All newspaper articles are from the Palacios Beacon unless otherwise specified.
                                        

H. C. Boyd

H. C. Boyd, who had been critically ill the last several weeks, died at his home in this city, Saturday, Aug. 2, at 6:30 p. m. He had been growing weaker and weaker the past few days and all his family was with him when the end came.

Mr. Boyd was born October 19, 1869, in Vernon county, Missouri, moving to Burnett county this state with his parents, when six years of age. Here he grew to manhood and attended school. After finishing high school he attended college at Austin.

In the year of 1892 he began his business career as a jeweler and opened a store at Mason, Tex. It was here he met and wooed Miss Anna Hunter, to whom he was married on March 21, 1894, and who has been his faithful companion and helpmate. To this union were born two children, a son, E. H. Boyd, of Wharton, and a daughter, Mrs. C. F. Turk, of Lavaca county.

Mr. Boyd, with his family, moved to Palacios in 1914 and soon became known as one of our most substantial citizens. Soon after coming here he opened up a jewelry and optical store and made of it a decided success. He was very faithful to his duties  and in time the close confinement of his store began to tell on him and about four years ago he disposed of his jewelry stock to M. J. Scudder, that he might be out of doors more. During this time he looked after his farm and other property around here and feeling sure that Palacios had a very bright future, made plans for the erection of a brick business building; and during the summer of 1927 had built a modern double-room structure on his lot on Main street adjoining the postoffice on the east. His love for his trade induced him to again go in business for himself and in February 1928, he fitted up the west part of his building for himself, putting in a nice stock of jewelry and optical goods.

Early this year his health again gave way and he was compelled to close up his store. Physicians and specialists were consulted and every thing that medical science and good and tender nursing could do was done for him. He bore his suffering bravely and clung to life with tenacity, hoping until the very last that something could be done to restore him to health.

Mr. Boyd loved Palacios and was interested in every step that has been made along progressive line, and believed fervently that Palacios was destined to become an important place on the coast.

He became a christian in early life; love to read and study the Bible and tried to live according to its teachings. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge also the Odd Fellows and had held important offices of trust in both orders.

Funeral services were held at the home Sunday evening, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, assisted by Dr. T. F. Driskill, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery with the beautiful and impressive service of the Masonic order.

To the bereaved wife, son, daughter, two grandsons, only sister, Mrs. Jeannette Smith, in Kentucky, and other relatives we join the many friends in extending deepest sympathy.

Palacios Beacon, August 7, 1930
 

Mason Locals

Mason, Tex., March 23.—H. C. Boyd and Miss Annie Hunter were married at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. The bride is the daughter of Judge Edwards of Edwards county.—The Galveston Daily News, March 26, 1894
 

Elisha Boyd

Elisha Boyd, aged 79 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom Smith, 1201 James street, at 10:45 o’clock today [Dec. 13, 1909]. Mr. Boyd had been in Waco for the past three years, and has been paralyzed all that time. He was a Confederate soldier, a member of the Presbyterian church, and has been a most useful man. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father, and was esteemed by all who knew him. The remains will be sent to Burnet, Texas, for interment, beside his wife, .leaving here tomorrow night. Following are the surviving children: Mrs. J. A. Fields, Giddings; H. C. Boyd, Brady; G. D. Boyd, California; Mrs. Tom Smith, Waco.—Waco Semi-Weekly Tribune, December 15, 1909
 

Jack Corker, Jr,. came over Monday from Richland Springs visiting his uncle, H. C. Boyd. Mr. Corker has recently disposed of his interest in the Richland Springs Eye Witness, and says he is going to take to agricultural pursuits. He was accompanied by Oscar Teavil, who is visiting his mother, Mrs. Traweek.—Brady Standard, Brady, McCullough County, Texas, March 1912
 

H. C. Boyd Will Move to Coast Country

H. C. Boyd returned last week from a prospecting trip to the Gulf coast country, and announced that he has definitely decided to locate in Palacios where he will put in a large and up-to-date stock of jewelry, which he purchased last week in Dallas.

He has disposed of his stock of jewelry here, having sold out a few days ago to his partner, A. F. Grant, late of Goldthwaite. He has also disposed of his residence in the southern portion of the city, but trade has not been finally closed yet.

Mr. Boyd has been engaged in the jewelry business here and at Mason for the past twenty-two years and has scores of friends throughout this section who will regret to learn of his decision to locate elsewhere, but will wish him continues success in his new home. Honest straightforward dealings has characterized his business life in this section, and by the studious adherence to the principles he built up a lucrative business here.

He is loading his household goods this week for shipment to Palacios, and will leave Thursday for that place to join Mrs. Boyd and the children, who accompanied him on his prospecting trip.

Mr. Boyd states, however, that he is reserving the right to return to Brady at any time, and the many friends of the family trust that they may again soon return here to live.—Standard, Brady, Texas—reprinted in the Palacios Beacon, June 5, 1914
 

Mr. H. C. Boyd returned from his former home at Brady last Saturday, where he packed and shipped his household goods to Palacios, the family having chosen the City by the sea as their future home, a move which we are sure they will never regret. It is a pleasure to welcome this splendid family as permanent residents of Palacios.

Mr. H. C. Boyd, who just removed to Palacios from Brady, this state, will open up a complete line of watches, c locks, jewelry, silverware, cut glass, etc., in the west front of the Woodruff & Bowden store on Commerce Street, with a complete watch, clock and jewelry repairing department, just as soon as his goods arrive, which have been delayed in transit by the high waters. He expects his goods within the next week. Watch for his later announcement. .—June 5, 1914
 

H. C. Boyd, Jeweler, Next door Palacios Drug Store—July 3, 1914

[H. C. Boyd advertised in the Palacios Beacon with one to three sentence ads in the Beacon Rays column interspersed between the local gossip listings. He had at least one ad in almost every issue of the Beacon from the time he opened his store until he was too ill to work.}
 

I am a solicitor of fine watch repairing and appreciate your patronage.
An Elgin watch complete for $5.00, In optical goods I can please you.
Many years of experience is a guarantee I offer you.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler, Next door to Palacios Drug Co.—July 24, 1914
 

Mr. and Mrs. Erv. Hamilton, of Central Texas, are visiting H. C. Boyd and family and enjoying the cool breezes in the “City by the Sea.”—October 23, 1914
 

Business Changes

Mr. M. H. Smith, the jeweler, has discontinued business in this city and he and his family will soon remove to Dallas to locate. This will be disappointing news to the many good friends of Mr. Smith and his family, who had begun to count them as permanent residents of Palacios. We indeed regret to lose them, but join with their other Palacios friends in wishing them prosperity in their new home. Mr. H. C. Boyd, the jeweler who has been located in the Schley building, has moved to the location in the Crescent drug store building just vacated by Mr. Smith, where he will be pleased to serve all Mr. Smith’s former patrons.—January 1, 1915
 

Full line of optical goods; eyes tested free. A pleased customer is our best advertisement.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician—February 12, 1915
 

We will buy your old gold and silver.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler & Optician.—September 17, 1915
 

Everything bought from us will be engraved free. Everything is guaranteed, if not as represented it will be replaced.
We will meet any mail order prices, on anything in our store. We are yours for business and appreciate your patronage.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician.—November 19, 1915
 

Do not neglect your eyes, have them properly fitted.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician.—March 31, 1916
 

As a sure guarantee of satisfaction patronize your home optician, he is always here to make the proper corrections and give satisfaction.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician—November 10, 1916
 

Mr. H. C. Boyd, who went to San Antonio last week to visit with his family for a few days returned Tuesday accompanied by his daughter, Miss Nora Mae.—May 11, 1917
 

The Medal Contest.

A large audience assembled at the high school auditorium last night to hear the school declaration contest for the H. C. Boyd medal for pupils of the grammar school embracing the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades, and for the Perry medal to be contested for by pupils of the high school. In the grammar school contest there were twenty-five pupils to enter, but since it was impossible for so many to be heard in one evening, by mutual agreement the number was reduced to eight who were selected by a special committee who heard all the contestants Wednesday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Best was the winner of the grammar school or Boyd medal. For the Perry high school medal there were five contestants, the judges awarding the medal to Miss Muriel Green.

The presentation of both medals to the winners was made by District Clerk John F. Perry in a most happy manner, who congratulated the, winners in deserved words of commendation. This was the sixth year that Mr. Perry has given these medals, which has come to be one of the interesting features of
commencement week exercises. The medal given by jeweler H. C. Boyd was the first opportunity the grammar grades have had to appear in a declamatory contest, and it aroused great interest among the pupils, and will no doubt be continued as a feature of future commencement exercises.

By request of Mr. Perry the audience stood and joined in singing “America' at the conclusion of the program, and Rev. Garrett pronounced the benediction.—May 18, 1917
 

The Schley Building, next door to the Palacios Drug Store, is being remodeled to accommodate H. c. Boyd, optician and jeweler, who will this week move in with a greatly enlarged stock.—September 15, 1917
 

Notice! Notice!

Have moved next door to the Palacios Drug Company, where I will be pleased to serve my customers with a much larger, more uptodate stock of watches, clocks, jewelry, cut glass, silverware, etc. H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician. In the Schley Brick Building.—September 28, 1917
 

H. C. Boyd last week purchased the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. England, in which he has been living for the past two years.—November 2, 1917
 

Complete line of LaVallieres, Brooches, Neck Chains and Waist Sets in Solid Gold and at prices to please.
Fine Hand Carved Real Italian Cameo Rings, Real French Reconstructed Ruby Rings, Signet Rings, Plain Band
and Tiffany Wedding Rings, in all sizes. 14K Gold point Fountain Pens (self fillers) and with pocket holder for only $1.50.
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician—February 15, 1918
 

Many nice gifts for Graduating Presents. Those beautiful Cameo and Ruby Rings at
H. C. Boyd, Jeweler and Optician—March 8, 1918
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd and daughter, Miss Nora Mae left Thursday for Shawnee, Okla.—August 30, 1918
 

Niece of Mrs. H. C. Boyd Seriously Injured and Two Children Killed.

The following account of an auto accident in which the two children of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Askew were killed and the parents seriously injured, was sent to Mr. H. C. Boyd by his wife, who with their daughter attended the funeral in Shawnee, Okla.

Mrs. Boyd describes the accident as it was recounted to her as follows: “They were going from Toledo to Detroit and were only a short distance from Detroit when it began to rain, and Floyd and a Negro he had along to help got out and put up all the curtains and got in again in the front seat. May and the children were in the back seats. They came to a car track, Floyd driving slowly while crossing the track, and a limited interurban came along. They could not hear it or the alarm bell perhaps on account of having all their curtains up, and it dashed them all to pieces and carried parts of the car two blocks. The children were killed instantly. May was unconscious for a few moments but came to herself before anyone got to her, and saw her little boy hanging out of the car and she knew he was dead. Little Ruth was lying back of May on the ground but May didn’t see her. Floyd had hips and pelvis bone broken, jaw broken and a blood vessel in head ruptured. The Negro boy was thrown clear of the car but was only bruised up a little and is running about here now. The interurban stopped as soon as it could and the people got out and ran to the injured and placed them in the car and took them to Toledo. A fine doctor of that place happened to be on the interurban and did everything he could till they got them to the hospital. People on the car said they couldn’t see how on earth any of the occupants could be alive after that awful crash.”

Mrs. Askew is a niece of Mrs. Boyd.

From the Shawnee Times:

What hospital authorities said was one of the most heart rending examples of mother love they have ever known, was presented in a Toledo hospital Sunday morning.

Two small caskets containing the bodies of Ruth and Hampton Askew, the children who met instant death last Wednesday evening in an automobile accident at Newport, Mich., were brought from Monroe, Mich., and were placed in the dressing room to be viewed by the mother, Mrs. Floyd Askew.

Mrs. Askew, who with her husband, a Shawnee, Okla. banker, was seriously injured as a result of the accident, had repeatedly asked to see the two bodies. Because she had not fully recovered from her injuries, physicians feared the outcome of such an ordeal. Her insistence finally won their permission and the little caskets were taken to the hospital Sunday.

Mrs. Askew was wheeled to an elevator and taken to the first floor. Lying on a wheel table, she was permitted to raise herself so that she might peer into the caskets. She uttered no sound as she tenderly surveyed the two small bodies. Nor did she speak as she was wheeled back to the elevator. Her eyes, however, were full of tears.

Floyd askew, her husband has never fully recovered consciousness since the accident.

He is suffering from concussion of the brain, a broken jaw and internal injuries. He has not been told of the death of the two children, nor does he know that his wife was hurt. Physicians believe he will recover.--September 6, 1918
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd and daughter, Miss Nora Mae, returned Sunday from Shawnee, Okla.—September 13, 1918
 

The D. – U. – T. Club met Wednesday evening with Miss Nita Waters in honor of her guest, Miss Annie Laurie Bond, of Bay City. Those enjoying this hospitality were Misses Ruby Robertson, Bertha Andress, Nora Mae Boyd and Prudie Stanford. The full charter membership was not present on this occasion, possibly on account of the inclement weather. Chocolate and cake was served.—November 29, 1918
 

Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Askew, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd for several weeks, left Sunday for Galveston accompanied by Miss Nora Mae Boyd. From Galveston Mr. and Mrs. Askew will return to their home in Shawnee, Okla. They are so well pleased with Palacios they expect to return in the summer.—March 7, 1919
 

Misses Stella and Janie Yeatts returned to their home in Citrus Grove Sunday, after a week’s visit with Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—May 30, 1919
 

Erv Boyd, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, who has been in the service of Uncle Sam the past two years, most of his time being spent on the battleship North Carolina, has received his honorable discharge and arrived home Wednesday, much to the delight of his parents and many friends. Erv has made a great many trips across the pond and has some thrilling as well as interesting experiences to relate.—June 6, 1919
 

Miss Nora Mae Boyd of the College of Industrial Arts, Denton, arrived in the city Sunday to spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—June 6, 1919
 

H. C. Boyd was in Houston this week on business.—June 20, 1919
 

Election Proclamation

By virtue of authority vested in me as mayor of the City of Palacios, Texas and in accordance with Chapter 3, Articles 3 and 10 of the City Ordinances, it is ordered that an election be held on Tuesday, the 29^th day of July, 1919, for the purpose of electing two alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of H. C. Boyd and Albert Miller…

J. J. Harrison, Mayor of Palacios, Texas—July 18, 1919
 

Donations to Civic League Fund for Improvement of School Grounds

H. C. Boyd – 1.00—October 10, 1919
 

Miss Nora Mae Boyd came down Houston with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—November 28, 1919
 

Irve Boyd is home from Marlin and is once more at his desk in the jewelry store.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Irve motored over to Gulf Sunday to see Miss Nroa Mae, who is now located there.—February 27, 1920
 

H. C. Boyd went to Dallas Monday where he expects to spend the week replenishing his stock of jewelry.—March 12, 1920
 

Mesdames Glenn-Wood Reaser, _ E. Reaser, H. C. Boyd and Erv Boyd drove to Bay City and spent the day Wednesday.

Last Friday afternoon the Royal Neighbors held their social meeting at the home of Mrs. H. C. Boyd. Each member invited one guest, proving themselves neighbors indeed. Those who were fortunate enough to be present were royally entertained and heartily agreed that the best cooks in Palacios wre members of that organization.—April 1, 1921
 

Mayor Sartwelle Entertains

Mayor Sartwelle gave a chess party in honor of Judge Muse of Houston Tuesday evening. The following were present; Judge Muse, Robin Hood, W. C. Gray, R. G. Palmer, H. C. Boyd and Mayor Sartwelle. Judge Muse is to be complemented on his fine playing. He played nineteen games in all, not playing less than five at one time and he won eighteen out of the nineteen.—July 22, 1921
 

Community Fair

Prizes were awarded as follows:
Cake—Bar Pin, H. C. Boyd [donated pin]--November 4, 1921
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd, returned the latter part of last week from a visit with her daughter, Miss Nora Mae Boyd, who is attending the Houston Music Conservatory.—December 2, 1921
 

The High Arts Concert Company

The High Arts Concert Company appearing at the High school auditorium Thursday night under the auspices of the Bay Scouts, was an enjoyable affair from beginning to end…

Arabesque…..MacDowell – Nora Mae Boyd

December 30, 1921
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd went to Houston Wednesday to attend the Faculty Recital of Houston Conservatory of music, where Miss Nora Mae Boyd is a student and teacher.—February 24, 1922
 

Members of the W. C. T. U. spent a most enjoyable day Friday the 17, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sherman, the occasion being a birthday celebration for Mrs. M. C. Cramer. A most delicious dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent in games and pleasant conversation after which the members departed for their homes wishing for Mrs. Craymer many happy returns of the day. Those present were Mesdames…H. C. Boyd.—March 24, 1922
 

H. C. Boyd was in Houston last week attending a series of lectures in optometry and reports a large attendance and much interest. He also visited Miss Nora Mae, who is a student in the Houston Conservatory of Music.—May 5, 1922
 

Span Mules For Sale

Span of 6-year-old Mules for sale. See Hilbert Price, Star Route, Palacios, on H. C. Boyd’s place.—September 15, 1922
 

Miss Nora May Boyd came is from Houston last Friday night and spent Saturday and Sunday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—November 17, 1922
 

[This ad appeared in subsequent issues for the remaining time he was in business.]
 

H. C. Boyd, of the Boyd Jewelry and Variety Store, wishes to announce to the public that from now until after the holidays their place of business will be open in the evening until 9:30.—December 15, 1922
 

Mr. H. C. Boyd moved his jewelry and notions stock from the Schley building across the street into the Hillyer building Thursday, where he will be pleased to meet his friends and customers.—February 9, 1923
 

H. C. Boyd is building an up-to-date optical parlor in his new store and has just received the latest and most scientific instruments for testing and refracting the vision of the eyes. These instruments consist of the opthalmometer for testing astigmatism and determining irregularities of the cornea of the eye. The optholmoscope for viewing the interior of the eye and the defects of the retina. The retinascope which determines the refractive error of the eye by the form of light waves that emerge from it. Mr. Boyd is an optometrist of many years experience and today there are hundreds of people wearing his glasses with ease and comfort.—February 23, 1923
 

Mr. H. C. Boyd made a business trip to Houston Wednesday.

Miss Lilla Mae Barnett, J. F. Barnett, H. C. Boyd and Ernest Smith all returned from Houston last night coming from Blessing on the regular Palacios jitney.—March 9, 1923
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Miss Nora Mae Boyd were visitors to Bay City Monday.—May 25, 1923
 

Boyd – Ehlers
Beautiful Home Wedding Occurs Monday Noon

One of the prettiest and most simple of home weddings was that of Monday noon when Miss Emily Ehlers was united in marriage with Mr. Erve H. Boyd The members of the J.  A. O. club had taken possession of the home and enhanced its attractiveness by the use of many flowers. In the reception hall and double parlors quantities of sweet peas, coral vine and ferns were used. The opening between the parlors was converted into a bridal arch by using the long graceful leaves of the date palm and from the center hung the wedding bell to drop its traditional blessings upon those who take the vows beneath it. In the dining room only white flowers and ferns were used and here was the beautiful three-tier wedding cake—a precious gift from Mrs. Chris Johnson—with the emblems attached to white satin ribbons, the whole surmounted by a dove, the bird of love, with outstretched wings and bearing in its beak two wedding rings. Here too, surrounded by wreaths of white flowers and fern, was the punch bowl where Mrs. Vick charmingly presided.

The guests were set a quiver when Miss Nora Mae Boyd, sister of the groom, took her place and sang in her clear rich soprano, Bertrand Brown's wedding solo, "All For You," Miss Ruthven at the piano, who when the song was ended began to play the beautiful Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, to the strains of which the bridal party, Miss Muriel Johnson, Mr. Carl Ehlers, the bride and groom, descended the stairs, entered the softly lighted room and took their stations beneath the wedding arch where they were met by the Rev. G. F. Gillespie, who while the assemblage waited in a holy and expectant hush, spoke the sweetly solemn words which binds "until death us do part," the covenant being more closely bound with the wedding ring of white gold, studded with diamonds. Following the ceremony and the felicitations the guests entered the dining room where the bride cut the first slice of the lovely confection and each in turn "cut for luck."

The bride, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ehlers was, never more fair than as she stood prepared to say her vows. Her slim young loveliness was emphasized by the exquisite coat suit of gray brocaded Roshanara Crepe, with gray hat, an advanced fall model in chinelle, and gloves and low shoes of the same gray. She carried an arm bouquet of bride's roses, her only jewel was a wonderful platinum filigree diamond bar-pin, a gift from the groom. Mrs. Boyd has spent only about three of her years in Palacios, yet by her graciousness and affection, her many accomplishments and willingness to share, she has won friendship from all. She is an expert little housekeeper and will do her bit toward preserving the marital happiness. Her gifts to her attendants and assistants were lovely small gold pencils suspended from silk cords. The groom, who is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, is an exemplary young man who gave his services to his country during the entire duration of the World War. He is his father's efficient partner in the jewelry business and is a graduate of the Needles Institute of Optometry in Kansas City. He is of a kind and loving disposition and will cherish and protect the wife of his seeking.

Miss Muriel Johnson, the bride's attendant, wore a charming gown of flat crepe in blue and large picture hat. She carried an arm bouquet of sweet peas. Miss Boyd's gown was a beautiful Canton Crepe and her hat was a becoming white Milan with floral trimmings. Miss Ruthven wore a lovely gown of beige Canton Crepe and paisley with a large picture hat of beige Georgette and braid. Both she and Miss Boyd wore corsage bouquets of sweet peas. Mrs. Ehlers and Mrs. Boyd were lovely in gowns of Canton Crepe with over-dresses of black silk lace. Miss Myrtle Williams, a J. A. O. girl, presided at the bride's book. The happy couple, amid a shower of rice, slippers, and wishes for continued happiness, left on the afternoon train for a honeymoon trip, which will include Houston, Galveston and New Orleans.—June 1, 1923
 

Lost or Stolen—One large Scotch Collie dog, chocolate brown color with white around neck and breast. Will pay reward for any information leading to his recovery. H. C. Boyd, Palacios, Texas.—July 13, 1923
 

H. C. Boyd and family have as their guests Mr. Boyd’s sister, Mrs. Tom Smith of Millerburg, Kentucky, and her son, J. A. Smith, who is manager of the W. F. Grant department store in Waco.

The O. E. S. met in regular session Tuesday night, when there was work of importance to the chapter. After the business of the hour was attended to Mrs. James W. Sartwelle, Miss Nora Boyd, Miss Annie Luther and Mrs. Earl Grant served refreshments appropriate to the season.-- August 24, 1923
 

Miss Nora May Boyd returned home Saturday from El Campo, where she attended the Wharton-Jackson County Teachers Institute.

Mrs. Jeanette Smith, who had been visiting her brother, Mr. H. C. Boyd and family, returned to her home in Waco Monday.—September 14. 1923
 

Miss Nora Mae Boyd and Mrs. Clay McSparren, of Pierce, and Miss Mary York, of El Campo, spent Saturday in the H. C. Boyd home.--November 16, 1923
 

Miss Nora May Boyd spent Thanksgiving with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd. She returned to Pierce Sunday morning to resume her school work on Monday.—December 7, 1923
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd went to Houston Sunday, returning Tuesday, on a business and pleasure trip combined.—December 14, 1923
 

Miss Nora Mae Boyd, who is teaching at Pierce, is spending the Christmas vacation here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—December 28, 1923
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd sent up to Pierce Saturday morning to spend a few days with her daughter, Miss Nora Mae Boyd, who is teaching there this year. Mrs. Boyd returned Wednesday afternoon and reports a most delightful visit.—February 7, 1924
 

H. C. Boyd went up to Pierce Sunday morning to see his daughter, Miss Nora May Boyd, who is quite ill with “flu.” Mrs. Boyd went up Tuesday morning and Mr. Boyd returned Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Boyd will remain with her daughter until she recovers enough to be brought home.--February 28, 1924
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd returned from Pierce Friday, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Nora Mae Boyd. Miss Boyd is rapidly recovering from her recent attack of the “flu” and expects to be able to return to Pierce Sunday morning to resume her work in the school there.—March 6, 1924
 

Miss Nora Mae Boyd who had been at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd recuperating from an attack of the flu, left Saturday afternoon for Houston to spend a few days with friends before resuming her school work at Pierce. She was accompanied to Blessing by Mr. and Mrs. Boyd.—March 14, 1924
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd were business and pleasure seekers in Houston the latter part of the week.—March 27, 1924
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd motored to Pierce Sunday and spent the day with Miss Nora May Boyd, who is teaching there. They report a most delightful trip and that Miss Boyd has entirely recovered from her recent illness.—April 3, 1924
 

F. J. McColl, of Greenville, Pa., who with Mrs. McColl have been spending several weeks in Palacios, has decided this is the place to invest and purchased the Smith property from H. C. Boyd. Mr. McColl is doing some repair work on the place and it is occupied by Mrs. R. J. Redmond and family.—March 12, 1925
 

J. L. Koerber’s New Store Will Open Saturday

On another page of the Beacon will be found a page ad announcing the opening of a new store for Palacios by J. L. Koerber. The business is located in the west room of the building recently erected on Main Street, by H. C. Boyd and will carry, Hardware, Sporting Goods, Radios, Tires, Tubes and Accessories. New goods are arriving daily and being unpacked and placed on the shelves ready for the big opening Saturday.

J. B. Kimball, who had been with the Palacios Auto Co., for some time will have charge of the new store.—September 29, 1927
 

Watch Repairing

I am now back in my office, second floor, front rooms, Ruthven Building, where I am fully prepared to do your watch, jewelry and spectacle repairing at prices to please you. My past many years’ experience in this work is sufficient guarantee. H. C. Boyd—October 20, 1927
 

S-W-E-E-T, S-W-E-E-T SWEET POTATOES

While this has been one of the driest seasons Palacios has experienced for a number of years, there seems to be an extra good crop of sweet potatoes, the yield, size and quality are exceptional. Samples of which have been brought in the Beacon office this week speak for themselves. Mrs. August Mosier presented us with one that weighed 5 ½ pounds, was 20 inches around one say and 27 the other. Ed Buffalo brought in one equally as large if not larger and H. C. Boyd one that was just a little bit smaller. Mr. Buffalo tells us that from a quarter of an acre he will harvest about 75 bushels.—November 3, 1927
 

Mrs. D. C. DuBoise [DuBois] and little son of Beaumont, are here for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd were in Wharton the first of the week visiting their son, E. H. Boyd and family and took in the Al. G. Barnes circus on Tuesday.—November 10, 1927
 

Koerber Moved Hardware Store To Hill Building

J. L. Koerber, who opened up a hardware in the new Boyd building on Main Street a few weeks ago, moved his stock to the Hill Building at the corner of Pavilion and Commerce Streets, Monday.

Mr. Koerber and Mr. Kimball tell us their stock and trade just simply out grew their first location and they had to seek larger quarters. Here they have large windows which give more light as well as an ideal place for display of their goods, radios grace one while the other is given over to the Victrolas, records, etc. Shelf room and counters give ample display for other goods and altogether it makes a very attractive appearance as well as much more convenient for the customers as well as the clerks.

Mr. Koerber is adding new goods every day and is prepared to supply your wants in the line of sporting goods, radios, Victrolas, and many other things that will make very acceptable Christmas Gifts.

M. H. C. Boyd informs us he will occupy his building vacated by Mr. Koerber, in the very near future.--December 15, 1927
 

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, were down from Wharton, to spend Christmas with homefolks. Mr. Boyd returned home Tuesday, while Mrs. Boyd and son will spend a couple weeks with her parents, Mayor and Mrs. Ben Ehlers.

I have moved my office to the new building next to Post office, formerly occupied by J. L. Koerber, where I will be pleased to meet my many friends and customers. If in need of any watch or jewelry repairing will endeavor to please you. My many past years in the jewelry business in Palacios is sufficient guarantee. H. C. Boyd-- December 29, 1927
 

H. C. Boyd made a business trip to Austin and San Marcos the first of the week.

Mrs. D. C. DuBois, who is here for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, spent Monday and Tuesday in Houston.-- January 12, 1928
 

I. O. O. F.; Lodge Install Officers

Installation of newly elected officers of the I. O. O. F. Lodge was held Tuesday night and those to have charge of the work of this order for the ensuing term are: C. M. Teller, Noble Grand; H. C. Boyd, Vice Grand; O. L. Barber, Sec’y; J. C. Munson, treasurer.

L. Bruse was elected delegate to Grand Lodge.

The Lodge meets every Tuesday night and visitors are always welcome.—January 19, 1928
 

H. C. Boyd Opens Jewelry Store Next Door to P. O.

Mr. H. C. Boyd, who disposed of his Jewelry business something over a year ago to Mr. M. J. Scudder, has decided to re-enter this field in Palacios, and has nicely fitted up the west room in his new building adjoining the Postoffice for a Jewelry and Optical store. He is daily opening up his stock of goods, some of the newest and handsomest the market affords.

Mr. Boyd has had fourteen years of experience of business in our city and says he could not stay out of the game any longer, and his many Palacios friends are glad he found it to his interest to remain with them.—February 16, 1928
 

Notice

This is to notify all persons whom it may concern that I have taken all my real estate off of the market, and notice is hereby given to all agents who have been handling same. H. C. Boyd—March 1, 1928
 

Mrs. D. C. DuBois and little son are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—April 26, 1928
 

Mrs. D. C. DuBois and little son, left Saturday for her home in Beaumont, after a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Palacios friends.—May 31, 1928
 

At a regular meeting of Palacios Lodge No. 990, held June 7^th, 1928, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year, ending June 24^th, 1929: W. C. Gray, Worshipful Master; C. L. Haynes, Senior Warden; L. S. Appleton, Junior Warden; H. C. Boyd, Secretary; J. A. Cunningham, Treasurer; W. L. Ellis, Tiler.--June 14, 1928
 

A. F. & A. M. No. 990 Install Officers

On Monday evening, June 25^th, installation of the newly elected and appointed officers of the local lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 990 was held in their hall. The officers for the ensuing year are: W. C. Gray, W. M.; C. L. Haynes, S. W.; L. S. Appleton, J. W.; H. C. Boyd, Secretary; J. A. Cunningham, Treasurer; W. L. Ellis, Tiler; Ralph Newsom, S. D.; Rudolph Stover, J. D.; Dr. F. W. Dimmitt, Chaplain; G. A. Harrison and Dr. A. B. Cairnes, Stewards.—June 28, 1928
 

Last Friday afternoon the R. N. of A. held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. W. J. Chambers. These ladies have the pleasant custom of meeting with the members whose birthday occurs in the same month, which makes the occasion take on the significance of a party. After the business meeting over which the vice-oracle, Mrs. H. C. Boyd presided. Mrs. Chambers, assisted by her daughter, Miss Nettie, announced that this particular party would be a Bottle Party. Mrs. J. E. Robinson received highest honors and Mrs. A. G. Skinner the booby prize in the bottle contest. Then delicious refreshments served in various sized bottles were enjoyed, and the guests in leaving declared the party very unique.—July 12, 1928
 

The Careful Gleaners Class of the Presbyterian S. S. Held a party Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bryant, honoring Mrs. L. J. Chaddock, who is moving to Victoria. The Class party also came on one of its member’s birthday, Mrs. Boyd. The short business session was followed by games that were enjoyed by 12 members, after which the hostess served delicious iced refreshments.—Reporter

Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, of Wharton, are guests of Mrs. Boyd’s parents, Mayor and Mrs. Ben Ehlers, and other relatives and friends. They came down last Sunday accompanied by Mr. Boyd, who will spend the week ends here during his wife’s stay.—July 12, 1928
 

Mrs. D. C. DeBois and son are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—August 9, 1928
 

W. C. T. U.  Notes
By Emily Burton
(Press Agent)

On Tuesday, August 14^th, the W. C. T. U. planned to meet at the same dear home where they have met for the last year or more, to say farewell to their dear and honored ex-president, Mrs. A. A. Hayes, who leaves for Norman, Oklahoma on Wednesday the 15^th, but owing to forgetfulness a provincial message was not sent, and the meeting was held at the home of our president, Mrs. H. C. Boyd…--August 16, 1928
 

D. C. Dubois Dies In Beaumont Mon. Night

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd were called to Beaumont, Monday night by the death of their son-in-law, Mr. Dorse Cleveland DuBois, who succumbed that evening at 8:15 from the effects of an operation for appendicitis performed a few days previous at a hospital in that city. The remains were taken to Lockhart and on Wednesday were interred in the family cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, little son, D. C., Jr., three children by his first marriage, mother, one sister and four brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd accompanied the funeral party as far as Houston. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd, of Wharton, went to Lockhart for the funeral services as did many Houston friends of Mr. and Mrs. DuBois. Friends of the young wife, so soon bereft of her chosen life companion, are indeed sorry for her and deeply sympathize with her in this sad experience.—September 6, 1928
 

Mrs. D. C. DuBois and little son, D. C., Jr., are here to spend the winter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—September 27, 1928
 

Miss Gladys Deacon, of San Antonio, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, guest of their daughter, Mrs. D. C. DuBois.—October 25, 1928
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd motored up to Houston Sunday, took in the Armistice parade and celebration Monday, returning home Tuesday.—November 15, 1928
 

Mr. J. A. Fields of Dallas, spent the holidays in Palacios with his uncle, H. C. Boyd and family.

Mrs. Nora Mae DuBois came down from Houston to spend Xmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—December 17, 1928
 

Pecans

My Dear Dimukes:--

Perhaps this is the proper time to emphasize that the pecan has a future that will be worth while. Recently the writer had a short article in our County paper—the Bay City Tribune, in which we commended the editor for some fine boosting that he had given this infant industry. You will recall that Dr. J. F. Burt, of Junction, advocated Pecan oil as a substitute for castor oil. That fact made me recall that my father, while I was a lad, used pecan oil for his clock. Our mutual friend, H. C. Boyd, of this city, had told me that he used the oil for clocks more than 35 years ago and that he had a friend who did the same…--January 10, 1929
 

Mrs. Nora Mae DuBois returned to Houston Tuesday, after spending the holidays with her little son, D. C., Jr. and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.-- January 10, 1929
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd, entertained the W. C. T. U. at her home Wednesday afternoon. A very interesting victory program was given in honor of the anniversary of National Prohibition.

I. W. Kinard has purchased a 40-acre farm from H. G. Boyd. This farm is situated three miles from town on the Hiway—well drained and will make an ideal home for Mr. and Mrs. Kinard.—January 17, 1929
 

H. C. Boyd Buys Property

H. C. Boyd has purchased the I. W. Kinard home on East Bay, and will make some improvement on the house in the near future. Mr. Boyd owns quite a number of farms, houses and lots in and around Palacios and says the new Hiway will pass every piece of property he has, being much benefit to him.-- January 17, 1929
 

Mrs. Nora Mae DuBois and little son, D. C., returned to their home in Houston, after a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.—January 24, 1929
 

Mrs. Nora Mae Boyd returned from Houston Tuesday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.

Mrs. Nora Mae Boyd, who has been teaching music this winter in the Houston Conservatory of Music, and the Mitchell-Underhill Private School at Houston, returned to Palacios Tuesday, to remain here because of the illness of her little son and mother, Mrs. DuBois will open her studio in piano, harmony and voice at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.-- February 14, 1928
 

W. C. T. U. Meeting

The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. H. C. Boyd Wednesday afternoon. A number of ladies were present, and plans were made for more extensive programs in the future and more definite community work.--February 14, 1928
 

Mrs. D. C. DuBois and her father, H. C. Boyd, visited in Edna last Sunday.

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. H. C. Boyd the first Wednesday of April, at 3 p. m.

 Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd were over Sunday visitors in Wharton with their son, E. H. Boyd and family.—March 28, 1929
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd motored to Wharton Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd.—May 2, 1929
 

H. C. Boyd is having two new coats of paint put on his two-story home on Welch Avenue. J. M. Love is doing the work.—May 9, 1929
 

H. C. Boyd recently sold a beautiful lot on Fifth Street to Miss Monica Kelly, whre she expects to erect a new home in the near future.—May 16, 1929
 

Palacios Lodge Installs Officers For Next Year

Officers for next year were installed on Monday night at Palacios Lodge Hall. L. S. Appleton, Worshipful Master; Rudie Stoever, Senior Warden; Joe Feather, Junior Warden; Julius Cunningham, Treas. (re-elected); H. C. Boyd, Secretary, (re-elected); Harley Lewis, Senior Deacon; Zeik Noble, Junior Deacon; Duncan Ruthven, Senior Steward; A. R. Hillyer, Junior Stewart; F. W. Dimmitt, Chaplain; and J. D. Greenwood, Tiler.—June 27, 1929
 

Street Improvements
Palacios City Paving—Property Owners’ Assessments

Cary Avenue
H. C. Boyd, Lot #14, Blk. #50 – 30 ft – 243.60
E. H. Boyd, Lot #11, Blk. #50 – 30 ft – 243.60
August 29, 1929
 

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, were down from Wharton Sunday and Monday visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Mayor and Mrs. Ben Ehlers.—September 5, 1929
 

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. H. C. Boyd Wednesday, October 9^th, at 3 p. m. All members urged to be present. Important business on hand.—Secretary—October 3, 1929
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd started out Sunday morning for Wharton expecting to spend the day with their son, and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Erv H. Boyd, but before getting very far they met Mr. and Mrs. Boyd and son, Craig, Palacios bound. All returned to Palacios and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. remained until Monday visiting with home folks and friends.—February 13, 1930
 

W. C. T. U. Entertained

The Emily Burton W. C. T. U. entertained at the home of Mrs. A. A. Hayes with a six o’clock dinner in honor of the new members. Mrs. Hayes was assisted by Mrs. George Hinton and Mrs. M. Cox.

The dinner was also a farewell to Mrs. Hinton, the president of the Union, and Mr. Hinton, who have left for their home in New York State. Dr. Elliott, Dr. Stone, Messrs. H. C. Boyd, H. L. Curtis, Geo. Hinton, M. Cox, A. A. Hayes and F. J. McCall were also honor guests. A pleasant evening was spent and all expressed a wish that more of them might be enjoyed.—Secretary—March 20, 1930
 

Mr. C. F. Turk came down from the ranch last week end for a visit with his wife and D. C. in the H. C. Boyd home.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd spent Sunday and Monday of last wek visiting their son, E. H. Boyd and family at Wharton.—April 3, 1930
 

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, of Wharton, were here Sunday and Monday, visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ehlers.—April 24, 1930
 

W. C. T. U. Entertained

The Emily Burton W. C. T. U. was very pleasantly entertained at the home of Mrs. A. Hayes last Thursday. A very interesting program was given by the following:--

An article on “Increase of Benefits to the Country Since Prohibition,” Mrs. Montana Stone. Two very fine poems by Mr. Anderson were very much enjoyed. Mr. Anderson’s ability to memorize and recite poetry will excel most of us are many years younger.

A select reading by Mrs. Bowerman, “Why Prohibition is the Best Method,” treated in a very capable manner by Mrs. H. C. Boyd, also a talk on “The Late Mr. Taft’s views on Prohibition. Corn Whiskey, a Good Stain Remover, Mrs. Stone. Reading from a hearing in Washington before the Judiciary Committee of Congress, of the Representatives of 12,000,000 Club Women of America, by Mrs. McCall.

Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Hayes.—April 24, 1930
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd returned Wednesday from a ten-day visit to San Antonio and other points near there.—May 8, 1930
 

H. C. Boyd's last advertisement appeared in the May 29, 1930 issue of the Palacios Beacon
 

E. H. Boyd, of Wharton, was here last Friday and accompanied his father, H. C. Boyd, to Houston where the latter consulted a specialist. They returned Sunday and we learn from the family that they think his condition is improved and his many friends are hoping for him a speedy recovery.—June 5, 1930
 

J. A. Fields, of Dallas, was here the first of the week visiting his uncle, H. C. Boyd and family.

Mrs. C. F. Turk and little son, D. C., have been here the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd.

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, of Wharton, spent Sunday here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ehlers.—June 13, 1930
 

J. W. Ewing, of Wharton, has purchased the fixtures of the H. C. Boyd Jewelry Store, also the stock and moved them to that city last week. Mr. Ewing is adding a jewelry department to his big store and has secured a good stock of jewelry, silver, and novelty goods as well as splendid fixtures through this deal.

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd returned the first of the week from Cuero, where Mr. Boyd had been in the Burns hospital the past two weeks for treatment and a very serious operation. We learn Mr. Boyd stood the trip home very nicely and is going as well as could be expected. One of Dr. Burns’ favorite nurses accompanied him home and remained until Wednesday morning. Mrs. Kate Barnett is now assisting in caring for him and his many friends are delighted to have him home.--July 3, 1930
 

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, of Wharton, were here Sunday visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ehlers.—July 17, 1930
 

Photo courtesy of Trey Morales Find A Grave volunteer #48697513
 

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Varner, Mrs. J. D. Noble, Mrs. McCain and Miss Jennie King and Clarence Vick, all of Wharton; Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Seaver, of Houston, accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Turk of Hallettsville, were here Sunday to attend the funeral of H. C. Boyd.

Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our many dear friends and neighbors for their assistance and sympathy through the illness and at the death of our loved one, also for the beautiful floral offerings.

Mrs. H. C. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Turk

August 7, 1930
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd has returned from a ten-day visit with her son, E. H. Boyd and family at Wharton and other relatives at San Antonio and Mason.—September 4, 1930
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd was given a delightful surprise on Thursday of last week by a number of her neighbors and friends tendering her a handkerchief shower in honor of her birthday. The evening was spent in social converse and at a later hour the guests left for their homes, each wishing for Mrs. Boyd many happy returns of her natal day.—September 18, 1930
 

The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. H. C. Boyd Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 3 p. m. All members urged to attend. –Secretary—October 2, 1930
 

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Turk and son were here Sunday visiting Mrs. Turk’s mother, Mrs. H. C. Boyd.

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, of Wharton, were here Sunday visiting home folks and friends.—October 9, 1930
 

Mr. J. A. Fields, who had been here several days, a guest of his aunt, Mrs. H. C. Boyd, left Sunday for his home in Giddings, Texas.

Mrs. E. H. Boyd and son, Craig, were down from Wharton last week to be with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ehlers, who were on the sick list, who we are pleased to report are much improved and able to be out.—November 6, 1930
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd returned Thursday from Houston, she attended the National W. C. T. U. Convention as a delegate from the local Union.—November 20, 1930
 

W. C. T. U. Notes

…The convention at Houston, with all but three states represented, and three foreign countries, was the finest ever held. Those who attended, Mrs. H. L. Curtis, Mrs. A. A. Hayes, Mrs. H. C. Boyd and Mrs. G. W. Hinton, will never forget what they saw and heard!...—December 18, 1930
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd spent the Christmas holidays with her son, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd and family in Wharton.—January 1, 1931
 

For Sale—One Heating stove, and one, 3-burner Oil Cook Stove. Both in good condition. Mrs. H. C. Boyd.-- January 1, 1931
 

Mrs. H. C. Boyd – Anna Cora Hunter Boyd

Mrs. H. C. Boyd, formerly Anna Cora Hunter, was born in Mason, Texas, September 11, 1875, the daughter and seventh child in a family of ten children of Major and Mrs. James M. Hunter. She knew well early pioneer life in West Texas as her father was a Major in the U. S. Army and active with Ranger forces in clearing Indian raids from the country.

While she was still a young girl, her father moved his family to the Edwards Plateau country where he engaged in ranching along the Nueces River. After the death of her mother at the old ranch home near Vance, Texas, the family moved into Rocksprings, where her father was District Judge and organized much of the new country into counties and established courts of justice.

It was here that former Vice-President Garner was a friend of the family and experienced some of his early practice as a young lawyer in Judge Hunter’s court.

She later returned to Mason to finish her schooling and made her home with her oldest sister, Mrs. Erv Hamilton and family, who were among the early ranching families of Mason County. In 1894 she was married to Mr. H. C. Boyd, who had come to Mason from Austin, Texas, and was engaged in jewelry business there.

They made their home in Mason for a number of years, where their only two children were born, a son—Erv Hamilton, and a daughter—Nora May.

In 1914 Mr. and Mrs. Boyd and children moved to Palacios for Mrs. Boyd’s health. Here she found relief from severe headaches, and was ever after devoted to her home near the bay and the coastal climate.

Mr. Boyd preceded her from this life in 1930 and she had since then maintained her home alone. She visited often with her children in their homes away from here, but was always so happy to return to her own comfortable home and friends in Palacios.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and devoted to her faith, also a faithful member and former president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was active in the Garden Club while she was able to be, and enjoyed its wholesome activities. She was a loyal and long time member of The Royal Neighbors Camp, whose small, but devoted membership were among her closest friends.

She had been in Hallettsville, Texas, for several weeks with her daughter, and had gone home with her grandson, D. C. DuBois of Refugio for a week-end visit, feeling quite well at the time, when the end came suddenly.

She is survived by her two children, Dr. E. H. Boyd of Wharton, Mrs. Farley Turk of Hallettsville, and four grandchildren, Dr. Craig H. Boyd of the U. S. Navy, D. C. DuBois of Refugio, Farley Boyd Turk of Victoria College, and Lumie Hunter Turk of Hallettsville, and a great-grandson, David Charles DuBois of Refugio.

Consoling funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Earl Price, assisted by Rev. John Elders of the Wharton Presbyterian Church, at the Palacios Funeral Home. Her favorite hymns were softly and sweetly given by friends of her church, and amid a profusion of beautiful flowers from loved ones and sympathizing friends she was tenderly laid to rest in the family cemetery lot beside her husband and infant granddaughter, gone on some years before.

Palacios Beacon, February 14, 1952

Photo courtesy of Trey Morales Find A Grave volunteer #48697513
 

Erv Hamilton Boyd
January 1, 1895 - January 6, 1965
Buried Wharton City Cemetery, Wharton, Wharton County, Texas

Wharton Services For Erv H. Boyd, Former Palacios Resident

Funeral services for Erv. Hamilton Boyd were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Wharton at 4 p. m. Thursday, January 7 with the Rev. Earl M. Clary officiating. Interment was in the Wharton City Cemetery.

He was born in Llano, Texas, January 1, 1895, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd The family moved to Palacios in 1910, when he was 15 years old. He married Emily Ehlers of Palacios shortly after he was released from the armed forces. They later moved to Wharton and bought the Peine jewelry firm, which he operated in connection with his optometry service until his health failed and the business was sold in July 1963.

He is survived by his wife, a son, Dr. Craig Boyd of Fort Worth; three grandsons, a sister, Mrs. Farley Turk of Hallettsville.

Palacios Beacon, January 14, 1965
 

Nora Mae Boyd DuBois Turk


Photo courtesy of  Deborah Hoch Find A Grave volunteer #46929893

Mrs. Nora Turk

Hallettsville—Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Turk, 83, of Hallettsville will be at 2 p. m Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ed L. Dohoney officiating.

Burial will be in City Cemetery.

She died Wednesday at a Hallettsville hospital.

Born July 19, 1899, in Mason, she was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She had taught music teacher for more than 60 years.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, D. C. DuBois, Sr., who died in 1927, and Farley Turk, who died in 1969; a daughter, and a brother.

Surviving are three sons, D. C. DuBois of Texarkana, Farley Boyd Turk, both of Hallettsville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Buster Hobbs, Robert Pesek, Wilbur Baber, Billy Joe Vlenta, Billy Devall, and Lone “Red” Kahanek Jr.

Victoria Advocate, October 23, 1982

Dorse Cleveland DuBois, Sr.
June 17, 1884 - September 3, 1928
Buried Lockhart Municipal Burial Park, Lockhart, Caldwell County, Texas

D. C. Dubois Dies In Beaumont Mon. Night

Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd were called to Beaumont, Monday night by the death of their son-in-law, Mr. Dorse Cleveland DuBois, who succumbed that evening at 8:15 from the effects of an operation for appendicitis performed a few days previous at a hospital in that city. The remains were taken to Lockhart and on Wednesday were interred in the family cemetery. The deceased is survived by his wife, little son, D. C., Jr., three children by his first marriage, mother, one sister and four brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd accompanied the funeral party as far as Houston. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boyd, of Wharton, went to Lockhart for the funeral services as did many Houston friends of Mr. and Mrs. DuBois. Friends of the young wife, so soon bereft of her chosen life companion, are indeed sorry for her and deeply sympathize with her in this sad experience.

Palacios Beacon, September 6, 1928

Columbus F. Turk

Hallettsville—Services for Columbus Farley Turk, 70, have been set for 10 a. m. Friday at the Kubena Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Gunkel, pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will follow in the Hallettsville City Cemetery.

Mr. Turk was found dead at his ranch near Speaks about 3 p. m. Wednesday by Lasey Miller.

Miller had gone to the ranch to get a piece of farm machinery and as he started to drive off noted the body of Mr. Turk on the ground near a gap near the ranch house.

Miller called the Lavaca County Sheriff’s office and Deputy Billy Morley and Justice of the Peace Wilbert Roznovsky went to the scene where Roznovsky determined the time of death as sometime Friday, Feb. 21, due to natural causes.

Mr. Turk was a well known rancher and breeder of quarter horses and was a member of a pioneer Lavaca County family.

He was a veteran of World War I and a veteran law enforcement officer having served with the Border Patrol and in law enforcement departments in both Lavaca and Jackson Counties.

He was married March 4, 1930 to Nora May Boyd who survives.

Other survivors include three sons, D. C. DuBois of Texarkana, Farley Boyd Turk and Lumie Hunter Turk, both of Hallettsville; a sister, Mrs. Grace Turk Seaver of Houston and 3 grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, February 28, 1969