Grayson County News
September 10, 1897

MADE HIM FLAG THE TRAIN
MASKED MEN HELD UP SECTION BOSS DORAN CLOSE TO EUFAULA STATION BUT THE TRAIN DID NOT STOP
Sherman Soon to Have a Custom Shirt Factory - Preparing for the Reunion - The Harnest Estate.

Sherman, Tex., Sept 9. - Section Boss Doran at Bond section house, eight miles north of Eufaula, I.T., and 134 miles north of this city, had an exciting experience last night. About 9 o'clock he was called to his front door, and when he answered, was confronted by four men all masked
and heavily armed. The leader of the visiting party, at the point of a cocked revolver, compelled him to come out. He was then told that he would be compelled to flag down the engineer of south bound Missouri, Kansas and Texas express train No. 3. Seeing that resistance was useless, he complied. The engineer, for some reason, refused to heed the signal, and the train rushed by, unharmed. After guarding Doran for some time, three of the men left, leaving one man with Doran until about 1:30 o'clock this morning, when he, too, left. Doran did not recognize any of the men, and so far as heard from there is no tangible clew upon which the territorial officers who are at Eufaula to-day can work.

Damage Suits
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 9. - Walter Taylor, by next friend, Harrison Taylor, sued the Houston and Texas Central Railroad company to-day for damages in the sum of $10,000. It is alleged that the plaintiff, who was 2 years old, wandered off into the yards of the Houston and Texas Central Railway company, and while there was knocked down, run over and permanently injured.

E. W. Hughes sues the Houston and Texas Central Railroad company for damages in the sum of $1967. He alleges that he held a ticket from Detroit, Lamar county, and Houston and Texas Central railroad lines; that he presented this ticket to the conductor on a train of the defendant, and was ejected from the train at Howe, nine miles south of Sherman.

Damages suits were filed in the civil district court to-day as follows:
Viola Hodges et al. vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company, suit for damages in the sum of $40,000, alleged to have been received by the killing of I. M. Hodges at Pilot Point, Denton county, while he was in the employ of the defendant as a brakeman.

W. H. Hope vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company, suit for damages in the sum of $25,000. Plaintiff, who was a bridgeman, alleges that through negligence on the part of the defendant's agent and servants on June 9 he received po__nent and serious injuries.

J. B. Moran vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company, suit for damages in the sum of $30,000. Plaintiff alleges that while engaged in rolling freight into a car at Ray switch, Grayson county, through negligence of an agent of the defendant he received painful and permanent injuries.

O. H. Crowder vs. Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway company, suit for damages in the sum of $30,000. Plaintiff alleges that while acting in the capacity of brakeman he received serious and permanent injuries because of a defective brakestaff.

A. F. Emmeron vs. Texas and Pacific railway, suit for damages in the sum of $2000 for loss of an arm.

A. H. Lytle vs. Sherman City Railway company, suite for #1000 for injuries alleged to have been received in a recent street car collision.

A Custom Shirt Factory
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 9. - A custom shirt factory, the projectors of which enterprise will come from St. Louis; will soon be located here and put
into operation.
B.H. Zauk, one of Sherman's pioneer cigar manufactures, after having retired from the business for some time, will re-enter. His new factory will be located near the corner of King and Montgomery streets, and will be in operation in a short while.
The Sherman Oil and Cotton company's plant will begin to crush see again next Monday and a large force of men put to work. The past ten days have been spent in getting the machinery in trim.
The flouring mills, gins and foundries are working full time.
Vacant rent houses are few and far between in Sherman and new cottages are springing up in all sections of the city.
The above are a few evidences of the revival of business and a state of solid prosperity all along the line.

Wants Them to Settle
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 8. - County Tax Collector Stanfield has posted official notices that he will be at the following places on the dates named to give the people a chance to settle state and county taxes: Tioga, Oct. 1; Collinsville, Oct. 2; Whitesboro, Oct. 4 and 5; Sadler, Oct. 6; Basin Springs, Oct. 6; Gordonville, Oct. 7; Cedar Mills, Oct. 8; Pottsboro Oct. 9; Bells, Oct. 11; Whitewright, Oct 12 and 13; Pilot Grove Oct. 14; Van Alstyne, Oct. 15 and 16; Tom Bean Oct. 18; Denison Oct. 18,20,21,22,and 23.
Tax-payers are, under the law, required to meet him at the above places and dates or pay to the office in Sherman between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31.

A General Invitation
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 8 - In reply to letters of inquiry to the committee on programme for the ex-confederate reunion Saturday next, asking if an invitation had been formally extended to Hon. J.D. Sayers, the reply is made that a general invitation had been extended to all who could attend, and that the people of Sherman would ever stand ready to accord to Mr. Sayers a cordial welcome, and would be extremely glad to hear an address from him. Notwithstanding the programme has been made out, a place could and no doubt would be made for Mr. Sayers should it suit
his convenience to honor the reunion by his presence.

A Final Report
Sherman, Tex., Sept 9. - Alderman M.H. Andrews, chairman of the committee who have in charge the proposition of the Consolidated Street Railway company to light the streets and pump 1,000,000 gallons of water daily, if that amount is needed by the city water works, said to-day that he would call the committee together at an early date and discuss the matter. A report of a final nature will be forthcoming at the next regular meeting of the city council.

Detailing the Plans
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 9 - The committee of the county commissioners court for that purpose have been detailing the plans for the sanitation of the county courthouse in order that they can secure plans and bids on the frame and masonry work necessitated. It is proposed to make the improvements a public convenience. Just as soon as practicable work on the courthouse yard concrete walks and fence repairs will be commenced.

A Sensational Affair
Sherman, Tex. Sept 8. - A sensation affair took place at Whitesboro, Grayson county, this morning. J.E. Malone is alleged to have fired a double barreled shotgun at Ray Hall, and is now held to answer in a bond of $600.

Marriage Licenses
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 9 - Marriage licenses were issued to-day as follows:
S.L. Mitchell and Belle Peoples,
J.W. Taylor and Mrs. Mary Williams.

Sherman Notes
Sherman, Tex., Sept 9 - An incipient fire at the gin at Choctaw belonging to Alderman Harvey was discovered and extinguished before much damage was occurred.
Committees having in charge the arrangements for the confederate reunion Saturday next are meeting with success.
The city street department is overhauling street culverts and drains generally, and getting ready for the usual autumn inclemency.
Matters have been very quiet about the headquarters of National Committeeman Grant to-day.
A valuable horse, the property of Constable D'Spain of the sixth precinct, disemboweled and killed itself in jumping over a fence.
The Postal telegraph force hopes to have the three extra wires from Sherman to Texarkana up in time to commence work on the Sherman-San Antonio division via Dallas as soon as the court at Dallas adjudicates the right-of-way matter to-morrow.
Superintendent Leroy Trice of the International and Great Northern railway was in the city in his special car. He came to Sherman to matriculate his son at Austin college.
William Wharton succeeds Alex. Campbell, deceased, as city mail carrier in this third district.
Marriage licenses were issues to-day to J.W. Mires and Maude Keever, O.E. Fuller and Clementine Huggins.
The Texas and Pacific will run special trains between Sherman and Paris on Sept. 11 on account of the confederate reunion.

The Harnest Estate.
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 8 - Mary P. Harnest vs. Flora Lee Harnest et all. is the title of a suit filed in the civil district court. The plaintiff is the wife and the defendants the daughters of John E. Harnest, deceased. By the terms of the will of the deceased all his property was to go to his wife, Mary
P. Harnest, in case she did not remarry, but in case she does remarry, then the wife and the two daughters are to share and share alike that is, each shall be entitled to one-third. The will also sets forth that the wife shall be the administratrix of the affairs of the estate, and that she shall
not be required to give bond. The substance of the suit is in reality a request made for the court to construe the meaning of the will on the points above set forth.

Harvest Festival
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 9. - Harvest festival will be celebrated in Sherman Sept. 18, 19, 20, and 21 by the Salvation Army corps.  On those days they will hold extra services at the barracks or in the plaza, and will secure donations of all kinds. On the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 21, they will serve tea either in the plaza or at some suitable hall where tables can be arranged. 
At the tea all the donations will be auctioned off and the proceeds used to further Salvation Army work in the United States. Twenty per cent of
the receipts will go to the local corps work. Ensign Pennington of the Oklahoma division will be present and lend assistance to Ensign Yoder of the Sherman division.

Fired at an Intruder
Sherman, Tex., Sept. 9. - To-night Earnest Jones, a well-known young business man, discovered a negro man standing with his head in the window of his sleeping apartment. Mr. Jones fired point blank at the intruder and took a second shot at him as he scaled a fence. It is not known yet whether either shot was effective. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had just retired.
To-night the city council in special session ordered the legal department to proceed to stop the obstruction of North Crockett street on the part of T.E. Everheart, who holds a deed to the land now used as a street. It may be necessary for the city to condemn the land and purchase it.

A Sad Mission
Sherman, Tex., Sept 9 - Mrs. Rice Maxey, accompanied by her husband, left for Tyler this afternoon in answer to a telegram that her sister, Miss Della Broyles, was dying. Miss Broyles visited Sherman a few months since, and this said news will be received with the deepest regret.

A Debate
Sherman, Tex., Sept 9 - Harding's chapel, in East Sherman, was enlivened by a debate this evening. The question up for discussion was: "Are
the Wicked Consciously Eternally Punished?" The affirmative side was championed by Mr. Mansfield and John Baxter, and the negative view of
it defended by J.T. Savage and A.D. Woodron.

An Inspection Tour
Sherman, Tex., Sept 9 - J.E. Farnsworth, general superintendent of the north Texas division of the  Southwestern Telephone company, left this morning for Bonham on an inspection tour.

Grayson County News
Nov. 1, 1897

Henderson - Kelley Case
Sherman, Tex., Oct. 30 - The case of John Henderson, charged with robbery of James M. Kelley at Choctaw bayou trestle on the night of Oct. 28, was called in Justice Hinkle's court for a preliminary examination this morning. Kelley positively identified Henderson in the courtroom and said that Henderson threatened to blow his brains out unless he gave up his money. That he refused to do so and was knocked down and robbed; that Henderson fired a shot over him and that he became insensible and remained so for some time. Henderson admits having started out of town with Kelley, but says they were both drunk and that Kelley got lost and that he had kept his (Kelley's_ grip for him; denies the robbery and pistol story of Kelley. The case goes over until Monday and in the meantime Henderson is in jail.

Sherman, Tex., Oct. 30 - The verdict of the jury in the case of Sam C. Davis & Co. vs. the State National bank of Denison, garnishment was returned into court on special issues this morning in form. The garnishee agrees that the amount of the invoice, as shown by the book in which the invoice is set forth shall be inserted in the verdict, as the value of the property conveyed to the bank by Perry Bros. and also that the verdict shall be so amended as to show that the jury find the facts they are directed to find in the charge of the court. The jury failed to agree satisfactorily upon the transaction between Perry Bros. and the bank, but did agree far enough to justify a finding for $500 in behalf of the plaintiff. The case has lasted nearly all the week and is of considerable interest in Denison.

Sherman, Tex. Oct 30 - Hon. D.E. Bryant, judge of the United States court, left this afternoon for San Angelo, where he will open court Nov. 1. He does not expect the San Angelo term will last more than a day or two, and will come back to Fort Worth where he will hear in chambers motions
in an injunction proceeding which originated at the Abilene term of the federal court. He will then come back to Sherman and from here will go to Galveston in time to open court there Nov. 8.

Found, for the Plaintiff
Sherman, Tex., Oct 30 - For several days there has been pending in the county court the suit of J.F. Schuist vs. Londa and Lancashire Insurance company which has at times been rather sensational and has attracted more than passing notice. This afternoon the jury found for the plaintiff to the full amount of the insurance claimed with interest thereon from the time it fell due. The fire in question destroyed the American house at the intersection of Oak and Mulberry streets.

Street Improvements
Sherman, Tex., Oct. 30 - If Alderman Mayer of the first ward, chairman of the street commission, succeeds in carrying into effect his desires, Sherman will see an era of public thoroughfare improvements next year commencing in the early spring. Mr. Mayer's idea is to thoroughly macadamize Houston and Lamar streets from court plaza to the Houston and Texas Central railway, Walnut, Montgomery, Branch and East
streets and avenue K, between Houston and Lamar streets will also be put in excellent condition. It is hoped by Mr. Mayer that he can also put
in the same class of work on Travis street from the Transcontinental railway (Railroad avenue) to Cherry street, opposite the city hall.

Sherman, Tex., Oct. 30 - Charles May, chief of the city health department, said today that he has never found the people more willing to obey without delay all orders relative to cleaning up.
Upon this line, President Neely of the city council said that the people of Sherman have a higher regard for the efficacy of sanitation than they have  for quarantine as a preventive of the spread of contagions or epidemic. In connection with this it is in receipt of letters on the question of putting in a system of sewerage by a private corporation and having answered the same is awaiting replies and developments.

Real Estate Transfers
Sherman, Tex., Oct. 30. - Real estate transfers have been recorded during the twenty-four hours ended at 6 p.m. to-day as follows:
J.R. Barrow to C.A. Belate, lot in the town of Bells, $250;
J.H. Reeves to W.O. Womack, real estate in the town of Whitewright, $3000;
F.A. Click to N.C. Ferguson, one acre of land in the town of Bells, $275;
J.T. Neal to Silas Phink, lot in Sherman, $300;
Silas Phink to James T. Neal, 160 acres in the S. B. Voden survey, $4000;
John R. Fields to W.A. McDougall, 13 1/2 acres in the G. W. Chapman survey, $385.

Wheat Acreage
Sherman, Tex., Oct. 30 - All wheat growers who have not already planted are busily engaged in doing so and every day there is further confirmation of the belief expressed in the correspondence a few days since that the acreage will be much larger than ever before known, not only in Grayson, but all the contiguous counties.