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Jackson County Progress, September 22, 1887 L. E. Ward (agent) is one of the best men in the world, and has his elegant and commodious store always filled with a choice stock of all the various lines of goods comprised under the head of “general merchandise,” which the gentlemanly and polite Mr. Joseph Saunders and Mr. Henry LaBauve are disposing of at living rates to well satisfied customers from early morn to dewy eve; Mr. Booth Jordan is the expert book keeper. Mr. Ward also ships cattle occasionally and is a good judge of a fat animal. He is a pillar of strength to the social fabric of Edna. Dr. Frank B. Owen, a son of the gallant, and well stocked drug store; and having won the confidence of the public no less by his courteous manners and affable conduct than through his professional efficiency, is doing a large business, which his manifest-merit deserves in the most eminent degree. Dr. Owen is a skillful dentist, and his stock, comprising a full line of drugs that would do justice to a city of 10,000 inhabitants, also embraces school books, stationery, and notions. He fills prescriptions at all hours of the day and night; and a large lamp in front of his two-story building shines through the hours of darkness as a beacon of hope. His prescription cases, but recently set up, are models of elegance and utility, and will compare favorably with any this side of Galveston. The polite and gentlemanly Mr. Jesse White, an expert young druggist, stands behind the counters with a welcome to all. Dr. Owen is a liberal, public spirited citizen, and his name graces all subscriptions to worthy charitable objects. Long may Dr. Frank prosper in the land! J. W. Allen, general merchandise and banking. Mr. Allen is an old citizen of Jackson county, a conservative and safe business man, and does a large business. He has a commodious store, the shelves of which are crowded with goods, which he sells upon reasonable terms. Attached to his store is the bank, at the till of which the polite and gentlemanly Mr. Andy Smith resides. In the store patrons are waited on by Mr. Geo. Simons, himself an old and prominent citizen of Jackson county, and Mr. Walter Caldwell, a most worthy young gentleman from Cuero. Col. G. Egg comes next with a large stock of well assorted merchandise, which he is ever ready to exchange for cotton of other county produce; and is ably assisted by Mr. A. Gisler, an old confederate, who left a leg on the battle field of Vicksburg. Col. Egg is a live, energetic, and public spirited citizen and business man, and withal a polite and affable gentleman. Mr. Egg is doing a quite large business, which the Progress hopes he may enlarge, and with ever increasing profits; for he is worthy of the highest success. Mr. E. Guidry does a large business in general merchandise, which is evidence of satisfaction on the part of his many patrons. He is assisted by D. C. Blanchard in meeting the demands of the hosts who throng his counters. Mr. Guidry is a courteous gentleman, a good citizen, and a live business man, who understands the importance of forcing development, and is ready at all times to contribute for the attainment of the desired end. Strauss & Bergbrede are the polite and gentlemanly mixologists of Edna. They keep none but the best of liquors, receiving them direct from the distilleries; they also keep the choicest brands of cigars. Their saloon is clean, neat, and cosy, and the resort of gentlemen. Strauss and Bergbrede are good citizens and wide awake business men, and ready and willing at all proper times to contribute to the material progress of Edna and Jackson county. Both of these gentlemen own valuable lands in the vicinity of Edna. Mr. A. A. Brunette deals quite extensively in furniture, and supplies, cypress cisterns of any size upon demand, as well as doing a general undertaking business. He is a courteous gentleman, an honored citizen, and an enterprising and public spirited citizen who deserves the highest meed of success. W. Ware & Co., are general dealers in tinware, hardware, stoves, &c., barb wire, the best agricultural implements, and does an extensive business, because he sells cheaper than anybody. He is affable and polite, and always pleased to meet any of his host of patrons, who never fail to get just what they want, and leave perfectly satisfied. Mr. Ware is an enterprising man, and a public spirited citizen, and, having cast his fortune into the pool with those of the people of Edna, he is always ready and willing to contribute to the material advancement of the town and county. Edna has no better citizen than William Ware and the best wishes of the Progress are extended him. Mr. L. M. Lowe, real estate agent, is a most worthy young man whom the writer has known from the cradle up, and whom he takes a special pleasure in recommending to those who wish to purchase land in Jackson county, as a man honest, and honorable by instinct, and whose probity has never once in the course of his whole life been called in question. Mr. Lowe is a native of Victoria, where also he was raised and educated. He has lands for sale, a description of which will be found on the fourth page. Mr. Lowe is now also in the lumber business, in copartnership with Mr. O. J. LaBauve, the most industrious young man of Jackson county. H. C. Kootz & Co., Inez Station, near the Jackson and Victoria line, and in the latter county, are extensive dealers in general merchandise, a country produce. They are excellent gentlemen, public spirited citizens, and live, progressive business men, who merit the success which their fair dealing has secured. Mr. Fred Sparks is a genial, wholesouled fellow, who deals in liquors and beer by the bottle. He was raised in Matagorda, but has ranged in that, Victoria and Jackson counties, and counts his friends by the legion fro Deming’s Bridge to the Guadalupe. He is a diamond in the rough of purest ray serene; a courteous gentleman, a live business man, public spirited citizen, and never went back on a friend! Edna’s carpenters, contractors and builders are Messrs. Wm. Payson, John Williams, A. A. Brunette, D. P. Kauffman, Jas. Martin and A. K. McDonald. Mr. McDonald will furnish plans and specifications on short notices, and guarantees good work. He is one of the best citizens, and is square in all his dealings. Mr. George Buhler, a young gentleman of industry, skill and agreeable manners, deals extensively in saddles, harness, &c., and is worthy, and deserving of a liberal patronage. Mr. Julius Petrich is the disciple of Vulcan, and though a blacksmith he is a white man clean through and master of his trade. Mr. Frank White supplies the market with good juicy beef steak at four and five cents per pound; and also keeps an ice depot in connection. Patronize him, he is a good man. Now comes A. Mallick with his fine assortment of confectioneries, tobacco, cigars, fresh fruits and family groceries. And if you want a square meal go to him. Mr. J. Gerst keeps a general supply of merchandise and sells as cheap as others; he is the farmer’s friend. The Emerald Hotel, Mrs. Winifred Young, proprietress, is a large and well conducted hotel in the northern portion of the town, where guests are comfortably lodged, bountifully fed and receive courteous attention at moderate rates. Noah Hedge is the tonsorial artist; he can cut your hair and shave you as good as anybody, and is courteous and polite. Mr. F. C. Pierce, a grand-nephew of the late President Franklin Pierce, is the station agent of the Southern Pacific at Edna. Frank is a universal genius, and a rustler from Rustleville. He is as polite as two French dancing masters, with as much sunshine in his disposition as the 21st of June, and, in short, an all over good fellow. Mr. L. Dittmer, a Victoria boy, is engaged in the grocery and produce business; and Mr. Sam Alexander, from the same city, deals in dry goods and ready made clothing. George F. Horton is the efficient postmaster and is generally most always in a good humor. County commissioner G. S. Gayle is a dealer in real estate; he is one of the leading citizens of Jackson county, and for many years, prominent in the councils of the county.
Mr. R. R. Bolling, who has a valuable pasture of some 3,000
acres in the forks of the East and West Carancahua, is a live
man in every acceptation of the term, and withal one of the most
genial, big-hearted, and thorough-going white men that one
encounters in these disjointed times. He has faith in the Devon
as the improved breed best calculated to bring the native Texan
up to the desired standard, just as Mr. J. D. Mitchell favors
the Hereford, and Mr. Buck Gayle the Durham and Brahma. Mr.
Bolling has prosecuted his experiment somewhat further than
either of the gentlemen named, and has marketed several car
loads of quarter, half, and three-quarter breed Devons, and with
the most satisfactory results. Mr. Bolling also enjoys the
reputation of raising the best milch cows in western Texas. Mr.
Thos. Tyson is a young gentleman, formerly of DeWitt county, who
owns a very valuable pasture on the west side of the Lavaca
above Edna. He is a man of liberal ideas, and progressive views.
Mr. W. N. Marvin is a progressive, and representative man of the
county, who owns near Edna some valuable improved farming and
pasture lands. He is a successful stock farmer. It may be stated
in this connection that the soil of the black prairie lands is
often from four to eight feet deep, and that they resist the
effects of the drouth more successfully than does any other
class of lands; hence, a total failure of crops is a thing
wholly unknown in Jackson county. Mr. H. J. Lockausen is a young
and enterprising Jacksonian, of Napoleonic industry and will,
who is destined to reap a fortune in the near future. Recently
Messrs. Lochausen and L. E. Ward (agent) have purchased of Mr.
W. M. Moore his steam gin at Morales, and will hereafter conduct
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Edna, Texas, September 24--The new two-story business house now being erected for Mr. P. H. Kurtz is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy by October 1. Mr. F. W. Bergbrede is erecting a nice hotel just south of the court house square. Dr. E. A. Malsch is having a residence built for himself in East Edna at a cost of $1600. Adjoining the same property, H. A. Cline, Esq., has begun work on a neat and commodious dwelling that will not be completed for less than $1500. Mr. Karl Taylor is pushing the work on his cottage in West Edna. Mr. Wm. Gaither of Waxahachie is here to consider propositions for the exchange of lands here for his residence property in Waxahachie. Houston
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Edna, Texas, January 5.--With the new year comes rumors of great improvement that is to be made at Edna. Superintendent Forbes of the Victoria division of the Southern Pacific was asked about a new depot that has been in prospect for Edna for some time, and he stated that it was very probable that work on a new depot for Edna would begin at an early date. If the citizens will now clean up the park adjoining the depot grounds, it will be much more inviting to strangers visiting Edna. Many brick business houses are in prospect; one is now under contract and will be built on the south side of Hackberry street by Mr. Joe Volkmer, it will be a two-story building, built after modern designs.
Houston Post, January 9, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, February 23.--Work on the Volkmer building has been resumed after some delay caused from a lack of material. The beautiful cottage of Mr. L. Ward is nearing completion and when completed will add much to the appearance of South Edna. Mr. D. O. Carroway will soon begin work on his cottage, to be erected across the street from Mr. Ward's property. W. E. Gibbs' new cottage is now ready for occupancy. The finishing touch is being put on H. A. Cline's cottage in East Edna. The work of removing Mr. John Traylor's handsome two-story dwelling from his farm two miles below Edna was commenced on Monday. This building will be place on property in South Edna recently purchased by Mr. Traylor.
Houston Post, February 25, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, March 25.--The brick work on Volkmer's store building is about completed and it will be ready for occupancy soon. Mrs. J. M. Garrett's residence is nearing completion and will be an ornament to West Edna. Mr. M. T. Simons' residence in South Edna will be completed at an early date. The capital stock has been subscribed and Edna will soon had a National bank. A second petition is being circulated, and another election, to determine whether or not Edna will be incorporated, will soon take place. Waterworks and electric lights are being discussed, and if Edna is incorporated we expect to have such improvements at an early date.
Houston Post, March 27, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, May 2.--Edna young men are now organizing a company that will be drilled at this place. About fifty have already signed an agreement to tender their services to the governor on the next call for volunteers. They will have a meeting on Wednesday night to elect officers and further perfect their organization. An enthusiastic meeting is anticipated.
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Edna--Father P. F. Brannan began a series of lectures here on last Wednesday night at the court house. Rev. Abe Mulkey will hold a protracted meeting here beginning on the 20th instant.
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Edna, Texas, May 18.--The Mulkey meeting begins here tonight. Mr. Mulkey will not get here before Friday. The large shed erected for the meeting has been completed and the seats will be put in position today. Father P. F. Brannon closed his series of lectures here last night and will leave on the east bound train today. His lectures were well attended. The Edna high school will have its closing exercises tonight. A mass meeting of the citizens will be held here at an early date for the purpose of selecting suitable candidates for city offices. A mayor and five aldermen are to be elected. The election will take place on the 30th proximo.
Houston Post, May 19, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, May 28.--The great interest manifested by the people of Edna, all classes, in the Mulkey meeting now being held at this place, continues to be the greatest ever manifested by the people in any meeting before held at this place. Mr. Mulkey's sermon on "Restitution," met with great favor and is conceded by non-churchgoers and church members as the ablest sermon on the subject ever heard by the people of Edna. Fifty conversions have been reported up to date.
Houston Post, May 29, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, Mary 31.--One of the most exciting elections ever held at this place was held yesterday for the purpose of electing city officers. The following gentlemen were elected to preside over the destiny of Edna during her first year as an incorporated city: J. J. Clede, mayor; L. Ward, D. E. Guidry, Joseph Gerst, A. A. Brunette and M. R. Kleas aldermen, compose the first council. L. E. Bronaugh was elected marshal. All other officers will be appointed by the city council.
Houston Post, June 2, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, June 28--The fatal disease among cattle at this place is becoming alarming and unless some successful remedy is soon found to put a stop to its fatal work Edna will soon have no cows within her city limits. The disease, seemingly, is confined to town cattle alone. Very few, if any, have been reported outside of town as afflicted with the disease. Mr. E. A. Dixon, residing in the western edge of Matagorda county, has received a prescription from his father, Dr. J. C. B. Dixon, a retired physician of West Plains, Mo., that is reported to be, when the directions are carefully observed, a sure cure for charbon or murrau among cattle. Dr. Dixon has sent it free to the people of this county and it will be published for the benefit of the public.
Houston Post, June 29, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, September 23--The city council has hired the county grader and the work of grading Main street was begun this morning. The street being very sandy, the council has decided to haul black land dirt and red clay and cover the graded portion, which is expected to make a permanently hard foundation. Another election will be held here tomorrow to determine whether or not the present corporation shall or shall not be abolished. A lively time is expected, as both sides are strong.
Houston Post, September 24, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, September 24--Notwithstanding the extremely warm weather, a large crowd of Edna's young people attended the ball last night at the opera house given complimentary to Miss Evalyn Magruder of San Angelo, who will leave for home next Wednesday. The following is a list of those who were present: Misses Evalyn Magruder, Nellie and Tenya Sparks, Blanche Glassford, Blanche La Bauve, O'Brien, Amon?, Theresa Sparks, Annie O'Neal, Estelle Hester, Mabel McChesney, Mattie Hensley, Mesdames H. A. Cline, M. R. Kleas, Brown, Malsh, L. E. Bronaugh, Philip Kleas; Messrs. O. E. Westhoff, A. Egg, E. Egg, C. B. McDowell, L. E. Bronough, J. M. Gronaugh, Dr. J. M. Richmond, N. Ferrell, N. Hayes, J. G. Hayes, H. A. Cline, M. R. Kleas, O. S. York, A. M Staples, E. L. Faires, Philip Kleas, Ernest Traylor, E. Traylor, Ray Power, Tom J. Wells, J. R. Williams and C. T. Angle.
Houston Post, September 25, 1898 |
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Edna, Texas, December 28.--The recital at Kurtz opera house last Friday night by Miss Mamie Suggs, assisted by Mrs. L. Ward, was heartily enjoyed and they were greeted by one of the largest crowd ever seen in Edna. The recital was followed by a ball in the same building, where a large crowd indulged in terpsichorean feats. The work on our streets is progressing nicely and Edna will soon have put on city airs.
Houston Post, December 30, 1898 |
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Yesterday morning fire broke out in Edna, in the Young hotel block, which is just across from the Allen bank block, and east of the railroad depot, on the left of the track as you go to Houston. The fire was discovered on the outside of the McDonald racket store, and is thought to have been of incendiary origin. Edna is not protected by water works, and before the flames went out they consumed the Young hotel, McDonald's two stores, the Rose building, the Hensley building, Brady's saloon and a tin shop. The property was nearly all recently purchased by John Traylor. Many of the store-keepers were able to save most of their goods. The insurance is only for about one-fourth of the loss. One man had an ice chest to fall on his leg and severely mash it. The people gathered around and fought heroically and almost exhausted themselves in efforts to save the town. The buildings in the Allen block had their faces scorched, and there are no full cisterns in the vicinity now. Mr. Raymond Traylor of Adams & Co.'s wholesale store went over yesterday to view the ruins, and from him we get the greater part of the above.
Victoria Advocate, January 21, 1899 |
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Edna, Texas, May 2.--A fire in the court house which looked dangerous for a time, was extinguished with small damage by cool-headed volunteers.
Houston Post, May 3, 1899 |
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Edna, Texas, May 10.--The confectionery store of ex-Postmaster George F. Horton was burglarized on Monday evening between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock. The noise of the gong on the cash drawer was head in the adjoining building by Mr. S. M. Bailey, J. R. Williams and O. J. Lutz, when the crowd was divided for the purpose of making a capture of the burglar. Messrs. Bailey and Lutz repaired to the rear end of the building and Mr. Williams took his stand at the front door, who was afterwards reinforced by County Treasurer P. Keans. Mr. Bailey soon announced the capture of the burglar. Several brands of tobacco were found on his person and other goods identified as a part of Mr. Horton's stock. He made no resistance and was promptly placed in the county jail.
Houston Post, May 11, 1899 |
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Edna, Texas. May 23.--Mr. J. A. Williams, representing the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company with headquarters at Austin, is here in the interest of the new telephone line from Edna to Wharton, making connection with the line from that place to Houston. Mr. Williams has secured permission from the commissioner court of Wharton county to put the Southwestern on every public road in the county if the company desires to do so. There is no doubt but that a like permit will be given the company by the commissioners court of this county. It is an assured fact that the company will build the line through this county and extend it to Victoria, where it will connect with the company's local system at that point. This line from Wharton to this point fills up a gap that will give Edna connection with the whole States. Many expressions from the citizens show that a local system can have the proper encouragement and it may be stated as absolutely certain that we will have the local system established here in the near future.
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Edna, Texas, May 25.--Mr. Williams, right of way agent of the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company, has secured the right of way for that line through Jackson county, the building of which line mention as made in yesterday's Post. Mr. Williams leaves for Victoria today, where he will obtain the right of way for the completion of the line to that place. The telephone line is to be completed to Edna within six months.
Houston Post, May 26, 1899 |
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Edna, May 29, 1899--The second week of District Court opened this morning. Last week seven civil cases were finally disposed of. In criminal cases, there were verdicts of guilty in seven cases, five to the "pen" one to the Reformatory, and one for misdemeanor. There were three acquittals and two dismissals. The grand jury adjourned on Saturday having found twenty one bills. The Edna Summer Normal will open on June 19 and close on July 22. Brick blocks are the order of the day. John Traylor's "Cream" block, 50 by 75, will be a beauty and G. Egg will begin tearing down his old store in a few days for a brick structure 30 by 100. The corn crop of Jackson county will be immense this year. The cotton acreage is greatly decreased but though late, the present prospects are good.
Victoria Advocate, June 3, 1899 |
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Edna Echoes Edna, Texas, June 6.--Yesterday Jackson county shipped to the "Pen" the largest crop of criminals ever known in her history--eight, and still there are more to follow who are trying the appeal racket. We do not claim the credit or discredit of having raised this crop but we do claim the credit of having made a good disposition of the same. There were only three acquittals in the district court in which the three defendants were represented by the following attorneys, one in each case, York, McCrory and Folsom. In the justice court on Saturday a judgment by default was entered against the N. Y. T. & M. Ry, Co., for damages to growing crops caused by water flooding the same. J. W. Allen, the Edna banker, left on June 1st for New York in search of health. Dr. J. M. Richmond, his physician, accompanied him. Dr. J. P. Best, the dentist, who plays "sweet" first on the Victoria girls and their mothers and then on the Edna ones, will leave in a few days for the Pacific coast, the Rockies and other points of interest in that vicinity. We offered to accompany him (provided that he would pay the bills) but he refused our generous offer. He goes only on a visit. It was Commencement with the Edna schools last week. The "blow outs" occurred on Thursday and Friday nights and large audience were made happy at the music, recitations and drills of the pretty children. Attorney McCrory made the closing address at Prof. Correll's private school and Attorney Folsom presented diplomas at the public school.
Victoria Advocate, June 10, 1899 |
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Edna, June 22.--Jackson county's first summer normal opened on Monday morning with a large attendance of teachers. There was also present a large number of the citizens of Edna who by their presence manifested their interest in the cause of education. Judge Rowlett gave an appropriate address of welcome. The work of the normal then began. [illegible] J. M. Moore, of the Edna bar, is in demand at the summer normal. He will give an address on the Henry George theory of taxation at Houston next Monday; and at Edna on "Political Economy" Wednesday. Joseph Gerst with his entire family left today for a few weeks outing in Central and Northwestern Texas. They travel in carriages with a full outfit to stop wherever night overtakes them. Ganado will celebrate the "glorious 4th" by picnicing on the Mustang. The Odd Fellows will attend in a body and have a public installation on the grounds. A large congregation assembled at the Baptist church on Sunday morning in memory of the lamented D. W. Dobbs. The story of his life as told by County Attorney McCrory, was interesting and touching, and showed how a determination to be something and do something will finally win. The address of Rev. Dr. Evans was exceedingly appropriate. Addresses were also made by Revs. Devant and Mitchell and Rev. Dobbs, father of deceased, pronounced the benediction.--FAP.
Victoria Advocate, June 24, 1899 |
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Edna, Texas, June 10.--Messrs. J. H. Washington, T. E. Bolling and John O'Brien of this county attended the reunion of Terry [Texas] Rangers at Victoria this week. All of them reported a royal good time spent with their old comrades in arms. The masons are putting the finishing touch on John Traylor's two-story brick building and the ground has been broken for Col. G. Egg's new brick building, which takes the place of the wooden building that the colonel has used throughout his experience as a merchant in Jackson county, which almost, if it does not ante-date the ante-bellum days. Mr. J. W. Brickel left Sunday for a visit to his old home in Xenia, Ohio, and will be away several weeks. Mr. J. W. Allen, accompanied by Dr. J. M. Richmond, will test the Northern climate, for the benefit of Mr. Allen's health, they having left several days ago for New York and other points in the North. Miss Lucile Huston is here from Wharton and Miss Estelle Hester. Miss Bertha Westhoff of Cuero is in Edna visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Westhoff. Mr. John Harwood has just returned from a business trip to Shiner, Lavaca county, and reports comparatively few boll weevils found in the cotton fields hear that place. Mr. Arthur Burns of Cuero made a shipment of several carloads of steer cattle from Edna pens to St. Louis market, this week. James Powers has made a purchase from Tom Dickens at Inez of all his 3 and 4-year-old steers, prices private. Only a few deals in cattle are reported in the county.
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Edna, Texas, June 15.--The county commissioners court is now in session, making a minute examination of each rendition separately. The value of cattle is raised from $7 to $8 per head and the real estate values are being looked into very carefully, the purpose being to move perfectly equalize the values. They are raising some lands and lowering some others. Dr. E. A. Malsch went to Cuero Tuesday to attend the Southwest Texas Medical association. Miss Sallie Richmond left yesterday for a visit to Manor, Texas, her former home. Rev. A. W. Borroughs is a frequent visitor to Edna. He is looking after the contract to be let for the building of an Episcopal church that will soon be erected in Edna. J. M. Lee returned from a business trip to Houston Tuesday. Edna is expected to have a local telephone system at an early date.
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Rev. J. G. Cunningham has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city. Miss Lucy Brown, daughter of Rev. S. H. Brown, who has been teaching in Victoria county, will spend the summer with her parents, at Ganado.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
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Edna, Texas, June 16.--Every member of the bar at this place signed a petition here yesterday asking for the appointment by the commissioners court of W. W. McCrary, Esq., Mr. Dobbs' former law partner, to fill out the unexpired term as county attorney. Mr. McCrary was appointed county attorney by the commissioners court here this morning and has made his bond and filed the same with the county clerk. The committee sent out by Edna lodge Knights of Pythias No. 146 to search for in Tuesday's and Friday's Post, returned yesterday with the body which was interred at Prairie City White cemetery at this place under the auspices of Edna lodge K. or P. A committee from Port Lavaca lodge K. of P. assisted the committee from Edna lodge in recovering the body. Hooks were made and weighted down by a steel bar, with which the body was recovered about noon on Thursday after two days spent in dragging the pass and adjacent waters The location of the body was discovered by a close examination of the water's surface. The drag was arranged and the first attempt made resulted in one hook of the drag catching in one of the shoe tops of the drowned man and the body was safely raised to the surface and put on board the sloop Mystery, which was engaged for the search party. The body was in a very bad condition. The small bone of one leg was broken and a portion gone, the general supposition being that a shark had hold of the body at the time of the drowning. It was found about 300 yards from the place where the dead man was seen to sink, in water about twenty feet deep, and had never risen, and would not have risen to the waters surface, and all clothing was torn from the body, the flesh badly lacerated and the larger portion destroyed. The Port Lavaca lodge sent a committee with the committee from Edna lodge to accompany the remains to this place for burial, which was composed of the following members of that lodge; Dr. Peterson, William James, Tax Assessor George and Sheriff Raymour. One of the largest funeral processions ever witnessed here met the eastbound train yesterday and followed the remains to the cemetery. Memorial services will be conducted at the Baptist Church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Houston Post, June 19, 1899 |
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Edna, Texas, June 28.--Continued hard rain for thirty-six hours. The railroad track was washed out in several places between Edna pens and the Navidad river. Trains are unable to pass the construction train at work on track. Great damage has been done to fruit, cotton, corn crops; the greatest flood of water ever known in this section. Impossible to estimate damage at present.
Houston Post, June 29, 1899 |
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To the Advocate: Edna, Texas, July 5.--These echoes are from so many places that it will not do to denominate them "Edna Echoes." Your correspondent recently made a trip to Refugio county, and a few echoes all along the line many not be amiss. For the past twelve years I have made frequent trips between Edna and St. Mary's and taken as a whole, I never saw better crop prospects, and the roads while going were excellent. For many years I considered the San Antonio river as the distinct boundary line between the wet and the dry regions, but of late years it has occurred to me that the boundary has changed eastward to the vicinity of the Coletto creek or the Guadalupe river. Crossing the San Antonio river on the bridge below Anaqua, at the place where twelve years ago I crossed Capt. Bray's ferry, I found substantial improvements on its banks in Refugio county, in the shape of store, gin, grist mill and residences, where nothing stood when I first entered Refugio county. There is little change from the river to the "Mission," as the town Refugio, is popularly called, save and except the colony that has collected around the "cattle king," D. M. O'Connor, and there is but little exchange from the Mission to St. Mary's. St. Mary's (the "s" being dropped by the P. O. department), was once a flourishing seaport of South Texas, but is now almost a "deserted village." Here the inhabitants live on good air, salt water baths, and fresh fish and oysters in the "r" months, all of which is backed by a substantial support from the stock interests. Postmaster Gray, who has just passed the 72d mile stone, looks not a day older than when i first saw him. Maj. John H. Wood, an octogenarian with a new wife, is enjoying good health. Capt. F. B. Dugat and his son, Allen, are rustlers in the stock business. I was in such a hurry to get out of St. Mary's, for fear of the threatening rain, that I did not see my old friend, C. F. Leisering, who for about twenty years has held the office of county assessor but I can assure you that his laugh and grip would have been the same as of old. There is no art in his electioneering unless it is all art. The grip is the same the day after election as the day before. At the town of Refugio G. P. Rogers flourishes the knife and needle at the saddlery business in the same successful manner as he did the pen and eraser in the county clerk's office formerly. "Honest John," as County Judge Ryals is called, gave the same genial shake; County Treasurer Rea, who was poring over a volume of Blackstone, gave the salute of old, and I heard Constable Armstrong one of the Rough Riders, call court for an examining trial before Justice Autry. Justice Autry not only "Registers" the news of the county, as the former paper did, but "Reviews" the same for the benefit of his neighbors. But time would fail me to mention all. Many substantial and elegant improvements have been made at the Mission, especially during the last three years. Happy Refugio! Here the cattle graze on her thousand "hills," undisturbed by the shriek of the locomotive, and peace and plenty are manifested among all her inhabitants. Only once before at this season of the year have I seen the grass better. Probably more abstracts of land titles of Refugio county have been made than any county in the coast region. There are four in existence that I can recall. Geo. Howard, of Victoria, has one; James McDonald, whom I first met poring over the records of Bee county, has another; it is supposed that he became rich from it and then bought the Victoria Advocate, (Mc., you need not read this); G. P. Rogers of Refugio county, and your Edna correspondent each have one. Would it not be a good idea for these abstracters to form a trust. But these echoes are prolonged, and I will hasten to describe my return "voyage"--that is the proper term for at least part of the way. Leaving the Mission on Wednesday afternoon I drove to the San Antonio river with showers all around me. I arrived in Victoria early Thursday morning and enjoyed a shelter while a great shower fell. The road from the Colette to Victoria was fairly good, except about two miles of dirt grades. Knowing that it was easier traveling in water than in mud, I pulled out of Victoria early. Probably I was the only traveler by carriage from Victoria to Edna on June 29th. Nearly three hours were occupied in going five miles over the dirt graded road. The only way I could get along was to drive my horse in the ditch, where the water washed all the mud from the wheels. It had been my fortune, or misfortune, to be in storms near the 5-mile-post twice before, and the "deluge" that came that afternoon was "three times and out." From that point to Edna I could easily have rode (rowed) in a skiff at least three-fourths of the way. I took some chances with high water that I would not like to take again. At 6 p. m I left my horse and buggy in good hands, within seven miles of Edna, and accomplished the rest of the journey on a "tie pass." Allen P. Folsom.
Victoria Advocate, July 8, 1899 |
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John Ingram says the Red Bluff people will make 2000 gallons of sorghum syrup. Some of the Navidad bottom farmers whose crops were destroyed by the flood are trying to get their taxes remitted. Wiley Biggs brought a pig to town, preserved in alcohol. It had but one eye, this is near the end of the nose which has no nostrils and is ornamented with an elephant’s trunk.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
August 12, 1899 |
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Hays Brothers shipped several carloads of cattle to the New Orleans market last Tuesday. Reports from Bee, Goliad, Karnes and other counties west of here say that the boll weevil has disappeared. Mr. Cochran of Richmond, was here this week buying cattle for the Cuban markets and also talking trade with L. E. Ward, the real estate agent. Mr. Ward has a large pasture on east Carancahua which he desires to trade for a Brazos bottom farm.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
August 19, 1899 |
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The Presbyterian congregation unanimously called Rev. B. I. Dickie to the pastorate of this church last Sunday. Wheeler Marvin and James Gilliam returned last week from Wharton where they disposed of a bunch of young mules. Mr. Jones was here Saturday and says the parties who purchased Richter’s cotton weevil exterminator are well pleased and confident that they can raise cotton successfully with the aid of Richter’s invention.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
September 23, 1899 |
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F. A. Burns has sold his drug store to Messrs. Lewis and Tisenger, two gentlemen from La Porte. The report came to town yesterday that Buck McCrabb had been seriously injured by his horse falling on him. Albert Egg reports the theft from his stable of his fine new $35 saddle, together with blanket and bridle. Saddle was of Bubler make with black hair pockets, and has additional buckle holes made with a knife in the leather. Look out for it. By compromise agreement the King Bridge Co. was given a judgment against Jackson Co. in the U. S. court at Galveston for $7505.13. Three commissioners voted in favor of this settlement; Judge Rowlett and other commissioner voted against it.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
October 28, 1899 |
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The Stockmen’s Association at their meeting last Saturday resolved to offer larger rewards for the conviction of cow thieves; they decided to offer $200 reward for the conviction of a white man and $100 for the conviction of a Negro. Several new members were admitted and a meeting called for next Monday.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
November 25, 1899 |
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The Grand Jury returned this term 35 indictments for felony and 8 for misdemeanors. The farmers of Jackson county are generally in much better condition than for several years. Major Powell has been convicted in two cases for theft of cattle and given two years in each case.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
December 9, 1899 |
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J. W. Allen has advertised for estimates of cost of a small cotton mill, and if bids prove satisfactory he will build one in Edna. He is abundantly able to go it along and says he will ask for no help. Chas. Maguglin, a farmer who lives on Percy Simons place, sold to Col. G. Egg last Saturday, about $700 worth of cotton, this being the second sale he has made this season, the aggregate amount received being about $1200. The cotton was the product of his cotton crop for two years, Mrs. Maguglin came here from Bee county a few years ago and has made a living and has left over the $1200 he received for his cotton sold this season.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
January 27, 1900 |
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George F. Wharton has announced as a candidate for sheriff of Jackson county. Bishop Johnson preached at the Episcopal church in this city last Friday evening. Pete Miller, who is well known in this county, was killed in the northern portion of this state, last week, by a man named Martin. The coming campaign promises to be a very lively one in this county, and from what we can hear every candidate will have opposition. Andy McClary, who was for a long time superintendent of the county farm, but now lives in Ashby, Matagorda county, was in this city several days this week.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
February 3, 1900 |
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Several large deals are on the table now, between local stockmen. Of all the plans suggested to prevent the overflow of the town that occurs after each heavy rain the one to cut a ditch from Dry creek to the Lavaca river seems most feasible.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
February 17, 1900 |
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Rev. R. P. Davant and his estimable wife left Tuesday for Belton, where they will make their home in the future. One day last week there were 15000 lbs. of cabbage and 130 dozen of eggs shipped from Edna, besides other shipments of cotton, hides and coon skins.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
March 10, 1900 |
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A Bible society was organized at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. Prof. W. E. Edelen informs us that Edna will have a Normal this summer lasting eight weeks. Chas. Martin, traveling inspector for the Texas cattle raisers association of Texas, was here Wednesday on business. Geo. F. Simons Jr. returned last Thursday from Goliad where he purchase a number of fine blooded bull yearlings.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
April 7, 1900 |
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Edna, Texas, April 28.--Messrs. A. Malsch, Sr., W. P. Laughter and C. S. Simons attended the Southwest Texas Ginners' association at Cuero this week, of which Mr. W. P. Laughter is president. Mr. R. Bolling of Carancahua is the guest of Sheriff McDowell this week. Mr. L. Ward delivered to O. L. Eckhardt of Yorktown last Saturday at Edna pens 500 head of cows which Mr. Eckhardt shipped to the Indian Territory. Messrs. Branch Bros. shipped 200 head of cows to the Territory Saturday. Mrs. Russell Ward of Carancahua is in Edna visiting Mrs. W. K. Rose. Mr. Henry McDowell of Port Lavaca was in Edna this week looking after his Jackson county property. Mr. August Johnson, a prominent engineer on the Union Pacific, residing at Rawlings, Wyoming, was in Edna last week looking after his interests in Jackson county. Mr. Johnson invested several thousand dollars in Jackson county land several years ago and says that he has no property in this county that is for sale. O. S. York, Esq., candidate for district attorney of this judicial district, received the indorsement of Fort Bend county republicans, which his friends in Jackson county are very glad to note. Mr. W. D. Stamey, who has considerable real estate in Jackson county, returned here Monday from his home at Thomasboro, Ill., to look after his interests here. County Judge John O. Rowlett has called a meeting of all citizens interested in good roads, and especially the county commissioners, to meet at the court house on Saturday, May 5, for the purpose of discussing the present condition of the county roads and to devise ways and means by which they may be improved. He announces that he desires the counsel fo the citizens interested. At present there is considerable interest manifested by the people in the condition of the roads and the county judge feels that some action on the part of the citizens and property owners interested is necessary. Judge John M. Moore went to Austin Tuesday, where he has an important case before the court of criminal appeals. General Passenger and Ticket Agent W. J. Craig of the New York, Texas and Mexican railway has announced a rate of 50 cents from Edna to Victoria and return on Tuesday, May 1, on account of the fireman's celebration.
Houston Post, April 30, 1900 |
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Edna, May 9.--Some of the future governors, congressmen, and perhaps a future president of the United States (not of the Hannacrat type, however) comprised a crowd of youngsters and babies that were treated to a royal reception at the hospitable home of Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Malsch, on Tuesday, the 8th instant, the occasion being the fourth birthday dinner of their little son Zygo. Nearly every child in Edna under 4 years of age was present--having attended in response to the following unique invitation: "I want you to come and play with me on Tuesday, May 8, 1900. Others are coming, why not you? I will be 4 years old then. Zygo Malsh" Besides the mothers and fathers, many of Edna's envying old bachelors were present and not infrequently were seen caressing some of the little ones, speaking words of advice--bespeaking the folly of their own single blessedness. In one of the children's contests Master Lafayette Ward, Jr., age 2 years, carried off the first prize. Master Zygo was the recipient of many presents that will remind him in hoary old age of his fourth birthday. The occasion was a gathering of little children that will make history for our county, State and Nation.
Houston Post, May 15, 1900 |
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A farmer named Hearson was dragged to death by a runaway team near here.
Houston Post, August 30, 1900 |
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Edna, Texas, January 15.--Another large shipment of cabbage will be made from here today and orders are on file for several thousand pounds to be shipped tomorrow. Truck growers are reaping a harvest this year, as they are getting good prices for their products, and finding ready market for same. The acreage will probably be increased considerably, as quite a number have expressed themselves as intending to put in several acres in cabbage and other vegetables, which will be in time for the spring trade. Prospects in this county were never brighter than now for good crops, and no doubt will be made, and land is cheap and rent reasonable.
Houston Post, January 16, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, February 16.--The entertainment give by the Guild last night at the opera house for the benefit of the Episcopal church was a success in every feature and was attended by a large and appreciative audience, every seat in the house being filled, a large number who were late being compelled to stand. The programme was arranged and managed by Mesdames Lafayette Ward and A. J. Compton and to the ladies is largely due the success of the evening. The entertainment was opened by a violin solo by Mr. Alfred P. Ward, accompanied by Mrs. L. Ward, which was rendered in a masterly manner and drew a liberal applause from the audience. Miss Norma Egg followed with a recitation which was also well received by those present. The balance of the programme was as follows: Mrs. L. Ward, vocal solo, accompanist, Miss Flora Wells; Miss Laura Smith, piano solo; Mrs. L. Ward and Mr. A. P. Ward, vocal solo, accompanist, Miss Flora Wells; piano solo, Miss Flora Wells; vocal solo, Mrs. E. L. Faires; piano solo, Mrs. L. Ward. Then followed the cake walk, the attraction of the evening, twelve couples participating. Judge F. M. Austin, Judge J. M. Moore and Dr. E. A. Malsch were selected as judges , and, being unable to decide which couple were entitled to the cake, decided the best way to settle the matter would be for the court to keep the cake. Something in the neighborhood of $75 was made clear of expenses.
Houston Post, February 18, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, March 26.--Messrs. Tillie and Roy Putnam leave today for Bakersfield, Cal. They expect to make that place their home. Rev. J. G. Cunningham will leave today for Spartanburg, S. C., to spend the summer with relatives. The second crop of cabbage is nearly ready for market. This cabbage is of the finest quality, and so great is the demand that the farmers have great difficulty in supplying the demand.
Houston Post, March 29, 1901 |
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The jury failed to agree in the case of Jim Manus, charged with killing Ben Ward in this county about three years ago. The case of H. T. Chivers, charged with embezzlement, was tried yesterday and the jury has not yet rendered a verdict. Cattle shipments for yesterday from Edna pens were as follows: Arthur Burns, 8 cars; W. Westhoff, 1 car.; Hayes Bros., 2 cars to Evans, Snider, Buell & Co., St. Louis; Ward & Rose, 2 cars to Greer, Mills & Co. Ward & Strauss will ship 15 cars from Edna pens to Chicago today. The gathering of boll weevil goes steadily on, something over 100,000 having been brought in to date and destroyed. Crops are looking fine and prospects are the best, and the old good times that this county has enjoyed until the last three years are almost assured.
Houston Post, June 10, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, July 29.--Mr. C. P. Boon, superintendent of construction for the Southwestern Telephone company, is here on business for the company, and states the work on the local exchange will commence in less than ten days. This will be quite a convenience to the citizens of Edna and quite a large subscription has been obtained. Mr. J. A. Petrick, wife and children and Mrs. N. N. McDonald went to Victoria yesterday.
Houston Post, July 30, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, August 3.--There was a very pleasant dance given by Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Putnam at their home, six miles from here, yesterday evening, in which a large number of Edna's young people participated. At about 12:30 refreshments were served, after which dancing was resumed until nearly daybreak this morning. All announced the affair a most enjoyable one. Wheeler Marvin was painfully hurt yesterday while trying to saddle a young horse. The horse pawed him several times, striking him once in the face, cutting a gash above and below the eve, making it necessary to take several stitches to sew up the wounds.
Houston Post, August 4, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, August 15.--Mrs. Frank Andrews, Miss Julia Smith and mother of Houston are visiting relatives here. Mr. A. G. Redding, who had been here several days looking after his interests, returned to Milford yesterday. James Power and son were passengers from here yesterday for Houston.
Houston Post, August 16, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, December 28.--The Jackson County institute met Friday, December 27, and unanimously indorsed Hon. Arthur Lefevre for re-election to the office of State superintendent of public instruction. A good rain fell today, which will be beneficial to the cabbage crop if the weather does not go to freezing point. Quite a pleasant dance was given last night by the young people at Kurtz's hall and was largely attended. Mr. Louis Thibeaux of New Iberia, La., is here buying cattle and produce. He will ship four cars of cattle today to Louisiana points.
Houston Post, December 30, 1901 |
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Edna, Texas, January 10.--Yesterday Mrs. W. A. McDowell and Mrs. Bronaugh, her sister, were out driving when their horse took fright, became unmanageable and ran away with them. The horse ran as far as the McDowell hotel, where the buggy struck the steps leading into the office, turned the buggy completely upside down, throwing the horse down also and catching the occupants under the buggy. Mrs. McDowell came out without a scratch, but considerably frightened, but Mrs. Bronaugh was very painfully hurt and had to be carried into the hotel and Dr. Richmond was quickly summoned.
Houston Post, January 12, 1902 |
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About the most enjoyable social event of the season took place Tuesday night at Kurtz's hall, a calico ball, given by the ladies of Edna, complimentary to the gentlemen. Each lady who participated in the dance was expected to wear a calico dress. Calico ties were inclosed and sealed in envelopes and each gentleman attending was given an envelope and was expected to take part in the grand march with the lady whose dress corresponded with his tie. A prize for the prettiest calico dress was awarded and five judges were selected Major L. Garrett, James Power, O. S. York, James Young and J. R. Williams. It was a most difficult matter for the judges to decide, and several ballots were taken, resulting in Miss Mabel McChesney securing first prize, Mrs. A. E. Westhoff second choice and Mrs. Blanche Hayes third choice. About 12 o'clock sandwiches and coffee were served, after which dancing was resumed.
Houston Post, February 16, 1902 |
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Edna, Texas, April 6.--The election for school trustees in the First district of this county resulted in the election of L. Garrett, white, and Joseph Singleton, colored, trustee. The Edna baseball team went over to Ganado yesterday to wipe up that team, but, like the English army to South Africa, they were very much surprised. Score: Edna 8, Ganado 20.
Houston Post, April 8, 1902 |
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The "swellest" affair in Edna this season came off Tuesday night in a grand ball at Kurtz's hall, given by the young men complimentary to the young ladies, in return for the ball given some time back by the young ladies complimentary to the young men. The affair was a success in every feature. A number of visitors from neighboring towns were present. About 12 o'clock refreshments were served in the shape of ice cream and cake, after which dancing was resumed for several hours after. All pronounced the affair a most enjoyable one.
Houston Post, April 20, 1902 |
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Edna, Texas, May 16.--A barn belonging to Robert Power with a lot of feed and harness was destroyed by fire. Loss $600 with small insurance.
Houston Post, May 17, 1902 |
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Edna, Texas, May 19.--The trustees of the Edna public school met and elected W. E. Edelen superintendent, and the following teachers for the ensuing scholastic year: Miss Bertha Horton, Mrs. W. E. Edelen, Miss Irene Sellers, Miss Allie Staples and Miss Louise Billups. This makes Prof. Edelen's eighth year with this school.
Houston Post, May 21, 1902 |
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College Station, Texas, June 10.--...Prof. R. H. Whitlock, president pro tem., announced that Mr. F. Moore of Edna was the honor graduate, having the best grades in all courses for the past three years, and in recognition of this fidelity to duty he was nominated honor man of this year's graduates, and as a mark of distinction read his thesis, which was a technical discussion of "The Chemistry of the Pecan Nut..."
Houston Post, June 11, 1902 |
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Edna, Texsa, June 20.--Mr. Claude Branch shipped to St. Louis today fifteen cars fat beeves. J. M. Haly has loaded for shipment a car of the finest watermelons ever sent from the county.
Houston Post, June 21, 1902 |
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"Buena Vista," the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Ward, never presented a more charming appearance than lately, when a large crowd met there in response to invitations to attend a ball given in honor of Mrs. A. J. Compton of Galveston and Mr. A. P. Ward of Edna. For several days previous Mr. and Mrs. Ward had been entertaining a house party composed of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Compton, Mrs. Steinhauser, Miss Settle and Miss Wolverton of Galveston, Miss Smith of San Antonio, Miss Ellis of Uvalde, Misses Fiona Wells, Mamie White, Mabel McChesney and Wilmot White of Edna; Messrs. Charles Dreury and Dr. Joe Arnold of Galveston, J. R. Dillon and Joseph Crawford of Houston, D. J. Price of Palestine and V. Duncan of Wharton. A large platform had been built on the spacious lawn and to the sweet strain of music by the Goliad string band the happy dancers "chased the fleeting hours with flying feet" til midnight, when they were invited to partake of a sumptuous supper that had been prepared for them. After refreshments, dancing was resumed and continued till the first rays of old Sol warned them that one of the most pleasant of their experiences had become a reminiscence. Each and every one united in saying that the genial host and his estimable lady can not be surpassed as entertainers. The following people from Edna were present: Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Rose, Mr. and Mrs. A. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. T. Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. E L. Faires, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Egg, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Egg, Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs.. A. E. Westhoff, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Menefee, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Bolling, Mrs. L. E. Bronough, Mrs. Florence Ferrell; Misses Velma Hall, Kate McCrary, Ida Traylor, Meade and Horner Davenport, Estelle and Leila Heater, Tea White, Maggie Staples, Bessie Merriwether, Ora Lee Haynes, Irene Sellers, Ermine Gibson, Bertha and Eba Horton, Lucille Hensley, Flora, Grace, Cornelia and Eleanor Ward and Miss Warner; Messrs. Stoner, Bert Staples, J. A. and A. A. Egg, J. W. and James Menefee, white, Marvin Bronough, McChesney, R. W. and T. W. Wells, J. G. and W. H. Hayes, Grissom McDowell, Willis, Ward, Mitchells, Gayle and perhaps others whose names could not be secured. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fires have left for Uvalde, where they will spend a month or two with relatives. Misses Velma Hall and Kate McCrary of Coffeeville, Miss., have left for home after spending several weeks here as the guests of County Attorney McCrary and wife. Miss Etta Grimes of Houston is visiting friends in this city.
Houston Post, July 6, 1902 |
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Edna, Texas, August 8.--Cotton is beginning to come in pretty freely and our gins are kept fairly busy. The dry hot weather is lending encouragement for a fair cotton crop. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McCrory were among those who took in the excursion to Galveston on the 7th. Judge F. M. Austin, Sheriff Wharton, Attorneys Mitchell and York and the druggist, E. L. Faires, left August 1 for the Carancahua country on their annual chicken hunt and report fine success. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Faires returned last week after an absence of five weeks outing in West and Central Texas.
Houston Post, August 9, 1902 |
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At the commodious and comfortable ranch home of Mr. Claude Branch and his mother, on the night of October 17, the people of Jackson county, were treated to one of the most enjoyable affairs in the history of the county, It was a dance, of course, and everything that could be done for the pleasure of the guests was done. An immense platform of regular flooring had been erected immediately in front of the house and was brilliantly illuminated by acetylene gas jets. The house and yard were made to resemble fairyland in the same way. The music being furnished by an excellent Mexican string band, which was of the best, and the supper was simply immense, barbecued meats, baked turkeys and chickens, salads, sweetmeats and wine, who could want for more? The several hundred guests were unanimous in voting the affair a grand success, and in thanking Mrs. Branch and Mrs. Bonnot and Mrs. La Bauve, her daughters, and Messrs. Branch and Stockdale Mitchell for their hospitable and whole-souled way in which they were received and entertained.
Houston Post, October 26, 1902 |
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Edna, Texas, December 19.--After continued bad, wet weather for some twenty days, it has faired off and the roads are now getting passable, and a large crowd was in town today to witness the roping contest and the races. The contest was a decided success in every particular, there being about thirty contestants. The best time was made by C. C. Moore of Morales, Texas, a village in this county, about fifteen miles north of town. Mr. Joseph Heard of Ganado, won second prize. Another important feature of the occasion will be a seven eights mile race this afternoon. A great deal of interest is being manifested in the outcome.
Houston Post, December 22, 1902 |
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Edna, Texas, April 3.--An election was held here yesterday by the voters of Edna Independent school district to determine whether or not bonds should be issued to the amount of $12,500 for the erection of a new brick school building. The bond issue carried by a large majority and in the near future Edna will have a school building to be proud of.
Houston Post, April 4, 1904 |
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Wednesday evening at the home of George F. Simons, the bride's uncle, J. S.? Montgomery of Brazoria and Miss Lola Louie Logan were united in marriage, the ceremony being performed by Rev. M. K. Fred in his usual solemn and impressive style. The Simons home was charmingly decorated suitable to the occasion, an arch being arranged from which suspended the wedding bell. Mr. Montgomery is depot agent at Brazoria and is very popular. The bride was reared in Edna, and is a charming young lady. They left on the 8:45 train amid a shower of rice and congratulations for New Orleans and other points, after which they will be at home to their friends at Brazoria. Miss Ada Stoner of Victoria attended the Montgomery-Logan wedding. Miss Louise Bergebrede, who is attending school at Houston, is at home for a few days. Mrs. Fred Martin of Bakersfield, Colo., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Rogers.
The Houston Post, Sunday, April 23, 1911 |
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Edna, Texas, July 17.--Francitas persons spending the day Sunday on a creek near here found the headless body of a man floating in the water. It was identified as A. Nelson, who came here from Mexico two weeks ago.
The Houston Post, Tuesday, July 18, 1916 |
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Mr. J. C. Dobbs, one of Edna's most promising young students, has retired from the drug business, having sold his entire interest to his partner, Mr. E. L. Faires. Mr. Dobbs will leave this week for Memphis, Tenn., where he will finish his graduation course in a medical college and enter the field as a practicing physician. In parting from Edna he carries with him the best wishes of a host of warm friends and admirers. Dr. P. K. Miller, the old established physician of Morales, accompanied by Mr. Geo. Anderson, was down Monday laying in a supply of drugs. Dr. Miller informed us that there has been a great amount of sickness in his neighborhood this season, principally malignant bowel trouble, but at present he says the condition of health is much improved. The Bloomer social given by the Aid Society of the Methodist Church at the D. O. Carraway residence last Friday night was a decided success, yielding $75.00 cash--more than sixty persons being on hand and every one dressed in a la mode of Bloomerville, excepting alone two members of the Society, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Lesesne, who were toll gate keepers. The bloomers together with cake, etc., were furnished by the society for twenty-five cents each. Think of it--a score or more of church people walking around in bloomer costume! The costume consisted in the usual dress with flowers (blooms) pinned here, there and everywhere; if they were not bloomers, what were they? George Wharton, candidate for sheriff, spent several days in Edna the past week. Mr. R. A. Drake has discontinued his confectionery business in Edna and has accepted a position a position in the dry goods store of P. H. Kurtz. Mr. Joe Whitley of the Navidad section will leave for Galveston Sunday as a juror in Federal Court. Bob Griffith of Inez was over Saturday and made a shipment of two carload of beeves to New Orleans. Since the dry hot weather has prevailed the hay maker is getting in good time, but very few shipments have been made due to the scarcity of cars. Messrs Harwood, Ward and others have been losing a number of spring calves, which are supposed to have died from black leg. Mr. Wm. Bergbrede will leave next Sunday for Galveston where he has been summoned as a petit juror in Federal court. Mrs. A. Webb of the Navidad section, accompanied by her sister, Miss Ora Haynes came down Sunday and left for a short sojourn in Houston. A great amount of corn raised in Jackson county has been and is still being offered at 30c and 40c per bushel. Col. Allen, principal of the Edna High School, delivered an able sermon at the Methodist Church Sunday morning which was attentively listened to by a large congregation. Mrs. Maxwell, who has been in Edna for the past week as the guest of Mrs. Winnifred Young, departed for her home at Beeville Sunday, accompanied by her brother, Wiley Joiner. A few mornings ago V. T. Blalek went up on the Sandies and slayed a couple of nice young deer. The Progress is under obligations to him for a goodly supply of venison. Messrs. York and N. Strauss have five hundred head of beeves on feed in Goliad County. Mr. Tom Menefee, one of the ranchmen from near Ganado, delivered last week a carload of corn-fed hogs to N. P. Mauritz and Sons, which were shipped to Houston. This was perhaps the best lot of fat, improved hogs that has ever been sold in the county. On Thursday, Mr. H. J. Louchausen, well known and reliable Morales ginner, brought down 23 bales of extra cotton of his own raising, which he sold to J. W. Brickel. This makes 43 bales he has picked and ginned from his own farm, and expects to 15 or 20 more. A specimen of Jackson county raised rice was exhibited on our street a few days ago, which was of very fine quality, and several parties, well up on rice culture, who saw it were convinced that this section of the coast country is thoroughly adapted to the culture of this staple product. Mr. L. Ward, one of our lending ranchmen, returned last Thursday from the Indian Territory, where he had been for some time looking after a large herd of seven or eight hundred head of beeves he has pasturing. Mr. Ward reports very fine crops of corn and cotton in that section and the country generally is in a flourishing condition. Announcements: For County Judge: F. M. Austin, J. O. Rowlett For County Attorney: J. A. White For Commissioner, Precinct 1: C Asbeck, M. C. Garrett, Geo. S. Gayle For Commissioner, Precinct 3: Robt. Milby, C. C. Moore For Constable Precinct 1: F. Sparks, J. T. Steele For County Treasurer: P. Kleas, E. M. Davenport For County Tax Assessor: F. W. Rogers For Justice of the Peace, Pre. 1: C. L. Owen
Edna Weekly Herald, June 30, 1932 |
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A Faithful Officer At the expiration of his present term of office Sheriff Albert Egg will, of his own volition step from under the responsibilities of the office of sheriff and tax collector and become a private citizen, notwithstanding the fact that this move was made against the earnest wishes of a great many of the law-abiding citizens of Jackson County. They realize that he has made Jackson County a peace officer unexcelled in the State of Texas, and the Herald is sincere in stating that he has few if any equals. He took up the reins of office when a mere boy and there were many good citizens at that time who trembled with fear at the task confronting him. As time wore on and tests and trying circumstances arose he met them fairly and squarely and with that ability and efficiency that stamped him as a true man; a peace officer of wonderful skill and determination and it soon developed to the gratification of his best friends that no better selection could have been made even if the whole state had been searched for a sheriff for Jackson County. Mr. Egg is an exception to the general rule in that holding office for many years, he lays aside the toga and becomes a private citizen in the ranks of his own choosing. Political Announcements
For Representative, 73rd District: W.
A. McCrory The Herald was not issued last week and we assure our readers that this situation was a source of much regret to the publisher. However, circumstances were such that they were beyond our control. At the time the paper should have been issued, Hardeman Staples, the editor’s brother and right hand man in the office, was a very sick patient at the Burns Hospital in Cuero and the writer was at his bedside. An acute attack of appendicitis threw business to the four winds so far as the Herald was concerned, but we are again on the job this week. With the exception of Christmas this was the first time the Herald has missed an issue since November 22, 1906. Hardeman is well on the road to recovery from the operation and expects to return home some time next week. Stock Law Beautifies Edna. Since the stock law has gone into effect in Edna, many hundreds of dollars have been spent in civic improvement, in concrete walks, beautifying and grading the yards around many homes in Edna. Hundreds, maybe thousands of trees, shrubbery, flowers and other plants have been planted this spring, in the yards, along the street and around the house. Several yards are being adorned with beautiful palm trees. If this pace keeps up for two more years, with more trees, shrubbery and flowers planted, concrete walks built, yards beautified and landscaped, Edna will soon be known and called “The City Beautiful.” Product Marker Quotations
Guineas, Geese, Geese and Pigeons in good demand and prices good.
The Faires Drug Company store does not look like
the same old place and there’s a powerful good reason for it. He has
installed handsome new fixtures throughout the store and it looms up
in good fashion. It is now one of the prettiest drug stores to be
found in South Texas, and Mr. Faires has a right to be proud of it. |
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