxes was as follows:
Queen City 128 pro. 72 Anti.
Springdale 59 " 51 "
Cass 44 " 13 "
Anti 44 " 66 "
Pro majority 73.
Reports from Bryan’s Mill say precinct three went prohibition about three to one.
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March 24, 1904 - Election Order - March, 9th, 1904
This day in open Commissioners’ Court came on to be considered the petition of more than 50 qualified voters of Justice precinct No. 4, of Cass county, Texas, asking for an election to determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in said Justice Precinct No. 4, and it appearing to the court that said petition is in due form, and has the required number of signers thereto; It is therefore, ordered by the Commissioners’ Court that an election be held on Wednesday, the 6th day of April, 1904, at the regular voting places in said Justice Precinct No. 4, for the purpose of determining whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in said Justice Precinct, and the clerk of this court is hereby ordered to give notice of said election, as is required by law. The following persons are appointed manager and judges to hold said election at Queen City; J. M. Griffin, manager, Charley Powell, F. L. Duncan, and J. C. Hutchinson, judges; at Cass: Hilliard Allen, manager, J. C. Pattillo, judge; at Springdale: W. E. Moore, manager, J. F. Richards, judge; at Anti: J. C. Dean, manager, J. C. Upchurch, judge.
THE STATE OF TEXAS,}
County of Cass. } I, W. A. Powell, Clerk of The County Court of Cass county, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original order of the Commissioners’ court.
Given under my hand and seal of said court, at office in Linden, this 9th day of March 1904.
W. A. POWELL, Clerk.
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March 24, 1904 - Election Order - March, 9th, 1904
This day in open Commissioners’ Court came on to be considered the petition of more than 50 qualified voters of Justice Precinct No. 3, of Cass county, Texas, asking for an election to determine whether of not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in said Justice Precinct No. 3, and it appearing to court that said petition is in due form, and has the required number of signers thereto. It is therefore ordered by the Commissioners’ Court that an election be held on Wednesday, the 6th day of April, 1904, at the regular voting places in said Justice Precinct No. 3, for the purpose of determining whether or not the sale of intoxicating loquors shall be prohibited in said Justice Precinct, and the clerk of this court is hereby ordered to give natice of said election, as is required by law. The following persons are appointed to hold said election; At Marrietta, J. M. Hefner, manager J. W. Boddie, A. M. Wommack and R. J. Wommack, judges; at Dalton: C. W. Kesseler, manager, Henry Tuck, George Reed and J. W. Betts, judges; at Cusseta, R. L. Whatley, manager, Reuben Rainey, Judge; at Bryans’s Mill, Charles Davis, manager, Osborne Bryan, judge.
THE STATE OF TEXAS}
County of Cass } I, W. A. Powell, clerk of the County Court of Cass county, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original order of the Commissioners’ Court.
Given under my hand and seal of said court, at office in Linden, this 9th day of March 1904.
W. A. POWELL, Clerk.
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March 24, 1904 - Election Order - March, 9th, 1904
This day in open Commissioners’ court came on to be considered the petition of more than 50 qualified voters of Justice Precinct No. 7, of Cass County, Texas as, asking for an election to determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in said Justice Precinct No. 7, and it appearing to court that said petition is in due form, and has the required number of signers thereto. It is therefore ordered by the Commissioners Court that an election be held on Saturday, the 2nd day of April, 1904, at the regular voting places in said Justice Precinct No. 7, for the purpose of determining whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in said Justice Precinct, and the clerk of this court is hereby ordered to give notice of said election, as is required by law. The following persons are appointed managers and judges to hold said election: At Atlanta, W. D. Lanier, manager, O. C. Powell, W. F. Cameron and C. H. Long, judges; at Bloomburg, I. M. Simmons, manager, J. W. Hurt, judge.
THE STATE OF TEXAS, }
County of Cass. } I, W. A. Powell, clerk of the County Court of Cass county, Texas, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original order of the Commissioners’ Court.
Given under my hand and the seal of said court, at office in Linden, this 9th day of March 1904.
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March 24, 1904 - Bright Star
Editor Journal:
We had a warm day in the old town to day, every canidate from constable up was here, (I should have said from constable dow)., each made a beautiful talk, and told why he should be elected. Then all set up the 3 fers; and we all promised to vote for them, (which we will surely do). Then they all went back rejoicing, and we came away happy. We notice here of late some of the boys with badges on their coats, a little piece of ribbon about three inches long with the word, Jeff Davis inscribed on it. I believe it is getting common of late, that when anyone dies, we wear some sort of a badge as a mourning, even the Masons do this you know. Therefore, when you see a man with a ribbon on his coat you can just mark it down, there and then, that some body is dead, or is dying, either a political or a natural death, or a natural political death.
Mrs. Ola Davis, and Miss Stella Patillo, of Cass, Texas were the guests of Mrs. Bryant Saturday night and Sunday. A singing was given in honor of them Saturday night, and was attended by a large crowd.
The writer attended Sunday school at Enon Sunday, found it progressing nicely with Mr. Watha Brewer as teacher.
Miss Dora Davis of Era was the guest of Rev. Mrs. Harvey, Saturday and Saturday night.
A Mr. Harvey and wife of Hot Springs, also his wife's brother, are the guests of the preacher this week.
Hoping every body will get an April fool when April comes, will close with best wishes,
Cephas - Bright Star, March 14, 1904
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March 24th, 1904
Truck Growers at Bivins
Bivins Truck Growers met in school house, March 12th, at 3 p.m. House was called to order by President C. Heath.
Read and approved minutes of last meeting.
R. L. Monday presented account of 1,000 pound weight (for Mr. Nelson) at 84 cents. Account allowed and ordered paid by the treasurer.
April 7, 1904 MARRIED
Married at the residence of the brides father, Mr. Hilleray Jackson, Sunday, April 3rd, 1904 at 6 o’clock p.m. I joined in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. James Gibson and Miss Roxie Jackson. May peace and happiness accompany them through life.
J.H. McWilliams officiating
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April 7, 1904 GREENE-JOLLY – written for the Journal
Married April 3, 1904 at 8 a.m. at the home of the bride, Mr. L. D. Greene of Douglassville, to Miss Ola Jolly. Each of them being lovable and much beloved by all who know them. After relatives and friends had extended to the bridal pair their many congratulations then we went to the church at Mt. Zion where we met an over whelming congregation. There we mentioned our heats in song services. At 11 o’clock preaching by the writer, text Rom. 8:11. Adjourned for dinner prepared by the people and friends of Mount Zion Church. Everyone ate and ate until they wanted no more in that line. Then for 1 hour friends oh how they did shake one another’s hands in Christian friendship; after which we returned to song service for the evening while the young married couple started on their tour for their Douglassville home in company with Mr. Albert and Miss Alice Baker. May the benedictions of God rest upon them and may their home be a house held of faith.
Written this April 5, 1904 N. W. Gunn
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April 7, 1904
John L. McDonald, son of Mr. And Mrs. W. McDonald of Atlanta, died in South Carolina Monday. His remains are expected here tomorrow. John was traveling for a medicine company.
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Dr. S. T. Sherman and his family
of Bloomburg moved to Flomot, Texas where he will practice medicine.
Arthur B. Smith and Mrs. Cora Darnell were married in Houston, Texas, January 16, 1926. Mr. Smith has been an employee of the Worsham Bros. Firm for about 7 years.
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The Citizens Journal 1 April 1926
Miss Maggie Mae Hunnington, of Atlanta and A. L. Ballinger, of Henderson, Texas, Civil Engineer with the F. E. Hess and Co., and surveyor of the highways of this county, were married Saturday night in Queen City. They will live at Linden.
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The Citizens Journal 22 April 1926
Miss Genice Murph and Odie Kennedy were married Saturday afternoon. They will make their home in the Alamance community.
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The Citizens Journal 27 May 1926
School News:
Parks McMichael and Miss Alma Hastings will teach at the O’Farrell School.
R. F. Lee will be the principal at Courtland School and Miss Scott will be the primary teacher.
Houston Garrison will teach at the Liberty Grove School.
Wayne Brown will be the principal at Bear Creek School and Miss Katie Hammock will be the primary teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Callicoatte, will teach at the Springdale school.
Professor Phelps will be the principal at Douglassville School and Mrs. H. W. McCall will be one of the teachers.
Miss Nan Lewis Bright and Miss Thelma Roberts will be the principal and assistant at the Arnold School.
Miss Christine Davis will be an assistant at Center Point School.
Miss Mary and Bill Berry will teach at the Lewis School.
Misses Bessie Kate Berry and Lucy Granberry will teach at the Union Hill School.
Earnest Porter and Miss Pearl Vinson will teach at the Cross Roads School.
Miss Leeves of Naples, will be the primary teacher at the Bryans Mill School.
Miss Florence Teague will be the principal at Lone Oak School. Miss Merle Brock will be the primary teacher.
Misses Hazel Porter and Sada Haynes will teach at the Stewart School.
Miss Giddis Phillips of Marshall will teach at the Rocky Branch School.
Mrs. W. H. McCall will be the principal of the Antioch school and Miss Waid will be the primary teacher.
Miss Fannie Jackson will be the principal of the Union Chapel School. Misses Melba Sharp and Susie Robertson will teach at the Union Chapel School. T. B. Brigman and Mrs. Julia Bonner will teach at the colored school at Union Chapel.
Mrs. Cal Norwood will teach at the Blalock School.
Mrs. T. B. Brigman and Mrs. Kate Benefield Harper will teach at the colored school at Shiloh.
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The Citizens Journal 24 June 1926
Morris E. Albright and Lizzie Berry married on 22 June 1926 in Naples. The couple will live in Marietta, Mr. Albright is employed at the Marietta State Bank.
Abe Mays and Dona Erambert were married Saturday, 19 June 1926 at the Methodist parsonage. Mr. Mays is in the grocery business with his father, S. C. Mays.
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The Citizens Journal 12 August 1926
Miss Bernice Arnold and Tifford G. Hughes were married last Thursday evening at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Arnold of Atlanta.
Miss Margaret Hughes and Mr. L. De Moye Stokes were married 15 June 1926 at the University Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. Mr. Stokes was a teacher in the Atlanta High School this past year. He will be a traveling salesman for the Alemite Lubricator Company of San Antonio.
Miss Eve Miles Westbrooks and Roy H. Birmingham were married at Eastland, Texas on August 7th, 1926.
J. C. Adams celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday at Spencer’s Chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wells and their children will be moving to Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Wells will take the job of Dean of Schreiner Institute at Kerrville.
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The Citizens Journal 16 September 1926
J. B. Steed and Miss Icefee Waites of the Beech Creek community were married Saturday night.
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The Citizens Journal 23 September 1926
Miss Gladys Kirkland and Mr. Alton McKelvey were recently married in Shreveport and will live in Mooringsport, Louisana.
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The Citizens Journal 4 November 1926
About 11o’clock Sunday night, the colored school house at Kildare burned, school was to have started on Monday morning.
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The Citizens Journal 25 November 1926
Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Garrett will be moving to Teague, Texas this week, where he will be the pastor of the Methodist Church. They have been in Atlanta for two years, as the pastor of the Methodist Church.
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The Citizens Journal 16 December 1926
Miss Christine Griffin and Roy Smith of Texarkana were married Thursday, 9 December 1926 in New Boston. The couple will be living with the bride’s mother Mrs. Lutie Griffin in Texarkana.
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The Citizens Journal 29 December 1926
Miss Unis Dees of Glenwood, Arkansas and Robert L. Lewis of Texarkana were married in Atlanta on Wednesday. They will live in Texarkana.
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The Citizens Journal, 5 January 1928
Miss Lucille Tunnell and Hermon Pope were married in Houston on Christmas Day. She is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. V. Tunnell of Cass County.
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The Citizens Journal, 12 January 1928
Miss Bernice Roberts and J. L. Farmer were married on January 3rd in Linden, they will live in Waskom.
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The Citizens Journal. 19 April 1928
Miss Edna McFarland and Zelma Crain were married at the home of Rev. Mary Perdue on 12th April, 1928.
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The Citizens Journal, 26 April 1928
Miss Christine Patterson, of Bloomburg and Dave Wommack, of Marietta were married on Friday night, they are both Cass County teachers.
Miss Lorene Burns and Hermon Manning, both of Mason City, Iowa married on the 11th of April 1928. Hermon is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Manning of Atlanta.
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The Citizens Journal, 7 June 1928
Miss Madge Swint and Curt Oppel will married June 20th in Dallas, Texas. Madge is the daughter of J. F. Swint of Douglassville.
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The Citizens Journal, 14 June 1928
Miss Justine Moore and B. F. Ellington were married on Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Arch Moore.
Miss Lois Cope, of Atlanta and Norman Parker, of Vivian, Louisana were married at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday Evening.
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The Citizens Journal, 21 June 1928
Miss Hazel Porter and Frank Bradley were married on Sunday morning at the Methodist church parsonage at 5:15. Hazel is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil T. Porter of Atlanta. Frank is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley, formerly of Queen City.
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The Citizens Journal, January 12, 1933 WOMAN OVER 100 DIES
Aunt Liza Kelley, who lived on Mr. Lymon Hayes farm died last Sunday and was buried at Salem Monday evening. She is said to have been more than 100 years old and one of our most dependable colored women, always willing to do her part.